xLooking Forwardx is an American

Christian hardcore Christian hardcore or Christcore is a subcategory of hardcore punk bands which promote Christian belief. The method and extent of doing so varies between bands. Christian hardcore bands have often openly stated their beliefs and employ Christia ...

band, and they primarily play

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 punk ...

, while they are members of the

straight edge Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated sXe or signified by XXX or X) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs, in reaction to the excesses of punk subculture. For some, thi ...

movement. They come from

Bel Air, Maryland The town of Bel Air is the county seat of Harford County, Maryland. According to the 2020 United States census, the population of the town was 10,661. History Bel Air's identity has gone through several incarnations since 1780. Aquilla Scott, w ...

. The band started making music in 1999. Their lineup consists of brothers Justin (vocals) and Josh Chaillou (guitars), their cousin Kevin Doherty (bass), and Kevin O'Brien (drums). The band released a studio album, ''Ahoy Crew Members!'', in 2002 with DFF Records. Their subsequent studio album, ''What This Means to Me'', was released by

Blood and Ink Records Blood & Ink Records is an American independent record label that specializes in Christian punk and Christian hardcore music. The label was founded in Richmond, Virginia, in the spring of 2002. The label has worked with such bands as Soul Embrace ...

, in 2004. They signed to

Facedown 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 Path We Tread'', a studio album, in 2005. Their next release, an

extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

, '' Down with the Ship'', was released by Facedown Records, in 2012.

Background

xLooking Forwardx is a

band from

, and are members of the

movement. Their members are vocalist, Justin Chaillou, guitarist, Josh Chaillou, bassist, Kevin Doherty, and drummer, Kevin O'Brien.

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in September 1999, with their first release, ''Ahoy Crew Members!'', a studio album, that was released by DFF Records. Their subsequent studio album, ''What This Means to Me'', was released on January 20, 2004, by

. They signed with

, where they released, ''The Path We Tread'', on November 8, 2005. The next release, an

extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

, '' Down with the Ship'', was released on June 19, 2012, by Facedown Records.

Members

;Current members * Justin Chaillou - vocals * Josh Chaillou - guitar * Kevin Doherty - bass * Kevin O'Brien - drums

Discography

;Studio albums * ''Ahoy Crew Members!'' (2002, DFF) * ''What This Means to Me'' (January 20, 2004, Blood and Ink) * ''The Path We Tread'' (November 8, 2005, Facedown) ;EPs * '' Down with the Ship'' (June 19, 2012, Facedown) ;Demos * ''1117'' (2000)

References

External links

Official website from archives
Christian hardcore musical groups Hardcore punk groups from Maryland 1999 establishments in Maryland Musical groups established in 1999 Facedown Records artists Blood and Ink Records artists Straight edge groups {{Christian-music-stub