Nodes of Ranvier (band)

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Nodes of Ranvier
Origin Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Genres Metalcore, Christian metal
Years active2000–2008, 2017-present
Labels
Past membersKyle Benecke
Jake Stefek
Brian Anderson
Jon Parker
Brady Murphy
Josh Ferrie
Jon Schuld
Terry Taylor
Ryan Knutson
Zachary "Add" Poppinga
Nick Thomas
Jeremy Schwartz
Thomas Hentges
Nick Murphy

Nodes of Ranvier is an American metalcore band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota that was signed to Victory Records. [1] The band is described as "one of Sioux Falls' most successful and popular acts ever." [2] They have played with bands including Bleeding Through, Every Time I Die, Bury Your Dead, Caliban, Comeback Kid, Norma Jean, Misery Signals, Extol and more across the U.S. The band's name refers to the myelin sheath gaps of the nervous system, which are also called nodes of Ranvier.

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History

Nodes of Ranvier was formed in September 2000 and 18 members including Nick Thomas, the singer from the Sioux Falls band The Spill Canvas; [2] as well as Brian Anderson, lead singer and guitarist from the band All About Sam have been part of the band. By December 2007, when the band broke up, the only remaining original member was guitarist Jon Parker. [1] The band released its first three albums through record label Facedown Records. [3] In February 2007, they signed with Victory Records. [4] Although Nodes of Ranvier's signing with Victory was touted as being a turning point, their July 2007 release, Defined by Struggle , revealed strains between the band and Victory, who reportedly did not do much to promote them. [1] In mid-December 2007, news sources confirmed that Nodes of Ranvier would perform its last show in the same month and then disband. [5]

Guitarist Jon Parker, one of the band's founding members, confirmed the announcement to media outlets, ending weeks of fan speculation. [1] Shortly after beginning the disbandment, bassist Brady Murphy had both of his arms amputated after suffering severe burns in an electrical accident. [6] On January 24, 2017, it was announced by Facedown Records that the band would reunite for Facedown Fest 2017, the 20th anniversary of the label, with new members Scott McGuire (bass) and Sheldon Swan (guitar). [7]

Members

Current [8]
Former [9]

Timeline

Nodes of Ranvier (band)

Discography

Studio albums [9]
EPs [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Nodes Of Ranvier breaking up". The Gauntlet. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
  2. 1 2 Morast, Robert. "No more Nodes". Argus Leader . Retrieved December 24, 2007.[ dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Nodes Of Ranvier Breaking Up". MetalUnderground.com. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
  4. ↑ Biography at Allmusic
  5. ↑ "Nodes of Ranvier breaking up". Lambgoat. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  6. ↑ Hariss, Chris (July 28, 2009). "Former Nodes Of Ranvier Bassist Loses Arms In Near Fatal Accident". Noisecreep . Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  7. ↑ Beard, Mason (January 24, 2017). "Facedown Records Announce Facedown Fest 2017 Lineup". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  8. ↑ Beard, Mason (February 15, 2017). "Nodes of Ranvier Lineup for Facedown Fest 2017". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  9. 1 2 3 "Nodes of Ranvier". Encyclopedia Metallum . Retrieved February 13, 2016.
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