Devour the Day is an American hard rock band founded in 2012 by singer/guitarist Blake Allison and bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser after the breakup of their previous band

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History

Formation (2012)

After more than a year of inactivity from Egypt Central, it was announced on December 3, 2012 that both vocalist John Falls and guitarist Jeff James would not be continuing on with the band, thus bringing an end to Egypt Central. The demise of Egypt Central and the formation of Devour the Day were announced simultaneously via a letter written by Joey Chicago and posted to Egypt Central's

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page.

''Time & Pressure'' (2013–2015)

Walser and Allison began working on the band's debut album in 2012 with producer

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for a Spring 2013 release. Teasers of the songs "Blackout", "Respect, "Move On", and "You And Not Me" were posted on the band's YouTube page Walser and Allison announced the band's touring line up would consist of former Egypt Central guitarist Jeff James and drummer Dustin Schoenhofer ( Walls of Jericho,

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. They also performed in Lazerfest in Des Moines, Iowa on March 10, 2015. On February 10, 2015. Devour the Day released a digital single called "Faith".

''S.O.A.R.'' (2016)

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''Signals'' (2018)

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Band members

Official members

* Joey "Chicago" Walser – bass, backing vocals * Blake Allison – lead vocals, Guitars * Ronnie Farris – drums, percussion

Former members

* David Hoffman – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012-2017)

Former touring members

*Jeff James – lead guitar (2013) * Dustin Schoenhofer – drums (2013) * Taylor Carroll - drums (2019)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Music videos

References

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