Mychildren Mybride
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MyChildren MyBride is an American Christian metalcore band originating from Madison, Alabama. They are signed to Solid State Records
after being noticed by extensive constant touring, including various dates in European countries.
While MyChildren MyBride was on tour as a four-piece with a band called Stars Are Falling, the band found Robert Bloomfield. Directly after, Robert joined MyChildren MyBride as second guitarist. Upon signing a contract to Solid State Records in 2007, Robert asked full-time medical student and drummer of the band Braveheart, Joe Lengson, to join the band to play bass. Towards the culmination of summer 2008, original guitarist, Kyle Ray, was replaced by Daniel Alvarado from the band Here I Come Falling to join, just as they were announcing the band's breakup. Towards the end of 2008, the original drummer, Brian Hood
, decided to leave the band to start his own recording studio. He now owns 456 Recordings in Nashville, TN. The band spent a year working on finding another drummer, but they did not find a permanent drummer until the beginning of 2010, when the band found Mathis Arnell of Requiem For Sirens, hailing from Geneva, Switzerland, who they invited to come to the states to play drums for the band.
on February 26, 2008. Directly after their Solid State debut was released, the band supported Unearth, Bury Your Dead, and As Blood Runs Black on a full east coast tour.
The group played Cornerstone Festival
2008 and appeared on the Scream the Prayer Tour with bands such as Impending Doom
, With Blood Comes Cleansing
and War of Ages
.
In October 2008, MyChildren MyBride decided to revolve around their Christian faith, and asked the original guitarist, Kyle Ray, to leave the band, due to his lack of faith.
In Oct–Nov 2008 the band supported Norma Jean
on The Anti-Mother Tour along with Haste the Day
, The Showdown
, Children 18:3
, and Oh, Sleeper
.
In December 2008, they went on a tour with Stick To Your Guns, and the next month, the band went on a January and February tour with As I Lay Dying, Protest The Hero, and The Human Abstract.
They went on a full North American tour in 2009 supporting Parkway Drive alongside Stick to Your Guns
.
In the summer of 2009, the band accomplished the Thrash And Burn Tour alongside DevilDriver
, Emmure
, Despised Icon
, Veil of Maya
, For the Fallen Dreams
, Oceano
, Periphery
, and Thy Will Be Done. Later that year, they went on tour with The Acacia Strain and Impending Doom in support of August Burns Red for their album Constellations.
A video for the song "On Wings of Integrity" was released on February 16, 2010 by the band in conjunction with Mitchell Davis with over 60,000+ hits within 18 hours.
, with the help of Matt Goldman, who has worked with various artists including Underoath
, The Chariot
, and Copeland
. In early 2009, they headlined the Burgers and Bowling tour with The Red Chord
, Chelsea Grin, and Those Who Lie Beneath.
At the end of Spring 2010 they supported Haste the Day
on their Attack of the Wolf King tour, which crossed North America. The tour also featured the Texas metalcore/deathcore band Upon a Burning Body of Sumerian Records.
The band is confirmed to directly support deathcore band, Suicide Silence
for the month of October during the band's No Time to Bleed tour, which will also feature Molotov Solution
, Conducting from the Grave and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
.
The band began touring with Haste the Day again in February 2011 in support of their Farewell Tour, along with A Plea for Purging
and The Chariot
.
In March 2011, the band toured with The Chariot in Europe.
In late March 2011 the band became friends with the label Come & Live but stated on their twitter account that they didn't sign with the label and still have more records with Solid State.
In April 2011 guitarist Dan Alvarado decided that it was time for him to leave the band. He posted a message as a note on Facebook
citing God's leading for him to go a different direction. There are no hard feelings between him and the rest of the band.
In June 2011, The band co-headlined with Impending Doom, on the Nocturnal Alliance tour, with This Or The Apocalypse, A Bullet For Pretty Boy, and The Crimson Armada.
In September 2011, The band headlined an Australian tour with Sydney band For All Eternity.
