Decyfer Down
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Decyfer Down is an alternative metal[2] / hard rock Christian band formed in 1999 and based in Morehead City, North Carolina. Up until 2002–the year that Chris Clonts joined the band–they went by the moniker Allysonhymn (pronounced All-eyes-on-Him). Following Clonts' arrival they switched to the current name, Decyfer Down.
Biography
Decyfer Down was originally formed in 1999 as Allysonhymn by guitarist Brandon Mills and drummer Josh Oliver. Formerly an acoustic outfit, the group eventually switched to a more rock-oriented sound. Josh Oliver's brother Caleb later joined the band as a bass player, followed in 2002 by guitarist Chris Clonts. His arrival gave the band "a new sound and purpose"[3] and they began to play with mainstream artists such as Puddle of Mudd, Breaking Benjamin, Crossfade and Adema. Around this time the band renamed themselves Decyfer Down.
The band has shared the stage with acts such as Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch, Day of Fire, The Showdown, Skillet, Disciple, Hawk Nelson, The Letter Black and many more.[4]
End of Grey
A record deal with INO Records led to the band's debut album, End of Grey, which was released on June 6, 2006. The album had five singles "Fight Like This","Break Free", "Burn Back the Sun," "No Longer" and "Life Again" all of which reached #1 on the Christian rock charts. The album peaked at #43 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums.[5]"Fight Like This" was featured in UFC promo which aired on September 7, 2007 for twelve hours on the front page of YouTube.
Crash
On July 7, 2008 Decyfer Down's released the lead single off their upcoming album; "Crash" to radio. "Crash" went on to peak at the #1 spot on the Christian Rock charts and #20 on the ChristianRock.net end of year charts.[6] The song was also used to promote the Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy match at WrestleMania XXV. In support of their upcoming album the band released a 3 song EP to iTunes on September 30. The EP contained "Crash" as well as two other new songs entitled "Best I Can" and "Now I'm Alive".
The band announced in early 2009 that due to a personal issues, lead singer Caleb Oliver had left the band, he was replaced by TJ Harris formerly of Fighting Instinct. On February 3, the second single "Fading" was released. Fading peaked at #1 on the Christian Rock Charts, making it their second #1 single from their new album and sixth consecutive #1 single. It is their first official public studio recording TJ Harris. On February 17, the band released an updated EP with TJ's vocals, containing the songs "Crash", "Fading", and "Moving On".
On May 23, 2009 Decyfer Down's second studio album, "Crash" was released. It debuted at #66 on the Billboard 200 in its first week, selling nearly 9,000 copies. It stayed in the Billboard 200 for three weeks, dropping to #128 and then to #181 before falling off the chart.[7] Drummer Josh Oliver stated in an interview in July that the record had sold upwards of 30,000 copies in 3 months.
On December 3, 2009 it was announced on their official site that Crash had been nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel album of the year.[8]
Third Studio Album
In March 2010, the band announced that they had begun writing for a 3rd album.
Members
- TJ Harris - vocals, acoustic guitar,
- Brandon Mills - guitar
- Chris Clonts - guitar
- Josh Oliver - drums, percussion
Touring Members
- Glenn Hartzog - bass
Former members
- Caleb Oliver-Vocals/Bass- End of Grey/ Bass- Crash
Discography
Albums
| Title | Year | Billboard Top 200 |
|---|---|---|
| End of Grey | 2006 | - |
| Crash
|
2009 | 66 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Christian Songs | ChristianRock.Net | |||
| 2006 | "Fight Like This" | - | - | End of Grey |
| "Burn Back The Sun" | - | - | ||
| 2007 | "No Longer" | - | - | |
| "Life Again" | - | - | ||
| 2008 | "Crash" | - | - | Crash |
| 2009 | "Fading" | - | - | |
| "Desperate" | - | - | ||
| "Best I Can" | - | - | ||
| 2010 | "Moving On" | - | - | |
| "Ride With Me" | - | - | ||
References
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ajfixqlsldje
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jzfwxqtdldje
- ^ http://www.decyferdown.com/band.php
- ^ http://www.stereotruth.net/2009/07/offical-dates-skillets-awake-alive-tour-2009/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/searchResult.jsp?configType=BBCOM_SIMPLEDEFAULT&pubList=Billboard&an=bbcom&action=Submit&kw=&exposeNavigation=true&keyword=Decyfer+Down&searchType=ARTICLE_SEARCH
- ^ http://www.christianrock.net/top2000.asp?year=2008
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/decyfer-down/740588Drummer
- ^ http://www.hmmagazine.com/2009/12/decyfer-down-gets-grammy-nomination/