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| Genre = [[Metalcore]] |
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Destroy the Runner is a Metalcore band from Encinitas, CA. They were managed by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying until they released I, Lucifer.[1]
Early years
The band was called Die Like Me until they signed to Solid State Records, on which their debut album Saints was released on September 12, 2006 to mixed reviews.[2][3][4][5][6] The band followed the release of the album with a tour supporting Haste the Day and Scary Kids Scaring Kids.[7]. In October 2007, the band began recording their second LP with Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studios in Baltimore, MD.
I, Lucifer
On April 15, 2008, Destroy the Runner released I, Lucifer. The album has a more progressive sound, with less screaming than their previous album.[8] It charted in the U.S. on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at #27 and on the Top Heatseekers chart at #25.[9]
Members
Current members
- Chad Ackerman - vocals
- Duane Reed - guitar/vocals
- Nick "Maldy" Maldonado - guitar
- Tanner Sparks - bass
- Marc Kohlbry - drums
Former members
- Kyle Setter - vocals
- Jeremiah Crespo - bass
Discography
- Saints (2006) Solid State
- I, Lucifer (2008) Solid State
References
- ^ Encyclopaedia Metallum - Destroy the Runner
- ^ Review by Decapolis. Accessed July 13, 2007
- ^ Review, Jesus Freak Hideout. Accessed July 13, 2007
- ^ Review at Astrofaes, Accessed July 13, 2007
- ^ Review at Driven Far Off. Accessed July 23, 2007.
- ^ Review at Sputnik Music. Accessed July 23, 2007.
- ^ Allmusic biography
- ^ "I, Lucifer review". Punk76.com. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic
External links
- Official website
- [ Review on Punk76.com]