Phinehas (band)

Phinehas
Origin La Mirada, California, United States
Genres Metalcore, Christian metal, Christian hardcore
Years active 2001 (2001)[1]–present
Labels Red Cord, Artery
Website phinehas.us
Members Sean McCulloch
Lee Humerian
Bryce Kelley
Daniel Gailey
Past members Glenn Gizzi
Scotty Whelan
Ryan Estrada
Jason Combs
Dusty Saunders
Michael Kevin Kilpatrick
Michael Angelo Ruffino
Matt Yriarte
Phil Killpatrick

Phinehas is an American metalcore band from La Mirada, California, formed in 2001.[2] They have released three studio albums and two EPs and are currently signed to Artery Recordings.

History

Formation and first releases

Phinehas formed in 2001 in La Mirada, CA, near Los Angeles. The band went through a few lineup changes before settling on Sean McCulloch (vocals), Jason Combs (guitars), Ryan Estrada (bass) and Lee Humerian (drums). The band recorded and independently released a self-titled EP on December 15, 2009.[3][4] After the release, the band went on a 10-day tour[5] before beginning work on their debut album Thegodmachine. After finishing production of the album, the band looked at many labels, before being signed to Red Cord Records in 2011.[6] Thegodmachine was released on September 30, 2011 through Red Cord, and received acclaim from music critics.[7][8] Most of the praise came from the band's "uncompromising blast of metalcore"[9] and the thrash metal-style riffs. The band toured extensively to promote the album, including a spot at Cornerstone 2011,[10] with bands such as P.O.D, For Today, Close Your Eyes and Living Sacrifice among others.[11] In early 2013 the Bridge Between EP was released, featuring updated versions of songs from their self-titled EP and acoustic renditions of songs from Thegodmachine.

The Last Word Is Yours to Speak

Shortly after the release of The Bridge Between, Phinehas began work on their second studio album. On May 17, the first single, "Fleshkiller", was released along with the album's title, The Last Word Is Yours to Speak.[12]

The band's second studio album, The Last Word Is Yours to Speak was released on July 23, 2013 through Red Cord Records.[13] The album proved to be successful as it gained the band their first charting positions on Billboard, charting on the Top Heatseekers chart[14] and the Christian Albums chart.[15] The album features guest vocals by former Haste the Day member Brennan Chaulk and featured a slight change in sound, with Sean McCulloch's vocals being more clean and less gruff. Also, the album features a strong influence from southern metal, similar to their self-titled EP.

Phinehas soon after toured in support of the album. The band was featured on the March Make a Mess Tour! with headliner Close to Home. This tour included stops at South by Southwest and South by So What?![16] Guitarist Jason Combs left the band in 2014, being replaced by Becoming the Archetype's Daniel Gailey.

Signing to Artery and Till the End

At the end of 2014, the band announced they would begin working on their third studio album after touring for The Last Word Is Yours to Speak is complete. On February 17, 2015, Phinehas announced they had signed to Artery Recordings after their previous label, Red Cord Records, dissolved into Victory Records. The new album is set to be released on July 10, 2015 and will be titled Till the End.[17] The album's first single, "Dead Choir", was released on May 4.[18] A live music video for the song "Tetelestai" was released on June 9.[19] A video for the third single, "White Livered", was released on July 13, 2015. [20] The band is releasing an EP, titled Fight Through the Night on December 16, 2016 with a guest vocal spot by Garrett Russell of Silent Planet.[21]

Musical style

Phinehas have primarily been classified as metalcore,[8][22] a mixture of hardcore punk and extreme metal. They have also been considered to incorporate elements of Christian rock and Southern rock into their style,[22] and to be especially influenced by thrash metal.[8]

