The Classic Struggle
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The Classic Struggle is a metalcore
band with a heavy influence of thrash metal
from Myrtle Beach
, South Carolina
.
, South Carolina
formed The Classic Struggle in 2002. After playing several tours, Austin Floyd left in 2004. They were signed to Ironclad Recordings, a subsidiary label of Metal Blade Records
and released their first album Feel Like Hell
, in 2005. They have since headlined several tours nationwide and shared stages with several bands. In 2006 Jason Shuping was fired due to conflicts with the band. as a result Chris Grant joined the band. In 2007, the band went on hiatus after Tyler Solonosky suffered an injury, thus prohibiting them from joining any tours or playing shows at all. In 2008, they released their follow-up Bring Back The Glory
returning to Ironclad Recordings. Bassist Justin Blakey & drummer Tyler Solonosky in 2009 parted ways due to personal issues. As of March 2009, (ex-The Black Dahlia Murder) drummer Cory Grady (currently Premonitions of War) joined as a permanent member. After a few months Cory moved back to Detroit to start a new project with Former TBDM guitarist John K. Good friend of the band, TJ Bailey was asked to fill in and is now a permanent member as Nick Sloan filled in for bass.
Former:
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 with a heavy influence of thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
from Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina. It is considered to be a major tourist destination in the...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
.
History
Several friends based in Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is situated on the center of a large and continuous stretch of beach known as the Grand Strand in northeastern South Carolina. It is considered to be a major tourist destination in the...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
formed The Classic Struggle in 2002. After playing several tours, Austin Floyd left in 2004. They were signed to Ironclad Recordings, a subsidiary label of Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
and released their first album Feel Like Hell
Feel Like Hell
Feel Like Hell released in 2005 is the debut album of the band The Classic Struggle.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Tim Zlinsky - Vocals*Brandon Collins - Guitar*Jason Shuping- Guitar*Justin Blakey - Bass*Tyler Solnosky - Drums- Production :...
, in 2005. They have since headlined several tours nationwide and shared stages with several bands. In 2006 Jason Shuping was fired due to conflicts with the band. as a result Chris Grant joined the band. In 2007, the band went on hiatus after Tyler Solonosky suffered an injury, thus prohibiting them from joining any tours or playing shows at all. In 2008, they released their follow-up Bring Back The Glory
Bring Back The Glory
Bring Back the Glory released in 2008 is the second studio album by the band The Classic Struggle.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Tim Zlinsky - Vocals*Brandon Collins - Guitar*Chris Grant - Guitar*Justin Blakey - Bass*Tyler Solnosky - Drums...
returning to Ironclad Recordings. Bassist Justin Blakey & drummer Tyler Solonosky in 2009 parted ways due to personal issues. As of March 2009, (ex-The Black Dahlia Murder) drummer Cory Grady (currently Premonitions of War) joined as a permanent member. After a few months Cory moved back to Detroit to start a new project with Former TBDM guitarist John K. Good friend of the band, TJ Bailey was asked to fill in and is now a permanent member as Nick Sloan filled in for bass.
Members
Current:- Tim Zlinsky – vocalsSingingSinging 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...
- Brandon Collins – 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...
- Chris Grant – 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...
- TJ Bailey – drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s - Nick Sloan – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Former:
- Justin Blakey – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2002–2009) - Cory Grady – drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s (ex-The Black Dahlia Murder, Premonitions of War) (2009–2009) - Jason Shuping – 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...
(2002–2006) - Tyler Solnosky – drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s (2002–2009) - Austin Floyd – 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...
(2002–2004)
Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| August 23, 2005 | Feel Like Hell Feel Like Hell Feel Like Hell released in 2005 is the debut album of the band The Classic Struggle.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Tim Zlinsky - Vocals*Brandon Collins - Guitar*Jason Shuping- Guitar*Justin Blakey - Bass*Tyler Solnosky - Drums- Production :... |
IronClad Recordings/Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music... |
| September 2, 2008 | Bring Back the Glory Bring Back The Glory Bring Back the Glory released in 2008 is the second studio album by the band The Classic Struggle.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Tim Zlinsky - Vocals*Brandon Collins - Guitar*Chris Grant - Guitar*Justin Blakey - Bass*Tyler Solnosky - Drums... |
IronClad Recordings/Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music... |
External links
- The Classic Struggle 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....
- The Classic Struggle at PureVolumePureVolumePureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
- The Classic Struggle at Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...