The Crimson Armada
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The Crimson Armada is an American metalcore
band from Columbus, Ohio
. The band initially formed in Westerville, Ohio
in 2007, but after several live shows and demos the band went on hiatus. After pressure from the local music scene, the group reformed a year later. According to Allmusic, the band has found itself "on a meteoric rise through the extreme metal
world." The band's lyrics contain spiritual themes and the band has claimed to have members who are Christian
. However, the band's songwriter and lead vocalist Saud Ahmed has stated that the band is not Christian, as the band has never written a song about Jesus
.
in 2007 but after releasing several demos and playing some live shows with bands like The Black Dahlia Murder and It Prevails
, the band went on hiatus in early 2008. At the urging of the local music scene however, The Crimson Armada reformed in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. In the summer of 2008, the group inked a deal with Metal Blade Records
, and in July, 2009, the band released its debut album, Guardians
. Following the album's release, the band went on several tours with acts such as The Chariot
, and Mychildren Mybride
. In the Summer of 2010 the group headed out on the Scream the Prayer Tour. They closed out the album's touring cycle in the fall of 2010 the "Monument Tour".
, and has announced a new album entitled Conviction
that is scheduled for release June 21, 2011.
Their style changed a lot from their debut album. The guitars are darker, there's an a lot more recognizable song structure in most songs and their new guitarist Brandon McMaster implemented clean vocals, mostly used in or around the choruses of the songs, a well known element from both the metalcore
and the more recent, yet similar, post-hardcore
genre.
The album contains a song featuring Andy Adkins of A Plea for Purging
(vocals) called "Composed Of Stone", and a song featuring Levi Benton of Miss May I
(vocals) called "Napalm".
According to Alternative Press, The Crimson Armada is scheduled to play on April 14 at the 13th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
, a three day festival. They are also set for a summer tour with MyChildren MyBride
, Impending Doom
, This Or The Apocalypse.
Former members
EPs
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...
band from Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. The band initially formed in Westerville, Ohio
Westerville, Ohio
Westerville, once known as "The Dry Capital of the World", is a city in Franklin and Delaware counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 35,318 at the 2000 census.-Early history:...
in 2007, but after several live shows and demos the band went on hiatus. After pressure from the local music scene, the group reformed a year later. According to Allmusic, the band has found itself "on a meteoric rise through the extreme metal
Extreme metal
Extreme metal is a loosely defined umbrella term for a number of related heavy metal music subgenres that have developed since the early 1980s. The term usually refers to a more abrasive, harsher, underground, non-commercialized style or sound nearly always associated with genres like black metal,...
world." The band's lyrics contain spiritual themes and the band has claimed to have members who are Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
. However, the band's songwriter and lead vocalist Saud Ahmed has stated that the band is not Christian, as the band has never written a song about Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
.
Formation and Guardians (2007-2010)
The band originally formed in Westerville, OhioWesterville, Ohio
Westerville, once known as "The Dry Capital of the World", is a city in Franklin and Delaware counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 35,318 at the 2000 census.-Early history:...
in 2007 but after releasing several demos and playing some live shows with bands like The Black Dahlia Murder and It Prevails
It Prevails
It Prevails is a five piece metalcore band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2004. They are composed of vocalist Ian Fike, guitarists Chris Tsanjoures and Jake Harris, bassist Nate Dorval, and drummer Aaron Marsh. The band draws influence from 90s Melodic Metalcore and classic rock...
, the band went on hiatus in early 2008. At the urging of the local music scene however, The Crimson Armada reformed in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. In the summer of 2008, the group inked a deal with Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
, and in July, 2009, the band released its debut album, Guardians
Guardians (album)
Guardians is the debut album by American deathcore band The Crimson Armada. The album was released in 2009.-Track listing:-Videos:The Crimson Armada released a video for the song "The Serpents Tongue", produced by Thunder Down. The video begins with the band playing inside a home then going to a...
. Following the album's release, the band went on several tours with acts such as The Chariot
The 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...
, and Mychildren Mybride
Mychildren Mybride
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.-History:...
. In the Summer of 2010 the group headed out on the Scream the Prayer Tour. They closed out the album's touring cycle in the fall of 2010 the "Monument Tour".
Conviction (2011-present)
In January 2011, The Crimson Armada signed a new record deal with Artery RecordingsArtery Recordings
Artery Recordings is a independent record label based in Sacramento, California. Label founded in 2010 as imprint with Razor & Tie company by Eric Rushing owner of The Artery Foundation Management.- Current artists :* A Bullet for Pretty Boy* Attila...
, and has announced a new album entitled Conviction
Conviction (The Crimson Armada album)
Conviction is the second studio album by American heavy metal band The Crimson Armada. The album was released on June 21, 2011, through Artery Recordings...
that is scheduled for release June 21, 2011.
Their style changed a lot from their debut album. The guitars are darker, there's an a lot more recognizable song structure in most songs and their new guitarist Brandon McMaster implemented clean vocals, mostly used in or around the choruses of the songs, a well known element from both the metalcore
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...
and the more recent, yet similar, post-hardcore
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
genre.
The album contains a song featuring Andy Adkins of 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"...
(vocals) called "Composed Of Stone", and a song featuring Levi Benton of Miss May I
Miss May I
Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. On December 6, 2008, Miss May I announced that they had been signed to Rise Records. The band's debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak, reached #29 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, and #66 on Top Independent Albums. Their song, "Forgive and...
(vocals) called "Napalm".
According to Alternative Press, The Crimson Armada is scheduled to play on April 14 at the 13th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival is an annual festival held in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a weekend-long concert of heavy metal and hardcore bands along with a merchandising and promotional area for record labels and other vendors...
, a three day festival. They are also set for a summer tour with MyChildren MyBride
Mychildren Mybride
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.-History:...
, 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...
, This Or The Apocalypse.
Band members
Current members- Saud Ahmed – lead vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, piano, programming (since 2006)
- Brandon McMaster – clean vocals, lead guitar (since 2011, formerly of Sleeping With SirensSleeping with SirensSleeping with Sirens is an American post-hardcore band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway and We Are Defiance...
) - Dan Hatfield – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (since 2006)
- Jordan Matz – drums, percussion (since 2011, formerly of Like Moths to Flames)
- Kevin Lankford - bass (since 2011)
Former members
- David Puckett – drums (2006–2011)
- Josh Jardim – guitars (2009–2011)
- Kyle Barrington – guitars (2006–2008)
- Colin Casto – vocals (2006–2008)
- Scott Ulliman – bass guitar (2006–2008)
- Chris Yates – bass]], backing vocals (2008–2011)
Discography
Albums- GuardiansGuardians (album)Guardians is the debut album by American deathcore band The Crimson Armada. The album was released in 2009.-Track listing:-Videos:The Crimson Armada released a video for the song "The Serpents Tongue", produced by Thunder Down. The video begins with the band playing inside a home then going to a...
(Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
, 2009) - ConvictionConviction (The Crimson Armada album)Conviction is the second studio album by American heavy metal band The Crimson Armada. The album was released on June 21, 2011, through Artery Recordings...
(Artery RecordingsArtery RecordingsArtery Recordings is a independent record label based in Sacramento, California. Label founded in 2010 as imprint with Razor & Tie company by Eric Rushing owner of The Artery Foundation Management.- Current artists :* A Bullet for Pretty Boy* Attila...
, 2011)
EPs
- Behold the Architect (Self-released, 2008)