Members

Current
  • Sean McCulloch – lead vocals (2007–present)
  • Lee Humarian – drums, backing vocals (2007–present)
  • Bryce Kelly – bass (2012–present)
  • Daniel Gailey – guitar (2014–present)
Former
  • Glenn Gizzi – lead guitar (2001–2010)
  • Scotty Whelan – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2006–2011)
  • Ryan Estrada – bass (2006–2012)
  • Jason Combs – lead guitar (2010–2014)
  • Dustin Saunders – rhythm guitar (2011–2012)
  • Michael Angelo Ruffino – rhythm guitar (2001–2007)
  • Matt Yriarte – vocals (2003–2007)
  • Phil Killpatrick – guitar (2001–2005)
  • Michael Kevin Killpatrick – drums / guitar (2001–2007)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Year Name Label Peak chart positions
Heatseekers
[14]		 Christian
[15]
2011 thegodmachine Red Cord Records — —
2013 The Last Word Is Yours to Speak 34 41
2015 Till the End Artery Recordings — 2
Extended plays
Year Name Label
2009 Phinehas Self-released
2013 The Bridge Between Red Cord Records
2016 Fight Through the Night Artery Recordings
Singles
Year Name Album
2011 "I Am the Lion" thegodmachine
2012 "Crowns
"My Horses are Many"
2013 "Fleshkiller"[23] The Last Word Is Yours to Speak
"O Come O Come Emmanuel" Non-album single
2014 "Blood On My Knuckles" The Last Word Is Yours to Speak
2015 "Dead Choir" Till the End
"Tetelestai"
"White Livered"
Music videos
Year Name Director
2008 "Well If the Earths are Stopped, Then the Fox Faces the Hounds" Ricky Norris[24]
2011 "I Am the Lion" Josiah Bultima
2012 "Crowns" John Mediana[25]
"My Horses are Many" Phinehas
2013 "Fleshkiller" Ricky Norris
2014 "Blood On My Knuckles"
2015 "Tetelestai"
"White Livered"

References

  1. ↑ Morton, Kenneth (July 19, 2011). "Phinehas: Metal, Mosh, and True Inspiration". HighWire Daze. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Phinehas - ReverbNation". ReverbNation. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Phinehas-The Phinehas (EP)". Spirit of Metal Webzine. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Amazon.com: The Phinehas - Ep: Phinehas". Amazon.com. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Phinehas Artist Profile". NewReleaseTuesday. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Phinehas - Red Cord Records". Red Cord Records. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  7. ↑ Clark, Joshua (July 19, 2011). "Phinehas - thegodmachine". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 Shotwell, James (July 3, 2011). "Thegodmachine Review on Under the Gun Review". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Christianbook.com: thegodmachine: Phinehas". Christian Book Distributors. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Phinehas at CORNERSTONE (Red Cord Records Stage) on Fri Jul 01, 2011". ReverbNation. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Cornerstone Music Festival 2011 with Anberlin, P.O.D., For Today, Propaganda, and more...". Song Kick. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Phinehas releases new single and cover artwork for "The Last Word Is Yours To Speak"". HM Magazine. May 17, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  13. ↑ "iTunes - Music - The Last Word is Yours to Speak by Phinehas". Apple Inc. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  14. 1 2 "Phinehas - Chart history - Top Heatseekers". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  15. 1 2 "Phinehas - Chart history - Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Phinehas: Photo". Phinehas. January 31, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  17. ↑ Sharp, Tyler (May 4, 2015). "Phinehas (Artery Recordings) reveal new album with pummeling "Dead Choir" single". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  18. ↑ JoshIVM (May 4, 2015). "Phinehas Announce 'Till The End', Release New Single "Dead Choir"". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Phinehas - Teselestai (Live Video)". YouTube. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Phinehas - White Livered (Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  21. ↑ Jones, Brandon (November 18, 2016). "Phinehas "Fight Through The Night Ep" Available December 16th". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  22. 1 2 "Phinehas - Discography". Metal Kingdom. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Phinehas Fleshkiller (Single)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Well If the Earths are Stopped, Then the Fox Faces the Hounds". YouTube. December 24, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Phinehas "Crowns" Official Music Video". YouTube. April 17, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
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