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Orthodox (band)

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Orthodox
Also known asOrthodox TN, Orthodox Straight Edge
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresNu metalcore
Years active2011–present
LabelsCentury Media, Unbeaten, Hypergiant, Clear Minded
MembersAdam Easterling
  • Austin Evans
  • Shiloh Krebs
  • Mike White
Past membersTyler Williams
  • Curtis DeRard
  • Zachariah Wicht
  • Michael Bagley
Websiteorthodoxtn.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]

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

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Studio albums

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Extended plays

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  • Give Me A Reason (Clear Minded, 2014)
  • Orthodox / Breaking Wheel (Hypergiant, 2015)

Singles

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  • "Hell" (2014)
  • "I'm Scared of You" (2017)
  • "The Anticipation" (2018)
  • "I Can Show You God" (2019)
  • "Let It Take Its Course" (2019)
  • "Look at Me" (2020)
  • "Body and Soul" (2021)
  • "Head on a Spike" (2022)
  • "Cave In" (2022)
  • "Dissolve" (2022)
  • "Nothing to See" (2023)
  • "Soaking Nerves" (2023)
  • "The Other Side of the Nail" (2024)

Band members

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Current

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  • Adam Easterling - vocals (2011 - present), drums (2017)
  • Austin Evans - guitar (2018 - present)
  • Shiloh Krebs - bass (2018 - present)
  • Mike White - drums (2017 - present)

Current touring members

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  • Ben Touchberry - guitar

Former

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  • Tyler Williams - guitar (2011-2017), bass (2016-2017)
  • Curtis Derard - guitar (2011-2015)
  • Zachariah Wichter - bass (2011-2016)
  • Michael Bagley - drums (2011-2016)

References

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  1. ^ Enis, Eli (February 3, 2020). "Orthodox: Inside Rising Metal Stars' "Love Story About Hatred"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  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.
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