Becoming the Archetype
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| Country | United States |
| Years active | 1999 - current |
| Genres | Metalcore Christian metal |
| Labels | Solid State Records |
Becoming The Archetype is a Christian metalcore/death metal band on Solid State Records that formed in 1999 out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their name refers to the Bible verse Genesis 1:26 which reads, "God said, 'Let us make man in our image'". This reflects the band's Christian beliefs that since, according to the Christian faith, Jesus Christ was the only person to ever be sinless, he was the ultimate archetype of humanity.[1]
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[edit] History
Before joining Solid State Records, they existed as a band called The Remnant and released an independent self-titled album which can still be purchased at Becoming the Archetype shows.
In 2005, the band signed with Solid State and released their first nation-wide album Terminate Damnation. The album was critically acclaimed for blending elements of progressive metal, thrash, hardcore, and black metal with their metalcore sound.
In early 2006, the band announced that long-time guitarist Jon Star would be leaving the band due to pursuing a career in recording. He was replaced with Alex Kenis of the death metal band Aletheian.
In April/May, the band was featured Hell Freezes Over Tour with Aletheian, Inked In Blood, and Society's Finest.
The band recently had to call off their European Tour with the band Purified In Blood because they (Purified In Blood) had called off the tour. Because of this, BTA will not be able to tour Europe until possibly the end of the year.
In June, the band joined Demon Hunter, Zao, August Burns Red, and Spoken on the month-long Undying Tour, which will end at the Cornerstone Festival.
Currently, the band is busy tour with Himsa and will be touring with Arsis late Summer through early Fall.
It was announced on July 30, that longtime guitarist Sean Cunningham will be leaving the band to pursue his last semester in college and pursue a full-time career. In the Fall, the band will be going back into the studio with producer Rob Caggino (In Flames, Bleeding Through) and work on new music for the remainder of the year. Their new album has currently been slated for March 2007, but no exact date has been set.
[edit] Members
- Jason Wisdom - Lead Vocals, Bass (1999-)
- Alex Kenis - Guitar, Vocals (2006-)
- Seth Hecox - Guitar, Keys (2004-)
- Brent "Duck" Duckett - Drums (1999-)
[edit] Former members
- Jacob Franklin - Guitar (2001-2004)
- Jon Star - Guitar (1999-2006)
- Sean Cunningham - Guitar (1999-2006)
[edit] Discography
As The Remnant:
- The Remnant, 2003 (Independent)
- Death, Destruction, and Mayhem (demo), 2004 (Independent)
As Becoming The Archetype:
- Terminate Damnation, 2005 (Solid State)
- The Physics of Fire, March 2007 (Solid State)
