Orthodox (band)

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Orthodox
Also known asOrthodox TN, Orthodox Straight Edge
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Nu metalcore
Years active2011–present
Labels Century Media, Unbeaten, Hypergiant, Clear Minded
MembersAdam Easterling
  • Austin Evans
  • Shiloh Krebs
  • Mike White
Past membersTyler Williams
  • Curtis DeRard
  • Zachariah Wicht
  • Michael Bagley
Website orthodoxtn.com

Orthodox (commonly stylized as ORTHODOX, sometimes specified as Orthodox TN or Orthodox Straight Edge) is a metalcore band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2011. [1] The lineup consists of lead vocalist Adam Easterling, guitarist Austin Evans, bass guitarist Shiloh Krebs, and drummer Mike White. [2] They released their first studio album End Of My Wit in 2013 and followed up the next year in 2014 with their extended play Give Me A Reason, both on Clear Minded Records. [3] [4] In 2015, the band released a split EP with Michigan hardcore band Breaking Wheel. [5] They then signed to Unbeaten Records, releasing their sophomore studio album Sounds of Loss in 2017 [6] and third studio album Let It Take Its Course in 2020. [7] They are currently signed to Century Media Records, and have released the single 'Body and Soul' on October 15, 2021, [8] fourth studio album Learning to Dissolve on August 19, 2022, [9] and follow-up single 'Soaking Nerves' on June 26, 2023. [10] They have toured with bands such as Spite, The Acacia Strain, Varials, Harm's Way, Kublai Khan TX, and Stick to Your Guns. [11]

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The band's sonic style is described by Adam Easterling as "big pants music", [12] blending traditional metallic hardcore with the aggressive groove metal aggression of bands such as Meshuggah and Slipknot, and the nu metal bounce of bands such as Korn and System of a Down, [13] creating a brand of nu metalcore [14]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Band members

Current

Current touring members

  • Ben Touchberry - guitar

Former

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References

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  2. ↑ Thorley, Andy (August 2, 2022). "ORTHODOX METAL". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Orthodox (USA) End of My Wit (Album) - Spirit of Metal Webzine (en)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Orthodox (USA) Give Me a Reason (EP) - Spirit of Metal Webzine (en)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ Mecca, William (September 18, 2018). "Breaking Wheel - Breaking Wheel / Orthodox - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Encyclopaedeia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ Atkinson, Connor (May 23, 2017). "Orthodox Sounds of Loss". Exclaim! | Canada's Authority on Music, Film, and Entertainment. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ Yoe, Adam (February 3, 2023). "Review: Orthodox, 'Let It Take Its Course' (Unbeaten Records, 2020)". No Echo. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  8. ↑ Sacher, Andrew (October 15, 2021). "Nashville metalcore band Orthodox sign to Century Media, release "Body & Soul"". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ Heilman, Max (August 16, 2022). "Album Review: ORTHODOX Learning to Dissolve". Metal Injection. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  10. ↑ "ORTHODOX eplore the depths of nu-metal with 'Soaking Nerves'". IDIOTEQ.com. June 27, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Orthodox news - Lambgoat". Lambgoat. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ Navidson, Will (June 27, 2023). ""Bin Pants Music": Hear Nu-Core Upstarts Orthodox's Savange Single "Soaking Nerves"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  13. ↑ Krovatin, Chris (December 17, 2019). "The Underground Sounds of America: Orthodox". Kerrang!. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  14. ↑ ""Big Pants Music" Nu Metalcore Band ORTHODOX Gets Hook Up From Iconic 90s Jeans Brand JNCO". FrontView Magazine. January 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ Pugh, Kris (2020-11-24). "Chamber: Champions Of Circumstance". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
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