HOPESFALL

'Hopesfall' is a post-hardcore band from Charlotte, North Carolina formed in 1998. It is currently signed to Trustkill Records.

Contents

Biography

The Frailty of Words, No Wings to Speak of Era"

The Satellite Years,version 1.0

A Types, version 2.0

Magnetic North, version 2.5

Post Magnetic North, version 3.0 aka .hopesfall. coverband

Discography

Albums

External links

Biography

Hopesfall started as a Christian hardcore band in 1998. It released its first album, ''The Frailty of Words'', soon after on the Christian hardcore/punk label DTS Records. Although ''The Frailty of Words'' remains to this day the band's longest album, it has been out of print for many years and is no longer acknowledged by the band on its website. Much of their popularity came later with 2001's ''No Wings to Speak Of'' EP. Shortly after the EP was released and a few member changes later, Hopesfall released ''The Satellite Years''. It was recorded by Matt Talbott (former frontman for the post-grunge band Hum) in his Great Western Recording Studio. During recording, Hopesfall asked him to contribute vocals to the track "Escape Pods For Intangibles". The album received positive reviews, and continues to remain popular. The release of ''The Satellite Years'', saw Hopesfall no longer considering themselves a Christian band, as well as as the forced departure of Guitar/Vocalist Ryan Parrish.
Two years later, the band released ''A Types'', an alternative rock inspired and softer sound. The album is almost completely devoid of the high-end screaming, spacey atmosphere, and long melodic interludes that filled The Satellite Years. The dramatic style shift was unpopular with the bands fan-base, and did not receive the same positive critical response The Satellite Years did. Only two members that played on ''The Satellite Years'' returned to the studio for ''A Types'' (vocalist Jay Forrest and founding member/guitarist Joshua Brigham).
Former drummer Adam Morgan returned to the band in late 2005, following Adam Baker's departure. However he has now left the band and has been replaced by new drummer Jason Trabue.
Their latest album, titled ''Magnetic North'', was released on May 15, 2007. Chandler Owen contributed artwork for the release, and has designed all releases to date.
In July of 2007 Hopesfall released the following statement:
''Some of you have been inquiring why we haven't been touring as of late. For the past few months we've made a major lineup change to tour our latest release "Magnetic North". After recording the new album a lack of desire to be on the road to support "Mag North" became apparent. We are all very proud of our accomplishments with this record. In assembling a new lineup my hopes are that we generate interest in a) the music my former band-mates and I created "Mag North" and b) the new material my current band-mates and I have begun to write. We have some exciting tours lined up including ventures w/ the junior varsity, the receiving end of sirens, and oceansize to name a few.
''
It appears that the only remaining member is singer Jay Forrest, which means that the following have departed: Joshua Brigham (guitar), Dustin Nadler (guitar), Jason Trabue (drums), and Mike Tyson (bass). According to the group's Myspace, the current line-up now consists of Forrest in addition to Cory (guitar), Paul (guitar), Joe (drums), and Rob (bass). Joshua Brigham left Hopesfall to join the Peace Corps.
Hopesfall is now considered by many to be it's own "cover band" since the band has been through two full line-up changes and no original members remain.

The Frailty of Words, No Wings to Speak of Era"

★ Doug Venable - vocals (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'')

★ Ryan Parrish - guitar, vocals (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years''; currently in Celebrity)

★ Chris Kincaid - bass guitar, vocals (''The Frailty of Words'')

★ Joshua Brigham - guitar (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years'', ''A Types'', ''Magnetic North'')

★ Adam Morgan - drums (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings To Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years'', and tours for ''A Types'' only)

★ Pat Aldrich - bass guitar (''No Wings to Speak Of'')

The Satellite Years,version 1.0

★ Jay Forrest-vocals on (''The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North)

★ Ryan Parrish - guitar, vocals (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years''; currently in Celebrity)

★ Joshua Brigham - guitar (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years'', ''A Types'', ''Magnetic North'')

★ Chad Waldrup - bass guitar (''The Satellite Years''), guitar (following Ryan's departure)

★ Adam Morgan - drums (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings To Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years'', and tours for ''A Types'' only)

A Types, version 2.0

★ Jay Forrest-vocals on (''The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North)

★ Joshua Brigham - guitar (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years'', ''A Types'', ''Magnetic North'')

★ Dustin Nadler - guitar (''A Types'', ''Magnetic North'')

★ Mike Tyson - bass guitar (''A Types'', Magnetic North'')

★ Adam Baker - drums on (''A Types'')

Magnetic North, version 2.5

★ Jay Forrest-vocals on (''The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North)

★ Joshua Brigham - guitar (''The Frailty of Words'', ''No Wings to Speak Of'', ''The Satellite Years'', ''A Types'', ''Magnetic North'')

★ Dustin Nadler - guitar (''A Types'', ''Magnetic North'')

★ Mike Tyson - bass guitar (''A Types'', Magnetic North'')

★ Jason Trabue - drums (''Magnetic North'')

Post Magnetic North, version 3.0 aka .hopesfall. coverband

★ Jay Forrest-vocals on (''The Satellite Years, A Types, Magnetic North)

★ Cory - guitar

★ Paul - guitar

★ Rob - bass guitar

★ Joe - drums

Discography

Albums

★ '''The Frailty of Words''' (November 29,1999) DTS Records

★ '''No Wings to Speak Of''' EP (August 8,2001) Takehold Records/Trustkill Records

★ '''The Satellite Years''' (October 15,2002) Trustkill Records

★ '''A Types''' (November 2,2004) Trustkill Records

★ '''Magnetic North''' (May 15,2007) Trustkill Records

External links

★ Official website

★ Hopesfall on Trustkill

★ Unofficial forum

★ Myspace Profile