White Collar Sideshow
White Collar Sideshow | |
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| Also known as | WCS |
| Origin | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Genres | industrial rock, shock rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Members | TD Benton (The Ringleader) Herr Schwein The Faceless Woman Leech |
| Past members | Brandi |
| Website | whitecollarsideshow |
White Collar Sideshow is an American rock band, and they primarily play industrial rock and shock rock. They come from Fort Smith, Arkansas. The band started making music in 2007, and their lead vocalist and The Ring Leader is TD Benton. They have released one extended play and a studio album.
Background
White Collar Sideshow is an industrial/rock/theatrical/shock rock band from Fort Smith, Arkansas,[1][2] where they formed in 2006.[3][4] Their current members are The Ringleader and lead vocalist and drummer, TD Benton, fellow drummer, Herr Schwein, bassist, The Faceless Woman, and percussionist, Leech.[3] They bring a message of hope and encourage listeners to take off the "masks" they are wearing in front of everyone else. All of the members are Christians and their focus is to simply love and serve.
Music history
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2007, with their first release, White Collar Sideshow, that was released on October 13, 2007, and by Come&Live! Records on April 21, 2009.[5] Their subsequent release, The WitchHunt, was released on September 4, 2012, by Come&Live Records.[6][7] They are working on their third album titled The Valley of the Skull which will be released in 2017 or 2018. White Collar Sideshow has been touring full time since 2008. They have traveled across 46 states and 18 countries. They have played in New Zealand, Germany, Poland and most recently Brazil and Chile.
Anonymous sources have leaked that their second album is set for release most likely by April 2017. It will feature eleven songs and will incorporate a black-and-white western film. Zombies are also featured.
Members
- Current members[3]
- TD Benton (The Ringleader)- drums, sawblade, vocals
- Phil Wells (Herr Schwein)- drums
- Veronica Slaven Benton (The Faceless Woman)-bass
- Tristen Benton (Leech)- aux. percussion
- Past members[3]
- Brandi- keys
Discography
- Studio albums[3]
- The WitchHunt (September 4, 2012, Independent)
- EPs[3]
- White Collar Sideshow (2007, independent)
References
- ^ Rimmer, Mike (March 6, 2011). "White Collar Sideshow: The radical US band fighting pornography addiction". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Fryberger, Scott. "White Collar Sideshow Interview". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Jesus Freak Hideout. "White Collar Sideshow". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Cross Rhythms. "White Collar Sideshow Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Rimmer, Mike (March 14, 2010). "Review: White Collar Sideshow - White Collar Sideshow". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Brown, Lee (September 24, 2012). "Review : White Collar Sideshow - The Witchhunt". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug. "White Collar Sideshow: The WitchHunt". HM Magazine. p. 40. Retrieved November 20, 2015.