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'''Crossingpoint''' are a [[South Africa|South-African]] based |
'''Crossingpoint''' are a [[South Africa|South-African]] based [[Hardcore punk|Hardcore]] band, formed in 1998. |
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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. |
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. |
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== Popularity == |
== Popularity == |
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<!--[[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]]. |
<!--[[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]]. |
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They have toured South Africa with international bands like : [[Underoath]], Haste the Day, CDC, No Turning Back, and more. |
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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 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. |
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Revision as of 16:32, 21 October 2009
Template:Infobox musical artist 2 Crossingpoint are a South-African based Hardcore 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 (or rather screams) songs that focus more on personal and spiritual issues that he has dealt with.
Popularity
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 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 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 Blunt, in an article detailing his straight edge lifestyle, a life of abstinence from drugs and alcohol.