Becoming Saints
| Becoming Saints | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Genres | Metalcore,[1] hardcore punk,[1] Christian metal[2] |
| Years active | 2003–2006, 2013, 2014–present[3] |
| Labels | Rottweiler[4][5] |
| Website | Becoming Saints on Facebook |
| Members |
Drew Garrison Jeff Bowie Allen Robson Kory Olson Jake Evans |
| Past members |
Dylan Rylee Joe Maneiro |
Becoming Saints is an American metalcore band that originated in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2003.
Background
Becoming Saints formed in 2003 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The band released their album Bury Them, Bury Them All independently and then went on a hiatus in 2006. During the band's hiatus, the members went on to new musical projects, most notably, bassist Jeff Bowie joining Soul Embraced.[6] In 2013, the band reemerged and released an EP titled Let This Not Be the End of Me. In 2016, the band announced they had signed to Rottweiler Records.[4] Drummer Dylan Rylee left the band and was replaced by Jake Evans. Later in 2016, the band released a video titled "Built For War" and a release date for their album, Oh, the Suffering.[3][7] In 2017, the band released a lyric video for "Vox Mortem".[8]
Members
Current
- Drew Garrison - vocals (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–present)
- Jeff Bowie - bass guitar (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–present)
- Allen Robsen - guitar (2003-2006, 2013, 2014–present)
- Kory Olson - guitar, vocals (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–present)
- Jake Evans - drums (2016–present)
Former
- Dylan Rylee - drums (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2016)
- Joe Maneiro - keyboards (2003–2006)
Discography
Studio albums
- Oh, the Suffering (October 21, 2016; Rottweiler)
EPs
- Bury Them, Bury Them All (2005)
- Let This Not Be the End of Me (2013)
Singles
- "Lost" (featuring Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice) (2016)[4][5]
References
- 1 2 Allgood, Michael (February 5, 2007). "Local metal band challenges tradition". The Oracle. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ Odyessy (May 16, 2016). "State of the Art: Becoming Saints". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- 1 2 Allen, David (September 20, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: New music video, "Built For War", unleashed by Becoming Saints". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Stagg, David (April 8, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: Becoming Saints release new lyric video for 'Lost'; signs with Rottweiler". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- 1 2 "Arkansas Metallers "Becoming Saints" Signs with "Rottweiler Records", "Lost" lyric video". The Metal Resource. April 11, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Soul Embraced". RockDetector. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ jayencina (September 20, 2016). "VIDEO PREMIERE: Becoming Saints - "Built For War"". Noise Barrage. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ Stagg, David (January 20, 2017). "HM Premiere: Becoming Saints releases new lyric video for "Vox Mortem"". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2017.