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{{Infobox musical artist
|name = '''Crossingpoint'''
| name = Crossingpoint
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| origin = [[Durban]], [[Kwa-Zulu Natal]], South Africa
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|origin = [[Durban]], [[Kwa-Zulu Natal]], [[South Africa]]
| genre = * [[Hardcore punk]]
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* [[progressive rock]]
|genre = [[Hardcore punk|Hardcore]]/[[Progressive rock]]
|years_active = 1998–2010
| years_active = 1998–2010
|label = Bloodwitness
| label = Bloodwitness
|website = [http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/ Official site]
| website = [http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/ Official site]
|current_members = Brandon van Eeden: Guitar (Founder)<br/>Raymond Douglas: Vocals (2004)<br/>Richard Phipson: Drums(2004)<br/>Ross Turpin: Bass(2002)
| current_members = Brandon van Eeden: Guitar (Founder)<br/>Raymond Douglas: Vocals (2004)<br/>Richard Phipson: Drums(2004)<br/>Ross Turpin: Bass(2002)
|past_members = Wesley van Eeden : Vocals<br>
| past_members = Wesley van Eeden : Vocals<br>
John-Paul Dudley : Bass (2006)<br>
John-Paul Dudley : Bass (2006)<br>
Kurt Grung : Bass (1998)<br>
Kurt Grung : Bass (1998)<br>
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Clive van Eeden : Drums
Clive van Eeden : Drums
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'''Crossingpoint''' was a [[South Africa|South-African]] based [[Hardcore punk|Hardcore]] band, formed in 1998.
'''Crossingpoint''' was a South African-based [[Hardcore punk]] band, formed in 1998.


They are widely accepted as being the longest running [[South Africa|South-African]] [[Hardcore punk|Hardcore]] group, and have in turn inspired many more [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] bands throughout the South-African music scene. Today, they play a breed of [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[Rock music|rock]] and [[punk rock|punk]], combined with a positive message in their lyrics. The first incarnation of the band had lyrics by the founding vocalist Wesley van Eeden that dealt with [[sexism]], [[animal cruelty]] and personal responsibility. Current vocalist Raymond Douglas sings (or rather screams) songs that focus more on personal and spiritual issues that he has dealt with.
They are widely accepted as being the longest running South African [[Hardcore punk|Hardcore]] group, and have in turn inspired many more [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] bands throughout the South-African music scene. Today, they play a breed of [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[Rock music|rock]] and [[punk rock|punk]], combined with a positive message in their lyrics. The first incarnation of the band had lyrics by the founding vocalist Wesley van Eeden that dealt with [[sexism]], [[animal cruelty]] and personal responsibility. Current vocalist Raymond Douglas sings songs that focus more on personal and spiritual issues that he has dealt with.


== Popularity ==
== Popularity ==


<!--[[Image:2006 03 24 backline 30.jpg|thumb|left|A typical scene at a Crossingpoint show; Raymond Douglas in background.]]-->Despite not being on a major music label, the band have managed to become popular, not only in [[South Africa]], but also internationally. As of July 2006, Crossingpoint have embarked on an [[U.S.A.|American]] tour, with shows in [[Illinois]], [[Michigan]], [[Indiana]], [[New York]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Virginia]] and [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].
<!--[[File:2006 03 24 backline 30.jpg|thumb|left|A typical scene at a Crossingpoint show; Raymond Douglas in background.]]-->Despite not being on a major music label, the band managed to become popular, not only in South Africa, but also internationally. As of July 2006, Crossingpoint have embarked on an American tour, with shows in [[Illinois]], [[Michigan]], [[Indiana]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Virginia]] and [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].


They have toured South Africa with international bands like : [[Underoath]], Haste the Day, CDC, No Turning Back, and more.
They have toured South Africa with international bands like : [[Underoath]], Haste the Day, CDC, No Turning Back, and more.


