Sleeping Giant (band)
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Sleeping Giant is an American Christian metalcore
band from Redlands
, CA
. Formed in 2007, the group is currently signed to Christian label ANGR.
Sleeping Giant has recorded two full-length albums through Facedown. The band has toured the United States several times and have played internationally in Israel
.
.
A documentary of Sleeping Giant was made by Inside Heavy.
This quote, taken from Sleeping Giant's MySpace page, summarizes the idea Sleeping Giant was founded upon.
"Sleeping Giant represent a great and terrible day when all living things will return to dust; and their sound is as formidable as one might suspect the apocalypse should be. Sleeping Giant charged onto the Redlands, CA scene in 2006 with their bold and powerful live show, where in addition to being entranced by ominous guitars, crowds are met with burning passion from articulate front man Thom Green. The sincerity behind the words that pour out from Greens mouth is deeply rooted in the band's unwavering love for The Lord.
Sleeping Giant are resolute in their goal to reach as many people as possible with their message of repentance; but their music is anything but single-minded. The diversity of sound on their debut Dread Champions of the Last Days is striking, and listeners will find the bands ability to morph seamlessly from one track to the next to be unforgettable.
We are called Sleeping Giant because Christians in the world today are just that, in the world. And they need to wake up! They are sleeping giants of war in this world over-run by apathy, by people who do not see the enormity of their worth and don't realize they live their lives day by day forsaking love, and a just and amazing God who deserves it all."
According to aintnograverecords.com, the band is recording a new album called "Kingdom Days In An Evil Age" and also announced on their facebook on April 10 that their new album is going to be released July 12.
01 The Army of One; 02 This Calls for Patient Endurance On the Part of the Saints; 03 Narrow Road; 04 Whoremonger; 05 Behold the Pale Horse; 06 Dynasty; 07 Covenant; 08 Blame It On the Holy Rollers (feat. Brook Reeves of Impending Doom
); 09 The Power of Prayer; 10 Sleeping Giant; 11 No Sleep From My Eyes; 12 King of Kings; 13 Oh Praise Him; 14 This Is the Word
Credits
Sons of Thunder (2009, Facedown Records)
01 Gang Signs; 02 No One Leaves This Room Sick; 03 Sons of Thunder; 04 Descending Into Hell; 05 The Streets Don't Lie; 06 The Army of the Chosen One (feat. Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter
); 07 I've Seen; 08 Confession; 09 He Will Reign
Credits
Kingdom Days In An Evil Age (2011, Ain’t No Grave Records)
01 Throne Room Militance; 02 Dead Men Walking; 03 Eyes Wide Open (feat. Frankie Palmeri of Emmure
); 04 The Cross Is Suicide; 05 ICXC; 06 Tithemi; 07 Tongues of Fire; 08 Jehova Shalom; 09 The Unnamable Name; 10 Morning Star; 11 Enthroned -
FYE Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks: 12 Defiance; 13 Father to the Fatherless; 14 Holy Is the Lamb -
iTunes Bonus Track: 12 Destroy Every Idol
Credits
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 Redlands
Redlands, California
Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 68,747, up from 63,591 at the 2000 census. The city is located east of downtown San Bernardino.- History :...
, CA
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Formed in 2007, the group is currently signed to Christian label ANGR.
Sleeping Giant has recorded two full-length albums through Facedown. The band has toured the United States several times and have played internationally in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Background
All members of Sleeping giant were at one time in the band xDEATHSTARxXDEATHSTARx
xDEATHSTARx was an American Christian metalcore band from Redlands, CA. All of the members are straight edge and they incorporate both Christian and straight edge themes within their music, with their view of the loss of values in modern society. The group released its first album in 2004 is...
.
A documentary of Sleeping Giant was made by Inside Heavy.
This quote, taken from Sleeping Giant's MySpace page, summarizes the idea Sleeping Giant was founded upon.
"Sleeping Giant represent a great and terrible day when all living things will return to dust; and their sound is as formidable as one might suspect the apocalypse should be. Sleeping Giant charged onto the Redlands, CA scene in 2006 with their bold and powerful live show, where in addition to being entranced by ominous guitars, crowds are met with burning passion from articulate front man Thom Green. The sincerity behind the words that pour out from Greens mouth is deeply rooted in the band's unwavering love for The Lord.
Sleeping Giant are resolute in their goal to reach as many people as possible with their message of repentance; but their music is anything but single-minded. The diversity of sound on their debut Dread Champions of the Last Days is striking, and listeners will find the bands ability to morph seamlessly from one track to the next to be unforgettable.
We are called Sleeping Giant because Christians in the world today are just that, in the world. And they need to wake up! They are sleeping giants of war in this world over-run by apathy, by people who do not see the enormity of their worth and don't realize they live their lives day by day forsaking love, and a just and amazing God who deserves it all."
According to aintnograverecords.com, the band is recording a new album called "Kingdom Days In An Evil Age" and also announced on their facebook on April 10 that their new album is going to be released July 12.
Discography
Dread Champions of the Last Days (2007, Facedown Records)01 The Army of One; 02 This Calls for Patient Endurance On the Part of the Saints; 03 Narrow Road; 04 Whoremonger; 05 Behold the Pale Horse; 06 Dynasty; 07 Covenant; 08 Blame It On the Holy Rollers (feat. Brook Reeves of Impending Doom
Impending Doom
Impending Doom is a Christian deathcore band from Riverside, California.-History:Brook Reeves and Manny Contreras started the band in 2005 with ex members Chris Forno, Isaac Bueno, and Jon. After releasing the The Sin and Doom of Godless Men EP, Greg Pewthers joined on third guitar after leaving...
); 09 The Power of Prayer; 10 Sleeping Giant; 11 No Sleep From My Eyes; 12 King of Kings; 13 Oh Praise Him; 14 This Is the Word
Credits
- Thomas Green III - vocals
- Eric Gregson - lead guitar
- Cory Johnson - rythm guitar
- J Ryan Bermuda - bass guitar
- Travis Boyd - drums, percussion
Sons of Thunder (2009, Facedown Records)
01 Gang Signs; 02 No One Leaves This Room Sick; 03 Sons of Thunder; 04 Descending Into Hell; 05 The Streets Don't Lie; 06 The Army of the Chosen One (feat. Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter is an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. All of Demon Hunter's members are Christians and express their love for Jesus in many of their songs. Although the brothers created the band, only one remains, Don Clark...
); 07 I've Seen; 08 Confession; 09 He Will Reign
Credits
- Thomas Green III - vocals
- Eric Gregson - lead guitar
- Geoffrey Brouillette - rythm guitar
- J Ryan Bermuda - bass guitar
- Travis Boyd - drums, percussion
Kingdom Days In An Evil Age (2011, Ain’t No Grave Records)
01 Throne Room Militance; 02 Dead Men Walking; 03 Eyes Wide Open (feat. Frankie Palmeri of Emmure
Emmure
Emmure is an American band formed in 2003, originally based in Connecticut, but now residing in Queens, New York. The group has a total of seven releases...
); 04 The Cross Is Suicide; 05 ICXC; 06 Tithemi; 07 Tongues of Fire; 08 Jehova Shalom; 09 The Unnamable Name; 10 Morning Star; 11 Enthroned -
FYE Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks: 12 Defiance; 13 Father to the Fatherless; 14 Holy Is the Lamb -
iTunes Bonus Track: 12 Destroy Every Idol
Credits
- Thomas Green III - vocals
- Eric Gregson - lead guitar
- Geoffrey Brouillette - rythm guitar
- J Ryan Bermuda - bass guitar
- Matthew Weir - drums, percussion