The Crimson Armada was an American metalcore band formed in

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in 2007 by Kyle Barrington and David Puckett. Following a one-year hiatus in 2008, the band returned to increased popularity, releasing its first EP, ''Behold the Architect''. Following the release of ''Behold the Architect'', the Crimson Armada signed a

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with

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. In July 2009, the band released its debut album, ''

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''. Following the album's release, the band went on several tours with acts such as the Chariot, and MyChildren MyBride. In mid-2010 the group headed out on the

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. In January 2011, Crimson Armada signed a record deal with

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, and announced ''

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'', which was released June 21, 2011. ''Conviction'' contained guest vocalist contributions by Andy Adkins of

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and Levi Benton of

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. That April, the band performed at the 13th annual

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. In February 2012, Brandon McMaster left the band and was replaced by Cye Marshall. On October 29, 2012, the band announced that they would be disbanding due to their lead vocalist, Saud Ahmed, leaving the band.

Band members

Final lineup * Saud Ahmed – lead vocals (2008–2012) , keyboards, programming (2007–2012) * Dan Hatfield – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2007–2012) * Jordan Matz – drums (2011-2012) * Cye Marshall – lead guitar (2012) * Michael Cooper – bass (2012) Former members * Colin Casto – lead vocals (2007–2008) * Scott Ulliman – bass (2007–2008) * Kyle Barrington – lead guitar (2007–2009) * Josh Jardim – lead guitar (2009–2011) * Chris Yates – bass, backing vocals (2008–2010) * David Puckett – drums (2007–2011, played in

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, now plays in

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) * Kevin Lankford – bass (2011–2012) * Brandon McMaster – lead guitar, clean vocals (2010–2012) Timeline

Discography

Albums * ''

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, 2009) * ''

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, 2011) EPs * ''Behold the Architect'' (self-released, 2008) * ''Demo 2010'' (self-released, 2010)

Videography

* "The Serpent's Tongue" * "Forgive Me"

References

External links

Metal Blade Records Page
{{DEFAULTSORT:Crimson Armada Heavy metal musical groups from Ohio Metalcore musical groups from Ohio American deathcore musical groups Musical groups from Columbus, Ohio Musical groups established in 2007 Musical groups disestablished in 2012