Symphony in Peril

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Symphony in Peril
OriginColumbus, Ohio, US
GenresMetalcore,[1][2] Christian metal,[1] thrash metal[2]
Years active2002–2005, 2022–present
LabelsFacedown
MembersShawn Jonas
Andy Capps
Josh King
Dan Pelletier
Bryan Yost
Past membersAndy Reale
Joshua Aronovsky
Collin Simula
John Pope
Joshua Hunt
Jeremy Hunt
Tim Stephson
Shawn Seippel
Chico Weeks
Michael DeSerio

Symphony in Peril is a Christian[3] metalcore band from Columbus, Ohio, United States. The band started in early 2002,[4] and broke up in 2006, after Hellfest, which the band was to play, but was cancelled at the last minute.[5] As of 2022, they are active again with several new members.

History[edit]

Symphony in Peril formed in Columbus, OH in early 2002.[4] The band gained attention quite early in their development because Shawn Jonas, former vocalist for popular metalcore band Zao, was one of the founding members.[4]

Quickly, they signed with Facedown Records, and released their debut full-length, Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures, in 2003. The band toured nationally and internationally with bands such as Nodes of Ranvier and the Chariot and also performed at the Cornerstone and Sonshine festivals.

In March 2005, shortly after releasing their second album, The Whore's Trophy, the band announced that vocalist Shawn Jonas had left the band. In June of the same year, the band announced that John Pope, former singer for fellow Ohio band Narcissus, would be replacing Jonas.[6]

Later that year, in October, the band announced via their MySpace blog that the band would break up after a few final performances in November.[7]

In more recent years, Drummer/Bassist Collin Simula formed a new project titled Maranatha, which was the first band of any of the members from SIP.[8]

In October 2022 the band was active again with a lineup including Shawn and Andy Capps and released a new single.[9] On February 22, 2023, it was announced the band will play their first show in 18 years at the 2023 Furnace Fest preshow.[10] In 2022, the band formed under the lineup of returning members Shawn Jonas and Andy Capps, with new members Dan Pelletier on guitars, Chico Weeks on bass, and Michael DeSerio on drums.[11] However, by 2023, the lineup shifted with Weeks and DeSerio departing from the band, which Pelletier explained was due to the distance between band members.[12] In 2023, the band now featured Bryan Yost on bass and Josh King on drums.[13]

Members[edit]

Current
  • Shawn Jonas - vocals (2002–2006, 2022-present)
  • Andy Capps - bass (2004–2006) guitar (2022-present)
  • Dan Pelletier - guitar (2022-present)
  • Josh King - drums (2023-present)
  • Bryan Yost - bass (2023-present)
Former
  • Collin Simula - drums (2004–2006), bass (2002–2004)
  • John Pope - vocals (2005)
  • Joshua Hunt - drums (2002)
  • Jeremy Hunt - guitar (2002)
  • Tim Stephson - bass (2002)
  • Shawn Seippel - drums (2002–2004)
  • Andy Reale - guitar (2002–2006)
  • Joshua Aronovsky - guitar (2002–2006), bass (2002)
  • Chico Weeks - bass (2022-2023)
  • Michael DeSerio - drums (2022-2023)
Timeline

Discography[edit]

EPs
  • 2-track demo - 2002
Studio albums

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Mason, Stewart. "Symphony in Peril – The Whore's Trophy". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Jones, Owen (January 24, 2005). "Symphony In Peril – The Whore's Trophy". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Symphony In Peril - BANDSONFIRE | Christ-centered Hardcore/Metal/Emo/Punk/Alternative/Rock/Indie/HipHop & more". Bandsonfire. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c Interview with Shawn Jonas at the Wayback Machine (archive index). Unbound Zine. 2004. Retrieved on June 11, 2008.
  5. ^ Simula, Collin (July 12, 2015). "Collin Simula of Maranatha". Interviewed by Trav Turner & Stephen Sarro. As The Story Grows. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  6. ^ Symphony in Peril Announce new vocalist, Archive of Facedown Records news page (June 7, 2005), Retrieved on June 11, 2008
  7. ^ "Symphony In Peril break up". Alternative Press. October 21, 2005. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  8. ^ J., Brandon (February 28, 2012). "Maranatha (Ex-Symphony In Peril) "Incarnate" now available". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  9. ^ "Symphony in Peril Announce New Song and Lineup". Indie Vision Music. September 19, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  10. ^ "Symphony In Peril and Nothing Til Blood to play Furnace Fest Preshow". Lambgoat. February 3, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  11. ^ "Introducting the SIP family". Instagram. September 17, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  12. ^ Pelletier, Danny (October 22, 2023). "A Conversation With Danny Pelletier of Symphony in Peril". Gabber Media. Interviewed by Daniel Terry. DFT's Dungeon. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Photo by Nick Zimmer Photography". Instagram. October 1, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.

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