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Sinai Beach
Sinai Beach was a Christian metal band that was formed in Riverside, California, in 2000. The band has stated on multiple occasions that they are named after Mount Sinai, where Moses was given the Ten Commandments in the Bible. History Early beginnings (2000–2006) Sinai Beach was started by vocalist CJ Alderson, guitarist Logan Lambert, drummer Mike Dunlap, and bassist Jeff Santo. They recorded a four-song demo and played mostly local shows. Their recording and performances gained attention of No Innocent Victim drummer, Jason Dunn. Shortly after signing with Dunn's label, Facedown Records, guitarist Mike Risinger joined on guitar. The five began to write material for their second recording that became the band's first full release, '' When Breath Escapes''. Vocalist CJ Alderson appeared on Zao's ''The Lesser Lights of Heaven'' DVD. As the fan base and support continued to grow Sinai Beach started to receive interest from several well-known heavy music labels and eventua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverside, California
Riverside is a city in and the county seat of Riverside County, California, United States, in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. It is named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is about southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 61st-most-populous city in the United States and 12th-most-populous city in California. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 314,998. Along with San Bernardino, Riverside is a principal city in the nation's 13th-largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA); the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA (pop. 4,599,839) ranks in population just below San Francisco (4,749,008) and above Detroit (4,392,041). Riverside was founded in the early 1870s. It is the birthplace of the California citrus industry and home of the Mission Inn, the nation's largest Mission Revival Style building. It is also hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zao (US Band)
Zao () is an American metalcore band founded in Parkersburg, West Virginia and later relocated to Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in March 1993, Zao has hosted several musicians and endured numerous roster changes to the point where no original members remain. Former drummer Jesse Smith, vocalist Dan Weyandt, and guitarists Scott Mellinger and Russ Cogdell are seen by some fans as the "core" of Zao, with the current line up being the longest running in the band's history. For a time, the band featured Christian themes in their music and was regarded as a Christian band, however this theme was eventually met with debate among the members and the band currently no longer considers themselves a "Christian band" with only bassist Martin Lunn identifying as a Christian. To date, Zao has released 12 full-length albums, 9 EPs or splits, a two-disc DVD documentary and embarked on numerous concert tours, garnering a limited but global fan base and earning critical praise in the proc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throwdown (band)
Throwdown is an American metal band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1997, the band has endured numerous lineup changes to the point where no original members remain. Throwdown has toured as part of Ozzfest, Sounds of the Underground, Hellfest, and Warped Tour, as well as with bands such as In Flames, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, Korn and Cavalera Conspiracy. The songs "Forever" and "Burn" were staples on MTV2's ''Headbangers Ball'' and Revolver Magazine called them part of "The Future of Metal" after hearing the album '' Vendetta''. Initially branded a hardcore punk band, albums like ''Venom and Tears'' and '' Deathless'' took a sharp turn towards metal, with critics likening the band's sound to that of Pantera and Sepultura. The band are straight edge. History Early years (1997–2002) Throwdown was formed in 1997 by vocalist Keith Barney, an active member of both Adamantium and Eighteen Visions, guitarists Tommy Love and Javier Van Huss, bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongarm (band)
Strongarm was a five-piece Christian and straight edge hardcore band, formed in Pompano Beach, Florida. They were one of the first "Spirit-Filled" hardcore bands, along with Unashamed, Overcome, Focused and Zao. Biography Between 1990 and 1991, Ikthus, a local punk band consisting of vocalist Dave Bean, guitarist Jason Berggren, drummer Chris Carbonell and bassist Matt Fletcher, was formed. Flecher quit early on and was replaced by Chad Neptune, a friend of the band. Ikthus went on to disband later in 1993. However, Carbonell, Neptune, and Berggren sought to form a new band following this. Carbonell, Neptune, and Berggren eventually united with their friend Josh Colbert, who previously had performed in another Christian hardcore band called Endure. Nick Dominguez, also formerly of Endure and Tension, joined the band as a guitarist. Together, the five created the name of Strongarm. Strongarm released a demo, ''These Times That Try Men’s Souls'', and had originally plann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overcome (band)
Overcome are an American Christian metalcore band. They come from Phoenix, Arizona. The band started making music in 1993 until their decade-long hiatus from 2000 to 2010, when they commenced making music again. Tooth & Nail Records released the band's first two albums, ''Blessed Are the Persecuted'' in 1996 and ''When Beauty Dies'' in 1997. Facedown Records has released the other albums from the band signed the band. They released ''Immortal Until Their Work Is Done'' in 1999, ''More Than Death'' in 2001, '' The Great Campaign of Sabotage'' in 2011, and '' No Reserves. No Retreats. No Regrets.'' in 2013. They were one of the first "Spirit-Filled Hardcore" bands, along with Unashamed, Focused, Strongarm, and Zao. They were the first band signed to Facedown Records. The band is playing at Facedown Fest 2017. They were covered in several ''HM Magazine'' issues, as well as others. History Overcome is a Christian metal and hardcore band from Phoenix, Arizona. The band began in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Facedown Fest