Crossingpoint have also become (intentionally, or not) standard-bearers for the [[Straight edge]] movement in [[South Africa]] - All members of the band are [[straight edge]]. Furthermore, guitarist Brandon van Eeden recently appeared in South African youth magazine [http://www.bluntmag.co.za/site/ Blunt], in an article detailing his [[straight edge]] lifestyle, a life of abstinence from drugs and alcohol.
Crossingpoint also become (intentionally, or not) standard-bearers for the [[Straight edge]] movement in South Africa - All members of the band are [[straight edge]]. Furthermore, guitarist Brandon van Eeden appeared in South African youth magazine [https://web.archive.org/web/20060701141037/http://www.bluntmag.co.za/site/ Blunt], in an article detailing his [[straight edge]] lifestyle, a life of abstinence from drugs and alcohol.


Crossingpoint played their last show on 24 July 2010
Crossingpoint played their last show on 24 July 2010
(http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/2010/07/24/the-last-show-durban-kzn-sat-24-jul-10/)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20100720214647/http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/2010/07/24/the-last-show-durban-kzn-sat-24-jul-10/)
A show review is here: http://www.speakerbox.co.za/content/feature.aspx?id=431
A show review is here: http://www.speakerbox.co.za/content/feature.aspx?id=431{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/ Crossingpoint.co.za]
*[http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/ Crossingpoint.co.za]
*[http://www.myspace.com/crossingpoint mySpace.com Page]
*[http://www.myspace.com/crossingpoint mySpace.com Page]
*[http://www.purevolume.com/crossingpoint/ Purevolume.com Page]
*[https://archive.today/20130201005355/http://www.purevolume.com/crossingpoint/ Purevolume.com Page]


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[[Category:Musicians from Durban]]

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Latest revision as of 21:39, 29 December 2023

Crossingpoint
OriginDurban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Genres
Years active1998–2010
LabelsBloodwitness
MembersBrandon van Eeden: Guitar (Founder)
Raymond Douglas: Vocals (2004)
Richard Phipson: Drums(2004)
Ross Turpin: Bass(2002)
Past membersWesley van Eeden : Vocals

John-Paul Dudley : Bass (2006)
Kurt Grung : Bass (1998)
Leigh Brendon Barnes : Bass/Guitar
Grant McNulty : Drums (1999)
Rory Deans : Drums
Chris Meyer : Drums
Matthew Mitchell : Drums
Juan de Lange : Drums
Ricky de Beer : Drums
Andrew Turrell : Drums

Clive van Eeden : Drums
WebsiteOfficial site

Crossingpoint was a South African-based Hardcore punk band, formed in 1998.

They are widely accepted as being the longest running South African Hardcore group, and have in turn inspired many more hardcore bands throughout the South-African music scene. Today, they play a breed of heavy metal, rock and punk, combined with a positive message in their lyrics. The first incarnation of the band had lyrics by the founding vocalist Wesley van Eeden that dealt with sexism, animal cruelty and personal responsibility. Current vocalist Raymond Douglas sings songs that focus more on personal and spiritual issues that he has dealt with.

Popularity

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Despite not being on a major music label, the band managed to become popular, not only in South Africa, but also internationally. As of July 2006, Crossingpoint have embarked on an American tour, with shows in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Philadelphia, Virginia and Georgia.

They have toured South Africa with international bands like : Underoath, Haste the Day, CDC, No Turning Back, and more.

Crossingpoint also become (intentionally, or not) standard-bearers for the Straight edge movement in South Africa - All members of the band are straight edge. Furthermore, guitarist Brandon van Eeden appeared in South African youth magazine Blunt, in an article detailing his straight edge lifestyle, a life of abstinence from drugs and alcohol.

Crossingpoint played their last show on 24 July 2010 (https://web.archive.org/web/20100720214647/http://www.crossingpoint.co.za/2010/07/24/the-last-show-durban-kzn-sat-24-jul-10/) A show review is here: http://www.speakerbox.co.za/content/feature.aspx?id=431[permanent dead link‍]

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