Destroy the Runner
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Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore
band from San Diego, California
, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying
managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer.
, on which their debut album Saints was released on September 12, 2006 to mixed reviews. Their new name is in reference to the 1976 film Logan's Run
. The band followed the release of the album with a tour supporting Haste the Day
and Scary Kids Scaring Kids
. In October 2007, the band began recording their second LP with Brian McTernan
at Salad Days Studios in Baltimore
, MD
.
sound, with less screaming than their previous album. It charted in the U.S. on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at #27 and on the Top Heatseekers
chart at #25.
On August 11, 2009 the band announced on their Myspace blog that they are in the studio writing and recording and will have new material out soon.
On the October 4, 2009 the band announced via Myspace bulletin that they would release a b-side from Saints before their new album would be released.
October 24, 2009 saw Chad Ackerman
post a video on YouTube to answer some questions about their upcoming album. The album was supposedly to be heavier than I, Lucifer, Chad was to be screaming on the album, and Jordan Mancino of As I Lay Dying
was rumored to be recording drums for the band.
December 3, 2009 the band released a statement saying that the b side from Saints will be entitled Sinners, and that Chad Ackerman
re-wrote and recorded lyrics for the song. The B-side is now available online through iTunes.
On 16 May 2010, Destroy the Runner announced that they would taking an "indefinite hiatus". While the band has broken up, the members continue to be involved with music.
, the debut album by Austrian Death Machine
, a side-project of vocalist Tim Lambesis
(of As I Lay Dying
).
Chad Ackerman
voiced all of the "Ahhnold" impersonations on Total Brutal
".
Other Mountains released the Japan EP in early 2010, as well as a full-length entitled Fernweh that came out early 2011. Fernweh was recorded with Teppei Teranishi (Thrice
), who mixed the band's EP. The band includes Matthew Parker Oden and former DTR member Marc Kohlbry. Duane, Nick, and Kyle Rosa have also been contributing to the project, which they have described as a conscientious musical setting. Keep an eye out as they are currently playing shows in the San Diego and L.A. areas. Fernweh is available on iTunes. To download the free EP visit http://othermountains.us/.
Count Your Curses
, a trip-hop/electro rock group, was formed in 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between Chad Ackerman
, kmotiv (Programming, Synth, and Keyboards) and Sean Sallings (Guitars, Bass, & Percussion). Their first single, Zombie B-Boy was released March 1, 2011, with their debut record to follow in 2012.
Nick and Duane have also teamed up with Kyle Rosa (Thieves and Liars
) and friend and tech Jason Lapean to explore the heavier side of things! As the songwriters for DTR, they have stepped outside the boundaries of their previous explorations. It is heavier, more technical, and more experimental than before. The band, yet to be named, is currently recording with Cove Reber (Saosin
) and Tanner Sparks, while being mixed by Daniel Castleman. They are apparently releasing several songs towards the end of summer and are set to release a full-length in the fall of 2011.
Chapter 14
is currently recording and the band consists of Chad Ackerman
, and Tanner Sparks
. Former members include Mike Catalano(Destroy The Runner
/Chiodos
)on drums, Eddie Hudson(Paper Mache)on bass, and Noah Slifka(In Fear & Faith)on guitar.
Chapter 14
released Like Trees In November
their debut EP on November 30, 2010. It is a digital release, although you may purchase the physical copy from Chapter 14
directly on their merchandise page.
Past
Singles
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 San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer.
Early years/Saints
The band was called Die Like Me until they signed to Solid State RecordsSolid 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,...
, on which their debut album Saints was released on September 12, 2006 to mixed reviews. Their new name is in reference to the 1976 film Logan's Run
Logan's Run
Logan's Run is a novel by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson. Published in 1967, it depicts a dystopic ageist future society in which both population and the consumption of resources are maintained in equilibrium by requiring the death of everyone reaching a particular age...
. The band followed the release of the album with a tour supporting Haste the Day
Haste the Day
Haste the Day was an American Christian metalcore band signed with Solid State Records that was formed in Carmel, Indiana 2001. Their band is named after a lyric in the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." The band released their debut release, an extended play titled That They May Know You, in 2002,...
and Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Scary Kids Scaring Kids was an American post-hardcore band formed in Gilbert, Arizona in 2002. The band's name comes from the Cap'n Jazz song of the same name...
. In October 2007, the band began recording their second LP with Brian McTernan
Brian McTernan
Brian McTernan is a record producer who has worked with bands from all over the world. He works out of the Baltimore, MD area at Salad Days Studio. Brian was voted to be one of the 50 most influential people in Maryland by the Maryland Daily Record...
at Salad Days Studios in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, MD
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
I, Lucifer
On April 15, 2008, Destroy the Runner released I, Lucifer. The album has a more progressiveProgressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
sound, with less screaming than their previous album. It charted in the U.S. on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at #27 and on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
chart at #25.
On August 11, 2009 the band announced on their Myspace blog that they are in the studio writing and recording and will have new material out soon.
On the October 4, 2009 the band announced via Myspace bulletin that they would release a b-side from Saints before their new album would be released.
October 24, 2009 saw Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman is a rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14 and Count Your Curses...
post a video on YouTube to answer some questions about their upcoming album. The album was supposedly to be heavier than I, Lucifer, Chad was to be screaming on the album, and Jordan Mancino of As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
was rumored to be recording drums for the band.
December 3, 2009 the band released a statement saying that the b side from Saints will be entitled Sinners, and that Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman is a rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14 and Count Your Curses...
re-wrote and recorded lyrics for the song. The B-side is now available online through iTunes.
