Josh Scogin
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Josh Scogin is an American musician, best known as being the vocalist for the American metalcore
band, The Chariot
. He originally gained recognition as the vocalist and founding member of the band Norma Jean
, after recording two full length albums, a split release, and an EP. Scogin left Norma Jean shortly after the release of their first album, Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child
. With the release of the album, Scogin stated “I wish I had some great story about a big fight or aliens or something, but really it was just something that I felt led to do.”. Shortly after leaving Norma Jean, Scogin started the band The Chariot, saying he “Creating something out of nothing ... It is the basic concept of art.” The Chariot released their debut album, Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
in late 2004. The record was recorded live in the studio and was raw and unpolished, including feedback throughout the album. In June 2005 Josh was co-producer of As Cities Burn's
debut album Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest
. He performed guest vocals on the track "Admission: Regret". A year after Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
had been released, Scogin and the rest of The Chariot
went on to release the Unsung EP
. After a major line-up change the band went back into the studio to record what Scogin said would "define who The Chariot" was. In April 2007, The Chariot released their second full length album entitled The Fiancée. In late 2007 Josh and his wife April had a baby girl. Also, in November 2010, Josh and April welcomed their second child; a little boy. On May 5, 2009, The Chariot released their third full-length album entitled Wars and Rumors of Wars
. On November 22, 2010, The Chariot released their fourth full-length album entitled Long Live
.
Scogin is a self-proclaimed Christian
, and the lyrics
from his bands reflect his religious beliefs
.
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band, The Chariot
The Chariot (band)
The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
. He originally gained recognition as the vocalist and founding member of the band Norma Jean
Norma Jean (band)
Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
, after recording two full length albums, a split release, and an EP. Scogin left Norma Jean shortly after the release of their first album, Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child
Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child
- Personnel :* Josh Scogin – Vocals* Christopher Day – Guitar* Scottie Henry – Guitar* Joshua Doolittle – Bass* Daniel Davison – Drums* Produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and Norma Jean* Mastered by Alan Douches...
. With the release of the album, Scogin stated “I wish I had some great story about a big fight or aliens or something, but really it was just something that I felt led to do.”. Shortly after leaving Norma Jean, Scogin started the band The Chariot, saying he “Creating something out of nothing ... It is the basic concept of art.” The Chariot released their debut album, Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding is the debut album by Douglasville, GA's The Chariot...
in late 2004. The record was recorded live in the studio and was raw and unpolished, including feedback throughout the album. In June 2005 Josh was co-producer of As Cities Burn's
As Cities Burn
As Cities Burn was an indie/post hardcore band from Mandeville, Louisiana that formed in 2002 and broke up in 2009.-Early beginnings and Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest :...
debut album Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest
Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest
Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest is the first full-length studio album released by As Cities Burn in June 2005. It is Christian-themed and uses dark imagery to characterize humanity.-Allusions:...
. He performed guest vocals on the track "Admission: Regret". A year after Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding
Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding is the debut album by Douglasville, GA's The Chariot...
had been released, Scogin and the rest of The Chariot
The Chariot (band)
The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
went on to release the Unsung EP
Unsung
Unsung is an EP released on December 6, 2005 by Christian metalcore group The Chariot. It contains two new songs and four re-worked versions of songs from their debut album Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding.-Track listing:# "Yanni Depp" - 2:41#...
. After a major line-up change the band went back into the studio to record what Scogin said would "define who The Chariot" was. In April 2007, The Chariot released their second full length album entitled The Fiancée. In late 2007 Josh and his wife April had a baby girl. Also, in November 2010, Josh and April welcomed their second child; a little boy. On May 5, 2009, The Chariot released their third full-length album entitled Wars and Rumors of Wars
Wars and Rumors of Wars
Wars and Rumors of Wars is the third full-length album from the band The Chariot. The album is unique in that, the first 25,000 CD cases were hand stamped, signed and numbered by the band, every member stamping 5,000 each. Similarly, the first 300 were stamped in red ink for a special pre-order...
. On November 22, 2010, The Chariot released their fourth full-length album entitled Long Live
Long Live
Long Live is the fourth studio album by the American mathcore band The Chariot. The album was released on November 23, 2010.-Writing and recording:...
.
Scogin is a self-proclaimed Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
, and the lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
from his bands reflect his religious beliefs
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
.
