Red (band)
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RED is a Christian metal band from Nashville, TN created in 2004. The band's debut album End of Silence was released in 2006, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.[1]
History
RED was signed to Essential Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG. They released their debut album End of Silence on June 6, 2006. The album was produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Rob Graves. The album's first single, "Breathe Into Me", peaked at #15 on the US Mainstream Rock chart and won the "Rock Recorded Song of the Year" award at the 38th annual GMA Dove Awards in 2007.[2]
As contemporary Christian rock continues to push boundaries of what a band can say with its music, bands like RED are on the forefront. Having personally dealt with tragedy, regrets, addiction, and a litany of past mistakes, RED looks real issues right between the eyes on End of Silence and refuses to blink. Guitarist Jasen Rauch hopes his past difficulties can have a positive impact on listeners. He wants to remind everyone that, “No matter where you’ve been, the endgame of salvation is still the same.”
“People are hitting on subjects that are deeper and darker,” Armstrong says. “I think it’s just a sign of Christian music evolving. But at the end of the day, no matter what the message is wrapped in, the music is still about redemption. How people got out of their struggles and into their relationship with God.”
First single, “Breathe Into Me," perfectly sums up this approach. Armed with angular, staccato riffs and Michael’s throat shredding yet melodic vocals, the song is a fierce lament about looking back and not liking what you see. “This is where I lose myself when I keep running away from you,” Michael’s shouts. His redemption comes in a chorus backed with mournful strings and a yearning, almost pleading cry for God to “breathe your life into me—I still need you.” [3]
The band has toured with fellow Christian bands Kutless, Disciple, and Flyleaf as well as with mainstream artists of their genre, including Three Days Grace, Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Puddle of Mudd, and Sevendust. The band also made appearances at the Christian teen conference Acquire the Fire.
According to RED's MySpace, they are currently working on a second album.
On November 27, 2007, RED's van and trailer had crashed on an interstate resulting in a major accident. There was major damage to the vehicles involved, but no one was seriously hurt. RED used a donated drum set in Minnesota and other tour stops not long after the incident.
On January 8, 2008, Red made a label switch from Essential Records to Epic Records (both operated by Sony BMG).
Members
- Michael Barnes - vocals, piano
- Anthony Armstrong - guitars
- Jasen Rauch - guitars
- Randy Armstrong - bass guitars, piano
- Hayden Lamb - drums
Past members
- Andrew Hendrix - drums
Discography
Albums
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End of Silence
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Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
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| 2007 | "Breathe into Me" | - | - | 15 | End of Silence |
| 2007 | "Already Over" | - | - | - | End of Silence |
| 2007 | "Break Me Down" | - | - | - | End of Silence |
| 2007 | "Let Go" | - | - | 21 | End of Silence |
| 2008 | "Hide" | - | - | - | End of Silence |
References
- ^ Grammy Awards "GRAMMY.com - 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards Winners List", Retrieved May 18, 2007.
- ^ Dove Awards "38th Annual GMA Dove Awards - Recipients", Retrieved April 27, 2007.
- ^ www.myccm.org/red