Beloved (band)
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Beloved was an American post-hardcore
band from Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina
.
. The band toured the country with bands such as Underoath
, Luti-Kriss
/Norma Jean
and Cool Hand Luke
, including a performance at the Cornerstone Festival
.
In the spring of 2001, they gained the attention of upstart label Vindicated Records, who released their next release, The Running
, later that year. During this time, the band also released a limited online pre-release for The Running
which included rough studio versions of the tracks "The Blue Period" and "Into Your Arms." The second track was not included on the Vindicated Records release was not commercially released until the second re-release by Solid State Records
.
In 2002, the band was in the process of signing with Takehold Records. However, the owner of Takehold Records, Chad Johnson, was also negotiating the sale of the label to Tooth & Nail Records
at the time.
Ultimately, Takehold was sold to Tooth & Nail and Beloved signed with Tooth & Nail's Solid State Records
division. Solid State re-released their EP, The Running, for their performance at Cornerstone in the summer of 2002.
In late 2002, while on tour with Luti-Kriss
/Norma Jean
, both bands spontaneously recorded a split EP consisting of two songs from each band. This "release" was nicknamed the One Night Split and was incredibly limited. Only a handful of copies in CD-R format were produced, and these were handed out to lucky fans at subsequent tour stops after their recording. The two tracks from Luti-Kriss
were later renamed and found their way onto the group's first release as Norma Jean
, Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child
; while Beloved's half included the anthem "Death to Traitors" which was released on their full-length album Failure On
, and one track titled "Westward Shining" which remains unreleased.
The following year, the band entered the studio with producer GGGarth
to record their follow-up full-length album, Failure On
. The band supported the album with extensive touring and another re-release of The Running with the previously recorded bonus track "Into Your Arms" in 2004.
In the fall of 2004, drummer/vocalist Joe Musten got married and subsequently decided that his commitment to his family superseded his responsibilities with the band and would be unable to continue. Because he was such an integral part of the band, the rest of the members decided to end Beloved rather than replace him.
Their farewell show took place in Winston Salem, North Carolina on January 14, 2005. The show also featured Underoath
, Classic Case
, Glass Casket
, and a special surprise appearance by Norma Jean
. Footage of their farewell show was released as a DVD entitled Kiss it Goodbye. Ex-members of Beloved went on to play in bands such as Monday In London, Classic Case
, Dead Poetic
, and The Almost
.
Ex-Members:
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...
band from Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
.
Band history
Beloved formed in the fall of 1999. The original members all attended East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC from 1996-2000. They played local shows in the surrounding areas of Kernersville where they grew in popularity almost immediately. In 2000, they independently released their first album, ...And So It Goes...And So It Goes
...And So It Goes was the actual debut full-length album by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved. It was released independently and sold exclusively at their concerts...
. The band toured the country with bands such as Underoath
Underoath
Underoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
, Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
/Norma Jean
Norma Jean (band)
Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
and Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke (band)
Cool Hand Luke is a Nashville-based Christian band variously classified as alternative rock, progressive pop, indie, and emo and signed to Lujo Records on March 16, 2008.-History:...
, including a performance at the Cornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell, Illinois. In a given year, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at other events such as Creation Festival and mainstream festivals and tours such as the...
.
In the spring of 2001, they gained the attention of upstart label Vindicated Records, who released their next release, The Running
The Running
The Running is the first record released on a record label by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved. Originally released on Vindicated Records in 2001, it was reissued by Solid State Records in 2004.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved....
, later that year. During this time, the band also released a limited online pre-release for The Running
The Running
The Running is the first record released on a record label by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved. Originally released on Vindicated Records in 2001, it was reissued by Solid State Records in 2004.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved....
which included rough studio versions of the tracks "The Blue Period" and "Into Your Arms." The second track was not included on the Vindicated Records release was not commercially released until the second re-release by Solid State Records
Solid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
.
In 2002, the band was in the process of signing with Takehold Records. However, the owner of Takehold Records, Chad Johnson, was also negotiating the sale of the label to Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
at the time.
Ultimately, Takehold was sold to Tooth & Nail and Beloved signed with Tooth & Nail's Solid State Records
Solid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
division. Solid State re-released their EP, The Running, for their performance at Cornerstone in the summer of 2002.
In late 2002, while on tour with Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
/Norma Jean
Norma Jean (band)
Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
, both bands spontaneously recorded a split EP consisting of two songs from each band. This "release" was nicknamed the One Night Split and was incredibly limited. Only a handful of copies in CD-R format were produced, and these were handed out to lucky fans at subsequent tour stops after their recording. The two tracks from Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
were later renamed and found their way onto the group's first release as Norma Jean
Norma Jean (band)
Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is the guitarist, Chris Day...
, Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child
Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child
- Personnel :* Josh Scogin – Vocals* Christopher Day – Guitar* Scottie Henry – Guitar* Joshua Doolittle – Bass* Daniel Davison – Drums* Produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and Norma Jean* Mastered by Alan Douches...
; while Beloved's half included the anthem "Death to Traitors" which was released on their full-length album Failure On
Failure On
Failure On is the second record released by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved.# "Failure On My Lips" - 4:36# "Only Our Faces Hide" - 3:52# "Rise & Fall" - 4:46# "Death To Traitors" - 6:40...
, and one track titled "Westward Shining" which remains unreleased.
The following year, the band entered the studio with producer GGGarth
Garth Richardson
Garth "GGGarth" Richardson is a Canadian music producer and engineer. He is the son of renowned Canadian music producer Jack Richardson . Jack was a pioneer of the music recording industry in the 60's and 70's...
to record their follow-up full-length album, Failure On
Failure On
Failure On is the second record released by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved.# "Failure On My Lips" - 4:36# "Only Our Faces Hide" - 3:52# "Rise & Fall" - 4:46# "Death To Traitors" - 6:40...
