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| genre = [[Post-hardcore]], [[Indie rock]], [[Alternative rock]], [[Emo]]
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| years_active = 1994&ndash;present
| years_active = 1994&ndash;present
| label = [[Thick Records]], [[Deep Elm]], [[Art Monk Construction]]
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| current_members = Lance Lammers
| current_members = Lance Lammers
| past_members = Rich Van Syckel<br />Dave King<br />Chad Kinney<br />Dave Norwood<br />Rob Wheeler<br />Thomas Lanser<br />Aaron Wendt<br />Jesse Everhart
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Seven Storey Mountain is an American band formed in 1994 in Phoenix, AZ by singer, guitarist, songwriter, and sole continuous member Lance Lammers.<ref>[https://sevenstoreymountain.bandcamp.com/ </ref>]
'''Seven Storey Mountain''' was an American rock group from [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. The group's music was heavily influenced by the early [[Washington, D.C.]] [[post-hardcore]] scene.<ref name=amg>Andy Hinds, [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p206514/biography|pure_url=yes}} Seven Storey Mountain] at [[Allmusic]]</ref>


The band formed in 1994 featuring Lammers, bassist Jesse Everhart, and drummer Thomas Lanser. The trio had two releases on indie label [[Art Monk Construction]], a 1996 self-titled E.P. and the 1997 L.P. ''Leper Ethics''.<ref name=pnt1>Dominic, Serene. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1996-02-22/music/seven-storeys-underground/ Seven Storeys Underground]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. February 22, 1996.</ref> The band broke up in early 1997 shortly before the release of Leper Ethics. During that summer Lammers recorded 2 four song EPs on his own, "LLE" and "Conservatory". "LLE" was performed entirely by Lammers and "Conservatory" was recorded with local Phoenix drummer Rob Wheeler. Lammers rejoined his former band-mates later that year but this reformation would only last a few months and permanently disbanded in 1998. Material recorded by this trio from late 1997-1998 was released on the album ''Based on True Story'' in 2000 by [[Deep Elm Records]] and included several songs Lammers had previously recorded on his own.<ref>[http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/sevenstoreymountain-based/ Review], ''[[PopMatters]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.adequacy.net/1999/01/seven-storey-mountain-based-on-a-true-story/ Review of ''Based On A True Story''], ''[[Delusions of Adequacy]]'', 2000.</ref>
The band formed in 1994 as a three-piece, featuring singer/guitarist Lance Lammers, bassist Jesse Everhart, and drummer Thomas Lanser. The trio had two releases on indie label Art Monk Construction, a 1996 self-titled E.P. and the 1997 L.P. ''Leper Ethics''.<ref name=pnt1>Dominic, Serene. [https://web.archive.org/web/20100720060258/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1996-02-22/music/seven-storeys-underground/ Seven Storeys Underground]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. February 22, 1996.</ref> The band broke up in early 1997 shortly before the release of Leper Ethics. Everhart and Lanser continued using the name Seven Storey Mountain for a short time in Lammers' absence, drafting Aaron Wendt as a singer/bassist and Jason Kileen as lead guitarist, with Everhart switching from bass to second guitar.<ref name=pnt2>Dominic, Serene. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110810041134/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1997-04-24/music/recordings/ Review: Leper Ethics]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]''. April 24, 1997.</ref> Lammers rejoined his former bandmates later that year and reverted the band back to the original three piece configuration.<ref name=pnt3>Garcia, Gilbert. [https://web.archive.org/web/20080528234510/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1998-04-23/news/music-award-nominees/ Music Award Nominees]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', April 23, 1998.</ref> This reformation would only last a few months and permanently disbanded in 1998. Material recorded by this trio from late 1997-1998 was released on the album ''Based on True Story'' in 2000 by [[Deep Elm Records]] and included several songs Lammers had previously recorded on his own.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090724102241/http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/sevenstoreymountain-based Review], ''[[PopMatters]]''</ref><ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20120404102143/http://www.adequacy.net/1999/01/seven-storey-mountain-based-on-a-true-story/ Review of ''Based On A True Story'']}}, ''[[Delusions of Adequacy]]'', 2000.</ref>


