Rapture (hardcore band)

Rapture is a Christian hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California.

Rapture
OriginSan Francisco, California
GenresChristian hardcore,[1][2][3] hardcore punk[1]
Years active2014-present
LabelsOnTheAttack! Records,[4][5] Thumper Punk Records[1]
WebsiteRapture on Facebook
MembersRichard Haro
Garrett Gutierrez
Isaac Guerrera
Tony Rangel

History

The band formed in 2014 with Vocalist Richard Haro and Guitarist Garrett Gutierrez in San Francisco.[3] The two of them later found Drummer Tony Rangel. The three continued looking for a bassist, until Gutierrez contacted his cousin, Isaac Guerrera, who became the band's bassist.[3] The band has been compared to bands such as Sleeping Giant,[6] Comeback Kid,[6] Dynasty,[2] Terror[6][2] and xLooking Forwardx.[2] The band released their debut EP, Trials, in 2015 through Thumper Punk Records.[1] The band later signed to OnTheAttack Records and released their second EP, Persevere.[4][5][7] In March 2017, the band released a single for their upcoming album Victory, titled "Once to Die".[8] The band's debut album, Victory, is to be released through OnTheAttack in 2017.[8][3]

Members

Current

  • Richard Haro - Vocals
  • Garrett Gutierrez - Guitars
  • Isaac Guerrera - Bass
  • Tony Rangel - Drums

Discography

EPs

  • Trials (2015, Thumper Punk)[1][9]
  • Persevere (2016, OnTheAttack)[10]

Singles

  • "Once to Die" (2017)[8]

Studio albums

  • Victory (2017, OnTheAttack)[8]
  • Unburned (2018, OnTheAttack)

Compilation appearances

  • Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 1) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
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References
  1. Jackson, John (May 8, 2015). "Rapture — "Trials" (EP)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  2. Editor (March 10, 2015). "Rapture Joins OnTheAttack Records; Releases Free EP Download". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  3. Beard, Mason (July 30, 2017). "Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  4. thrashboy (March 6, 2015). "'Rapture' Joins 'OnTheAttack Records', Debut EP Available for Free Download". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  5. Kaminski, Karol (August 17, 2016). "LA hardcore band RAPTURE signs with OnTheAttack Records; streaming new record". Idioteq. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  6. Crosslin, Matt (August 28, 2016). "Los Angeles Hardcore Band Rapture Releases Persevere EP". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  7. Stagg, David (December 25, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: Rapture drops new music video for single 'Convictions'". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  8. Jones, Brandon (March 6, 2017). "Rapture - Once to Die". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  9. Swan, Scott (March 11, 2015). "Rapture - Trials". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  10. Jackson, John (September 7, 2016). "Rapture — "Persevere" (ep)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
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