Sons of Texas

Sons of Texas
Origin McAllen, Texas, United States
Genres Hard Rock, Southern Rock, Heavy Metal
Years active 2013-present
Labels Razor & Tie
Website http://www.sonsoftexasmusic.com
Members Mark Morales
Mike Villarreal
Nick Villarreal
Jon Olivares
Jes De Hoyos

Sons of Texas is an American rock band formed in 2013.[1] They released their debut album Baptized In The Rio Grande in 2015.[2]

History

Formation and Baptized In The Rio Grande (2013-present)

Sons of Texas was formed in McAllen, Texas in 2013. Shortly thereafter, the band was signed to Razor & Tie and entered the studio with producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, All That Remains, Hatebreed).[3]

The music video for the first official track from the band, "Baptized In The Rio Grande," premiered via Revolver (magazine)'s website on January 6, 2015.[4]

The band released their debut album Baptized In The Rio Grande on March 3, 2015 in digital and physical format.[5] The first single "Baptized in the Rio Grande" has so far peaked at #29 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

Discography

Albums

Title Year Label Chart Positions
Top 200[6] Heatseekers Albums US Rock US Hard Rock
Baptized In The Rio Grande [7] 2014 Razor & Tie 143 5 36 10

Band members

  • Mark Morales - Vocals
  • Mike Villarreal - Drums
  • Nick Villarreal - Bass
  • Jon Olivares - Guitar
  • Jes De Hoyos - Guitar

References

  1. ↑ Mark Deming. "Sons of Texas - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  2. ↑ http://www.razorandtie.com/sons-of-texas-debut-album-baptized-in-the-rio-grande-lands-at-5-on-the-billboard-heatseekers-chart/
  3. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sons-of-texas-mn0003365345/biography
  4. ↑ http://www.revolvermag.com/news/sons-of-texas-premiere-new-song-and-music-video-baptized-in-the-rio-grande.html
  5. ↑ "SONS OF TEXAS DEBUT ALBUM BAPTIZED IN THE RIO GRANDE LANDS AT #5 ON THE BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  6. ↑ http://www.razorandtie.com/sons-of-texas-debut-album-baptized-in-the-rio-grande-lands-at-5-on-the-billboard-heatseekers-chart/
  7. ↑ Mitchell Peters. "New Signings: AM Only Signs ILoveMakonnen, Juvenile Returns to Cash Money, WME Inks Passion Pit". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2015.