Inhale Exhale
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- This article is about the band. For the respiratory process of inhalation and exhalation, see breathingBreathingBreathing is the process that moves air in and out of the lungs. Aerobic organisms require oxygen to release energy via respiration, in the form of the metabolism of energy-rich molecules such as glucose. Breathing is only one process that delivers oxygen to where it is needed in the body and...
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Inhale Exhale is a Christian metalcore
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 Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
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Formation/The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The band was formed in 2005 by GuitaristGuitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
John LaRussa (former member of the band Narcissus
Narcissus (band)
Narcissus was a metalcore band formed in 1998 in Cleveland, Ohio. Members included, at various times, John LaRussa , Justin Carroll , John Pope , Derek Carter , Stephen Cushman and Josh King . The band was on the now-defunct label Takehold Records before joining Abacus Recordings...
) and bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Brian Pittman (former member of the band Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
). In 2006 they added vocalist
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
Ryland Raus and drums Bobby Poole prior to the recording and release of their first album, The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47...
. They are currently signed to 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,...
, a subsidiary of 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...
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The band has gone through a number of drummers. Bobby Poole II was with the band for the recording of The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.
The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47...
and a few of the band's early tours. He was replaced on tour by Chris "Tank" Murk throughout the summer of 2007. Before going into the studio to record their second album, I Swear...
I Swear...
I Swear... is the second studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale. It was released on June 10, 2008 through Solid State Records. The booklet that comes with the CD has the lyrics written in code. A key to the code is located inside the jewel case behind the CD.-Track listing:# I...
, the band chose Chris Carroll as their new permanent drummer.
In July 2007 the band announced through a blog on myspace that Brian Pittman was leaving for personal reasons:
"After a lot of thought and consideration, Brian has decided to stay home. He will always have a place in Inhale Exhale, and we love him. But too many factors at home needed his attention. He is excited to be on a permanent break from music. He loves what he has done thus far in his career, but he needed to take care of some personal business."
I Swear...
Jeremy Gifford replaced Brian on the bass guitar throughout the rest of 2007 playing on tour dates and recording with the band. He left the band in 2008 to play guitar for the band LovedrugLovedrug
Lovedrug is an indie rock band from Canton, Ohio that formed in 2001. The band’s name is something of a word play; singer Michael Shepard initially left music to attend film school but his first ‘love’ of the music medium ‘dragged’ him back .- History :Lovedrug released their first EP, the...
. A new Bass player was never officially announced, but Greg Smith was eventually confirmed as Bassist.
On June 10, 2008 the band released their second album, I Swear...
I Swear...
I Swear... is the second studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale. It was released on June 10, 2008 through Solid State Records. The booklet that comes with the CD has the lyrics written in code. A key to the code is located inside the jewel case behind the CD.-Track listing:# I...
with the lead single "It's Myself Vs Being A Man".
Bury Me Alive
It was announced on the band's MySpace page on May 12 that they were working on new material and would be recording during the summer to release their next studio album in the fall. In the middle of July, the band confirmed that their next album would be called Bury Me AliveBury Me Alive (Inhale Exhale album)
Bury Me Alive is the third studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale.-Track listing:# "Rooms" - 3:23# "Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose?" - 3:12# "Condemned" - 3:50# "Over And Out" - 3:52# "A Dark Place For Your Mind To Be" - 4:12...
. On September 15, Inhale Exhale posted a new song on their MySpace page, and on October 6, Bury Me Alive was released.
On February 24, 2011, the band announced on their Facebook account that they have left Solid State Records and have become an independent band once again and also announced on their myspace that they will release a 6 song EP independently in the near future.
Members
Current- Ryland Raus - vocals (2006–Present)
- John LaRussa - guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
(2005–Present) - Tony Saffell- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2010–Present) - Greg Smith - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2008–Present)
Former
- Jeremy Gifford - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2007–2008) - Bobby Poole II - drums (2006–2007)
- Brian PittmanBrian PittmanBrian Lee Pittman is an American musician most notable as the former bassist for the Christian rock band Relient K, of which he was a founding member...
- bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2005–2007) - Chris Carroll - drums (2007–2009)
- Andy Levy - vocals (2005–2006)
- Dan Csontos - drums (2005)
Albums
| Title | Release date | Label(s) Record label In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,... |
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| The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47... |
November 21, 2006 | 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,... |
| I Swear... I Swear... I Swear... is the second studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale. It was released on June 10, 2008 through Solid State Records. The booklet that comes with the CD has the lyrics written in code. A key to the code is located inside the jewel case behind the CD.-Track listing:# I... |
June 10, 2008 | 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,... |
| Bury Me Alive Bury Me Alive (Inhale Exhale album) Bury Me Alive is the third studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale.-Track listing:# "Rooms" - 3:23# "Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose?" - 3:12# "Condemned" - 3:50# "Over And Out" - 3:52# "A Dark Place For Your Mind To Be" - 4:12... |
October 6, 2009 | 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,... |
Music videos
- Redemption (The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47...
, 2006) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHRiqSleXo8&feature=related - A Call to the Faithful (The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred.The Lost. The Sick. The Sacred. is Inhale Exhale's debut album which was released on November 21, 2006 through Solid State Records.-Tracks:#"Redemption" - 3:40#"By Grace" - 3:21#"Frail Dreams & Rude Awakenings" - 3:11#"Dance All Night" - 2:47...
, 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuLDB7uqLbg - It's Myself Vs. Being A Man ("I Swear...I Swear...I Swear... is the second studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale. It was released on June 10, 2008 through Solid State Records. The booklet that comes with the CD has the lyrics written in code. A key to the code is located inside the jewel case behind the CD.-Track listing:# I...
",2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3HRK4cowyI&feature=related - Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose("Bury Me AliveBury Me Alive (Inhale Exhale album)Bury Me Alive is the third studio album by American metalcore band Inhale Exhale.-Track listing:# "Rooms" - 3:23# "Did You Ever Have A Touch To Lose?" - 3:12# "Condemned" - 3:50# "Over And Out" - 3:52# "A Dark Place For Your Mind To Be" - 4:12...
",2009) Music/do-you-ever-have-a-touch-to-lose/57177751001