- Rise and Fall (band)
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Origin =Ghent |
Genre =Hardcore Punk Punk Metal |
Years_active =2002 –present |
Label =Deathwish Records Reflections Records JTTP Records |
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Notable_instruments =Rise and Fall is a Belgian hardcore/punk band. Formed 2002 in the aftermath of Belgian bands The Deal and Kingpin, Rise and Fall have become one of the most successful Belgian hardcore bands ever, among the few signed onto American labels such as
Deathwish Inc. andReflections Records .History
Rise and Fall is a
hardcore punk band fromGhent ,Belgium , known for its ultra loud and powerful live performances. They draw influences from bands such asBlack Flag ,Converge ,Neurosis ,Entombed andSlayer .Early career (2002 - 2004) - Hellmouth
Formed in 2002 when members of The Deal and Kingpin wanted to start a side project, Rise and Fall later became the most important band for all four members, after these former groups disbanded. Following some lineup changes, the band released their first album in April 2004 entitled "
Hellmouth ". The album was picked up a few months later and the CD released byJTTP Records in Germany while the vinyl version was released by Belgium'sAnger Management Records .The band then set out on a self-booked European tour in August 2004, and the following October were picked up by
100 Demons to support them on their European tour. During these tours the band started writing material for their following album.Into Oblivion (2005 - 2007)
In March 2005 the drummer departed from the band, stunting the new album's progress. In April 2005, one year after it was originally recorded, "
Hellmouth " was released in the United States with bonus tracks on Philadelphia's "SA Mob" record label.In the meantime, ex
Course of Action drummer and long time friend Jp joined the band and together they finished writing the new album.In July 2005 the band recorded their second full length "
Into Oblivion ". Recorded inCCR Studios inZulte ,Belgium it was engineerd byVincent Tetaert ofAmen Ra and mixed inBoston, MA atGodcity Studio byKurt Ballou (Converge ). American labelDeathwish Inc. and EuropeanReflections Records put out the album. Throughout the rest of 2005, Rise and Fall toured all over Europe solidifying a name already well established.2006 will see Rise and Fall extend their touring schedule and mark the start of 2 long years to come. With an average of 150 shows a year, the band (with all 4 members still having work obligations) will keep touring consistently.
- February 2006: European tour with
Doomriders .- April 2006: First US tour (eascoast) withBlacklisted andGuns Up! - Summer 2006: Appearances at most of the hardcore and independent summer festivals.- October/November 2006: Full European tour withBlacklisted - November 2006: European tour withFVK , formerly known asCro-Mags (Line up:John Josef ,Mackie Jayson ,Tom Capone andCache Tolman Rise and Fall also played major festivals, including
Pukkelpop inHasselt ,BE andHellfest inClisson , FR.2007 marks the year of Rise and Fall turning into a full time band for its all 4 members. Rise and Fall is on the road 5 out of the first 8 months of the year.
- January 2007: UK tour with
The Hope Conspiracy - February 2007: European Tour withComeback Kid - March/April 2007: Full US tour withIron Age - June/July 2007: Full European tour withConverge andAnimosity - August 2007: Full US tour withHave Heart In July 2007, Rise and Fall releases "
Clawing ", a special 3 tracks 7" onDeathwish Inc. in support of a 70 days long tour. The 7", featuring stunning artwork form German artistFlorian Bertmer showcases one new song (Clawing), a re-recorded track from "Hellmouth " (Bottom Feeder) and a cover from the bandAlice in Chains (Them Bones ).Rise and Fall is currently working on their upcoming new record that should see the light on
Deathwish Inc. sometime in 2008.Band Members
* Cedric -
Guitar
* Vince - bass
* Bjorn - vocals
* JP - drumsFormer Band Members
* Murph - drums
* F Double -guitar s
* AK -guitar sDiscography
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Hellmouth - (2004)*
Into Oblivion (Rise and Fall) - (2005)*
Clawing - (2007)External links
* [http://www.riseandfall.org Rise and Fall Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/riseandfall13 Rise and Fall Official Myspace]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/riseandfallbe Rise and Fall Official PureVolume Page]
* [http://www.youtube.com/riseandfallhxc Rise and Fall Youtube channel]
* [http://www.deathwishinc.com Deathwish Inc. Official Website]
* [http://www.reflectionsrecords.com Reflections Records Official Website]
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