In the face of war
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In The Face Of War is an American hardcore punk
band formed in 2001 in Kokomo, Indiana. The original lineup included brothers Ben and CJ Sutton, Eric Bogan, Chad Serhal, Bob Paul, and Curt Schrock.
In 2002, the band released their debut full-length album on Together Records, titled "Self-Reliance is Self-Destruction". The band played shows around Indiana and the Midwest, while also completing their first tour.
The band had begun to garner success throughout the Indiana hardcore scene. The band released a split CD with The Bowels of Judas in 2003 on Killed For Less Records. During the recording of this album, ITFOW began to have line up changes. By 2004, Chad Serhal had left to join Calibretto 13
, while Curt Schrock and Bob Paul had also moved on to other endeavors. They were replaced by Nate Black on guitar and Matt Nelson on drums.
On October 3, 2004, ITFOW released their second full-length album, "Live Forever Or Die Trying", this time on Init records
. This release saw a shift in sound, dropping some of the metal and chaotic influences for more precise punk-hardcore parts. The album includes a cover of "Everlong" by Foo Fighters. The band followed this release immediately with fall and winter solo tours.
In 2005, the band continued to tour throughout the country, while adding Bryan Bechtol as touring bassist to fill in for CJ Sutton. After a summer tour with Underminded
, the band added Bechtol to the band permanently as bassist while CJ Sutton moved to play as third guitarist. This lineup remained intact while the band recorded their third full-length album, entitled "We Make Our Own Luck". This album was released in 2006 on Detournement Records. This album again saw a shift in style, with the band adding in more rock influences and shying away from metal riffs and breakdowns. The album was met with generally positive reviews from critics including Punknews.org
and Geekburger. Along with the positive reviews came an interest from Australian-based Pee Records, who re-released "We Make Our Own Luck" in Australia with two additional bonus tracks and new artwork.
Throughout 2007 and 2008 the band played mostly local shows, with only a few short tours. In 2009, the band returned to writing and recording without Eric Bogan or Bryon Bechtol, and with the addition of Mike Wilson on bass. The band then embarked a full U.S. tour in May–July with the Indiana-based The Sorely Trying Days and Omaha, Nebraska's Hercules
. After returning home, the band released its fourth full-length album, "Everything You've Heard Is True", back again on Init records
.
In late 2010, In The Face Of War announced that they would be playing their 10th anniversary and last show as a band on May 7, 2011. The band embarked on a final tour of the Midwest from March 11–19, 2011, and held their last show on May 7, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Before the break up, the band recorded its last album, with 3 new songs and 8 re-recorded older songs, which was released at the last show. The last show was filmed to be released at a later date, either online or as a DVD.
Former members
Other releases
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band formed in 2001 in Kokomo, Indiana. The original lineup included brothers Ben and CJ Sutton, Eric Bogan, Chad Serhal, Bob Paul, and Curt Schrock.
In 2002, the band released their debut full-length album on Together Records, titled "Self-Reliance is Self-Destruction". The band played shows around Indiana and the Midwest, while also completing their first tour.
The band had begun to garner success throughout the Indiana hardcore scene. The band released a split CD with The Bowels of Judas in 2003 on Killed For Less Records. During the recording of this album, ITFOW began to have line up changes. By 2004, Chad Serhal had left to join Calibretto 13
Calibretto 13
Calibretto 13 was an acoustic punk band from Kokomo, Indiana, United States. The acoustic punk style of the band and the peculiar vocal style of singer Joe Whiteford gives the band their signature sound. Another signature mark of the band is themes in their lyrics, which often are about B-movies...
, while Curt Schrock and Bob Paul had also moved on to other endeavors. They were replaced by Nate Black on guitar and Matt Nelson on drums.
On October 3, 2004, ITFOW released their second full-length album, "Live Forever Or Die Trying", this time on Init records
Init records
Init Records is an American independent record label founded in January 2001 in Mankato, Minnesota by Steven Williams. In May 2003 the label relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota...