Lammers formed a new band in 2001 which he abbreviated Seven Storey. The new lineup, featuring Dave Norwood on bass and Chad Kinney on drums, released ''Dividing By Zero'' on [[Deep Elm]] in 2002.<ref name=pnt4>Mehr, Bob. [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2001-05-31/music/heavy-construction Heavy Construction]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', May 31, 2001.</ref> The band began a national tour with [[Local H]] and [[Injected (band)|Injected]] in November 2001.<ref name=livedaily>[http://www.livedaily.com/news/3846.html Local H hits road to push forthcoming album]{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. livedaily.com. October 24, 2001.</ref> Seven Storey disbanded shortly thereafter. A handful of leftover demo tracks that Lammers recorded on his own were released on a split EP with [[Brandtson]] and [[Camber (band)|Camber]] in 2003.
Lammers formed a new band in 2001 which he abbreviated Seven Storey. The new lineup, featuring Dave Norwood on bass and Chad Kinney on drums, released ''Dividing By Zero'' on [[Deep Elm]] in 2002.<ref name=pnt4>Mehr, Bob. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110810041149/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2001-05-31/music/heavy-construction/ Heavy Construction]. ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'', May 31, 2001.</ref> The band began a national tour with [[Local H]] and [[Injected (band)|Injected]] in November 2001.<ref name=livedaily>[http://www.livedaily.com/news/3846.html Local H hits road to push forthcoming album]{{dead link|date=May 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. livedaily.com. October 24, 2001.</ref> Seven Storey disbanded shortly thereafter. A handful of leftover demo tracks that Lammers recorded on his own were released on a split EP with [[Brandtson]] and [[Camber (band)|Camber]] in 2003.


Continuing to work on new material over the next couple of years, Lammers re-adopted the original Seven Storey Mountain moniker for a 2007 album, ''At the Poles'', released on [[Thick Records]]. The album was recorded and performed solely by Lammers, and drew comparisons to [[Frodus]] and [[Fugazi]].<ref>[http://www.altpress.com/reviews/793.htm Review of ''At the Poles'']. ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.spacecityrock.com/2007/09/21/seven-storey-mountain-at-the-poles/ Review of ''At The Poles'']. ''Space City Rock'', 2007.</ref> A new live band played shows from 2005-2007 that featured Rich Van Syckel on bass and Dave King on drums.
Continuing to work on new material over the next couple of years, Lammers re-adopted the original Seven Storey Mountain moniker for a 2007 album, ''At the Poles'', released on [[Thick Records]]. The album was recorded and performed solely by Lammers, and drew comparisons to [[Frodus]] and [[Fugazi]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070831013159/http://altpress.com/reviews/793.htm Review of ''At the Poles'']. ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.spacecityrock.com/2007/09/21/seven-storey-mountain-at-the-poles/ Review of ''At The Poles'']. ''Space City Rock'', 2007.</ref> A new live band played shows from 2005-2007 that featured Rich Van Syckel on bass and Dave King on drums.


May 2015 saw the release of the 7 song EP "A La Mierda". Like "At The Poles" this album was written, performed and recorded by Lammers, this time at Fidelity Unlimited Recording in Portland, OR.
May 2015 saw the release of the 7 song EP "A La Mierda". Like "At The Poles" this album was written, performed and recorded by Lammers, this time at Fidelity Unlimited Recording in Portland, OR.

In June 2023, Lammers, aged 50, was found dead alongside the bodies of his parents in what police described as an apparent murder-suicide.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vandell |first1=Perry |title=Man suspected of shooting, killing parents and self in murder-suicide in Phoenix |url=https://eu.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/21/police-say-man-shoots-kills-parents-self-in-phoenix-murder-suicide/70344900007/ |website=The Arizona Republic}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
*''Seven Storey Mountain'' EP ([[Art Monk Construction]], 1996)
*''Seven Storey Mountain'' EP (Art Monk Construction, 1996)
*''Leper Ethics'' LP ([[Art Monk Construction]], 1997)
*''Leper Ethics'' LP (Art Monk Construction, 1997)
*''LLE'' EP ([[Self-Released]], 1997)
*''LLE'' EP ([[Self-Released]], 1997)
*''Conservatory'' EP ([[Self-Released]], 1997)
*''Conservatory'' EP ([[Self-Released]], 1997)
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*''At the Poles'' LP ([[Thick Records]], 2007)
*''At the Poles'' LP ([[Thick Records]], 2007)
*''A La Mierda'' EP ([[Self-Released]], 2015)
*''A La Mierda'' EP ([[Self-Released]], 2015)

