Deathcore band A Breath Before Surfacing was founded in Tucson, AZ, in 2006, arising from the same bustling regional scene responsible for spawning respected metal outfits such as Job for a Cowboy and the Red Chord. Comprised of vocalist Dustin Curtis, guitarist Scott Whisenant, and drummer Trevor Gunning, the group prepared their first demo the following year and immediately landed a contract with Mediaskare Records, subsequently corralling fourth member Jacob Green (guitar/bass) before entering the studio with producer Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, As Blood Runs Black). By t...