Fallstar is an American

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band from

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. Founded in 2007, the original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Chris Ratzlaff, guitarists Justin Raymond Haag and Jason Brown, bassist Bryan Ratzlaff, and drummer Cody Carrier.

Background

Fallstar is a

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. Their members at their inception in 2007 were lead vocalist, Chris Ratzlaff, guitarists Justin Raymond Haag and Jason Brown, bass guitarist Bryan Ratzlaff, and drummer Cody Carrier. Their group is now four members three Ratzlaff's, Chris, Bryan, and Jeff, alongside, Morgan Weisz.

Music history

Fallstar released one

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, ''Your Eyes Don't Lie'', Independently in 2007 with, they later released it with non-profit organization Come&Live! in 2010. The following year, their first studio album, '' Reconciler. Refiner. Igniter.'', was released by Come&Live! in 2011. After a national tour with Christian ministry

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, they signed with

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, who released their sophomore album ''Backdraft'', in 2013, featuring guest vocals by

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. After some minor dispute with Facedown, the band left the label, became unsigned, and after 2 years of off and on touring, went to crowd fund their latest record '' Future Golden Age'' through a

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campaign, releasing it on their own independent start up label, Rat Family Records, in 2015.

Members

;Current *Chris Ratzlaff - Vocals (2007-present) *Bryan Ratzlaff - Guitar, (2015-present) Bass (2007-2015) *Cody Carrier - Bass (2018-present) *Morgan Weisz - Drums (2015-present) ;Former *Justin Raymond Haag - Guitar (2007-2015) *Jason Brown - Guitar (2007-2015) *Jeff Ratzlaff - Bass (2013-2015) ;Touring Members *Johnie Collins - Guitar (2011-2013, My Favorite Season)

Discography

;Studio albums * '' Reconciler. Refiner. Igniter.'' (March 29, 2011, Come&Live! Records) * ''Backdraft'' (April 16, 2013, Facedown) * '' Future Golden Age'' (December 8, 2015, Rat Family) * ''Sunbreather'' (February 12, 2021, Facedown) ;EPs * ''Your Eyes Don't Lie'' (2007, Independent, 2010, Come&Live! Records)

References

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External links

Official website
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