Anterior was a Welsh heavy metal band from Tredegar, Wales, formed in 2003. They initially played covers before transitioning to original compositions and releasing their first demo in 2004. They landed an opening slot for DragonForce, leading to further shows alongside bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder and Himsa. In 2007, Anterior signed with Metal Blade Records and released their debut album, This Age of Silence. Despite vocalist Luke Davies' medical issues that prevented him from playing guitar, they continued touring extensively, including a European tour with Himsa and DevilDriver in 2008. Their second album, Echoes of the Fallen (2011), was released in August. Anterior announced their disbandment on January 30, 2012, concluding with a final show on March 2, 2012, in London.
