Luti-Kriss
Encyclopedia
Luti-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. The band's change in direction was one reason for the change, as well as confusion with Georgia-born rapper Ludacris
.
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...
outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore 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...
. The band changed their name to 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...
in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike. The band's change in direction was one reason for the change, as well as confusion with Georgia-born rapper Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
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Current
- Josh ScoginJosh ScoginJosh 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...
- Vocals (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...
, 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...
) - Scottie Henry- Lead Guitar (Norma Jean, SpitfireSpitfire (US band)Spitfire is a metalcore band from Virginia Beach, Virginia. They first formed in the late 1990s and are currently signed to Goodfellow Records.-History:...
) - Chris Day- Rhythm Guitar (Norma Jean)
- Josh Doolittle- Bass (Norma Jean)
- Daniel Davison- Drums (Norma Jean/UnderoathUnderoathUnderoath 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...
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Former
- Josh Swofford - Bass (1997–2000)
- Mick Bailey- Turntables (1997–2001) Left during recording of "Throwing Myself", but is featured on the majority of the album
Discography
- Luti-Kriss + Travail (split EP) - 1999 (Pluto RecordsPluto RecordsPluto Records is a record label started in 1999 by Eric Shirey and Brian Cobbel. Since 2002, it has been owned and operated by Brian Cobbel and based near Dallas, TX. It is primarily known for punk, metal, and hardcore releases, although not exclusively...
) - 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...
- 2000 (Pluto RecordsPluto RecordsPluto Records is a record label started in 1999 by Eric Shirey and Brian Cobbel. Since 2002, it has been owned and operated by Brian Cobbel and based near Dallas, TX. It is primarily known for punk, metal, and hardcore releases, although not exclusively...
) - 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...
- 2001 (Solid State RecordsSolid State RecordsSolid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
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