Blessing a Curse

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Background information
Origin Orlando, Florida, United States
Genres Metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative rock
Years active2013–2021
LabelsSmartpunk Records
Members
Brandon Swanson
Joshy Singer
Ronnie Mitchell
Jordan Crain
Pedro Rentas
Past membersJorge Romani
Andrew Phillips
Joe Antonellis
Cameron Parker
Matty Owens
Anthony Lara
Zach Hammonds
Chris Clark
Kyle Evans
Website Blessing a Curse on Facebook

Blessing a Curse was an American metal band formed in Orlando, Florida and previously signed to Smartpunk Records. Formed in 2013, they have released one studio album and two EPs to date. Their first album, Satisfaction for the Vengeful was released in stores and online November 4, 2016 through Smartpunk Records. All songs written by Andrew Wade and Blessing A Curse. [1]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum details
2016 Satisfaction for the Vengeful
  • Released: November 4, 2016
  • Label: Smartpunk Records
  • Format: CD, Vinyl, Download

Extended plays

YearAlbum details
2014 Somewhere in Between it All
  • Released: January 14, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Music download
Letting Go, Moving On
  • Released: December 23, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Music download

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2014"Coffin City" Somewhere in Between it All
"Powerless"
"Uncomfortable Situations" Letting Go, Moving On
2015"Down the Rabbit Hole" Satisfaction for the Vengeful
2016"Cocoon"
2019"Waste"Waste
"Rat Race"

Music videos

YearAlbumSongDirectorTypeLink
2014 Somewhere in Between it All "Coffin City"UnknownNarrative Coffin City Video
"Powerless ft. Garret Rapp"UnknownNarrative
2015 Satisfaction for the Vengeful "Down the Rabbit Hole"UnknownNarrative Down the Rabbit Hole Video
2016"Cocoon"UnknownNarrative
2019Waste"Waste"UnknownPerformance Waste video

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References

  1. "Blessing a Curse Interview". July 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Blessing A Curse - About". Facebook . Retrieved 2017-08-26.