Write This Down (band)

Write This Down
Origin	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres	Post-hardcore, Christian rock, hard rock, melodic metalcore
Years active	2005 (2005)–present
Labels	Tooth & Nail
Website	Write This Down on Myspace
Members
Johnny Collier Nate Rockwell Chad Nichols Nick Lombardo
Past members
Andy Kalyvas John Oberbeck

Write This Down is an American, Christian rock band originating from Minneapolis, Minnesota.^[1] The band's music has been featured on Internet-based radio stations, receiving regular rotation on RadioU and ChristianRock.Net.^[2][3] On May 10, 2010, their album, Write This Down, peaked at No. 45 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart.^[4]

History

Inception and debut album (2005-present)

The Band was formed in 2005 by Johnny Collier, Andy Kalyvas, Chad Nichols, John Oberbeck and Nate Rockwell. In 2007, Write This Down released two self-produced EPs. Although their first EP is titled Alarm the Alarm, the original version of the song "Alarm the Alarm" does not appear on this recording. It is released on the Write This Down EP, which was released on September 3, 2007.^[5][6]

After releasing two independent EPs, Write This Down signed to Tooth & Nail Records to record their first full-length studio album. Oberbeck and Kalyvas left the band prior to recording the album. Since then they have added Nick Lombardo to the lineup but have yet to find another permanent guitarist. Their self-titled album, Write This Down, was released on April 20, 2010. The band's songs from their debut album have been played on Internet-based Christian radio stations across the United States. On a RadioU radio segment, the band professed a belief in Jesus Christ.^[7] Many of their songs discuss topics such as sin and transgression, with some songs mentioning Jesus Christ directly. Since the release of their debut album, the band has been touring with bands such as Blindside, The Letter Black and Project 86.^{[citation needed]}

Band members

Current members

• Johnny Collier – lead vocals (since 2005)
• Chad Nichols – drums (since 2005)
• Nate Rockwell – rhythm guitar, vocals (since 2005)
• Nick Lombardo - Bass guitar (since 2011)

Former members

• Andy Kalyvas – bass (2005–2009)
• John Oberbeck – lead guitar (2005–2007)

Discography

Studio albums

Released	Title	Label
April 20, 2010	Write This Down	Tooth & Nail Records

EPs

Released	Title	Label
February 2, 2007	Alarm the Alarm	(independent)
September 3, 2007	Write This Down	(independent)

Other songs

• "Congratulations, You're Mediocre" - from an EP the band gave at their shows
• "Redemption" (Early Version) - from an EP the band gave at their shows
• "Alarm the Alarm" (Acoustic Version) - an acoustic demo that was leaked on the Internet
• "Alarm the Alarm" (New Acoustic Version) - released for free on their Facebook page

References

1. ^ United States. "Write This Down | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. http://www.myspace.com/writethisdown. Retrieved 2011-04-29. 
2. ^ "Ten Most Wanted >> RADIOU.COM". Tvulive.com. http://www.tvulive.com/radiou/tmw.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-29. 
3. ^ "Artists". Christianrock.net. http://www.christianrock.net/artists.asp. Retrieved 2011-04-29. 
4. ^ "Write This Down - Write This Down". billboard.com. May 10, 2010. http://www.billboard.com/#/album/write-this-down/write-this-down/1327677. Retrieved 2011-04-29. 
5. ^ "Write This Down, "Alarm The Alarm EP" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2007-02-02. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/AlarmTheAlarmEP.asp. Retrieved 2011-04-29. 
6. ^ "Write This Down, "Write This Down EP" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2007-09-03. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WriteThisDownEP.asp. Retrieved 2011-04-29. 
7. ^ "Welcome >> RADIOU.COM". Tvulive.com. http://www.tvulive.com/radiou/. Retrieved 2011-04-29.