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Taking the Head of Goliath
Taking the Head of Goliath performing at Lifest in 2019
Taking the Head of Goliath performing at Lifest in 2019
Background information
OriginTwin Cities, Minnesota, United States
GenresChristian metal, Death metal,[1] Brutal death metal,[2] Grind metal,[3] Technical death metal,[3] Extreme metal[3]
Years active2015–2023
LabelsRottweiler
MembersJake Martin
Nathan Sherman
Luke Renno
Steve Reishus
Miles Sunde
Past membersMatt Vangsgard
Rob Blake
WebsiteTaking the Head of Goliath on Facebook

Taking the Head of Goliath was a Christian death metal band that originated in 2015.

Background

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Taking the Head of Goliath started in 2015 with members Jake Martin, Matt Vangsgard and Nathan Sherman. The band later added rhythm guitarist Rob Blake.[4] The band became best known when they hired bassist/backing vocalist Luke Renno of the band Crimson Thorn.[5][6][2] The band played their first show at one of For Today's final tour dates.[5][7] The band has recently signed to Rottweiler Records.[8]

TTHOG performing at Audiofeed Festival 2019.

The band was featured on a compilation called Kill the Ill, a Benefit Compilation for Shawn Browning, owner and founder of Rottweiler.[9] The band is currently working on a new album. Vangsgard departed from the band on October 1, 2017.[10] The band would later announce that Steve Reishus, former Crimson Thorn drummer, had joined the band as their drummer.[11] Over the weekend of January 25-27th, the band set out on the Hasten Revelation tour, as a four-piece,[12] alongside A Hill to Die Upon, Death Requisite, and Abated Mass of Flesh, with supporting acts in each city including Light Unseen, The Weeping Gate, Ecclesiast, Halcyon Way, and Broken Flesh.[13] On February 10, 2019, the band announced the departure of Blake, continuing as a four piece.[12] Later that year, it was announced that the band would be embarking on the second annual Hasten Revelation alongside Abated Mass of Flesh, Broken Flesh, Cardiac Rupture, and Crimson Thorn on March 7-14, 2020.[14] On September 11, 2019, it was announced that the band had a new single coming soon, titled “Cord Of Three Strands”, which would debut on October 4, 2019.[15] The track was leaked a few days before release, but officially released on October 4, 2019. On November 15, 2019, the band would play a show with Terrorizer, Nile, Glutton For Punishment, and Coffinrot.[16] My Place Was Taken joined the Hasten Revelation tour, replacing Broken Flesh in the lineup. On August 30, 2020, the band announced that they added on second guitarist and another Crimson Thorn member, Miles Sunde, to the lineup, with the band currently working on their debut album, Futility of the Flesh.[17]

On March 18, 2023, the band announced they had broken up.[18]

On August 23, 2024, over a year after the band had broken up, they announced their Futility of the Flesh EP would be released on October 25.[19]

Name

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The band explained the name of the band in an interview with The Metal Resource.

This name, Taking The Head Of Goliath, represents relentless faith in the power of God alone, fearless obedience to our calling and absolute trust in Him for victory. Like all Old Testament narratives, it is prophetic and points directly to Christ.[3]

Members

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Final Lineup
  • Jake Martin - vocals (2015–2023) (Devitalize, Broken Flesh)
  • Nathan Sherman - guitar (2015–2023) (S.B.I.)
  • Miles Sunde - guitars (2020–2023) (Crimson Thorn, ex-Axehead Inc., Obadiah)
  • Luke Renno - bass, backing vocals (2016–2023) (Crimson Thorn, ex-Axehead Inc., Obadiah, ex-Altruist, ex-Temple of Perdition)
  • Steve Reishus - drums (2017–2023) (Crimson Thorn, ex-Temple of Perdition)
Former
  • Matt Vangsgard - drums (2015–2017)[10] (ex-Fistbate)
  • Rob Blake - guitar (2016–2019)[12]
Timeline

Discography

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EPs

  • Taking the Head of Goliath (2018)
  • Futility of the Flesh (2024)

Live Albums

Singles

  • “Cord of Three Strands“ (2019)

References

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  1. ^ a b Sullivan, Christian (July 11, 2017). "Taking the Head of Goliath - Beyond Brutal - Live" (PDF). The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b thrashboy (November 5, 2016). "Brutal Death Metal Band 'Taking the Head of Goliath' Announces New Bass Player 'Luke Renno' (Crimson Thorn)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d thrashboy (March 31, 2017). "Interview with Brutal Death Metal Band 'Taking The Head Of Goliath'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  4. ^ Rottweiler Records (February 18, 2017). "TAKING THE HEAD OF GOLIATH". Facebook. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Beard, Mason (November 4, 2016). "Luke Renno (Crimson Thorn) Joins Taking the Head of Goliath". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  6. ^ Sherwin, Blake (November 3, 2016). "Luke Renno joins Taking the Head of Goliath". Reanimated Radio. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  7. ^ "For Today Farewell Tour: Taking The Head Of Goliath Debut Show". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  8. ^ Beard, Mason (February 18, 2017). "Rottweiler Records Announces 3rd New Band: Taking the Head of Goliath". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  9. ^ Jones, Brandon (February 18, 2017). "Kill The Ill, A Benefit Compilation for Shawn Browning". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Tonight we are grieved to announce that..." Facebook. October 1, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  11. ^ "Taking the Head of Goliath Announce new drummer" (PDF). The Metal Onslaught. November 24, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c Sullivan, Christian (February 11, 2019). "Taking The Head Of Golaith Guitarist Departure Made Official". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  13. ^ "On January 25-27, THE HASTEN REVELATION TOUR is unleashed". Facebook. December 28, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  14. ^ Beard, Mason (July 8, 2019). "Hasten Revelation Lineup Shall Cause a Crimson Flood". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  15. ^ Sullivan, Christian (September 13, 2019). "Taking The Head Of Goliath With New Mhsic Revealed". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  16. ^ Rubene, Dave (November 16, 2019). "Nile and Terrorizer Heat Up the Cabooze with Glutton For Punishment, Taking The Head Of Goliath, and Coffinrot". Twin Cities Media. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  17. ^ Beard, Mason (August 30, 2020). "Crimson Thorn in the Side of Goliath". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  18. ^ Christian Sullivan (March 18, 2023). "Feature: Taking The Head Of Goliath's End Has Finally Come". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  19. ^ "Taking The Head Of Goliath prepare to release Futility Of The Flesh". Imperative PR. August 23, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  20. ^ Beard, Mason (February 19, 2017). "Taking the Head of Goliath - Beyond Brutal Live". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
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