. This release saw a shift in sound, dropping some of the metal and chaotic influences for more precise punk-hardcore parts. The album includes a cover of "Everlong" by Foo Fighters. The band followed this release immediately with fall and winter solo tours.
In 2005, the band continued to tour throughout the country, while adding Bryan Bechtol as touring bassist to fill in for CJ Sutton. After a summer tour with Underminded
Underminded
Underminded is a hardcore band from San Diego, California. The band is currently taking a break as its members concentrate on side projects. Frontman Nick Martin is currently in Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows and drummer Tanner Wayne is now drumming for Chiodos.-History:Band members Nick Martin...
, the band added Bechtol to the band permanently as bassist while CJ Sutton moved to play as third guitarist. This lineup remained intact while the band recorded their third full-length album, entitled "We Make Our Own Luck". This album was released in 2006 on Detournement Records. This album again saw a shift in style, with the band adding in more rock influences and shying away from metal riffs and breakdowns. The album was met with generally positive reviews from critics including Punknews.org
Punknews.org
Punknews.org is a website founded by Aubin Paul which launched in 1999. The website publishes music news and album reviews relating to punk rock, hardcore punk, ska, indie rock and heavy metal...
and Geekburger. Along with the positive reviews came an interest from Australian-based Pee Records, who re-released "We Make Our Own Luck" in Australia with two additional bonus tracks and new artwork.
Throughout 2007 and 2008 the band played mostly local shows, with only a few short tours. In 2009, the band returned to writing and recording without Eric Bogan or Bryon Bechtol, and with the addition of Mike Wilson on bass. The band then embarked a full U.S. tour in May–July with the Indiana-based The Sorely Trying Days and Omaha, Nebraska's Hercules
Hercules
Hercules is the Roman name for Greek demigod Heracles, son of Zeus , and the mortal Alcmene...
. After returning home, the band released its fourth full-length album, "Everything You've Heard Is True", back again on Init records
Init records
Init Records is an American independent record label founded in January 2001 in Mankato, Minnesota by Steven Williams. In May 2003 the label relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota...
.
In late 2010, In The Face Of War announced that they would be playing their 10th anniversary and last show as a band on May 7, 2011. The band embarked on a final tour of the Midwest from March 11–19, 2011, and held their last show on May 7, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Before the break up, the band recorded its last album, with 3 new songs and 8 re-recorded older songs, which was released at the last show. The last show was filmed to be released at a later date, either online or as a DVD.
Band Members
- Benjamin Sutton – vocals (2001–2011)
- C.J. Sutton – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2001–2011) - Matthew Nelson – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2004–2011) - Ryan Hopper – bass (2010–2011)
Former members
- Nate Black – guitar (2003–2009)
- Mike Wilson – bass (2008–2009)
- Eric Bogan – guitar (2001–2008)
- Bryan Bechtol – bass (2005–2007)
- Chad Serhal – guitar (2001–2003)
- Curt Shrock – guitar (2001–2003)
- Bob Paul – drums (2001–2003)
Discography
Studio albums- Self-Reliance is Self-Destruction (2002, Together Records)
- Live Forever or Die Trying (2004, Init recordsInit recordsInit Records is an American independent record label founded in January 2001 in Mankato, Minnesota by Steven Williams. In May 2003 the label relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota...
) - We Make Our Own Luck (2006, Detournement Records)
- We Make Our Own Luck (Australian release) (2007, Pee Records)
- Everything You've Heard Is True (2009, Init recordsInit recordsInit Records is an American independent record label founded in January 2001 in Mankato, Minnesota by Steven Williams. In May 2003 the label relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota...
) - We Weren't Meant To Fly / Is This Fun Or What? (2011, self released)
Other releases
- Split CD with The Bowels Of Judas (2003, Killed For Less Records)
- Summer Demo 2004 (2005, Init recordsInit recordsInit Records is an American independent record label founded in January 2001 in Mankato, Minnesota by Steven Williams. In May 2003 the label relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota...
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