The Ascendicate

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The Ascendicate
Also known asThe 7 Method (1999-2008), TA [1]
OriginHigh Point, North Carolina
Genres Christian metal, [2] metalcore [3]
Years active1999-2012 (Indefinite Hiatus)
Labels Solid State, MD
Members Ryan Helm
Eric Marlow
Dustin Bryant
Chris Wheat
David Dudley
Past membersMarshall Jones
Website The Ascendicate on Facebook

The Ascendicate, originally known as The 7 Method is a Christian metal band from High Point, North Carolina. The band formed in 1999, but went on hiatus in 2012. The band put out tracks of one of their albums, which fell into the hands of Jimmy Ryan (Haste the Day, Trenches) and Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter, Training for Utopia), and the band signed to Solid State Records. [4] They have shared stages with Staple, Extol, Alien Ant Farm, Disciple, Project 86, and Pillar. [5] Guitarist Ryan Helm joined Demon Hunter, and then formed Damien Deadson. [2]

Contents

Members

Current [1]
Former [1]

Discography

As The 7 Method

Studio albums [6]
Independent albums [6]
EPs [6]

As The Ascendicate

Studio albums [6]

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