Bloodlined Calligraphy is an American
Christian metal band, and they primarily play
metalcore
Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...
. They come from
Ypsilanti, Michigan. The band started making music in 1999. Their membership was Matt Carter, Ally French, Ryan Hampton, and Eric Cargile. The band released, ''Say Hi to the Bad Guy'', an album, with Selah Records, in 2002. The group became part of
Strike First Records
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 Inn ...
, where they released, ''The Beginning of the End'', an
extended play, in 2004. They signed to
Facedown Records, where they released, ''They Want You Silent'', another studio album, in 2004. Their subsequent studio album, ''Ypsilanti'', was released by Facedown Records, in 2006. The band played their last show on April 19, 2014. The band reunited in 2017 for Facedown Fest 2017.
Background
Bloodlined Calligraphy is a
Christian metal band from
Ypsilanti, Michigan.
The band's members were vocalist and drummer, Matt Carter, vocalist and pianist, Ally French, guitarist and vocalist, Ryan Hampton, and bassist, Eric Cargile.
Cargile died in 2010.
Music history
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2002, with their first release, ''Say Hi to the Bad Guy'', an album that was released by Selah Records, in 2002.
They released, an
extended play, ''The Beginning of the End'', with
Strike First Records
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 Inn ...
in 2004.
The group signed to
Facedown Records, where they released, a
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early ...
, ''They Want You Silent'', on April 26, 2005.
Their subsequent studio album, ''Ypsilanti'', was released on September 19, 2006 by Facedown Records.
Members
;Current
*Ally French - vocals, piano (2003–2006, 2014-present)
*Ryan Hampton - guitars, backing vocals (1999–2014, 2017–present), drums (2007)
*Shawn Williams - guitars (2004-present)
*Matt "Birdman" Fleming - vocals (1999–2003), bass (2012–2014, 2017–present)
*Josh Badura - drums (2008–present)
;Former members;
*Eric Cargile - bass, guitars (1999–2010, his death)
*Joshua Colvin - guitars (1999–2002)
*Jason "Jay" Bowden - guitars (2002–2004)
*Robbie Coran - drums (2006–2007)
*Ellen Hoffman - vocals (2006–2007)
*Chris Norman - drums (2007–2008)
*Matt Carter - drums, backing vocals (1999–2006, 2012–2014)
*Nina Cislaghi - vocals (2008-2014)
Discography
;Studio albums
* ''They Want You Silent'' (April 26, 2005,
Facedown)
* ''Ypsilanti'' (September 19, 2006, Facedown)
;Independent albums
* ''Say Hi to the Bad Guy'' (2002, Selah)
;EPs
* ''The Beginning of the End'' (2004,
Strike First)
References
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External links
''Cross Rhythms'' artist profileAllMusic profile
Musical groups from Michigan
2002 establishments in Michigan
Musical groups established in 2002
2006 disestablishments in Michigan
Musical groups disestablished in 2006
Facedown Records artists
Strike First Records artists
Metalcore musical groups from Michigan