Sleeping by the Riverside

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Sleeping by the Riverside
Origin Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
Genres Christian hardcore, [1] melodic metalcore [2] [3]
Years active1996–2003, 2021–present
Labels Indianola, Takehold

Sleeping by the Riverside is a Christian metalcore band that originated in Tampa Bay, Florida. [4] The band formed in late 1996 and disbanded around 2003-2004. The band has had several lineup changes. Since leaving the band, members have joined bands such as, Underoath, [5] Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, [5] The Sugar Oaks, [6] Affix Bayonets and Carry the Dead, [7] who the band also did a split album with. [7]

Contents

In 2021, the band announced a reunion for September 2021. [8]

Influences

The band states that their influences are Shai Hulud, Strongarm, and xCulturex. [9]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

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