Rise and Fall was a Belgian
hardcore punk
Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier p ...
band from
Ghent
Ghent ( nl, Gent ; french: Gand ; traditional English: Gaunt) is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the third largest in the country, exceeded i ...
, formed 2002 by members of The Deal and Kingpin. They were among a few European bands currently signed to American hardcore label
Deathwish Inc. Rise and Fall have been influenced by bands such as
Black Flag,
Converge
Converge may refer to:
* Converge (band), American hardcore punk band
* Converge (Baptist denomination), American national evangelical Baptist body
* Limit (mathematics)
* Converge ICT, internet service provider in the Philippines
*CONVERGE CFD s ...
,
Neurosis
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,
Tragedy
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and
Entombed.
History
Early career and ''Hellmouth'' (2002–2004)
Formed in 2002 in
Ghent
Ghent ( nl, Gent ; french: Gand ; traditional English: Gaunt) is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the third largest in the country, exceeded i ...
, Belgium as a side project of members of The Deal and Kingpin, Rise and Fall eventually became the most important band for all four members as these groups disbanded. Following some lineup changes, the band released their first album ''Hellmouth'', in April 2004. The album was released on CD a few months later by JTTP Records in Germany and on vinyl by Belgian label Anger Management Records. The band then set out on a self-booked European tour in August, and supported
100 Demons on their European tour in October. During these tours the band started writing material for their following album.
''Into Oblivion'', ''Our Circle Is Vicious'', and ''Faith'' (2005–2012)
In March 2005 the drummer departed from the band, stunting the new album's progress. In April 2005, one year after it was originally recorded, "
Hellmouth
A Hellmouth, or the jaws of Hell, is the entrance to Hell envisaged as the gaping mouth of a huge monster, an image which first appeared in Anglo-Saxon art, and then spread all over Europe. It remained very common in depictions of the '' Last ...
" was released in the United States with bonus tracks on Philadelphia's "SA Mob" record label.
In the meantime, ex-Course of Action drummer and long-time friend Jp joined the band, and together they finished writing the new album.
In July 2005, the band recorded their second full-length "
Into Oblivion". The album was recorded in CCR Studios in
Zulte
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, Belgium, engineered by Vincent Tetaert of
Amenra and mixed in
Boston, MA
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at Godcity Studio by
Kurt Ballou
Kurt Ballou (born February 1, 1974) is an American musician and producer based in Massachusetts, best known as the guitarist for hardcore punk band Converge and for his prolific recording and production work at his own GodCity Studio.
Early an ...
(
Converge
Converge may refer to:
* Converge (band), American hardcore punk band
* Converge (Baptist denomination), American national evangelical Baptist body
* Limit (mathematics)
* Converge ICT, internet service provider in the Philippines
*CONVERGE CFD s ...
). American label
Deathwish Inc. and European
Reflections Records put out the album. Throughout the rest of 2005, Rise and Fall toured throughout Europe.
In 2006, Rise and Fall extended their touring schedule:
* February 2006: European tour with
Doomriders.
* April 2006: First US tour (east coast) with
Blacklisted and Guns Up!
* Summer 2006: Appearances at independent hardcore summer festivals such as
Fluff Fest (to which they returned in 2007 and 2009).
* October/November 2006: Full European tour with Blacklisted
* November 2006: European tour with
FVK, formerly known as
Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags are an American hardcore punk band from New York City. The band, which has a strong cult following, has released six studio albums, with the first two considered the most influential. With a Hare Krishna background, they were among t ...
(Line up: John Josef, Mackie Jayson,
Tom Capone
Tom Capone (January 1, 1966 – September 2, 2004), born Luiz Antonio Ferreira Gonçalves, was a Brazilian music producer and guitar player. Born in Rio Negro/PR, Brazil, he died in Los Angeles hours after leaving the 2004 Latin Grammy Awards sh ...
and Cache Tolman
Rise and Fall also played major festivals, including
Pukkelpop in
Hasselt, Belgium and
Hellfest Summer Open Air
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in
Clisson
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It is situated at the confluence of the Sèvre Nantaise and the Moine southeast of Nantes.
The town and the celebrated ...
, France. In 2006, Rise and Fall recorded a cover of Integrity's song "Kingdom of Hell", which was released on Escapist Records' Various Artists compilation ''Harder They Fall: Tribute to Integrity'' in February 2007.
2007 marks the year of Rise and Fall turning into a full-time band for its all 4 members. Rise and Fall is on the road 5 out of the first 8 months of the year.
* January 2007: UK tour with
The Hope Conspiracy
* February 2007: European Tour with
Comeback Kid
* March/April 2007: Full US tour with Iron Age
* June/July 2007: Full European tour with
Converge
Converge may refer to:
* Converge (band), American hardcore punk band
* Converge (Baptist denomination), American national evangelical Baptist body
* Limit (mathematics)
* Converge ICT, internet service provider in the Philippines
*CONVERGE CFD s ...
and
Animosity
Animosity may refer to:
* ''Animosity'' (comic), an American comic book series published by AfterShock Comics
*Animosity (band)
Animosity was an American death metal band from San Francisco, California, formed in 2000. The band released three ...
* August 2007: Full US tour with
Have Heart
In July 2007, Rise and Fall releases ''Clawing'', a special 3 tracks 7" on
Deathwish Inc. in support of a 70 days long tour. The 7", featuring stunning artwork form German artist
Florian Bertmer
Florian Bertmer is a German illustrator from the hardcore punk, grindcore and metal scene. He has done artwork for bands like Converge, Napalm Death, The Hope Conspiracy, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Pig Destroyer, Doomride ...
showcases one new song (Clawing), a re-recorded track from "
Hellmouth
A Hellmouth, or the jaws of Hell, is the entrance to Hell envisaged as the gaping mouth of a huge monster, an image which first appeared in Anglo-Saxon art, and then spread all over Europe. It remained very common in depictions of the '' Last ...
" (Bottom Feeder) and a cover from the band
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains (often abbreviated as AIC) is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne ...
(
Them Bones).
Rise and Fall released their third studio album, ''
Our Circle Is Vicious'', and their fourth, ''
Faith
Faith, derived from Latin ''fides'' and Old French ''feid'', is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or In the context of religion, one can define faith as " belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion".
Religious people ofte ...
'', through Deathwish Inc. on 27 October 2009 and 20 March 2012 respectively.
Members
;Current
* Cedric – guitars
* Vince – bass
* Björn – vocals
* Wim – drums
;Former
* Daan – drums
* JP – drums
* Murph – drums
* F Double – guitars
* AK – guitars
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Hellmouth'' (2004)
* ''
Into Oblivion'' (2005)
* ''
Our Circle Is Vicious'' (2009)
* ''
Faith
Faith, derived from Latin ''fides'' and Old French ''feid'', is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or In the context of religion, one can define faith as " belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion".
Religious people ofte ...
'' (2012)
EPs and singles
* Demo (2003)
* ''Weapons''
(split with Paint the Town Red) (2003)
* ''Clawing'' (2007)
* "Deceiver / Sinking in Skin" (2011)
Live albums
* Alive in Sin (2019)
Compilation appearances
* GSR Records Comp
* Integrity Tribute CD
Music videos
* "Hidden Hands" (2012)
References
External links
Official websitePureVolume pageYouTube channel
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Belgian crust and d-beat groups
Musical groups established in 2002
Deathwish Inc. artists
2002 establishments in Belgium