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The Crucified
The Crucified is an American Christian hardcore and crossover thrash band from Fresno, California that formed in 1984. Its lineup is vocalist Mark Salomon, guitarist Greg Minier, bassist Jeff Bellew, and drummer Jim Chaffin. The band are considered "pioneers of Christian hardcore." During their initial 1984–1993 tenure, the band played at the Cornerstone Festival several times, and also opened for non-religious punk and metal bands like D.R.I. and Pantera. The band broke up in 1993 due to personal differences, but reunited in 2009. History Formation (1984–1985) In late 1984, drummer Jim Chaffin, guitarist Greg Minier, bassist Kirk Palmer, and vocalist Wayne Stonecipher started a band named K.G.B. in Fresno, California The four teens knew each other as high school classmates. The name K.G.B. had no meaning to it, the members just thought initials "sounded cool". In early 1985, K.G.B. was looking for a new vocalist due to the departure of Stonecipher. Minier asked his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fresno, California
Fresno (; ) is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County, California, Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley (California), Central Valley region. It covers about and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the List of largest California cities by population, fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the List of United States cities by population, 34th-most populous city in the nation. Named for the abundant ash trees lining the San Joaquin River, Fresno was founded in 1872 as a railway station of the Central Pacific Railroad before it was Municipal corporation, incorporated in 1885. It has since become an economic hub of Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley, with much of the surrounding areas in the Metropolitan Fresno region predominantly tied to large-scale agricultural production. Fresno is n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stavesacre
Stavesacre are an American rock band from Huntington Beach, California formed in 1995. The band is composed of vocalist Mark Salomon, guitarists Jeff Bellew and Ryan Dennee, bassist Dirk Lemmenes and drummer Sam West. Stavesacre has released six studio albums, two EPs, one split album, one compilation, and one DVD. In 2007, the band stated they would disband following the recording of new songs with original guitarist Jeff Bellew, who had departed in 1999 after the recording of ''Speakeasy''. Those songs were released in the 2009 ''Against the Silence'' EP/DVD documentary. However, after a period of inactivity, the band began writing new music in 2014, and in 2016 the group announced a crowdfunding project for its sixth studio album. ''MCMXCV'' was released in August 2017. History Stavesacre was formed in 1995 as a post-hardcore band following the breakup of the Crucified. Vocalist Mark Salomon and guitarist Jeff Bellew played in The Crucified and, following its disband ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Left Out
Left Out was a Chicago, Illinois Christian punk supergroup that was active from 1995-2002. Formation The band formed at Tomfest 1995 and was a side project of the Blamed's Bryan Gray. For their debut album, ''Pride Kills'' (1996), alongside Jacob Landrau from The Blamed's ''21'' album, Bryan was filling in for Six Feet Deep at the time and asked Myk Porter to play guitar and SFD had just toured with the Steadfast Records lineup of Zao so they asked Jesse Smith to play drums Jesse Smith ( Zao). Despite its members diverse influences, its sound most closely resembled that of the Blamed, the Crucified, and Nobody Special. The band recorded a second album on Flying Tart entitled ''Serve Self'', this was recorded at Neverland Studios in Nashville. The record featured bassist Brent Kaping (Craig's Brother, the Yax), Jim Chaffin (The Crucified, Deliverance) on drums, and guest performances by Jacob ( Sometime Sunday) on lead guitar, Chris Colbert (lead guitar), Tracy Street (v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mortal (band)
Mortal was a Christian industrial/dance band fronted by Jerome Fontamillas and Jyro Xhan. Both members went on to found the alternative rock group Fold Zandura, and for a time were members of both bands simultaneously. The band is known for its lyrical intelligence, incorporating advanced theology with what has been billed as "Industrial Praise and Worship." According to '' CCM Magazine'' "Mortal has had a much greater influence... on industrial music than its modest output would suggest." Background Led by the duo Jerome Fontamillas and Jyro Xhan, Mortal was one of the first Christian bands to play industrial metal. While not actually the first to do so, Mortal enjoyed significant success, and, along with other early contemporaries such as Circle of Dust and Argyle Park, played a notable role in paving the way for future Christian industrial and industrial metal bands. The group began in 1988 as Mortal Wish, and produced a six-song demo with additional members Ray Tong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lifesavers Underground
Lifesavers Underground (aka LSU, and L.S. Underground) was a musical project created by Michael Knott. In 1987, Lifesavers Underground released their debut album, ''Shaded Pain''. This was followed in 1989 with ''Wakin' Up the Dead''. ''This Is the Healing'', was released in 1991; the album utilised a drum machine, while Knott played most of the musical instruments. ''The Grape Prophet'' (1993) was the first of rock operas by Knott. Released in 1993, the fifth album was ''Cash in Chaos: World Tour''. At this point Knott announced that he was changing the name of LSU to 'Cash in Chaos' (hence the mixed band name for this release). ''Grace Shaker'' was released in 1994, which was followed in 1998 by ''Dogfish Jones'', another rock opera. Discography *'' Shaded Pain'' - Lifesavers Underground, 1987 (Frontline Records Frontline Records was a Christian rock record label, founded in 1986 by James Kempner in Santa Ana, California. The label focused primarily on modern rock, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Dead (band)
