War of Ages

For albums of the same name, see War of Ages (War of Ages album) and War of Ages (Serenity album).

War of Ages
Also known as	Point Zero (2002–2005)
Origin	Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Christian metal, metalcore, Christian hardcore, hardcore, Melodic death metal
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Strike First, Facedown
Website	www.warofagesmetal.com

War of Ages (sometimes abbreviated WoA, formerly known as Point Zero) is an American Christian metalcore band formed during the summer of 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The band's self-titled debut album War of Ages was released in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the Facedown Records roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer was released in 2008. The band's fourth offering Eternal, was released April 13, 2010, produced by cc from As I Lay Dying. In a Radio U interview with Jaddeus, Leroy revealed that the new album would feature guest vocals from Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying and Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.. Their seventh studio album Supreme Chaos was released on July 22, 2014.

Christianity

The band is known for their strong Christian faith which is expressed in their lyrics. In a 2009 radio interview with The Full Armor of God Broadcast, Leroy professed that as Christians the band wants to "Make a difference in a world that's covered in darkness."

Band members

Current members

• Leroy Hamp – lead vocals (2002–present)
• Steve Brown – guitar (2002–present)
• Alex Hamp – drums (2005–present)
• Jack Daniels – guitar (2013–present)
• Brendan Hengle - bass guitar, backing vocals (2014-present)

Former members

• Matt Moore – rhythm guitar (2002–2004)
• Kang Garnic – rhythm guitar (2004–2005)
• Luke Johnathan Lynch – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2008)
• Branon Bernatowicz – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–2012)
• Mark Randazzo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012–2013)
• Nate Owensby – bass (2004–2005)
• T.J. Alford – bass, backing vocals (2005–2012)
• Ryan Tidwell – bass guitar, backing vocals (2013–2014)
• Elisha Mullins – bass guitar, backing vocals (2014)
• Rob Kerner – drums (2002–2005)

Timeline

Discography

War of Ages discography
Studio albums	7
Music videos	10
EPs	1
Singles	7

EPs

• Unite Us All (2004) (Independent EP)

Studio albums

• War of Ages (2005) (Strike First Records)
• Pride of the Wicked (2006) (Facedown Records)
• Fire from the Tomb (2007) (Facedown Records) Re-release and re-recording of the self-titled album.
• Arise and Conquer (2008) (Facedown Records)
• Eternal (2010) (Facedown Records) U.S. Billboard 200 No. 179 as of May 1, 2010
• Return to Life (2012) (Facedown Records) U.S. Billboard 200 No.155 as of May 9, 2012
• Supreme Chaos (2014) (Facedown Records) Release Date July 22, 2014

Music videos

• "Stand Your Ground" (directed by: Facedown Records)
• "Strength Within" (directed by: Facedown Records)
• "Through the Flames" (directed by: Andy Reale)
• "All Consuming Fire" (directed by: Andy Reale)
• "Collapse" (directed by: Drew Russ)
• "Silent Night" (directed by: DJ Cosgrove)
• "Redeemer" (lyric video)
• "From Ashes" (directed by: Matt Spencer)
• "Chaos Theory" (directed by: Matt Spencer)
• "Lionheart" (directed by: Matt Spencer)

External links

• Official website
• War of Ages at Facedown Records
• War of Ages interview with Leroy Hamp