In October 2011, Mychildren Mybride entered the studio with Zeuss at Planet Z Recordings in Hadley Massachusetts to record their third Solid State Records release entitled "MyChildren MyBride".
Former Members
Past tour fill-ins
Other releases
Appearance on compilations
Solid State Records
Solid 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,...
after being noticed by extensive constant touring, including various dates in European countries.
History
MyChildren MyBride was founded in Madison, Alabama while its members were still enrolled in high school. The group proceeded to promote home recordings every way possible, to gain exposure and a larger fan base. Over the years, musicians came and went, but the band was determined to find a solid member line-up.While MyChildren MyBride was on tour as a four-piece with a band called Stars Are Falling, the band found Robert Bloomfield. Directly after, Robert joined MyChildren MyBride as second guitarist. Upon signing a contract to Solid State Records in 2007, Robert asked full-time medical student and drummer of the band Braveheart, Joe Lengson, to join the band to play bass. Towards the culmination of summer 2008, original guitarist, Kyle Ray, was replaced by Daniel Alvarado from the band Here I Come Falling to join, just as they were announcing the band's breakup. Towards the end of 2008, the original drummer, Brian Hood
Brian Hood
Brian Hood is an American record producer and owner of 456 Recording Studio in Nashville, TN. He is well known as the former/original drummer of Solid State Records band MyChildren MyBride.-Production Discography:*A Plea for Purging...
, decided to leave the band to start his own recording studio. He now owns 456 Recordings in Nashville, TN. The band spent a year working on finding another drummer, but they did not find a permanent drummer until the beginning of 2010, when the band found Mathis Arnell of Requiem For Sirens, hailing from Geneva, Switzerland, who they invited to come to the states to play drums for the band.
Unbreakable
Their first full length album Unbreakable was released on Solid State RecordsSolid State Records
Solid 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,...
on February 26, 2008. Directly after their Solid State debut was released, the band supported Unearth, Bury Your Dead, and As Blood Runs Black on a full east coast tour.
The group played Cornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell, Illinois. In a given year, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at other events such as Creation Festival and mainstream festivals and tours such as the...
2008 and appeared on the Scream the Prayer Tour with bands such as 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...
, With Blood Comes Cleansing
With Blood Comes Cleansing
With Blood Comes Cleansing was an American Christian deathcore band from Albany, Georgia.-History:With Blood Comes Cleansing started in February 2005. After touring, several member changes, and releasing a 6-song EP, With Blood Comes Cleansing signed on with Virginia-based Blood & Ink Records in...
and 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...
.
In October 2008, MyChildren MyBride decided to revolve around their Christian faith, and asked the original guitarist, Kyle Ray, to leave the band, due to his lack of faith.
In Oct–Nov 2008 the band supported 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...
on The Anti-Mother Tour along with Haste the Day
Haste the Day
Haste the Day was an American Christian metalcore band signed with Solid State Records that was formed in Carmel, Indiana 2001. Their band is named after a lyric in the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." The band released their debut release, an extended play titled That They May Know You, in 2002,...
, The Showdown
The Showdown (band)
The Showdown is a southern metal/metalcore band based in Elizabethton, Tennessee. While the members of the band are Christian and the band is signed to a Christian record label, the band does not consider itself a Christian act, according to guitarist Josh Childers...
, Children 18:3
Children 18:3
Children 18:3 is a punk band from Morris, Minnesota. The band is composed of homeschooled siblings David, Lee Marie and Seth. The lead vocals are shared by David and Lee Marie with their brother Seth on the drums.-Formation and debut album:...
, and Oh, Sleeper
Oh, Sleeper
Oh, Sleeper is an American metalcore band from Fort Worth, Texas and is signed to Solid State Records. They have recorded three full-length albums to date, the most recent being their third album Children of Fire, released on September 6, 2011....
.
In December 2008, they went on a tour with Stick To Your Guns, and the next month, the band went on a January and February tour with As I Lay Dying, Protest The Hero, and The Human Abstract.
