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xdeathstarx Wiki Information
xDEATHSTARx
was an American Christian metalcore band from Redlands, CA. All of the members are straight edge and they incorporate both Christian and straight edge themes within their music, with their view of the loss of values in modern society It has often been stated that all members of the band are interchangeable, meaning that any member can play any instrument at any time. This even applies if the member cannot play said instrument.
The group released its first album in 2004 [1] is currently signed to Facedown Records. [2] xDEATHSTARx has recorded two full length albums [3] and two independent EPs on independent record labels, including Facedown Records, Life Sentence Records, and I Witness Media. The band features three full time vocalists as well as a total three guitarists; one of which is bass. [4] They have appeared on The Discovery Channel’s Jesse James' Monster Garage. In 2008, they released a remastered version of their debut album, which had been out of print. [5] In March 2009 the band announced they were breaking up and moving on their separate ways. [6]
It is rumored that the band members are vegans [7] as its bio mentions a "ThanksVegan" feast in Redlands, CA.; [8] In March 2009, the band announced that their final show would take place on April 4th at Facedown Fest 2009 in California. [9]
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XDEATHSTARX TICKETS
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Other Projects
Current and former members are also in Sleeping Giant
Due to xDSx's 8 member at a time line-up, many musicians have filled in or done guest appearances over the years, including members of Sleeping Giant, Every Man For Himself, Winds Of Plague, Force Of Change, The Great Commission, Suffocate Faster, Emmure and Impending Doom.
Discography
Full-length
- The Triumph
(2004, Life Sentence Records)
- We Are the Threat
(2007, Facedown Records)
- The Triumph
(2008, Facedown Records (re-release, remastered, new artwork))
EPs
- xDEATHSTARx vs. Suffocate Faster
split EP with Suffocate Faster (2005, I Witness Records)
- Beware of the xDEATHSTARx
(2003, demo EP)
Compilation appearances
- Rise Up: Hardcore '03
- Punk Rock is Your Friend: Kung Fu Records Sampler No. 6
References
- Review of ''The Triumph'', Aversion.com
- Family - *xDEATHSTARx*
- Xdeathstarx
- We Are The Threat : HollywoodJesus.com : Music Reviews, Previews and Spiritual Commentary
- Review of ''The Threat''. ''Alternative Press'' #246 (January 2009), p. 127.
- xDeathstarx calls it quits
- We Are the Threat review, ''Jesus Freak Hideout''
- Official bio at Facedownrecords.com
- xDeathstarx calls it quits
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