Solo career
Josh Scogin (the Chariot) has a solo project called "A Rose by Any Other Name", and album titled "One For My Master And One For My Dame" which was released on May 7, 2010. Scogin tends to write softer, more melodic music, "to break up to continuity of writing predominantly heavier songs." Many of the songs are written for his wife, April.Lead vocals
- Luti-KrissLuti-KrissLuti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
- Travail + Luti-Kriss (Luti-Kriss tracks) - Luti-KrissLuti-KrissLuti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
- 5ep5ep (album)5ep is a split album by Luti-Kriss and Christian hardcore/rapcore group Travail. It was released in 2000 on Pluto Records and contains five songs.-Track listing:# "Body of God" – 4:10# "My Closet" – 4:51# "Eeyore" – 3:34... - Luti-KrissLuti-KrissLuti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
- Throwing MyselfThrowing MyselfThrowing Myself is the first full-length album by Luti-Kriss. It was released in 2001 on Solid State Records. After the release of this album, the band changed their name to Norma Jean.-Track listing:# "Local 1145" – 1:11... - Norma JeanNorma Jean (band)Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
- Bless the Martyr and Kiss the ChildBless the Martyr and Kiss the Child- Personnel :* Josh Scogin – Vocals* Christopher Day – Guitar* Scottie Henry – Guitar* Joshua Doolittle – Bass* Daniel Davison – Drums* Produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and Norma Jean* Mastered by Alan Douches... - Norma JeanNorma Jean (band)Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
- Norma Jean/mewithoutYou Split 7" (on side a) - Oh Henry - Oh Henry
- The ChariotThe Chariot (band)The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
- Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is BleedingEverything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is BleedingEverything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding is the debut album by Douglasville, GA's The Chariot... - The ChariotThe Chariot (band)The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
- UnsungUnsungUnsung is an EP released on December 6, 2005 by Christian metalcore group The Chariot. It contains two new songs and four re-worked versions of songs from their debut album Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, and Nothing Is Bleeding.-Track listing:# "Yanni Depp" - 2:41#...
EP - The ChariotThe Chariot (band)The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
- The Fiancée - The ChariotThe Chariot (band)The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
- Wars and Rumors of WarsWars and Rumors of WarsWars and Rumors of Wars is the third full-length album from the band The Chariot. The album is unique in that, the first 25,000 CD cases were hand stamped, signed and numbered by the band, every member stamping 5,000 each. Similarly, the first 300 were stamped in red ink for a special pre-order... - The ChariotThe Chariot (band)The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
- Long LiveLong LiveLong Live is the fourth studio album by the American mathcore band The Chariot. The album was released on November 23, 2010.-Writing and recording:... - A Rose, By Any Other Name - One For My Master And One For My Dame - May 7, 2010
Guest vocals
- The ShowdownThe Showdown (band)The Showdown is a southern metal/metalcore band based in Elizabethton, Tennessee. While the members of the band are Christian and the band is signed to a Christian record label, the band does not consider itself a Christian act, according to guitarist Josh Childers...
- A Chorus of ObliterationA Chorus of ObliterationA Chorus of Obliteration is The Showdown's debut album. It blends Christian metalcore with Southern metal, and Melodic Death Metal. Every song on A Chorus of Obliteration is based on a story in the Bible...
(on "From The Mouth Of Gath Comes Terror") - As Cities BurnAs Cities BurnAs Cities Burn was an indie/post hardcore band from Mandeville, Louisiana that formed in 2002 and broke up in 2009.-Early beginnings and Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest :...
- Son, I Loved You At Your DarkestSon, I Loved You At Your DarkestSon, I Loved You at Your Darkest is the first full-length studio album released by As Cities Burn in June 2005. It is Christian-themed and uses dark imagery to characterize humanity.-Allusions:...
(album producer, guest vocals on "Admission:Regret") - Bring Me The HorizonBring Me the HorizonBring Me the Horizon are a British metalcore band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who formed in 2004. Bring Me the Horizon constits of Oliver Sykes as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls...
- There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a SecretThere Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a SecretThere Is a Hell, Believe Me, I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret. is the third full-length studio album by British metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon, released on 4 October 2010 in the United Kingdom and majority of Europe, and 5 October 2010 in the United States. The album's...
(on "The Fox and The Wolf")