He Is Legend
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of the article are generally not sufficient for a Wikipedia article. Please include more appropriate citations from reliable sources, or discuss the issue on the talk page. This article has been tagged since May 2008. |
| He Is Legend | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Background information | |
| Origin | Wilmington, North Carolina, USA |
| Genre(s) | Southern Rock Post-Hardcore |
| Years active | 2003 – Present |
| Label(s) | Solid State Records |
| Website | heislegend.com |
| Members | |
| Schuylar Croom Adam Tanbouz Matt Williams Steven Bache Worth Weaver |
|
| Former members | |
| McKenzie Bell Mitchell Marlow |
|
He Is Legend is a Southern Rock/Post-Hardcore band formed in Wilmington, North Carolina and signed to Solid State Records. The band consists of vocalist frontman Schuylar Croom, guitarist Adam Tanbouz, drummer Steven Bache, bassist Matt Williams, and guitarist Worth Weaver.
Contents |
[edit] History
The bands roots reach back into the late 1990s when Adam Tanbouz, Steven Bache, Matt Williams, guitarist McKenzie Bell, and vocalist Schuylar Croom began writing and performing around Wilmington, NC. In 2003, having previously played under the names of Stronghold, No One Wins, and The Uriah Omen, the name He Is Legend was adopted by members Tanbouz, Bache, Bell, Croom, and Williams. The name He Is Legend is was an adaptation of the book I am Legend which was later produced into a movie. In fact, the band was seen giving out free autographed merchandise at a stand in a movie theater when the film was released. After releasing their first EP in June of 2004 entitled 91025, the band signed on with Solid State Records and released their first full length album in November. I Am Hollywood was a massive success and the band immediately began to experience a surge in popularity that extended far beyond their NC roots. After almost two years of extensive touring in the United States and Europe, the band temporarily relocated to California to record their next release. However, the release almost never saw the light of day as the group would almost break up right after they had finished recording. Suck Out the Poison was released on October 3, 2006 and triggered mixed reviews from long-time fans. It was evident, however, that the band believed firmly in the album and as a result were largely indifferent to often cruel criticisms from offended fans. Their confident, care-free response is portrayed in their music video "Attack of the Dungeon Witch" which was released in March of 2007. Soon after the release of Suck Out the Poison, guitarist McKenzie Bell left the band without explanation and was eventually replaced by guitarist Mitch Marlow (previously of Classic Case). Bell later joined the band Bloodjinn.
Debates abouts whether or not He Is Legend is a Christian group have been fueled by the fact that Solid State Records is a Christian record label. While Croom and other members of the band have claim to be followers of Christ, the band has made it clear that they are not collectively a Christian band in the FAQ section on their website saying that, "We are in no way a Christian band... We all enjoy music, we all enjoy playing our instruments, so if we had to be classified as anything it would be a 'band' band or 'music' band." So only some are Christians and others are not
During their tour with Chimaira, Dragonforce, and Killswitch Engage in spring of 2007, the first few weeks were played as a 4-piece without Mitch. During the Peanut Butt Tour '07, a different second guitarist was seen playing in Mitchell's spot, and it has been revealed that his name is "Worth" (Worth Weaver, who has also worked with Christian rock band Halogen, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Friends For Hire). At their show at the School of Rock in New Jersey, Bache stated that Mitch had accidentally booked himself to produce a record for another band back in North Carolina. The dates of recording coincided with much of the tour, so he was not able to tour with the band. Worth stepped in and was, by the account of Bache, excellent in his performance. According to all official band pages and sources Mitchell is still in He Is Legend. At their final show before beginning their tour in Australia, Mitch performed with the band, confirming that at the time he was still a member of He Is Legend.
In February of 2008, it was announced that Mitch was no longer apart of He Is Legend, and would be replaced with none other than Worth Weaver. Marlow is now playing guitar for Filter
According to a recent blog DEMON DONG, He Is Legend announced that they will be taking a musical sabbatical in the forest surrounding North Carolina recording studio, Warrior Studios. The blog continues, saying that the material written during this hiatus will be used to create a record "literally made of solid gold (figuratively speaking)."
On April 24, He Is Legend posted four demo songs from said sabbatical, entitled "Decisions Decisions Decisions", "Stranger Danger", "Don't Touch That Dial", and "Everybody I Know Has Fangs". These are from their recent demo sessions for their upcoming, currently untitled record.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
- I Am Hollywood (2004)
- Suck Out the Poison (2006)
- Untitled Album (Late 2008)
[edit] EPs
- 91025 - EP (2004)
- Black Unicorn Split (2006)
[edit] Singles
Wounded (2006) - A Third Eye Blind cover, originally intended to be on the Fraudulent Zodiac compilation album which was never released. The song has since been made available on iTunes.
[edit] Albums released under previous band names
No One Wins
The Uriah Omen
- 2003 Demo (2003)
