WhiteChapel District came together over a decade ago in Charleston, WV - primarily as a cover-band - featuring Tim Simon (vocals), Tim Burford (drums), Chris Bowe (guitar), and Jimmie Barker (bass). After Bowe departed to concentrate on his other band, War Creek Mafia, the band went through a myriad of guitarists for several years. In late 2009, the band teamed up with guitarists Michael Workman (ex-War Creek Mafia, currently with Miniature Giant) and Thom Copher (ex-Skeleton bassist), but personnel differences led to Barker and Workman leaving WCD in early 2011. Copher then assumed bass duties and Bowe rejoined as the band agreed to pursue a power-trio format. WCD also rededicated itself as an original unit which would incorporate its collective influences. Rejuvenated with its new direction, the band boasts an eclectic mix with its self-penned tunes over which elements of thrash, old-school metal, classic rock, and even funk can be heard. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.