On 16 May 2010, Destroy the Runner announced that they would taking an "indefinite hiatus". While the band has broken up, the members continue to be involved with music.
Other projects
In 2008, both current and past members of the band helped to work on Total BrutalTotal Brutal
Total Brutal is the debut full length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist; Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all the instruments and performs vocals but "Ahhhnold" is billed as the vocalist...
, the debut album by Austrian Death Machine
Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis is an American musician, best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian Death Machine, in which he performs all the required instruments...
, a side-project of vocalist Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis
Tim Lambesis is an American musician, best known as the founding member, lead vocalist of American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He also has a solo/side project in tribute to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian Death Machine, in which he performs all the required instruments...
(of As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
).
Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman is a rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14 and Count Your Curses...
voiced all of the "Ahhnold" impersonations on Total Brutal
Total Brutal
Total Brutal is the debut full length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist; Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all the instruments and performs vocals but "Ahhhnold" is billed as the vocalist...
".
Other Mountains released the Japan EP in early 2010, as well as a full-length entitled Fernweh that came out early 2011. Fernweh was recorded with Teppei Teranishi (Thrice
Thrice
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school....
), who mixed the band's EP. The band includes Matthew Parker Oden and former DTR member Marc Kohlbry. Duane, Nick, and Kyle Rosa have also been contributing to the project, which they have described as a conscientious musical setting. Keep an eye out as they are currently playing shows in the San Diego and L.A. areas. Fernweh is available on iTunes. To download the free EP visit http://othermountains.us/.
Count Your Curses
Count Your Curses
-Biography:Count Your Curses is a three-piece trip-hop/electro rock group formed in January 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between vocalist Chad Ackerman , kmotiv and Sean Sallings .-Debut Album:They are currently writing and...
, a trip-hop/electro rock group, was formed in 2011. The project is a long-distance collaboration between Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman is a rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14 and Count Your Curses...
, kmotiv (Programming, Synth, and Keyboards) and Sean Sallings (Guitars, Bass, & Percussion). Their first single, Zombie B-Boy was released March 1, 2011, with their debut record to follow in 2012.
Nick and Duane have also teamed up with Kyle Rosa (Thieves and Liars
Thieves and Liars
Thieves and Liars is a 2006 Puerto Rican film directed by Ricardo Méndez Matta. It was Puerto Rico's submission to the 79th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.-Plot:...
) and friend and tech Jason Lapean to explore the heavier side of things! As the songwriters for DTR, they have stepped outside the boundaries of their previous explorations. It is heavier, more technical, and more experimental than before. The band, yet to be named, is currently recording with Cove Reber (Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
) and Tanner Sparks, while being mixed by Daniel Castleman. They are apparently releasing several songs towards the end of summer and are set to release a full-length in the fall of 2011.
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 is an American alternative metalcore rock band from Carlsbad, California currently consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman , guitarist Tanner Sparks , bassist Edwin Peraza, and Jonathan Knauer on drums.-Formation:Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike...
is currently recording and the band consists of Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman
Chad Ackerman is a rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14 and Count Your Curses...
, and Tanner Sparks
Tanner Sparks
Tanner Sparks is a rock musician. Tanner was the previous bassist for the band Destroy The Runner and currently is the guitarist for the band Chapter 14.-Discography:With Destroy The Runner...
. Former members include Mike Catalano(Destroy The Runner
Destroy the Runner
Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer....
/Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
)on drums, Eddie Hudson(Paper Mache)on bass, and Noah Slifka(In Fear & Faith)on guitar.
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 is an American alternative metalcore rock band from Carlsbad, California currently consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman , guitarist Tanner Sparks , bassist Edwin Peraza, and Jonathan Knauer on drums.-Formation:Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike...
released Like Trees In November
Like Trees In November
Like Trees in November is the debut release by Chapter 14. Like Trees in November is a five song E.P. self released on November 30, 2010.-Track listing:...
their debut EP on November 30, 2010. It is a digital release, although you may purchase the physical copy from Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14 is an American alternative metalcore rock band from Carlsbad, California currently consisting of vocalist Chad Ackerman , guitarist Tanner Sparks , bassist Edwin Peraza, and Jonathan Knauer on drums.-Formation:Founded in 2003 by Ackerman and Sparks the band also consisted of drummer Mike...
directly on their merchandise page.
Members
Final- Chad AckermanChad AckermanChad Ackerman is a rock singer-songwriter, musician, writer, producer illustrator, and artist. Currently Chad is the vocalist for the bands Chapter 14 and Count Your Curses...
- vocals (2007–2010) - Duane Reed - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
/vocals (2004–2010) - Nick “Maldy" Maldonado - guitar (2004–2010)
- Tanner SparksTanner SparksTanner Sparks is a rock musician. Tanner was the previous bassist for the band Destroy The Runner and currently is the guitarist for the band Chapter 14.-Discography:With Destroy The Runner...
- bass (2007–2010) - Mike Catalano - drums (2008–2010)
Past
- Kyle Setter - vocals (2004–2007)
- Jeremiah Crespo - bass (2006–2007)
- Marc Kohlbry - drums (2004–2008)
Discography
Studio albums- Saints (2006) 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,...
- I, Lucifer (2008) Solid State Records
Singles
- "Sinners" (2009) Self-released
EPs
- Die Like Me (2004)
- "1000 Apologies"
- "Graves over Me"
- "It Ends with Tears"
- "Looks That Kill"
- "Separate"
- "There Can Be No Hesitation"