Becoming Saints

Becoming Saints is an American metalcore band that originated in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2003.

Becoming Saints
OriginLittle Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
GenresMetalcore,[1] hardcore punk,[1] Christian metal[2]
Years active2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019[3]
LabelsRottweiler[4][5]
WebsiteBecoming Saints on Facebook
MembersDrew Garrison
Jeff Bowie
Allen Robson
Kory Olson
Jake Evans
Past membersDylan Rylee
Joe Maneiro

Background

Becoming Saints formed in 2003 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The band released their album Bury Them, Bury Them All independently and then went on a hiatus in 2006. During the band's hiatus, the members went on to new musical projects, most notably, bassist Jeff Bowie joining Soul Embraced.[6]

In 2013, the band reemerged and released an EP: Let This Not Be the End of Me.

In 2016, the band announced they had signed to Rottweiler Records.[4] Drummer Dylan Rylee left the band and was replaced by Jake Evans. Later in 2016, the band released a video for "Built for War" from their Oh, the Suffering album.[3][7]

In 2017, the band released a lyric video for "Vox Mortem".[8]

Members

Former

  • Dylan Rylee – drums (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2016)
  • Joe Maneiro – keyboards, percussion (2003–2006)
  • Drew Garrison – vocals (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
  • Jeff Bowie – bass guitar (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
  • Allen Robsen – guitar (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
  • Kory Olson – guitar, vocals (2003–2006, 2013, 2014–2019)
  • Jake Evans – drums (2016–2019)

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Bury Them, Bury Them All (2005)
  • Let This Not Be the End of Me (2013)

Singles

Compilation appearances

  • The Pack Vol. 1 (2016; Rottweiler)
  • Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 2) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)

References
  1. Allgood, Michael (February 5, 2007). "Local metal band challenges tradition". The Oracle. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  2. Odyessy (May 16, 2016). "State of the Art: Becoming Saints". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  3. Allen, David (September 20, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: New music video, "Built For War", unleashed by Becoming Saints". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  4. Stagg, David (April 8, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: Becoming Saints release new lyric video for 'Lost'; signs with Rottweiler". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  5. "Arkansas Metallers "Becoming Saints" Signs with "Rottweiler Records", "Lost" lyric video". The Metal Resource. April 11, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  6. "Soul Embraced". RockDetector. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. jayencina (September 20, 2016). "VIDEO PREMIERE: Becoming Saints - "Built For War"". Noise Barrage. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. Stagg, David (January 20, 2017). "HM Premiere: Becoming Saints releases new lyric video for "Vox Mortem"". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2017.


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