Once Dead is a Christian metal band that originated in Los Angeles, California. The band has played at Festivals such as Up From The Ashes, Elements of Rock Festival and Nordic Fest. History The band started as a reunion for Vengeance Rising a band that original members, Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Roger Dale Martin and Glen Mancaruso had all performed in. All the members quit Vengeance at the same time and formed the band Die Happy. The members decided they wanted to reunite the band minus original vocalist Roger Martinez, who threatened to sue over the reunion. Soon after those two shows as Vengeance, the band changed their name to Once Dead after one of Vengeance's album. In 2005, the band released a DVD titled ''Return with a Vengeance''. Soon after the release, Glen Mancaruso departed from the band and was replaced by The Crucified drummer, Jim Chaffin. In 2006, Former Deliverance and Vengeance guitarist Glenn Rogers joined the band and quit the band Hirax. In September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fasedown
Fasedown are a Christian hardcore band from Fresno, California, that formed in late 1998. Members have also been in Once Dead, The Blamed, Deliverance, The Sacrificed, and many more. In 2015 vocalist Devin Shaffer had "throat setbacks" according to ''HM'' Magazine. Members ; Last known / current lineup * Jim Chaffin – drums (1998–2007, 2009–2011) (Deliverance, The Crucified, The Blamed, Once Dead) * Devin Shaffer – vocals (1999–2007, 2009–2011) (Once Dead) * Mike Phillips – lead guitar (1998–2007, 2009–2011) (ex-Deliverance, The Sacrificed, Join the Dead) * Gary Douglas – rhythm guitar (2009–2011) * Tim Kronyak – bass (2009–2011) (ex-Deliverance, Join the Dead) ; Former * Jesse Gibson – rhythm guitar (2005–2007) * Dana Veit – bass (2005) * John Hansen – bass (1998–2005) (ex-The Blamed) * Matt "MattMan" Hopson-Walker – bass (2005–2007) Discography * ''Demo'' (1999–2000; independent) * ''Fasedown'' (2000; Rescue Records R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. It was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who formed Megadeth after being fired from Metallica, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, '' Master of Puppets'' (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, '' ...And Justice for All'' (1988), gave Metallica its first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minor Threat
Minor Threat was an American hardcore punk band, formed in 1980 in Washington, D.C., by vocalist Ian MacKaye and drummer Jeff Nelson. MacKaye and Nelson had played in several other bands together, and recruited bassist Brian Baker and guitarist Lyle Preslar to form Minor Threat. They added a fifth member, Steve Hansgen, in 1982, playing bass, while Baker switched to second guitar. The band was relatively short-lived, disbanding after only three years together, but had a strong influence in the emerging American hardcore punk scene, both stylistically and in helping to further establish the "do it yourself" ethic for music distribution and concert promotion. Minor Threat's song " Straight Edge" was the basis of the straight edge movement, which emphasized a lifestyle without alcohol or other drugs, or promiscuous sex. AllMusic described Minor Threat's music as "iconic" and noted that their groundbreaking music "has held up better than hat ofmost of their contemporaries." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HM (magazine)
''HM Magazine'' is a monthly, digital and print on demand publication focusing on hard music and alternative culture of interest to Christians. It is based in Houston, Texas. Originally published as ''Heaven's Metal'', it was renamed to ''HM'' in 1995, and in late 2004 ''Heaven's Metal'' was reissued as a separate publication from ''HM'', with some shared editorial overlap. History In 1985, a journalist Doug Van Pelt started ''Heaven's Metal'' as a fanzine. It changed its name in 1995 to ''HM'', standing for Hard Music, but the Heaven's Metal branding was brought back in 2004 and was released alongside ''HM''. ''Heaven's Metal'' achieved more popularity and became an official publication, with five full-time journalists working for the magazine. In 2000, ''HM'' achieved a regular subscription base of 15,000 readers. During the 1990s, ''HM'' sealed a distribution deal with a major magazine wholesaler that immediately increased its print-run from 13,000 to 22,000 copies, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonny Sandoval
Paul Joshua "Sonny" Sandoval (born May 16, 1974) is an American musician, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of nu metal band P.O.D. Biography Sandoval was born in San Diego, California, to a Chamorro- Hawaiian mother and a Mexican-Italian father. When he was eighteen, Sandoval's mother was diagnosed with leukemia. During her illness, Sandoval was greatly influenced by his mother's faith as a devout Christian. Career P.O.D. Sandoval is best known as co-founder and the lead vocalist of the metal band P.O.D. Over the course of their career, the band has received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured internationally. They have sold over 12 million records worldwide. With their third studio album, '' The Fundamental Elements of Southtown'', P.O.D. achieved their initial mainstream success; the album was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2000. The Whosoevers Since 2008, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Innocent Victim
No Innocent Victim, or N.I.V., is an American Christian hardcore punk band on Facedown Records. It was formed in 1992 in San Diego, California.DaRonco, MikeNo Innocent Victim Biography, AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2015 They released two albums, and then toured with Agnostic Front. In 1998 they signed to Victory Records and recorded the album ''Flesh and Blood''.Anderson, Jason''Flesh & Blood'' Review, AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2015 Many tours followed in the United States, Europe and Japan with bands like Agnostic Front, U.S. Bombs, Terror, Hatebreed, P.O.D., and Madball. They released ''Tipping the Scales'' in 2001, and disbanded the following year. They reformed in 2004 and in 2005, added former xDisciplex A.D. members Dave Quiggle on guitar and Neil Hartman on bass respectively, signed to Facedown Records, and released fifth studio album ''To Burn Again''. After being disbanded for many years, the band reunited in 2017 to play Facedown Fest. Members Current mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