==Compilations==
*''[[(Don't Forget To) Breathe]]'' - Track: "No Promise" ([[Crank Records]], 1997)<ref>[http://allmusic.com/album/dont-forget-to-breathe-r248833 Don't Forget to Breathe] at Allmusic</ref>
*''Exile On Cameron Harper Street'' - Track: "Your Lips" (Epiphany Records, 1997)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/exile-on-cameron-harper-st-r1766293|title = Exile on Cameron Harper St. - Various Artists &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits &#124; AllMusic|website = [[AllMusic]]}}</ref>
*411VM - Issue 24 - Skate Video Soundtrack - Track: "Fall", 1997<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/411vm-issue-24/soundtrack |title=411VM - Issue 24 skate video soundtrack &#124; Skatevideosite |access-date=2012-03-21 |archive-date=2011-09-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110916025928/http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/411vm-issue-24/soundtrack |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*''[[The Emo Diaries]] - Chapter 2: [[A Million Miles Away (album)|A Million Miles Away]]'' - Track: "Incomplete" ([[Deep Elm Records]], 1998)<ref>[http://allmusic.com/album/million-miles-away-emo-diaries-vol-2-r348601 Emo Diaries Volume 2] at Allmusic</ref>
*''Virtually Alternative VA-95'' - Track: "Politician" (Virtually Alternative, 1998)<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Various-August-98/release/1214367 Virtually Alternative VA-95] on [[Discogs]].com.</ref>
*''[[Rocksound]] Punk Rawk Explosion 7'' - Track: "So Soon" ([[Rock Sound]], 2000)<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/release/2510922 Rock Sound RSHSPK2H] on [[Discogs]].com</ref>
*''Records For The Working Class No.2 '' - Track: "So Soon" ([[Deep Elm Records]], 2000)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Records-For-The-Working-Class-No2/release/169902|title=Collapse – Hold Me in Your Arms (1991, Vinyl)|website=[[Discogs]]|date=20 September 1991 }}</ref>
* ''[[Not One Light Red: A Modified Document]]'' - Track: "Second Rome" ([[Sunset Alliance]] 2000)<ref>Mehr, Bob. [https://archive.today/20120908194133/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2001-02-01/music/flashing-red/ ''Flashing Red'', The Phoenix New Times, Feb. 1, 2001] retrieved 03-18-12</ref>
*''Sound Spirit Fury Fire'' - Track: "Third Rome" ([[Deep Elm Records]], 2001)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Sound-Spirit-Fury-Fire/release/1122256|title = Sampler 3: Sound Spirit Fury Fire (2001, CD)|website = [[Discogs]]| date=10 July 2001 }}</ref>
*''Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended'' - Track: "Time To Go" ([[Sunset Alliance]], 2002)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,2526394,00.html|title=Artist}}</ref>
*''Emo Is Awesome, Emo Is Evil'' - Track: "Unknown Satellite" ([[Deep Elm Records]], 2002)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Emo-Is-Awesome-Emo-Is-Evil/release/1103307|title=Emo is Awesome / Emo is Evil (2002, CD)|website=[[Discogs]]|year=2002 }}</ref>
*''Deep Elm Unreleased No.&nbsp;1'' - Track: : "6.8.2000" ([[Deep Elm Records]], 2002)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Deep-Elm-Unreleased-No-1/release/753583|title=Deep Elm Unreleased No. 1 (2002, CD)|website=[[Discogs]]|year=2002 }}</ref>
*''Deep Elm Sampler No.&nbsp;4: Hearts Bleed Blue - Track: "Unknown Satellite" ([[Deep Elm Records]], 2002)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Deep-Elm-Sampler-No-4-Hearts-Bleed-Blue/release/752817|title=Deep Elm Sampler No. 4: Hearts Bleed Blue (2002, CD)|website=[[Discogs]]|year=2002 }}</ref>
*''Brandtson / Camber / Seven Storey'' (Split EP) - Tracks: "New Day" and "Covers" ([[Deep Elm Records]]), 2003)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Brandtson-Camber-Seven-Storey-Brandtson-Camber-Seven-Storey/release/786892|title=Brandtson / Camber / Seven Storey – Brandtson / Camber / Seven Storey (2003, CD)|website=[[Discogs]]|date=11 August 2003 }}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
*Lance Lammers - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums (1994–present)
*Lance Lammers - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums (1994–present)<ref name=amg/>
*Rich Van Syckel - Bass (2005–2007, live only)
*Rich Van Syckel - Bass (2005–2007, live only)
*Dave King - Drums (2005–2007, live only)
*Dave King - Drums (2005–2007, live only)
*Chad Kinney - Drums (2001)
*Dave Norwood - Bass (2001)<ref name=amg/>
*Dave Norwood - Bass (2001)
*Chad Kinney - Drums (2001)<ref name=amg/>
*Rob Wheeler - Drums (1997)
*Rob Wheeler - Drums (1997)
*Jason Kileen - Guitar (1997, live only)
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*Thomas Lanser - Drums (1994–1998)<ref name=pnt1/>
*Jesse Everhart - Bass (1994–1998)<ref name=pnt1/>
*Aaron Wendt - Bass (1997, live only)<ref name=pnt2/>
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*Thomas Lanser - Drums (1994–1997, 1997–1998)<ref name=pnt1/>
*Jesse Everhart - Bass (1994–1997, 1997–1998)<ref name=pnt1/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.sevenstoreymountain.com Official Website]
* [http://www.sevenstoreymountain.com Official Website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/sevenstoreymountain Facebook]
* [http://sevenstoreymountain.bandcamp.com Seven Storey Mountain on Bandcamp]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/395081-Seven-Storey-Mountain Seven Storey Mountain on Discogs.com]
* [https://musicbrainz.org/artist/795c45a7-f2eb-43a0-a676-b8672d96dafa Seven Storey Mountain on Musicbrainz.org]