They went on a full North American tour in 2009 supporting Parkway Drive alongside Stick to Your Guns
Stick to Your Guns
Stick to Your Guns is an American hardcore band from Orange County, California, formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Sumerian records, and have released three full-length albums to date. "The Hope Division" was released June 1, 2010 through Sumerian Records.-Biography:Stick to Your Guns is...
.
In the summer of 2009, the band accomplished the Thrash And Burn Tour alongside DevilDriver
DevilDriver
DevilDriver is an American heavy metal band from Santa Barbara, California, formed in 2002. The band was originally named Deathride, however, due to copyright issues and the name being taken by several bands, Deathride changed its name to DevilDriver, which refers to bells Italian witches used to...
, 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...
, Despised Icon
Despised Icon
Despised Icon was a Canadian deathcore band from Montreal, Quebec. Formed in 2002, the band is notable for the use of two vocalists; Alexandre Erian, takes use of a mid-range screaming technique, and Steve Marois for the low growling vocals, and high pitched screamed vocals...
, Veil of Maya
Veil of Maya (band)
Veil of Maya is an American deathcore band, formed in Oak Park, Illinois in 2004. They are currently signed with Sumerian Records. They have recorded and released three full-length albums, All Things Set Aside , The Common Man's Collapse and [id], released through Sumerian Records...
, For the Fallen Dreams
For the Fallen Dreams
For the Fallen Dreams is a metalcore band from Saginaw, Michigan, formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Rise Records. They have released a demo, a self-titled EP, and three full-length albums, Changes, Relentless, and Back Burner. Relentless charted at number 29 on the Billboard Top...
, Oceano
Oceano (band)
Oceano is an American deathcore band from Chicago, IL formed in 2006. The band signed to Earache Records and released their debut album, Depths on April 7, 2009. Their second album, Contagion was released on November 9, 2010.-History:...
, Periphery
Periphery (band)
Periphery is an American metal band from Bethesda, Maryland , formed in 2005.- Formation and lineup changes :Periphery was formed by guitarist Misha Mansoor in 2005...
, and Thy Will Be Done. Later that year, they went on tour with The Acacia Strain and Impending Doom in support of August Burns Red for their album Constellations.
A video for the song "On Wings of Integrity" was released on February 16, 2010 by the band in conjunction with Mitchell Davis with over 60,000+ hits within 18 hours.
Lost Boy
The band has finished recording their new album at Glow in the Dark Studio in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, with the help of Matt Goldman, who has worked with various artists including 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...
, The Chariot
The Chariot
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...
, and Copeland
Copeland
- Places :Canada* Copeland Islands * Copeland Islands Marine Provincial Park, in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia* Mount Copeland, also Copeland Ridge and Copeland Creek in same vicinity, in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia...
. In early 2009, they headlined the Burgers and Bowling tour with The Red Chord
The Red Chord
The Red Chord is an American grindcore band from Revere, Massachusetts, formed in 1999. The band is made up of vocalist Guy Kozowyk, guitarist Mike "Gunface" McKenzie, and bassist Greg Weeks. The band gained a fanbase with its 2002 debut album Fused Together in Revolving Doors. The second album,...
, Chelsea Grin, and Those Who Lie Beneath.
At the end of Spring 2010 they supported Haste the Day
Haste the Day
Haste the Day was an American Christian metalcore band signed with Solid State Records that was formed in Carmel, Indiana 2001. Their band is named after a lyric in the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." The band released their debut release, an extended play titled That They May Know You, in 2002,...
on their Attack of the Wolf King tour, which crossed North America. The tour also featured the Texas metalcore/deathcore band Upon a Burning Body of Sumerian Records.
The band is confirmed to directly support deathcore band, Suicide Silence
Suicide Silence
Suicide Silence is an American extreme metal band from Riverside, California. The group consists of vocalist Mitch Lucker, guitarists Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, drummer Alex Lopez and bassist Dan Kenny. Formed in 2002, the band has released three full-length studio albums, one EP and seven music...
for the month of October during the band's No Time to Bleed tour, which will also feature Molotov Solution
Molotov Solution
Molotov Solution is an American deathcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to BlkHeart Group. They are notable for their politically-charged lyrics, which include themes of government conspiracies and world issues....