Facedown Records is a Christian rock record label based in Fallbrook, California that is devoted to hardcore punk and metalcore bands (Christian and secular) with a few death metal acts such as Immortal Souls and Indwelling. Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn"Company Profile: Facedown Records". ''Alternative Press'' 251 (June 2009), p. 38. in 1997, the label started small with a number of 7" record releases by Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born Blind. As the label grew, it was able to sign artists for full album deals. xDISCIPLEx released material on Facedown, as well as Figure Four and Point of Recognition. The label also signs straight edge groups such as xDEATHSTARx and xLooking Forwardx. Label bands like Seventh Star and Nodes of Ranvier released well-received albums. War of Ages, For Today, Sleeping Giant and others make up the self-described "Facedown Family". Strike First Records Strike First Records is Facedown's imprint label, which provides la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immersed (album)
Sinai Beach was a Christian metal band that was formed in Riverside, California, in 2000. The band has stated on multiple occasions that they are named after Mount Sinai, where Moses was given the Ten Commandments in the Bible. History Early beginnings (2000–2006) Sinai Beach was started by vocalist CJ Alderson, guitarist Logan Lambert, drummer Mike Dunlap, and bassist Jeff Santo. They recorded a four-song demo and played mostly local shows. Their recording and performances gained attention of No Innocent Victim drummer, Jason Dunn. Shortly after signing with Dunn's label, Facedown Records, guitarist Mike Risinger joined on guitar. The five began to write material for their second recording that became the band's first full release, '' When Breath Escapes''. Vocalist CJ Alderson appeared on Zao's ''The Lesser Lights of Heaven'' DVD. As the fan base and support continued to grow Sinai Beach started to receive interest from several well-known heavy music labels and eventua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terror (band)
Terror is an American hardcore band from Los Angeles, formed in 2002. The band has undergone several line-up changes, all overseen by founding members Scott Vogel (lead vocals) and Nick Jett (drums). Its current lineup also features guitarists Martin Stewart and Jordan Posner, as well as bassist Chris Linkovich. The band has released eight studio albums – the most recent of which, ''Pain Into Power'', was released in May 2022. The band are noted as one of the most influential modern bands within beatdown hardcore and hardcore punk, with ''Stereogum'' describing Terror as "an institution within their genre". History Their debut album ''One with the Underdogs'' sold over 40,000 copies. They have toured throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and South America. Their sophomore album, ''Always the Hard Way'' reached No. 10 on ''Billboard'' Heatseekers and No. 19 on the Top Independent Records chart. Before Terror, vocalist Scott Vogel sang for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comeback Kid (band)
Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore punk band formed in March 2001 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band currently consists of vocalist Andrew Neufeld, guitarists Jeremy Hiebert and Stu Ross, bassist Chase Brenneman and drummer Loren Legare. Since its formation, the band have released seven studio albums and seventeen music videos. Their seventh studio album, ''Heavy Steps'', was released in January 2022. History The band was formed in March 2001, by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert who were both members of the band Figure Four, joined by their friends Scott Wade and Kyle Profeta, originally intended only to be a side project. The band's name, originally "The Comeback Kid", comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band released a six-song demo in January 2002 and in August 2002 was signed to Facedown Records. Upon releasing ''Turn It Around'' on Facedown Records in 2003, Comeback Kid began touring full-time, covering m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California, formed in 1999. In 2004, ''Revolver'' magazine hailed Bleeding Through as one of eight bands ushering in the "Future of Metal" cover story, and ''Spin'' called Bleeding Through an "artist to watch" in the magazine's February 2004 issue. History ''Dust to Ashes'' and ''Portrait of the Goddess'' (1999–2002) Bleeding Through was formed in 1999 in Woodlake, California. The band's roots can be traced back to 1998, when a band named Breakneck was founded by vocalist Brandan "Ohrly" Schieppati (Eighteen Visions / Throwdown), guitarists Javier Van Huss (Eighteen Visions / Enewetak) and Scott Danough (Daggers), bass guitarist Chad Tafolla (Taken) and drummer Troy Born (Taken). Breakneck played their only show on October 30, 1998, at the Showcase Theatre in Corona, California, opening for Throwdown, Eighteen Visions, Adamantium, Give Until Gone and Swingset in June. The band witnessed lineup changes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himsa
Himsa was an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1998, their band name is from the Sanskrit word himsa, which means "harm" or "violence". The group released four full-length studio albums, two EPs and one DVD before their disbandment in 2008. History The band formed in 1998 and released an independent EP and full-length album in 1999 on Revelation Records. Before being signed to Prosthetic Records, the band released one more EP in 2001, which was also on Revelation. 2003 saw Himsa record and release their album ''Courting Tragedy and Disaster''. Following the release of the album the band toured extensively throughout the US and other parts of the world. They spent the latter half of 2005 in Denmark, recording their follow-up album, ''Hail Horror''. In November 2006, Himsa announced that they have signed with Century Media Records. On April 23, 2007, Himsa entered the studio to work on their new album, ''Summon in Thunder'', which was released o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Still Remains
Still Remains is an American metalcore band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They formed out of previous local bands Shades of Amber and Unition. They released three studio albums, ''Of Love and Lunacy'', '' The Serpent'' and '' Ceasing to Breathe'', both to positive reviews, and had minor UK chart success with the single "Dancing with the Enemy". They disbanded in mid-2008, but reunited for one final show in March 2011. In May the band announced that the reunion would be permanent. History In October 2003, Still Remains recorded their EP, ''Dying with a Smile''. These are songs that the band had been playing since the fall of 2001. From the beginning, Still Remains were playing at local venues (such as Grand Rapids' Skelletones) to build a name for themselves. A year later, another EP was released, titled ''If Love Was Born to Die''. Still Remains were never a part of the Benchmark Records' roster, however the now defunct label funded the EP. Shortly after this, the band signed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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