Souls Harbor
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Souls Harbor are an America
n alternative metal
band based in Beaufort
, South Carolina
. Originating on the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
, while Doug Marshall, John Fenin and Rob Cadiz were in the United States Marine Corps
, the band was formed late 1999 while on cruise in the Persian Gulf. Winning the 2002 and 2003 South Carolina/Georgia Battle of the Bands
, the band released their first full-length album
, Writing on the Wall in 2006, signed under the record label, Crash Music Inc.. Writing on the Wall was produced by Shinedown
's bassist, Eric Bass. The album had been compared to material by the alternative metal band, Sevendust
. "Sevendust are a definite influence; "For Me," for example, packs a funky alterna-metal punch that has Sevendust written all over it." In 2008, the band released the EP
, Take No Thought of the Morrow, which has been reviewed as "a completely new and different sound for Souls Harbor, and one that works out victoriously six different times." The album was produced by Eric Bass and Corey Lowery
. The band currently just finished up 10 months of recording with Rick Beato (Shinedown, Bullet For My Valentine
) in what they hope to be a major label release. The name of the album is going to be Anxiety Society. In the early months of 2011 Souls Harbor lost two key members of the band John Fenin & Tony Bigley
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
n alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band based in Beaufort
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1711, it is the second-oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. The city's population was 12,361 in the 2010 census. It is located in the Hilton Head Island-Beaufort Micropolitan...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. Originating on the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
USS John F. Kennedy is a John F. Kennedy class aircraft carrier, the last conventionally powered carrier built for the United States Navy. The ship is named after the 35th President of the United States, John F...
, while Doug Marshall, John Fenin and Rob Cadiz were in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
, the band was formed late 1999 while on cruise in the Persian Gulf. Winning the 2002 and 2003 South Carolina/Georgia Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judges, the general response of the audience, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Traditionally, battles of...
, the band released their first full-length album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Writing on the Wall in 2006, signed under the record label, Crash Music Inc.. Writing on the Wall was produced by Shinedown
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
's bassist, Eric Bass. The album had been compared to material by the alternative metal band, Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
. "Sevendust are a definite influence; "For Me," for example, packs a funky alterna-metal punch that has Sevendust written all over it." In 2008, the band released the EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Take No Thought of the Morrow, which has been reviewed as "a completely new and different sound for Souls Harbor, and one that works out victoriously six different times." The album was produced by Eric Bass and Corey Lowery
Corey Lowery
Corey Lowery is a hard rock bassist and vocalist, previously of the bands Still Rain, Stuck Mojo, Switched and Stereomud. Lowery currently plays bass and provides backing vocals in the band Eye Empire. Eye Empire was previously known as Violent Plan. Before Violent Plan, Corey was playing with...
. The band currently just finished up 10 months of recording with Rick Beato (Shinedown, Bullet For My Valentine
Bullet for My Valentine
Bullet for My Valentine are a Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is composed of Matt Tuck , Michael Paget , Jason James , and Michael Thomas . They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana...
) in what they hope to be a major label release. The name of the album is going to be Anxiety Society. In the early months of 2011 Souls Harbor lost two key members of the band John Fenin & Tony Bigley
Band members
- Doug Marshall – vocals (2001 – present)
- Justin Long – drums (2008 – present)
- Alan PriceAlan PriceAlan Price is an English musician, best known as the original keyboardist for the English band The Animals, and for his subsequent solo work....
– bass (2010 – present)
Past band members
- John Fenin – 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...
(2001 – 2011) - Tony Bigley – 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...
(2001 – 2011). - Ryland Underwood – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2003 – 2010) - Rob Cadiz – drums (2005 – 2007)