Devour the Day
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Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Genres | Hard rock, nu metal, alternative metal, post-grunge |
Years active | 2012—present |
Labels | Razor & Tie, Fat Lady |
Associated acts | Egypt Central |
Website | www |
Members | Joey "Chicago" Walser Blake Allison Ronnie Faris David Hoffman |
Devour the Day is an American hard rock band founded by former Egypt Central members Joey "Chicago" Walser and Blake Allison in 2012.[1]
Contents
History
Formation (2012)
After more than a year of inactivity from Egypt Central, it was announced on December 3, 2012 that both vocalist John Falls and guitarist Jeff James would not be continuing on with the band, thus bringing an end to Egypt Central. The demise of Egypt Central and the formation of Devour the Day were announced simultaneously via a letter written by Joey Chicago and posted to Egypt Central's Facebook page.[2]
Time & Pressure (2013-2015)
Walser and Allison began working on the band's debut album in 2012 with producer Skidd Mills for a Spring 2013 release.[3]
Teasers of the songs "Blackout", "Respect, "Move On", and "You And Not Me" have been posted on the band's YouTube page[4][5][6][7]
Walser and Allison announced the band's touring line up would consist of former Egypt Central guitarist Jeff James and drummer Dustin Schoenhofer (Walls of Jericho, Bury Your Dead) .
On March 18, 2013, the band's debut album "Time & Pressure" was released on May 7, 2013. The first single "Good Man" was released to radio on March 29, 2013 and to digital retailers on April 2, 2013.[citation needed]
The band spent the majority of 2013 touring with such acts as Pop Evil, Hinder, Sevendust, Otherwise, Theory of a Deadman, Candlebox, Trapt, and Sick Puppies.
On January 14, 2014, the band re-released their debut album which featured remixed and remastered versions of the album tracks as well as an unreleased song titled "Check Your Head" and an acoustic version of "Good Man".
The band is currently taking part in The Hell Pop Tour II headlined by In This Moment with additional support from Butcher Babies, All Hail The Yeti and Before the Mourning.[8][9][10][11][12] They will also be performing in Lazerfest in Des Moines, Iowa on March 10, 2015.
"S.O.A.R." (2016-present)
On February 10, 2015. Devour the Day released a digital single called "Faith" from their second album, S.O.A.R., which was released on April 1, 2016. Another single titled "Lightning in the Sky" was released in 2016.[13]
Band members
Official members
- Joey "Chicago" Walser - bass, backing vocals
- Blake Allison - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Ronnie Farris - drums
- David Hoffman - lead guitar, backing vocals
Former Touring Members
- Jeff James - lead guitar (2013)
- Dustin Schoenhofer - drums (2013)
Discography
Studio albums
- Time & Pressure (May 7, 2013, re-released January 14, 2014)
- S.O.A.R. (April 1, 2016)
Singles
- 2013 "Good Man" No. 9 Mainstream Rock
- 2014 "Move On" No. 27 Mainstream Rock
- 2014 "Respect" No. 20 Mainstream Rock [14]
- 2015 "Faith" No. 15 Mainstream Rock [15]
- 2016 "Lightning in the Sky" No. 20 Mainstream Rock
References
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