Kingston Falls were an American

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band, and they primarily played

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and metalcore. They were from

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, where they formed in 2003 and disbanded in 2009. The primary members of the band were John Busenbark (vocals), Brent Zebell (Drums), Josiah Gaut (Guitar), Josh Battles (Guitar), and Jason Gough (Bass). They released three independently made

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s; ''Seasons of Despair'' (2003), ''Kingston Falls'' (2004), and ''Crusader'' (2005). Their first studio album, ''The Crescendo of Sirens'', was released by Strike First Records, in 2006. The subsequent and last studio album, ''Armada on Mercury'', was released by

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, in 2008.

Background

Kingston Falls was a

and

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band that hailed from

. From conception through "The Crescendo of Sirens" album, the members were John Busenbark (vocals), Brent Zebell (drums), Josh Battles (guitar), Josiah Gaut (guitar), and Jason Gough (bass, Beyond the Fathoms). Following the release of "The Crescendo of Sirens" in 2006, the band experienced some turnover and volatility in its membership, cycling all contributors except Brent and Josiah by the time the band disbanded.

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2003,. They released three albums independently before signing with Facedown imprint Strike First Records. These first three albums were "Seasons of Despair" (2003), ''Kingston Falls'' (2004) and, ''Crusader'' (2005). Their first studio album, ''The Crescendo of Sirens'', was released by Strike First Records, on April 4, 2006. The subsequent studio album, ''Armada on Mercury'', was released by

, on March 18, 2008.

Members

;Last Known Line-up * Brent Zebell – Drums (2003-2009) * Josiah Gaut – Guitar (2003-2009) ;Past Members * Jason Gough – Bass (2003-2006) * Josh Battles – Guitar (2003-2008) * Bill Bowers – Bass (2006-2008) * John Busenbark – Vocals (2004-2006) * Nate Lambright Dale – Vocals (2006-2008) * Justin Gibson – Vocals (2003-2004) ; Line-Up for Post-2011 Reunion Shows * John Busenbark - Vocals * Brent Zebell - Drums * Josiah Gaut - Guitar * Bill Bowers - Bass

Discography

;Studio albums * ''The Crescendo of Sirens'' (April 4, 2006, Strike First) * ''Armada on Mercury'' (March 18, 2008, Facedown)

References

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External links

''Cross Rhythms'' artist profile
Musical groups from Indiana 2002 establishments in Indiana 2009 disestablishments in Indiana Musical groups established in 2002 Musical groups disestablished in 2009 Facedown Records artists Strike First Records artists