Once Nothing
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Once Nothing were a self-proclaimed "Blue Collar Metal" band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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(with Kodiak and In Alcatraz 1962) and another on April 5 at Altabar in Pittsburgh, PA (with The Last Hope, Neocracy, Failure To Fall, and Hyperion).
The April 4 concert featured Josh and Dave on guitars for every song, with Jordan playing for a handful. The band played an extra-long setlist featuring "... And Then Came Grace" (one of the few times the song was ever played live) and "How To Build A Sandcastle" (which had not been played for several years). One song, "Whiskey Breath", was cut from the setlist due to noise curfew (despite the previous band, In Alcatraz 1962, having already cut two songs from their own setlist to allow Once Nothing one more time).
The April 5 concert featured the same line-up, but with surprise addition of former guitarist Ryan Carroll and former drummer Kevin Hough appearing on "How to Build a Sandcastle."
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, and were signed to 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,...
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First Came The Law
Once Nothing formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2000. Self described as "Blue-collar metal", they mix southern metal with metalcore and often use breakdowns and melodic riffs. In describing the concept of “blue-collar metal,” vocalist Todd Lowry explains, “Our mentality now and in the past has always been to tour as much as is humanly possible and show people what this is all about.” The band proceeded to play nearly 500 shows in the past two years alone. Although some of their lyrics have Christian meaning, they do not consider themselves to be a Christian band.Breakup
In August 2008, longtime guitarist Josh Branas decided to leave the band, with guitarist Jordan Tomb taking his place. After several failed tours, bassist Steve Lucarelli, and drummer Giuseppe Capolupo decided to leave the band. In February 2009, Todd Lowry announced the band was done with two farewell shows; one on April 4 at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, VirginiaSterling, Virginia
Sterling, Virginia is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia. The population as of the 2010 Census was 27,822.It is located northwest of Herndon, east of Ashburn, and west of Great Falls, and includes part of Dulles International Airport and the former AOL corporate headquarters...
(with Kodiak and In Alcatraz 1962) and another on April 5 at Altabar in Pittsburgh, PA (with The Last Hope, Neocracy, Failure To Fall, and Hyperion).
The April 4 concert featured Josh and Dave on guitars for every song, with Jordan playing for a handful. The band played an extra-long setlist featuring "... And Then Came Grace" (one of the few times the song was ever played live) and "How To Build A Sandcastle" (which had not been played for several years). One song, "Whiskey Breath", was cut from the setlist due to noise curfew (despite the previous band, In Alcatraz 1962, having already cut two songs from their own setlist to allow Once Nothing one more time).
The April 5 concert featured the same line-up, but with surprise addition of former guitarist Ryan Carroll and former drummer Kevin Hough appearing on "How to Build a Sandcastle."
Reunion
Once Nothing reunited for 2 shows at the end of May 2010. On May 29 they played at The Champion Ship, in Harrisburg, Pa with The Devil's Last Stand, Lorna Shore, Lycidas, Fear The Fallen, and We Fought By The Sword. On May 30, they played in Pittsburgh, Pa at Altarbar with The Last Hope, Mara, and Ascend the Fallen.Members
- Todd Lowry (2000–2009) - VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(Now performing solo) - Geoff Jenkins (2007–2009) - Guitar/Vocals (Now with Gwen StacyGwen Stacy (band)Gwen Stacy was an American metalcore band that was signed with Solid State Records. Their name came from the comic book character Gwen Stacy, who appeared in the comic book The Amazing Spider-Man as the girlfriend of Peter Parker...
) - Jordan Tomb (2008–2009) - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Ryan Carroll (2000–2005) - Guitar
- Kevin Hough (2000–2005) - Drums
- David Burkes (2000–2007) - Guitar / Bass
- Josh Branas (2002–2008) - Guitar
- Giuseppe "Joey" Antonio Capolupo (2005–2008) - Drums (Now with Haste the DayHaste the DayHaste 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,...
) - Steve Lucarelli (2005–2008) - Bass
Discography
- 2003 - ...And the Blood of the Wicked Shall Flow Like a River (self-released)
- 2005 - A Reckoning (self-released)
- 2006 - Voice Of The Paragon (self-released)
- 2007 - Earthmover (CI RecordsCI RecordsCI Records is an independent record label from Lancaster, Pennsylvania owned by Jeremy Weiss. Originally created to distribute the releases of his band, Stand Up, an early 1990s melodic hardcore band, CI expanded releases from bands such as Submachine, Vision, Violent Society, Serpico, and...
) - 2008 - First Came The LawFirst Came The LawFirst Came the Law is the first full-length album released by Once Nothing. It is the band's third release overall, and its first on Solid State Records.-Track listing:#The Intimidator - 4:11#Avoid Me Like The Plague - 4:07...
(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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