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I Am Empire | |
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| Origin | San Jose, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock[1][2] Post-hardcore[3] Emo[4] Pop punk[5] |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Tooth & Nail Records |
| Members | Austin Lyons Andrew Stanton Dan Otis Joshua Case Eric Martin |
| Website | www.myspace.com/iamempire |
I Am Empire is an American Christian rock band from San Jose, California, formed in 2008. After one self-titled independent release, the group was signed to Tooth & Nail Records, on which they released their debut album Kings in 2011.
History
The band originally went by the name Vespera, but after unsuccessful touring, two member departures, and threats of a lawsuit from another band with the same name, the band took the name I Am Empire in August 2008[6]. Since then, the band has consisted of Austin Lyons (lead vocals), Andrew Stanton (guitar), Dan Otis (guitar), Joshua Case (bass and vocals), and Eric Martin (drums). Following the name change, the band independently released a self-titled album in April 2009 before signing to Tooth & Nail Records in May of 2010.[7] The band's first label release, Kings, was released on January 25, 2011 and has since made Billboard's Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers charts, peaking at 35 and 40 respectively.[8]
Band members
- Austin Lyons - lead vocals
- Andrew Stanton - guitar
- Dan Otis - guitar
- Joshua Case - bass, vocals
- Eric Martin - drums
Discography
- Albums
- I Am Empire (2009)
- Kings (2011)
- Music Videos
- "The Elevator"
- "You're A Fake"
- "Brain Damage"
- "Hammers & Anvils"
- "Saints & Sinners"
References
- ^ James Christopher Monger. "I Am Empire" (bio). AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ Jared Johnson. "Kings" (album review). AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ Tom Aylott (2011). "I Am Empire release new music video" (news). Punktastic.com. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
Post-hardcore mob I AM EMPIRE have released a music video for their song 'Saints And Sinners'.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Daniel Garcia (2010). "Pick of the Litter". HM Magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
I Am Empire: Catchy emo/alternative/rock tracks.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Scott Fryberger (2011). "The Kings and Queens Tour: 10/24/11, at Northern Hills Baptist Church in Topeka, KS" (concert review). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
...the pop rock/pop punk sounds of Blood and Water and I Am Empire.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Brian Morrissette (2011). "I Am Empire" (interview). Christcore.net. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Jameson Ketchum. "I Am Empire" (interview). Hopecore.com. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Kings". Billboard.com. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
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