Letter to the Exiles
Encyclopedia
Letter To The Exiles is a Christian
metalcore
band from Long Island
, New York
that formed in 2006. The band formed in 2006 and are currently signed to Strike First Records (a division of Facedown Records
).
, would replace Buddy Clay as the lead singer. The band signed with Canadian-based label Harvest Earth Records on February 22, 2008. and released their first E.P. "A Call To Arms" later that year. They have shared the stage with bands such as The Devil Wears Prada
, War Of Ages
, Endwell, A Plea For Purging
, Alove For Enemies
, Hell Within
, Texas In July
, We Were Gentlemen
.
The band signed a record contract with Strike First Records in late October 2009 and released their debut full-length The Shadow Line on April 13, 2010. The Shadow Line was produced and engineered by Robert "Void" Caprio (Megadeth
, The Fray
, Eve 6
), and the band is currently touring nationally in support of their new record. Letter To The Exiles just finished the Scars In Oblivion Tour 2010, a full United States
tour with Boston
metal band Hell Within
. The band has been reviewed in print publications such as AMP Magazine and HM Magazine
.
EPs
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
metalcore
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 from Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
that formed in 2006. The band formed in 2006 and are currently signed to Strike First Records (a division of Facedown Records
Facedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...
).
Biography
Letter To The Exiles was founded in 2006 with Buddy Clay, Andy Amato, Ricky Taormina, Nathan Rojas, and Mark Randazzo. Erich Barto, who was a member of Alove for EnemiesAlove for Enemies
Alove for Enemies was a Christian metalcore band based in Long Island, New York, US-Biography:The band was founded in 2000, and released their first six song EP independently. The group was founded by singer Erich Barto and drummer A.J. Gonzalez. The band was signed to independent label Polytope...
, would replace Buddy Clay as the lead singer. The band signed with Canadian-based label Harvest Earth Records on February 22, 2008. and released their first E.P. "A Call To Arms" later that year. They have shared the stage with bands such as The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (band)
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Warner Music Group...
, War Of Ages
War of Ages
War of Ages is a Christian metalcore band formed during the summer of 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have five music videos: "All Consuming Fire", "Stand Your Ground", "Through the Flames", "Strength Within", and "Collapse". Aaron Harkness aka Aaron Martyr made an appearance in Stand your Ground...
, Endwell, A Plea For Purging
A Plea for Purging
A Plea for Purging is a metalcore band based out of Nashville, TN.-Biography:After forming in 2005, A Plea for Purging quickly gained a reputation for hard work, with a heavy touring schedule that included over 200 live shows in their first year together. They released the "A Plea for Purging EP"...
, Alove For Enemies
Alove for Enemies
Alove for Enemies was a Christian metalcore band based in Long Island, New York, US-Biography:The band was founded in 2000, and released their first six song EP independently. The group was founded by singer Erich Barto and drummer A.J. Gonzalez. The band was signed to independent label Polytope...
, Hell Within
Hell Within
Hell Within is a metalcore band founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1998. After recording two albums as Twytch, the band changed their name to Hell Within and released Asylum of the Human Predator through Lifeforce Records in 2005. After extensive touring across the United States and lineup...
, Texas In July
Texas In July
Texas in July is an American metalcore band from Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2007, the group currently consists of members ranging in ages from 18 to 21. Being previously signed to CI Records, Texas in July released one EP, Salt of the Earth and their debut full-length album, I Am both through...
, We Were Gentlemen
We Were Gentlemen
We Were Gentlemen was an American metalcore band from Virginia Beach, Virginia.-History:The band was renamed from Through The Harlots Eyes by Richard Neupert and Kalan Blehm in July 2005, in their hometown of Virginia Beach. They had previously played guitar together in various local bands for a...
.
The band signed a record contract with Strike First Records in late October 2009 and released their debut full-length The Shadow Line on April 13, 2010. The Shadow Line was produced and engineered by Robert "Void" Caprio (Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
, The Fray
The Fray
-Literature:*Fray, a phenomenon in Terry Pratchett's The Carpet People*Fray , a comic book series by Joss Whedon**Melaka Fray, titular character of the comic book series-Music:*"Fray", a song from the album 14 Shades of Grey by Staind...
, Eve 6
Eve 6
Eve 6 is an American rock band from Southern California, who are most well known for their hit singles "Inside Out", "Leech", and the slow anthem "Here's to the Night". They disbanded in 2004, returned in 2007 with a new lineup, and finally reunited with all three original members in March 2011...
), and the band is currently touring nationally in support of their new record. Letter To The Exiles just finished the Scars In Oblivion Tour 2010, a full United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
tour with Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
metal band Hell Within
Hell Within
Hell Within is a metalcore band founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1998. After recording two albums as Twytch, the band changed their name to Hell Within and released Asylum of the Human Predator through Lifeforce Records in 2005. After extensive touring across the United States and lineup...
. The band has been reviewed in print publications such as AMP Magazine and HM Magazine
HM Magazine
HM: The Hard Music Magazine is an American bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and hard rock. Articles include news, album and festival reviews, posters, artists to watch, indie artist reviews, devotionals and interviews with Christian artists...
.
Band members
- Erich Barto- Vocals
- Mark Randazzo - 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...
- James Appleton - Bass
- Andy Amato - Drums
Discography
Studio Albums- The Shadow Line (2010, Strike First Records/Facedown RecordsFacedown RecordsFacedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...
)
EPs
- A Call To Arms (2008, Harvest Earth Records)
External links
- Letter To The Exiles at Strike First Records website
- Letter To The Exiles on MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Interview