Fire from the Gods

Fire from the Gods is an American Rap metal band formed in Austin, Texas in 2010. The band is currently signed to Eleven Seven Music, and currently consists of vocalist AJ Channer, guitarists Drew Walker and Jameson Teat, bassist Bonner Baker, and drummer Richard Wincader.

Fire from the Gods
OriginAustin, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010–present
LabelsRise, Eleven Seven, Better Noise
Websitewww.firefromthegods.com
Members
  • AJ Channer
  • Jameson Teat
  • Drew Walker
  • Bonner Baker
  • Richard Wincader
Past members
  • Eric July
  • Chris Mardis
  • Tony Esparza
  • Judson Curtis

History

Fire from the Gods was formed in Austin, Texas in 2010 by lead guitarist Drew Walker, rhythm guitarist Tony Esparza, bassist Bonner Baker, drummer Judson Curtis, and vocalist Eric July, who came together following a local battle of the bands. Their musical genre and influences are described as "blending hip-hop, metal and hardcore".[3][4] Following the departure of vocalist Eric July, guitarist Tony Esparza, and drummer Judson Curtis, the band continued with a new lineup in which Jameson Teat and Richard Wicander replaced Esparza and Curtis on rhythm guitar and drums respectively. A. J. Channer and Chris Mardis were then hired as the two new lead vocalists to replace Eric July. Following Mardis's departure in 2016, Channer became the sole lead vocalist.

The band were first signed by Rise Records for their 2016 release Narrative, which was produced by David Bendeth. The album contained the hit singles "Excuse Me" and "End Transmission", and tackled controversial subjects such as racism and abuse of power. In 2017 the band issued a re-release of their 2016 album Narrative called Narrative Retold with the addition of two new songs, "The Voiceless" and "The Taste", both of which were produced by Korn's Jonathan Davis. Following the release of Narrative Retold, the band went on tour with Born of Osiris, Volumes, Within the Ruins, and Oceans Ate Alaska.[5]

In 2019, the band signed with Five Finger Death Punch guitarist's Zoltan Bathory record label Eleven Seven, and released their second album American Sun on November 1, 2019.[6] The album was preceded by the release of a new single, "Truth To the Weak (Not Built To Collapse)", which was released on July 26, 2019.[7] American Sun, like Narrative, deals with issues such as political unrest, technological overload, political discord, and environmental apathy. Coinciding with the release of American Sun, the band is supporting Five Finger Death Punch, alongside Bad Wolves and Three Days Grace, on a tour that started with back-to-back shows at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on November 1 and 2, 2019.

Members

Current members
  • AJ Channer – lead vocals (2015–present)
  • Jameson Teat – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
  • Drew Walker – lead guitar (2010–present)
  • Bonner Baker – bass guitar (2010–present)
  • Richard Wicander – drums, percussion (2015–present)

Touring Members
  • Bruiser Fox - backing vocals (2018-present)

Former members
  • Eric July – lead vocals (2010–2015)
  • Tony Esparza – rhythm guitar (2010–2015)
  • Judson Curtis – drums, percussion (2010–2015)
  • Chris Mardis – lead vocals (2015–2016)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Dig.
[8]		 US
Hard
[9]		 US
Heat.
[10]		 US
Indie.
[11]		 US
Sale.
[12]
Narrative
  • Released: July 6, 2016
  • Label: Rise
 —161746—
Narrative Retold
  • Released: May 19, 2017
  • Label: Rise
 —————
American Sun
  • Released: November 1, 2019
  • Label: Eleven Seven
 22—62079

EPs
  • Sleeping with Anchors and Mirrors (2010)
  • Sweet Lasting Revenge (2012)
  • Politically Incorrect (2013)

Singles
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
US
Air.
[13]		 US
Main.
[14]		 US
Rock
[15]
2016 "Excuse Me" — — — Narrative
"End Transmission" — — —
2017 "The Voiceless" — — — Narrative Retold
"The Taste" — — —
"Pretenders" — — —
2019 "Truth to the Weak (Not Built to Collapse)" — — — American Sun
"Right Now" 26 6 48

References
  1. Rosenberg, Axl (Goldenburg, Matthew). "Fire from the Gods: Best Rap-Metal Revivalists Yet?". July 7, 2016. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  2. Nuttall, Luke. "'American Sun' by Fire from the Gods". thesoundboardreviews.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  3. "INDIE BAND OF THE WEEK: FIRE FROM THE GODS". March 15, 2015.
  4. "Fire from the Gods | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  5. "Fire From The Gods Tour Kicks Off This Week with Born Of Osiris & More". February 13, 2017.
  6. Magazine, Side Stage (August 29, 2019). "Fire From The Gods Announce New Album American Sun". Side Stage Magazine.
  7. "Fire From The Gods Debut "Truth To The Weak (Not Built To Collapse)"". Theprp.com. July 26, 2019.
  8. "Chart History: Digital Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  9. "Chart History: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  10. "Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  11. "Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  12. "Chart History: Top Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  13. "Fire From the Gods Chart History: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  14. "Fire From the Gods Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  15. "Fire From the Gods Chart History: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
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