Becoming the Archetype
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| Country | United States |
| Years active | 1999 - current |
| Genres | Death metal Metalcore Christian metal Progressive |
| Labels | Solid State Records |
Becoming The Archetype is a Christian progressive death metal band on Solid State Records that formed in 1999 out of Dacula, 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.
In December 2004, 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 death metal with their metalcore sound. The technical guitarwork of the album also resulted in their title as a tech death band.
In early 2006, the band announced that long-time guitarist Jon Star would be leaving the band to pursue a career in recording. He was replaced with Alex Kenis who is also a member of the death metal band Aletheian.
In April/May, the band was featured on the Hell Freezes Over Tour with Aletheian, Inked In Blood, and Society's Finest.
In June, the band joined Demon Hunter, Zao, August Burns Red, and Spoken on the month-long Undying Tour, which ended at Cornerstone Festival.
The band then toured with Himsa and later joined Arsis and Demiricous in the late summer through early fall.
The first tour of 2007 for BTA was a 24 date run in Europe with The Chariot and Shaped By Fate during the months of January and February.
It was announced on July 30, that longtime guitarist Sean Cunningham would be leaving the band to pursue his last semester in college and pursue a full-time career. In the Fall, the band went back into the studio with producer Rob Caggiano (Bleeding Through, Cradle of Filth). Their new album, entitled The Art of Fire, has currently been slated for May 8th, 2007. While their first album was a metalcore album for the most part, the band has stated that their new album will take a more progressive shift while keeping their death metal sound.
[edit] Members
- Jason Wisdom - Lead Vocals, Bass (1999 - present)
- Alex Kenis - Guitar, Vocals (2006 - present)
- "Count" Seth Hecox - Guitar, Keys (2004 - present)
- Brent "Duck" Duckett - Drums (1999 - present)
[edit] Former members
- Jacob Franklin - Guitar (2001-2004)
- Jon Star - Guitar (1999-2006)
- Sean Cunningham - Guitar (1999-2006)
- Wes Gaither - Bass (2000-2003)
[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, May 8, 2007 (Solid State)
