Once Dead (band)

Once Dead
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresChristian metal,[1] thrash metal,[2][3][4] death metal[5][6]
Years active2004–present
LabelsOpen Grave
Members
Past members

Once Dead is a Christian metal band that originated in Los Angeles, California.[7] The band has played at Festivals such as Up From The Ashes,[8] Elements of Rock Festival[9] and Nordic Fest.[10]

History

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The band started as a reunion for Vengeance Rising a band that original members, Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Roger Dale Martin and Glen Mancaruso had all performed in.[11][12] All the members quit Vengeance at the same time and formed the band Die Happy. The members decided they wanted to reunite the band minus original vocalist Roger Martinez, who threatened to sue over the reunion.[12][13]

Soon after those two shows as Vengeance, the band changed their name to Once Dead after one of Vengeance's album.[11][12] In 2005, the band released a DVD titled Return with a Vengeance.[14] Soon after the release, Glen Mancaruso departed from the band and was replaced by The Crucified drummer, Jim Chaffin.[12][14]

In 2006, Former Deliverance and Vengeance guitarist Glenn Rogers joined the band and quit the band Hirax.[12][15]

In September 2006, Once Dead announced the departure of vocalist Scott Waters because of the distance in between where he and the other members lived.[12][16]

After Waters departure, the band announced that Devin Shaeffer, of the Christian metalcore band Fasedown, would be taking over.[12][16] In 2007, the band announced an update on the recording process.[17]

In April 2007, the band announced signing to Open Grave Records.[12][1] In the announcement, it was mentioned that Angelo Espino was the new bass player, hinting that bassist Roger Dale Martin had quit.[12][1]

In May 2007, the band announced the departure of original lead guitarist Larry Farkas.[7] Farkas stated that he quit the band as he refused to work with Open Grave Records.[7] Shaeffer stated that the band had to rewrite all the parts that Farkas had written.[7] After Farkas left the last known lineup was vocalist Devin Shaeffer, guitarist Doug Thieme (the only remaining original member), guitarist Glenn Rogers, bassist Angelo Espino, and drummer Jim Chaffin.[18] In April 2008, the band announced that Farkas had rejoined the band.[19]

In June 2008, the band announced the completion of their album, Visions of Hell.[3] After the album release, the band has been inactive with members performing in The Crucified, Deliverance, Hirax, and Ultimatum.

In 2017, Once Dead reunited as Vengeance Rising for the So Cal Metal Fest, with the original lineup, minus Roger Martinez. The band hired Jim Settle (Hand of Fire, ex-Tantrum of the Muse) as their vocalist. After the show, the band began working on changing their name. However, they went back to the name of Once Dead, which meant that Espino, Schaeffer, Rogers, and Chaffin were no longer a part of the lineup.[20] The band is currently recording another album with Producer Juan Urtega. It was later announced that Roger Sampson of Precious Death would be taking over on drums.[20]

Members

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Current
Name Instrument Years Other groups
Jim Settle vocals 2018–present Vengeance Rising, Hand of Fire, Tantrum of the Muse, Bore, Intercessor, Slag
Doug Thieme rhythm guitar 2004–present[12] Vengeance Rising, Die Happy
Larry Farkas lead guitar 2004–2007,[7] 2008–present[19] Vengeance Rising, Deliverance, Die Happy, Holy Soldier, S.A.L.T.
Roger Dale Martin bass 2004–2006,[1] 2018–present Emerald, Holy Right, Vengeance Rising, Die Happy
Roger Sampson drums 2018–present Precious Death
Former
Name Instrument Years Other groups
Scott Waters vocals 2004–2006[16] Ultimatum
Devin Shaeffer vocals 2006–2018[16] Fasedown
Glenn Rogers rhythm guitar 2006–2008[15] Deliverance, Hirax, Heretic
Angelo Espino bass 2006–2018[1] Heretic, Hirax, Uncle Slam
Jim Chaffin drums 2005–2018[14] The Crucified, Deliverance, the Blamed, the Satire, Fasedown
Glen Mancaruso drums 2004–2005,[14] 2018 Vengeance Rising, Die Happy, S.A.L.T.

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

EPs

  • Ghost Tribe (2019)

DVDs

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "ONCE DEAD Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. April 9, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  2. ^ "Signed ONCE DEAD Guitar Raffle To Benefit 'Feed My Starving Children". Blabbermouth.net. September 17, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "ONCE DEAD Completes Work On Visions of Hell". Blabbermouth.net. June 10, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Pelata, Shawn (November 24, 2008). "Once Dead - Visions of Hell". Teeth of the Divine. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Keel, Fred (February 8, 2010). "Once Dead - Visions of Hell". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  6. ^ "Once Dead". MusicMight. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c d e "ONCE DEAD Parts Ways With Guitarist LARRY FARKAS". Blabbermouth.net. May 27, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  8. ^ "HOLY SOLDIER, ONCE DEAD, NEON CROSS Confirmed For UP FROM THE ASHES Festival". Blabbermouth.net. July 31, 2005. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  9. ^ "ONCE DEAD Confirmed For Switzerland's ELEMENTS OF ROCK Festival". Blabbermouth.net. January 18, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  10. ^ "ONCE DEAD Confirmed For Norway's NORDIC FEST". Blabbermouth.net. September 24, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  11. ^ a b "Once Dead". No Life Til Metal. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "ONCE DEAD Inks Deal With Open Grave Records". BraveWords. April 9, 2007. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  13. ^ "VENGEANCE RISING: Former Singer Threatens To Sue Over Reunion Show". Blabbermouth.net. November 19, 2004. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  14. ^ a b c d e Zolman, Gabriel C. (July 2005). "Once Dead - Return with a Vengeance". Metalrules.com. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  15. ^ a b "Former HIRAX Joins ONCE DEAD". Blabbermouth.net. January 12, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  16. ^ a b c d "ONCE DEAD Parts Ways With Singer Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. September 25, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  17. ^ "ONCE DEAD: Recording Update". Blabbermouth.net. February 8, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  18. ^ "Once Dead". Fire Stream Vault. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  19. ^ a b "Just in case you weren't quite sure..." Facebook. April 20, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2016. Just in case you weren't quite sure........Mr. Larry Farkas is once again a member of ONCE DEAD! STAY TUNED for live dates featuring the man himself shredding it up on stage!
  20. ^ a b Beard, Mason (August 29, 2018). "Once Dead Returns from the Grave". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
  21. ^ Beck, Chris (December 2008). "Once Dead - Visions of Hell". Heaven's Metal Magazine. Retrieved on April 26, 2016.
  22. ^ Beck, Chris (June 2005). "Once Dead - Return with a Vengeance". Heaven's Metal. Retrieved on April 26, 2016.
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