Symphony in Peril
Encyclopedia
Symphony in Peril was a Christian
metalcore
band from Columbus, Ohio
.
, and released their debut full-length, Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures
, in 2003. The band toured nationally and internationally with bands such as Nodes of Ranvier
and The Chariot
and also performed at the Cornerstone
and Sonshine
festivals. In March of 2005, shortly after releasing their second album, The Whore's Trophy
, the band announced that vocalist Shawn Jonas had left the band. In June of the same year, the band announced that John Pope, former singer for fellow Ohio band Narcissus
, would be replacing Jonas. Later that year, in October, the band announced via their MySpace
blog that the band would break up after a few final performances in November.
Christian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
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 Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
.
History
Symphony in Peril formed in Columbus, OH in 2002. The band gained attention quite early in their development because Shawn Jonas, former vocalist for popular metalcore band Zao, was one of the founding members. Quickly, they signed with Facedown RecordsFacedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Fallbrook, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands . Founded by No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born...
, and released their debut full-length, Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures
Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures
Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures is the debut album by the metalcore band Symphony In Peril. It was released on 14 November 2003.- Track listing :#"Shadow Over a Bleeding Heart"#"Letting Go Would Be An End"#"The Quotidian Succession"...
, in 2003. The band toured nationally and internationally with bands such as Nodes of Ranvier
Nodes of Ranvier (band)
Nodes of Ranvier was a Christian metal/metalcore band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA, that was signed to Victory Records. The band is described as "one of Sioux Falls' most successful and popular acts ever." They have played with bands such as Bleeding Through, Every Time I Die, Bury Your...
and 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 also performed at the Cornerstone
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...
and Sonshine
Sonshine Festival
Sonshine Festival is a Christian music festival held annually in Willmar, Minnesota, usually the second weekend in July. It features Christian musical artists from the United States and around the world. The festival is a member of the Christian Festival Association.A secondary function of the...
festivals. In March of 2005, shortly after releasing their second album, The Whore's Trophy
The Whore's Trophy
The Whore's Trophy is Symphony in Peril's second full-length album, and was released on February 15, 2005. The basis of the album is the Bible’s Book of Revelation, specifically chapter 17.- Track listing :#"Perelandra" - 0:35...
, the band announced that vocalist Shawn Jonas had left the band. In June of the same year, the band announced that John Pope, former singer for fellow Ohio 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...
, would be replacing Jonas. Later that year, in October, the band announced via their MySpace
MySpace
Myspace 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....
blog that the band would break up after a few final performances in November.
Members
- Shawn Jonas - Vocals
- Andy Reale - Guitar
- Joshua Aronovsky - Guitar
- Andy Capps - Bass
- Collin Simula- Drums
Discography
- 2-track demo - 2002
- Lost Memoirs and Faded PicturesLost Memoirs and Faded PicturesLost Memoirs and Faded Pictures is the debut album by the metalcore band Symphony In Peril. It was released on 14 November 2003.- Track listing :#"Shadow Over a Bleeding Heart"#"Letting Go Would Be An End"#"The Quotidian Succession"...
- 2003 - The Whore's TrophyThe Whore's TrophyThe Whore's Trophy is Symphony in Peril's second full-length album, and was released on February 15, 2005. The basis of the album is the Bible’s Book of Revelation, specifically chapter 17.- Track listing :#"Perelandra" - 0:35...
- 2005
Trivia
- Their song "Stiletto" is frequently used on YouTube videos that feature breakdowns.
- The breakdown at the end of "Stiletto" is also featured in a series of videos referred to as "Drive-by Hardcore Dancing" where the makers of the video will stop pedestrians and ask them for directions to a music store, and eventually interrupt them by turning on the breakdown from the end of "Stiletto" at a high volume, and then having a car load of friends get out and mosh. This was started in Raleigh, NC and continues to be popular all over.
External links
- Symphony in Peril 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....
- Symphony in Peril at Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....
- YouTube video featuring "Stiletto"