Becoming Saints
Becoming Saints is an American metalcore band that originated in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2003.
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Origin | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Genres | Metalcore,[1] hardcore punk,[1] Christian metal[2] |
Years active | 2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019[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 |
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
Former
- Dylan Rylee – drums (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2016)
- Joe Maneiro – keyboards, percussion (2003–2006)
- Drew Garrison – vocals (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
- Jeff Bowie – bass guitar (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
- Allen Robsen – guitar (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
- Kory Olson – guitar, vocals (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
- Jake Evans – drums (2016–2019)
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]
Compilation appearances
- The Pack Vol. 1 (2016; Rottweiler)
- Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 2) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
References
- Allgood, Michael (February 5, 2007). "Local metal band challenges tradition". The Oracle. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- Odyessy (May 16, 2016). "State of the Art: Becoming Saints". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- Allen, David (September 20, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: New music video, "Built For War", unleashed by Becoming Saints". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- Stagg, David (April 8, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: Becoming Saints release new lyric video for 'Lost'; signs with Rottweiler". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- "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. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. 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.