. The band supported the album with extensive touring and another re-release of The Running with the previously recorded bonus track "Into Your Arms" in 2004.
In the fall of 2004, drummer/vocalist Joe Musten got married and subsequently decided that his commitment to his family superseded his responsibilities with the band and would be unable to continue. Because he was such an integral part of the band, the rest of the members decided to end Beloved rather than replace him.
Their farewell show took place in Winston Salem, North Carolina on January 14, 2005. The show also featured Underoath
Underoath
Underoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
, Classic Case
Classic Case
Classic Case was an American rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina formed in 2002.-Biography:Vocalist/guitarist Jared Draughon and guitarist Mitchell Marlow formed the band in the early months of 2002 in their hometown of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They had played in a punk band together...
, Glass Casket
Glass Casket
Glass Casket is a deathcore band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They were originally called Gadrel when they released their first demo To Cherish A Falsity. The band formed after several members previous band Narayan broke up. Dustie Waring and Blake Richardson are also currently members of...
, and a special surprise appearance by Norma Jean
Norma Jean
Norma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
. Footage of their farewell show was released as a DVD entitled Kiss it Goodbye. Ex-members of Beloved went on to play in bands such as Monday In London, Classic Case
Classic Case
Classic Case was an American rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina formed in 2002.-Biography:Vocalist/guitarist Jared Draughon and guitarist Mitchell Marlow formed the band in the early months of 2002 in their hometown of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They had played in a punk band together...
, Dead Poetic
Dead Poetic
Dead Poetic was a post-hardcore band from Dayton, Ohio. They were signed to Tooth & Nail until 2008 when the band went on hiatus and the label dropped them. Their third album, Vices was released Halloween of 2006. It features vocal contributions by Chino Moreno of the band Deftones...
, and The Almost
The Almost
The Almost is an American alternative rock band from Clearwater, Florida, formed in 2005, and is most notable for being the side project of former Underoath drummer, Aaron Gillespie.-History:...
.
- Joe Musten went on to play drums at a local church band in Greensboro, NC. He was also the vocalist for the now defunct Solid State band AdventAdvent (band)Advent was an American Christian Kernersville, North Carolina-based hardcore band and was signed to Solid State Records. The band featured members of Beloved, and was considered a pseudo-continuation of Beloved. The band had released two albums under the label Solid State Records...
. More recently in 2009, he joined Dusty Redmon as the drummer for The AlmostThe AlmostThe Almost is an American alternative rock band from Clearwater, Florida, formed in 2005, and is most notable for being the side project of former Underoath drummer, Aaron Gillespie.-History:...
- Johnny Smrdel also play in Advent.
- Matt Harrison was also in Advent for a period of time, but has since stepped down from playing guitar the band, and is now no longer in an active band
- Josh Moore currently resides in Chapel Hill, NC and is working on his solo project.
- Dusty Redmon moved to Philadelphia, PA for a little while before moving back to Kernersville, NC and now plays guitar in The AlmostThe AlmostThe Almost is an American alternative rock band from Clearwater, Florida, formed in 2005, and is most notable for being the side project of former Underoath drummer, Aaron Gillespie.-History:...
. The band was a musical guest on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show in August of '07; and has been featured on MTV and Fuse. Their album "Southern Weather" peaked at #39 on the Billboard Top 200 in April 2007.
Ex-Members:
- John Brehm is a tattoo artist at Ink Well Tattoos in Winston-Salem, NC. He owns a clothing label called OMBIE. ( www.OMBIE.bigcartel.com )
- Shawn Dallas owns a clothing label catered exclusively to the "drifting" scene called Driftstar Apparel. ( www.DriftstarApparel.com )
- Mitchell Britt resides in Winston-Salem, NC and runs an art gallery and screen printing studio called Espiritu Workshop (http://www.espirituworkshop.com). Mitchell also manages an Art and Music space called the Werehouse.
Discography
- Garage Demos - 1999 - Independent recording (unreleased)
- ...And So It Goes...And So It Goes...And So It Goes was the actual debut full-length album by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved. It was released independently and sold exclusively at their concerts...
- 2000 - Independent release - The Running Pre-Release Sampler - 2001 - Independent recording (internet promotional exclusive)
- The RunningThe RunningThe Running is the first record released on a record label by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved. Originally released on Vindicated Records in 2001, it was reissued by Solid State Records in 2004.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved....
- 2001 - Vindicated Records - One Night Split (w/Luti-KrissLuti-KrissLuti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
) - 2002 - Independently Recorded and Distributed (limited release) - Failure OnFailure OnFailure On is the second record released by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved.# "Failure On My Lips" - 4:36# "Only Our Faces Hide" - 3:52# "Rise & Fall" - 4:46# "Death To Traitors" - 6:40...
- 2003 - Solid State RecordsSolid State RecordsSolid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
/ Broken Circles Records (vinyl version): Broken Circles Records - The RunningThe RunningThe Running is the first record released on a record label by the North Carolina post-hardcore band Beloved. Originally released on Vindicated Records in 2001, it was reissued by Solid State Records in 2004.-Track listing:All songs by Beloved....
(reissue) - 2004 - Solid State Records - Beloved Live At Cat's Cradle - 2004 - Live Album
- Kiss It Goodbye: The Final Show (DVD) - 2005 - Solid State Records
External links
, where a goodbye message can be found.- [ Beloved] at Allmusic
- Beloved at Solid State Records
- Beloved at Vindicated Records
- Beloved at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....