X-Sinner
Encyclopedia
X-Sinner is an American
hard rock
band formed in late-1988 by guitarist Greg Bishop. The band is known for having a very similar sound to that of AC/DC
and Def Leppard
, and has managed to stay at the top of the Christian metal
scene. They were named the favorite new band of 1989 by the readers of HM Magazine
, and their debut album Get It was one of the most talked about bands within the white metal scene at the time. Their first two albums were produced by John Elefante
of the band Kansas and released on Pakaderm Records, his label as well as on the mainstream A&M Records
label of Hollywood. They have released five full-length albums including the latest album A World Covered In Blood now on Image Records. Experiencing a resurgence of interest with the release of "World Covered In Blood" in 2009, the band has gone on to perform in Europe
recently as well as concerts in the U.S. and Canada. The band has opened shows for many mainstream metal artists like Warrant and Paul Dianno as well as headlining and performing at christian rock festivals and shows of their own.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band formed in late-1988 by guitarist Greg Bishop. The band is known for having a very similar sound to that of AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
and Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band have consisted of Joe Elliott , Rick Savage , Rick Allen , Phil Collen , and Vivian Campbell...
, and has managed to stay at the top of the Christian metal
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...
scene. They were named the favorite new band of 1989 by the readers of 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...
, and their debut album Get It was one of the most talked about bands within the white metal scene at the time. Their first two albums were produced by John Elefante
John Elefante
John Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
of the band Kansas and released on Pakaderm Records, his label as well as on the mainstream A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
label of Hollywood. They have released five full-length albums including the latest album A World Covered In Blood now on Image Records. Experiencing a resurgence of interest with the release of "World Covered In Blood" in 2009, the band has gone on to perform in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
recently as well as concerts in the U.S. and Canada. The band has opened shows for many mainstream metal artists like Warrant and Paul Dianno as well as headlining and performing at christian rock festivals and shows of their own.
Current
- Rex Scott - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Greg Bishop - Guitars, Lead Guitar
- Rob Kniep - Studio Bass
- Jonah Lewis - Live Bass
- Mike Buckner - Live Drums
Discography
- 1989: Get ItGet It (X-Sinner album)Get It is an album by X-Sinner. Nominated for a Dove award and had three number one singles and five top ten singles.-Track listing:# Medicine # Steppin' On Toes # Hearts On Fire ...
(A&M/Pakaderm/Word) - 1991: Peace Treaty (Pakaderm/Word)
- 2001: Loud And Proud (M8/Magdalen)
- 2003: X-Sinner presents the Angry Einsteins: Cracked (Retroactive)
- 2006: Fire It UpFire It Up (X-Sinner album)Fire It Up is an album by X-Sinner. It is a reworking of the previous album "Peace Treaty."-Track listing:# Fire It Up # I Take Power # Gotta Let Go # Rollin' Thunder ...
(Retroactive) - 2007: Loud And Proud 2.0 (Retroactive)
- 2009: World Covered In BloodWorld Covered in Blood (X-Sinner album)World Covered In Blood is a 2009 album by the American hard rock band X-Sinner. This is their first album of completely new material under the name "X-Sinner" since their 1991 album, Peace Treaty. The album was originally titled "Back in Red....
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