, Conducting from the Grave and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza is an American extreme metal band, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 2004, the group derived their name from celebrity Tony Danza, upon one of his professions being tapdancing...
.
The band began touring with Haste the Day again in February 2011 in support of their Farewell Tour, along with 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"...
and The Chariot
The Chariot
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...
.
In March 2011, the band toured with The Chariot in Europe.
In late March 2011 the band became friends with the label Come & Live but stated on their twitter account that they didn't sign with the label and still have more records with Solid State.
In April 2011 guitarist Dan Alvarado decided that it was time for him to leave the band. He posted a message as a note on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
citing God's leading for him to go a different direction. There are no hard feelings between him and the rest of the band.
In June 2011, The band co-headlined with Impending Doom, on the Nocturnal Alliance tour, with This Or The Apocalypse, A Bullet For Pretty Boy, and The Crimson Armada.
In September 2011, The band headlined an Australian tour with Sydney band For All Eternity.
In October 2011, Mychildren Mybride entered the studio with Zeuss at Planet Z Recordings in Hadley Massachusetts to record their third Solid State Records release entitled "MyChildren MyBride".
Members
Current- Matthew Hasting – lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2004–present) - Robert Bloomfield – rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2006–present) - Joe Lengson – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
,backing vocals (2007–present) - Mathis Arnell - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2010–present) - Hunter Walls- Lead Guitar (2011–present)
Former Members
- Daniel Alvarado - lead guitar (2008–2011)
- Brian HoodBrian HoodBrian Hood is an American record producer and owner of 456 Recording Studio in Nashville, TN. He is well known as the former/original drummer of Solid State Records band MyChildren MyBride.-Production Discography:*A Plea for Purging...
– drums (2004–2009) - Kyle Ray – lead guitar (2004–2008)
- Rob Noneman – bass (2004–2007)
Past tour fill-ins
- Brett Howell – guitar(2006),bass(2007)
- Paul Vickery – bass (2007)
- Sonny Tremblay – drums (2009)
- Justin Salinas – drums (2009)
- Zack Shell – drums (2009)
- Patrick Snyder - drums (2009)
- Nicholas Giberson - bass (2007)
Discography
Studio albums| Date of release | Title | Label |
| February 26, 2008 | Unbreakable Unbreakable (Mychildren Mybride album) Unbreakable is the debut album by American metalcore band MyChildren MyBride. The Album was produced by Joey Sturgis and mixed by Adam Dutkiewicz . It was released on February 26, 2008 through Solid State Records... |
Solid State Records Solid State Records Solid 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,... |
| June 8, 2010 | Lost Boy Lost Boy Lost Boy is the second full length album by American metalcore band MyChildren MyBride. It was released on June 8, 2010 through Solid State Records... |
Solid State Records Solid State Records Solid 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,... |
Other releases
- Having the Heart for WarHaving the Heart for WarHaving the Heart for War is the self-produced debut recording Christian metalcore band Mychildren Mybride. It was released independently in 2006...
(self-released — July 4, 2005)
Appearance on compilations
- Atticus ClothingAtticus ClothingAtticus is a brand of clothing founded in 2001 by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge of Blink-182, and their childhood friend Dylan Anderson.- Name :...
- Atticus: IVAtticus: IVAtticus: IV, Is a 2 disc compilation and is the fourth in the series of compilation albums created by Atticus Clothing. It is the only Atticus album not to feature a track by Blink 182 ....
– "The Machinist" - Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
- Songs From The Penalty Box Vol. Seven – "On Wings of Integrity"
Videography
- "Faithless" by Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
- "On Wings of Integrity" by Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
, Mitchell Davis of livelavalive, and David Brodsky - "Terra Firma" by Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
and David Brodsky - "Crimson Grim" by Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
- "King of the Hopeless" by Tooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail RecordsTooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...