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[[Category:American post-hardcore musical groups]]
[[Category:American emo musical groups]]
[[Category:American emo musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Phoenix, Arizona]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1994]]
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[[Category:Rock music groups from Arizona]]

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This article is about the rock band. For the book by Thomas Merton, see The Seven Storey Mountain.
Seven Storey Mountain
Also known asSeven Storey
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, United States
GenresPost-hardcore, Indie rock, Alternative rock, Emo
Years active1994–present
LabelsThick Records, Deep Elm, Art Monk Construction
MembersLance Lammers
Past membersRich Van Syckel
Dave King
Chad Kinney
Dave Norwood
Rob Wheeler
Jason Kileen
Thomas Lanser
Aaron Wendt
Jesse Everhart
Websitesevenstoreymountain.com

Seven Storey Mountain was an American rock group from Phoenix, Arizona. The group's music was heavily influenced by the early Washington, D.C. post-hardcore scene.[1]

The band formed in 1994 as a three-piece, featuring singer/guitarist Lance Lammers, bassist Jesse Everhart, and drummer Thomas Lanser. The trio had two releases on indie label Art Monk Construction, a 1996 self-titled E.P. and the 1997 L.P. Leper Ethics.[2] The band broke up in early 1997 shortly before the release of Leper Ethics. Everhart and Lanser continued using the name Seven Storey Mountain for a short time in Lammers' absence, drafting Aaron Wendt as a singer/bassist and Jason Kileen as lead guitarist, with Everhart switching from bass to second guitar.[3] Lammers rejoined his former bandmates later that year and reverted the band back to the original three piece configuration.[4] This reformation would only last a few months and permanently disbanded in 1998. Material recorded by this trio from late 1997-1998 was released on the album Based on True Story in 2000 by Deep Elm Records and included several songs Lammers had previously recorded on his own.[5][6]

Lammers formed a new band in 2001 which he abbreviated Seven Storey. The new lineup, featuring Dave Norwood on bass and Chad Kinney on drums, released Dividing By Zero on Deep Elm in 2002.[7] The band began a national tour with Local H and Injected in November 2001.[8] Seven Storey disbanded shortly thereafter. A handful of leftover demo tracks that Lammers recorded on his own were released on a split EP with Brandtson and Camber in 2003.

