Seven Day Sonnet
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Seven Day Sonnet is an American
progressive rock
group from Chicago, Illinois. In 2009 Seven Day Sonnet's debut album release "Reprisal" produced by Brett Hestla
of Dark New Day
and Creed
was released. In 2010 they signed with California label BigTime Records. In 2011 their single release 'Hapless' broke top 40 on the Active Rock
charts. They are currently writing new material and touring the US.
, Anthony, Jordon and Steve decided to rejoin to form a new Hard Rock group. Rick and Ben joined shortly after and began contributing to the writing process immediately. A two-song demo was released in November 2007, and was well received in the Chicago music community.
of Dark New Day
and Creed
fame. Brett was chosen due to "his experience with this type of music" according to Jordon. Album art was later created by friend and fellow Chicago musician David Scotney of the band Janus
. The album was released on July 18, 2009 at famous Chicago venue, The Metro.
Seven Day Sonnet spent the rest of 2009 hitting the Chicago scene hard and opening for various national acts on select dates including Lacuna Coil
, Killswitch Engage
, Disturbed, Attack Attack!
, The Chariot
and more.
(Tool
, System of a Down
, Powerman 5000
) and then to Chicago's Johnny K in October(Disturbed, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold)to record their 2011 singles.
Shortly after the Sylvia session, Jordon and the band split due to differences. Lead guitar duties are now held by the band's former guitar tech, Mike Scarlata.
They are scheduled to release their full length album in early 2012. Their second single "Farewell to Good Days" has also cracked the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks at #40.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
progressive rock
Progressive 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...
group from Chicago, Illinois. In 2009 Seven Day Sonnet's debut album release "Reprisal" produced by Brett Hestla
Brett Hestla
Brett Hestla, is an American guitarist, bassist, vocalist and record producer.-Music career:In the late 1990s Hestla's band Virgos Merlot was signed to Atlantic Records. After their first release, Signs of a Vacant Soul, he became the touring bassist for Creed after the departure of Brian Marshall...
of Dark New Day
Dark New Day
Dark New Day is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2004 featuring Brett Hestla of Virgos Merlot, Troy McLawhorn of DoubleDrive, Clint Lowery of Sevendust, Corey Lowery of Stereomud and Stuck Mojo, and Will Hunt of Skrape...
and Creed
Creed (band)
Creed is an American rock band formed in 1995 in Tallahassee, Florida. Becoming popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the band has released three consecutive multi-platinum albums, one of which has been certified diamond, and has sold over 28 million records in the United States, with an...
was released. In 2010 they signed with California label BigTime Records. In 2011 their single release 'Hapless' broke top 40 on the Active Rock
Active rock
Active rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations across the United States and Canada. Active rock plays contemporary rock artists with a mix of songs common in the classic rock radio format.-Format background:...
charts. They are currently writing new material and touring the US.
The beginning
After the disbandment of ZielZiel
Ziel is a regional American alternative metal/hard rock group based in Chicago, Illinois. Over the short 2 years of the group's existence, the group managed to have a significant impact on the local Chicago music scene and the outlying region.-The beginning:...
, Anthony, Jordon and Steve decided to rejoin to form a new Hard Rock group. Rick and Ben joined shortly after and began contributing to the writing process immediately. A two-song demo was released in November 2007, and was well received in the Chicago music community.
2008
In March 2008, Seven Day Sonnet being playing their first shows. Drawing fans of different genres together, they began making an impact in Chicago and beyond. 7DS entered the studio in April 2008 to start tracking a new 3-song demo with Shea Villwock of Glasswall Productions. Production wrapped in early May, with the mastering of the demo done with Blaise Barton of JoyRide Studios in Chicago. To be released on July 18, 2008, the demo consists of "My Day Is Over," "Jamie" and "Ben's Blue Coat." Shortly after completion of the demo, Steve Floro was fired due to conflicts within the band, postponing original plans for a full length album. In July 2008 Dan Kashuck (Emetic, 7th Vial) was hired to fill the drumming position in the band.2009
Seven Day Sonnet entered the studio on February 16, 2009 to track their independent, debut full-length album "Reprisal" with producer Brett HestlaBrett Hestla
Brett Hestla, is an American guitarist, bassist, vocalist and record producer.-Music career:In the late 1990s Hestla's band Virgos Merlot was signed to Atlantic Records. After their first release, Signs of a Vacant Soul, he became the touring bassist for Creed after the departure of Brian Marshall...
of Dark New Day
Dark New Day
Dark New Day is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2004 featuring Brett Hestla of Virgos Merlot, Troy McLawhorn of DoubleDrive, Clint Lowery of Sevendust, Corey Lowery of Stereomud and Stuck Mojo, and Will Hunt of Skrape...
and Creed
Creed (band)
Creed is an American rock band formed in 1995 in Tallahassee, Florida. Becoming popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the band has released three consecutive multi-platinum albums, one of which has been certified diamond, and has sold over 28 million records in the United States, with an...
fame. Brett was chosen due to "his experience with this type of music" according to Jordon. Album art was later created by friend and fellow Chicago musician David Scotney of the band Janus
Janus
-General:*Janus , the two-faced Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings, and endings*Janus , a moon of Saturn*Janus Patera, a shallow volcanic crater on Io, a moon of Jupiter...
. The album was released on July 18, 2009 at famous Chicago venue, The Metro.
Seven Day Sonnet spent the rest of 2009 hitting the Chicago scene hard and opening for various national acts on select dates including Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil is an Italian gothic metal band from Milan. Formed in 1994, the group has had two name changes since being previously known as Sleep of Right and Ethereal and was inspired by the combination of gothic imagery and music...
, Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1999 after the disbandment of Overcast and Aftershock. Killswitch Engage's current lineup consists of vocalist Howard Jones, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz, and drummer...
, Disturbed, Attack Attack!
Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
, The Chariot
The Chariot
The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
and more.
2010
In July 2010 Seven Day Sonnet signed with Robert Beadles and his California based label, BigTime Records. The band was then immediately flown out to California for a preliminary recording session with producer Sylvia MassySylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy is an entrepreneur, record producer, and studio engineer in the United States. Massy is perhaps best recognized for her work on 1993's Undertow, the full-length double platinum-selling debut for Los Angeles rock band Tool.-History:...
(Tool
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
, System of a Down
System of a Down
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan...
, Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000
Powerman 5000 is an American Metal band formed in 1991. Through the span of over two decades, the group has released several albums and gained their highest commercial success with 1999's science fiction themed Tonight the Stars Revolt!...
) and then to Chicago's Johnny K in October(Disturbed, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold)to record their 2011 singles.
Shortly after the Sylvia session, Jordon and the band split due to differences. Lead guitar duties are now held by the band's former guitar tech, Mike Scarlata.
2011
Seven Day Sonnet is currently on tour with many house hold name bands. Their first single "Hapless" peaked at #36 on the active rock charts, and also hit #39 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.They are scheduled to release their full length album in early 2012. Their second single "Farewell to Good Days" has also cracked the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks at #40.
Current
- Ben VanBuskirk - Lead Vocals/Guitars/Programming
- Anthony Lojeski - Bass/Backing Vocals
- Mike Scarlata - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
- Rick Tauber - Guitars/Backing Vocals
- Dan Kashuck - Drums/Programming
Studio albums
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2007 Sampler
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| Summer 2008 Demo
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| Reprisal
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| Hapless(single)
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