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Sons of Texas
OriginMcAllen, Texas, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, Southern rock, groove metal
Years active2013–present
LabelsRazor & Tie
MembersMark Morales
Mike Villarreal
Nick Villarreal
Jon Olivarez
Jes DeHoyos
Websitethesonsoftexas.com

Sons of Texas is an American heavy metal band formed in McAllen, Texas in 2013.[1] They released their debut album Baptized in the Rio Grande in 2015.[2]

History

Formation and Success

Sons of Texas was formed in McAllen, Texas in 2013. Shortly thereafter, the band was signed to Razor & Tie and entered the studio with producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, All That Remains, Hatebreed).[3] The music video for the first official track from the band, "Baptized in the Rio Grande", premiered via Revolver's website on January 6, 2015.[4]

The band released their debut album Baptized in the Rio Grande on March 3, 2015 in digital and physical format.[5] The first single "Baptized in the Rio Grande" peaked at #29 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart. Sons of Texas released their second album, Forged by Fortitude, on September 22, 2017.

Discography

Title Year Label Chart Positions
Top 200[2] Heatseekers Albums US Rock US Hard Rock
Baptized in the Rio Grande[6] 2015 Razor & Tie 143 5 36 10
Forged by Fortitude 2017 New Razor & Tie Enterprises

Band members