Destroy the Runner is a Christian Metal band from Encinitas, CA. They were managed by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying until they released I, Lucifer , at which point they became managed by both Tim Lambesis and Jason Rudolph.

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History

Early years/Saints

The band was called Die Like Me until they signed to Solid State Records, on which their debut album Saints was released on September 12, 2006 to mixed reviews. Their new name is in reference to the 1976 film Logan's Run. The band followed the release of the album with a tour supporting Haste the Day and Scary Kids Scaring Kids. ^[1]. In October 2007, the band began recording their second LP with Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studios in Baltimore, MD.

I, Lucifer

On April 15, 2008, Destroy the Runner released I, Lucifer . The album has a more progressive sound, with less screaming than their previous album. ^[2] It charted in the U.S. on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at #27 and on the Top Heatseekers chart at #25.

On August 11, 2009 the band announced on their myspace blog that they are in the studio writing and recording and will have new material out soon. ^[3]

Other Projects

In 2008, both current and past members of the band helped to work on Total Brutal , the debut album by Austrian Death Machine, a side-project of vocalist Tim Lambesis (of As I Lay Dying).

Members

Current members

• Chad Ackerman - vocals (2007-present)
• Duane Reed - guitar/vocals (2004-present)
• Nick "Maldy" Maldonado - guitar (2004-present)
• Tanner Sparks - bass (2007-present)
• Mike Catalano - drums (2008-present)

Former members

• Kyle Setter - vocals (2004-2007)
• Jeremiah Crespo - bass (2004-2007)
• Marc Kohlbry - drums (2004-2008)

Discography

As Die Like Me: Die Like Me EP [2004] tracklist: 1.1000 Apologies 2.Graves Over Me 3.It Ends With Tears 4.Looks That Kill 5.Separate 6.There Can Be No Hesitation

• Saints (2006) Solid State Records
• I, Lucifer (2008) Solid State Records

Music Videos

• Saints (Saints)
• Isabella's (I, Lucifer)

References

1. Allmusic biography
2. I, Lucifer review
3. Billboard, Allmusic