Continuing to work on new material over the next couple of years, Lammers re-adopted the original Seven Storey Mountain moniker for a 2007 album, At the Poles, released on Thick Records. The album was recorded and performed solely by Lammers, and drew comparisons to Frodus and Fugazi.[9][10] A new live band played shows from 2005-2007 that featured Rich Van Syckel on bass and Dave King on drums.

May 2015 saw the release of the 7 song EP "A La Mierda". Like "At The Poles" this album was written, performed and recorded by Lammers, this time at Fidelity Unlimited Recording in Portland, OR.

In June 2023, Lammers, aged 50, was found dead alongside the bodies of his parents in what police described as an apparent murder-suicide.[11]

Discography

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Compilations

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Members

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  • Lance Lammers - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums (1994–present)[1]
  • Rich Van Syckel - Bass (2005–2007, live only)
  • Dave King - Drums (2005–2007, live only)
  • Dave Norwood - Bass (2001)[1]
  • Chad Kinney - Drums (2001)[1]
  • Rob Wheeler - Drums (1997)
  • Jason Kileen - Guitar (1997, live only)
  • Aaron Wendt - Bass (1997, live only)[3]
  • Thomas Lanser - Drums (1994–1997, 1997–1998)[2]
  • Jesse Everhart - Bass (1994–1997, 1997–1998)[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Andy Hinds, Seven Storey Mountain at Allmusic
  2. ^ a b c Dominic, Serene. Seven Storeys Underground. Phoenix New Times. February 22, 1996.
  3. ^ a b Dominic, Serene. Review: Leper Ethics. Phoenix New Times. April 24, 1997.
  4. ^ Garcia, Gilbert. Music Award Nominees. Phoenix New Times, April 23, 1998.
  5. ^ Review, PopMatters
  6. ^ Review of Based On A True Story[usurped], Delusions of Adequacy, 2000.
  7. ^ Mehr, Bob. Heavy Construction. Phoenix New Times, May 31, 2001.
  8. ^ Local H hits road to push forthcoming album[permanent dead link‍]. livedaily.com. October 24, 2001.
  9. ^ Review of At the Poles. Alternative Press, 2007.
  10. ^ Review of At The Poles. Space City Rock, 2007.
  11. ^ Vandell, Perry. "Man suspected of shooting, killing parents and self in murder-suicide in Phoenix". The Arizona Republic.
  12. ^ Don't Forget to Breathe at Allmusic
  13. ^ "Exile on Cameron Harper St. - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  14. ^ "411VM - Issue 24 skate video soundtrack | Skatevideosite". Archived from the original on 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
  15. ^ Emo Diaries Volume 2 at Allmusic
  16. ^ Virtually Alternative VA-95 on Discogs.com.
  17. ^ Rock Sound RSHSPK2H on Discogs.com
  18. ^ "Collapse – Hold Me in Your Arms (1991, Vinyl)". Discogs. 20 September 1991.
  19. ^ Mehr, Bob. Flashing Red, The Phoenix New Times, Feb. 1, 2001 retrieved 03-18-12
  20. ^ "Sampler 3: Sound Spirit Fury Fire (2001, CD)". Discogs. 10 July 2001.
  21. ^ "Artist".
  22. ^ "Emo is Awesome / Emo is Evil (2002, CD)". Discogs. 2002.
  23. ^ "Deep Elm Unreleased No. 1 (2002, CD)". Discogs. 2002.
  24. ^ "Deep Elm Sampler No. 4: Hearts Bleed Blue (2002, CD)". Discogs. 2002.
  25. ^ "Brandtson / Camber / Seven Storey – Brandtson / Camber / Seven Storey (2003, CD)". Discogs. 11 August 2003.
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