Ilia (band)
| Ilia | |
|---|---|
 Ilia at HeavenFest 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, ambient, indie rock |
| Years active | 2003–2016 |
| Labels | indie |
| Associated acts | Relentless Pursuit |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/Iliamusic |
| Members |
Suzy Martinez Jessica Patterson Justin Patterson |
| Past members |
Brittney Mosher Lindsey Armstrong Alyssa Duncan Katie Knott Jared Black Ben Flora |
Ilia is an American Christian rock group originating from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The band consists of Suzy Martinez (vocals), Jessica Patterson (drums) and Justin Patterson (guitar).
Ilia formed under the name Relentless Pursuit in 2003. When the original band dissolved, a few of the remaining members formed a new band, while attending Visible School (located in Memphis, Tennessee).[1] The band began touring full-time in 2007 and have garnered praise from numerous magazines,[2] including being named the #2 Unsigned Band in HM Magazine's Readers' Poll 3 years in a row-2008, 2009, 2010 and placing #6 on CCM Magazine's list of Best Hard Rock Bands of 2007. They have had Five (5) national charting radio singles "Last Night", "Portrait of a Lying Heart", "Wake The Dead", "We Were Shipwrecks" (#2 Billboard Christian Rock Chart-August 27, 2011), and "Ezekiel" (#8 Billboard).
In April 2009, co-founder and rhythm guitarist Lindsey Armstrong (née Pierce) left the group in order to minister with her husband. The band then went on a year hiatus. Brittney Mosher joined the band early 2010 originally to fill in Lindsey's spot as guitarist. As the band contemplated touring but still needing a vocalist, Brittney filled in. After the first tour run, the band decided to keep Brittney on both Vocals and Guitar.
The band released their EP "We Were Shipwrecks" during the summer of 2011.
Their sound continued to evolve on their follow up EP, "Reborn," in 2014 with their new vocalist, Suzy Martinez. Reborn blended elements of hard rock, metal, and acoustic.
Ilia has recently finished recording their next album.
The band would then rock steady for the next 2 years. Ilia disbanded in December of 2016 after coming to a mutual agreement.
Justin Patterson ( Lead Guitar) & Jessica Patterson (Drums) have reported they will continue their musical journey!
Suzy Martinez has posted on social media that something soon will be released and will be continuing her musical career. July 17, 2017 Suzy released an original song titled "Underneath" under her new moniker of Zahna.
For now the rest of the christian rock scene waits to hear of further details about a new Ilia Lineup.
Discography
- Ilia - Ep (2007)[3]
- Ilia - Special Edition Ep (2008)[4]
- Ilia - We Were Shipwrecks (2011)[5]
- Ilia - Reborn (2014)
References
- ↑ Biography at purevolume.com, Retrieved July 8, 2009
- ↑ http://cdbaby.com/cd/ilia2
- ↑ Ilia - Ep at amazon.com
- ↑ Ilia - Special Edition Ep at amazon.com
- ↑