Once Nothing was a self-proclaimed "Blue Collar Metal" band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was signed to Solid State Records. [1]

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History

First Came The Law

Once Nothing formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2000. Self described as "Blue-collar metal", they mix southern metal with metalcore and often use breakdowns and melodic riffs. In describing the concept of “blue-collar metal,” vocalist Todd Lowry explains, “Our mentality now and in the past has always been to tour as much as is humanly possible and show people what this is all about.” The band proceeded to play nearly 500 shows in the past two years alone. Although some of their lyrics have Christian meaning, they do not consider themselves to be a Christian band.

Breakup

In late 2008, longtime guitarist Josh Branas, bassist Steve Lucarelli, and drummer Giuseppe Capolupo decided to leave the band. Jordan Tomb and Robert Snyder then joined on guitar and bass guitar, respectively. In February 2009, Todd Lowry announced the band was done with two farewell shows; one on April 4 at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Virginia (with and ) and another on April 5 at Altabar in Pittsburgh, PA (with The Last Hope, Neocracy, Failure To Fall, and Hyperion).

The April 4 concert featured Josh and Dave on guitars for every song, with Jordan playing for a handful. The band played an extra-long setlist featuring "... And Then Came Grace" (one of the few times the song was ever played live) and "How To Build A Sandcastle" (which had not been played for several years). One song, "Whiskey Breath", was cut from the setlist due to noise curfew (despite the previous band, In Alcatraz 1962, having already cut two songs from their own setlist to allow Once Nothing more time).

Members

• Todd Lowry (2000- 2009) - Vocals
• Jordan Tomb (2008- 2009) - Guitar
• Geoff Jenkins (2007- 2009) - Guitar/Vocals
• Steve Lucarelli (2005-2008) - Bass
• Giuseppe "Joey" Capolupo (2005-2008) - Drums

Former Members

• David Burkes (2000-2007) - Guitar / Bass
• Josh Branas (2002-2008) - Guitar
• Ryan Carroll (2000-2005) - Guitar
• Kevin Hough (2000-2005) - Drums

Discography

• 2003 - ...And the Blood of the Wicked Shall Flow Like a River (self-released)
• 2006 - Voice Of The Paragon (self-released)
• 2007 - Earthmover (CI Records)
• 2008 - First Came The Law (Solid State Records)

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References

1. Solid State Records | Artist