Rapture (hardcore band)
Rapture | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Francisco, California |
| Genres | Christian hardcore,[1][2][3] hardcore punk[1] |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Labels | OnTheAttack! Records,[4][5] Thumper Punk Records[1] |
| Members | Richard Haro Garrett Gutierrez Isaac Guerrera Tony Rangel |
| Website | Rapture on Facebook |
Rapture is a Christian hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California.
History
[edit]The band formed in 2014 with vocalist Richard Haro and guitarist Garrett Gutierrez in San Francisco.[3] The two of them later found drummer Tony Rangel. The three continued looking for a bassist, until Gutierrez contacted his cousin, Isaac Guerrera, who became the band's bassist.[3] The band has been compared to bands such as Sleeping Giant,[6] Comeback Kid,[6] Dynasty,[2] Terror[6][2] and xLooking Forwardx.[2] The band released their debut EP, Trials, in 2015 through Thumper Punk Records.[1] The band later signed to OnTheAttack Records and released their second EP, Persevere.[4][5][7] In March 2017, the band released a single for their upcoming album Victory, titled "Once to Die".[8] The band's debut album, Victory, was released through OnTheAttack in 2017.[8][3]
Members
[edit]Current
- Richard Haro - vocals
- Garrett Gutierrez - guitars
- Isaac Guerrera - bass
- Tony Rangel - drums
Discography
[edit]EPs
Singles
- "Once to Die" (2017)[8]
Studio albums
- Victory (2017, OnTheAttack)[8]
- Unburned (2018, OnTheAttack)
Compilation appearances
- Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 1) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Jackson, John (May 8, 2015). "Rapture — "Trials" (EP)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Rapture Joins OnTheAttack Records; Releases Free EP Download". Down The Line Zine. March 10, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Beard, Mason (July 30, 2017). "Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ a b thrashboy (March 6, 2015). "'Rapture' Joins 'OnTheAttack Records', Debut EP Available for Free Download". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ a b Kaminski, Karol (August 17, 2016). "LA hardcore band RAPTURE signs with OnTheAttack Records; streaming new record". Idioteq. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c Crosslin, Matt (August 28, 2016). "Los Angeles Hardcore Band Rapture Releases Persevere EP". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ Stagg, David (December 25, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: Rapture drops new music video for single 'Convictions'". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Jones, Brandon (March 6, 2017). "Rapture - Once to Die". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ Swan, Scott (March 11, 2015). "Rapture - Trials". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- ^ Jackson, John (September 7, 2016). "Rapture — "Persevere" (ep)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
External links
[edit]- thrashboy (August 18, 2016). "Los Angeles Hardcore Band 'Rapture' Releases "Persevere" EP". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.