XDEATHSTARx
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xDEATHSTARx was an American Christian metalcore
band from Redlands
, CA
. All of the members are straight edge
and they incorporate both Christian and straight edge
themes within their music, with their view of the loss of values in modern society. The group released its first album in 2004 is currently signed to Facedown Records
. xDEATHSTARx has recorded two full length albums and two independent EPs on independent record labels, including Facedown Records
, Life Sentence Records, and I Witness Media. The band features three full time vocalists as well as a total three guitarists; one of which is bass. They have appeared on The Discovery Channel’s Jesse James' Monster Garage
. In 2008, they released a remastered version of their debut album, which had been out of print. In March 2009 the band announced they were breaking up and moving on their separate ways.
It is rumored that the band members are vegans
as its bio mentions a "ThanksVegan" feast in Redlands, CA.; In March 2009, the band announced that their final show would take place on April 4 at Facedown Fest 2009 in California.
All of the members of Sleeping Giant (band)
, were former members of xDEATHSTARx
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 Redlands
Redlands, California
Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 68,747, up from 63,591 at the 2000 census. The city is located east of downtown San Bernardino.- History :...
, CA
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. All of the members are straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
and they incorporate both Christian and straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
themes within their music, with their view of the loss of values in modern society. The group released its first album in 2004 is currently signed to Facedown Records
Facedown 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...
. xDEATHSTARx has recorded two full length albums and two independent EPs on independent record labels, including Facedown Records
Facedown 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...
, Life Sentence Records, and I Witness Media. The band features three full time vocalists as well as a total three guitarists; one of which is bass. They have appeared on The Discovery Channel’s Jesse James' Monster Garage
Monster Garage
Monster Garage is a television show for the Discovery Channel hosted by Jesse G. James. Each episode is an hour in length and was conceived and produced by Thom Beers.The show aired the series finale on June 12, 2006. Jesse G...
. In 2008, they released a remastered version of their debut album, which had been out of print. In March 2009 the band announced they were breaking up and moving on their separate ways.
It is rumored that the band members are vegans
Veganism
Veganism is the practice of eliminating the use of animal products. Ethical vegans reject the commodity status of animals and the use of animal products for any purpose, while dietary vegans or strict vegetarians eliminate them from their diet only...
as its bio mentions a "ThanksVegan" feast in Redlands, CA.; In March 2009, the band announced that their final show would take place on April 4 at Facedown Fest 2009 in California.
All of the members of Sleeping Giant (band)
Sleeping Giant (band)
Sleeping Giant is an American Christian metalcore band from Redlands, CA. Formed in 2007, the group is currently signed to Christian label ANGR.Sleeping Giant has recorded two full-length albums through Facedown...
, were former members of xDEATHSTARx
Full-length
- The Triumph (2004, Life Sentence Records)
- We Are the Threat (2007, Facedown Records)
- The TriumphThe Triumph (album)The Triumph is the first full length album by Christian Metalcore band xDEATHSTARx. It was released in 2004 on Life Sentence Records and re-released in 2008 on Facedown Records.-Track listing:#"Seven" - 2:32#"Bullet" - 2:04#"Suffocate Faster" - 2:37...
(2008, Facedown Records (re-release, remastered, new artwork))
EPs
- xDEATHSTARx vs. Suffocate Faster splitSplit albumA split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
EP with Suffocate Faster (2005, I Witness Records) - Beware of the... (2003, demo EP)
Compilation appearances
- Rise Up: Hardcore '03
- Punk Rock is Your Friend: Kung Fu Records Sampler No. 6