Phoenix Christ
Encyclopedia
Phoenix Christ is a Canadian
hard rock
band from Saskatoon
, Saskatchewan
. The band has released several independent songs on the Internet, which have been praised/played in multiple countries
Phoenix Christ is currently recording their first official album to be released in 2011 titled 'Resurrections'
The band has already been mentioned in Revolver
as well as several Independent Music Magazines, and opened for mainstream band Marianas Trench
.
Soon after they hit the stage they ran into bassist Jason Johnson and became a three piece band. With the new member came new conflict and the band then parted ways in summer of 2007.
After 4 years Phoenix Christ has re-connected and now consists of the following members::
Former
Phoenix Christ's music touches down on many controversial topics, and also addresses several of the problems regarding the current conditions of our society, as well as our planet as a whole.
"3. PhoenixChrist - Your accessibility on here and coming a hair from winning Psycholympics 5 are distinguished accomplishments. That said, to the best of my knowledge, you've never played a show here in Toronto... "
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band from Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. The band has released several independent songs on the Internet, which have been praised/played in multiple countries
Phoenix Christ is currently recording their first official album to be released in 2011 titled 'Resurrections'
The band has already been mentioned in Revolver
Revolver (magazine)
Revolver is a bi-monthly rock and heavy metal magazine published by Future US. Before covering heavy metal, rock & hard rock solely, it was a more mainstream oriented magazine. The magazine is structured in a manner similar to publications such as Spin while covering many avenues within the heavy...
as well as several Independent Music Magazines, and opened for mainstream band Marianas Trench
Marianas Trench (band)
Marianas Trench is a Juno-nominated Canadian pop punk band from Vancouver, British Columbia, formed in 2001. They have released three full length albums, the most recent titled Ever After, released on November 21, 2011...
.
Early years
Phoenix Christ originally formed in 2006. Phoenix Christ started as a two piece band combining the talents of two main members, Red Jesus on drums, & Phoenix on guitar and vocals.Soon after they hit the stage they ran into bassist Jason Johnson and became a three piece band. With the new member came new conflict and the band then parted ways in summer of 2007.
After 4 years Phoenix Christ has re-connected and now consists of the following members::
Members
Current- Phoenix - lead vocals,guitar, songwriting (since 2006)
- Red Jesus - lead guitar, backing vocals, piano, programming, recording, mixing/mastering (since 2006)
- Dark Ravencrow - bass guitar, backing vocals (since 2010)
- The Phenom- drums, backing vocals (since 2011)
Former
- Jason Johnson - bass guitar. (2006–2007)
- Dave Francis - drums, backing vocals (2010–2011)
Controversy
The name Phoenix Christ in itself has been a controversial topic. Phoenix Christ is not a Christian band, but it is frequently assumed so. The conflict of good vs evil is a theme that Phoenix Christ plays on.Phoenix Christ's music touches down on many controversial topics, and also addresses several of the problems regarding the current conditions of our society, as well as our planet as a whole.
Awards
Placed 3rd in the 2010 Aaron Awards: Canadian and International Myspace bands of the decade"3. PhoenixChrist - Your accessibility on here and coming a hair from winning Psycholympics 5 are distinguished accomplishments. That said, to the best of my knowledge, you've never played a show here in Toronto... "
Films
Phoenix Christ is currently in pre-production for a feature length documentary that will highlight the struggles and hardships of their journey through and into the eyes of the blood sucking critics of Rock and Roll. It will also document the making of their first official album 'Resurrections'Appearances in other media
- The band was featured in the Meet and Greet Section of Revolver (magazine)Revolver (magazine)Revolver is a bi-monthly rock and heavy metal magazine published by Future US. Before covering heavy metal, rock & hard rock solely, it was a more mainstream oriented magazine. The magazine is structured in a manner similar to publications such as Spin while covering many avenues within the heavy...
in February and March 2009 - The band was interviewed for Independent Music Magazine
- The band has been played across the world on multiple internet radio stations as well as CBC3
- Featured song of the month on Split Film Productions
Discography
The band is currently in pre-production for a physical (no longer just digital) demo as well as their first full length album.- 2006: 'The Blair Sessions'
- 2010: 'Sick n F'n Twisted Single'
- 2011- First Quarter: 'Resolution - Demo CD'
- 2011: 'Resurrection - First Full Length EP'