War of Ages

War of Ages
Origin Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres Christian metal, metalcore
Years active 2002–present
Labels Strike First, Facedown
Website www.warofagesmetal.com

War of Ages (sometimes abbreviated WoA, formerly known as Point Zero) is an American Christian metalcore[1] band formed during the summer of 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The band's self-titled debut album War of Ages was released in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the Facedown Records roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer was released in 2008. The band's fourth offering Eternal, was released April 13, 2010, produced by cc from As I Lay Dying. In a Radio U interview with Jaddeus, Leroy revealed that the new album would feature guest vocals from Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying and Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Drummer Alex Hamp revealed in an interview that the band is recording a new album, set to be released late 2014.[2]

Christianity

The band is known for their strong Christian faith which is expressed in their lyrics. In a 2009 radio interview with The Full Armor of God Broadcast, Leroy professed that as Christians the band wants to "Make a difference in a world that's covered in darkness."[3]

Band members

Current members
  • Leroy Hamp – lead vocals (2002–present)
  • Steve Brown – guitar (2002–present)
  • Jack Daniels – guitar (2013–present)
  • Alex Hamp – drums (2005–present)
Former members
  • Matt Moore – rhythm guitar (2002–2004)
  • Kang Garnic – rhythm guitar (2004–2005)
  • Luke Johnathan Lynch – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2008)
  • Branon Bernatowicz – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–2012)
  • Mark Randazzo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012–2013)
  • Nate Owensby – bass (2004–2005)
  • T.J. Alford – bass, backing vocals (2005–2012)
  • Ryan Tidwell – bass guitar, backing vocals (2013–2014)
  • Elisha Mullins – bass guitar, backing vocals (2014)
  • Rob Kerner – drums (2002–2005)

Discography

War of Ages discography
Releases
↙Studio albums 7
↙EPs 1
↙Singles 7
↙Music videos 8
Studio albums
Music videos

References

  1. ↑ Hill, Stephen (16 September 2014). "WAR OF AGES: SUPREME CHAOS". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 28 January 2015. Metalcore crew offer lots of hooks, not a lot of catch
  2. ↑ "War of Ages Radio U interview". The Radio U Hardcore. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  3. ↑ "War of Ages radio interview". The Full Armor of God Broadcast. Retrieved August 20, 2010.

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