War of Ages
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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 music video. They have played shows with bands such as Underoath
, Becoming the Archetype
, Living Sacrifice
, Bury Your Dead
, The Acacia Strain
, As I Lay Dying
, Demon Hunter
, P.O.D.
and Throwdown.
Their self-titled debut album War of Ages
was released in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the Facedown Records
roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked
, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer
was released in 2008. The band's fourth offering Eternal
, was released April 13, 2010, produced by Tim Lambesis
from As I Lay Dying. In a Radio U interview with Jaddeus, Leroy explains that the new album also featuring guest vocals from Tim
and Sonny Sandoval
of P.O.D.
. The band is known for their strong Christian faith which is expressed in their lyrics. In a 2009 radio interview with The Full Armor of God Broadcast, Leroy professed that as Christians the band wants to "Make a difference in a world that's covered in darkness".
Former
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. 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 music video. They have played shows with bands such as Underoath
Underoath
Underoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
, Becoming the Archetype
Becoming the Archetype
Becoming the Archetype is a Christian progressive death metal band signed to Solid State Records and Century Media Records formed in 1999 in Dacula, Georgia. They have released four albums on Solid State Records. Dichotomy, released in November 2008, sold around 2,300 copies in the United States...
, Living Sacrifice
Living Sacrifice
Living Sacrifice is a Christian heavy metal band that formed in September 1989 in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. The band has released seven studio albums, out of which the first three were recorded under R.E.X. Records with their original vocalist Darren Johnson as a more thrash metal and death metal...
, Bury Your Dead
Bury Your Dead
Bury Your Dead is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States, formed in 2001. To date they have had eight releases; one EP: Bury Your Dead, one live DVD: Alive, and six studio albums: You Had Me at Hello, Cover Your Tracks, Beauty and the Breakdown, Bury Your Dead, It's...
, The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore band from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up...
, As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
, 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...
, P.O.D.
P.O.D.
Payable on Death is an American Christian metal band formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels. Their Christian faith is an important part of their music.They have released seven studio albums and...
and Throwdown.
Their self-titled debut album War of Ages
War of Ages (album)
War of Ages is the first full length album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages. The album was released on the 13 April 2006 on Strike First Records, a branch of Facedown Records.- Track listing :#"Intro" - #"Stand Your Ground" -...
was released in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the 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...
roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked
Pride of the Wicked
Pride of the Wicked is the second full-length album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages. The album was released on 5 September 2006 on Facedown Records.- Track listing :#"Guide For The Helpless" - #"Rise From The Ashes -...
, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer
Arise and Conquer
Arise & Conquer is the third full-length album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages. The album was released on July 22, 2008 on Facedown Records. The album is produced by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying...
was released in 2008. The band's fourth offering Eternal
Eternal (War of Ages album)
-Members:*Leroy Hamp – Vocals*Steve Brown – Guitar*Branon Bernatowicz – Guitar*TJ Alford – Bass*Alex Hamp – Drums...
, was released April 13, 2010, produced by Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis is an American musician, best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian Death Machine, in which he performs all the required instruments...
from As I Lay Dying. In a Radio U interview with Jaddeus, Leroy explains that the new album also featuring guest vocals from Tim
Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis is an American musician, best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian Death Machine, in which he performs all the required instruments...
and Sonny Sandoval
Sonny Sandoval
Paul Joshua "Sonny" Sandoval is an American singer and rapper. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band P.O.D..-Biography:...
of P.O.D.
P.O.D.
Payable on Death is an American Christian metal band formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels. Their Christian faith is an important part of their music.They have released seven studio albums and...
. The band is known for their strong Christian faith which is expressed in their lyrics. In a 2009 radio interview with The Full Armor of God Broadcast, Leroy professed that as Christians the band wants to "Make a difference in a world that's covered in darkness".
Members
Current- Leroy Hamp - vocals
- Steve Brown - guitar
- T.J. Alford - bass, vocals
- Alex Hamp - drums
Former
- Branon Bernatowicz - guitar
- Matt Moore - guitar
- Kang Garnic - guitar
- Nate Owensby - bass
- Rob Kerner - drums
- LukeJohn Lynch - guitar
Discography
- Unite Us AllUnite Us AllUnite Us All is a four-track EP by Christian metalcore band Point Zero, now known as War of Ages. It was recorded at Orphean Son Studios in 2004 and released the same year...
- (2004) (Independent EP) - War of AgesWar of Ages (album)War of Ages is the first full length album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages. The album was released on the 13 April 2006 on Strike First Records, a branch of Facedown Records.- Track listing :#"Intro" - #"Stand Your Ground" -...
- (2005) (Strike First Records) - Pride of the WickedPride of the WickedPride of the Wicked is the second full-length album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages. The album was released on 5 September 2006 on Facedown Records.- Track listing :#"Guide For The Helpless" - #"Rise From The Ashes -...
- (2006) (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...
) - Fire from the TombFire from the TombFire from the Tomb is an album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages, but it is a re-recording of their debut album, the self-titled "War of Ages". "The Awakening" is the only song on the album without a previously released version of itself on earlier War of Ages releases...
- (2007) (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...
) Re-release and Re-recording of the self titled album. - Arise and ConquerArise and ConquerArise & Conquer is the third full-length album by Christian metalcore band War of Ages. The album was released on July 22, 2008 on Facedown Records. The album is produced by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying...
- (2008) (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...
) - EternalEternal (War of Ages album)-Members:*Leroy Hamp – Vocals*Steve Brown – Guitar*Branon Bernatowicz – Guitar*TJ Alford – Bass*Alex Hamp – Drums...
- (2010) (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...
) U.S. Billboard 200 No. 179 as of May 1, 2010
External links
- War of Ages at 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....
- War of Ages at 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...