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Nine Lashes
Nine Lashes performing in 2011.
Background information
OriginBirmingham, Alabama, United States
GenresChristian rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, hard rock, Christian metal
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsTooth & Nail
MembersJeremy Dunn
Adam "Tank" Jefferson
Jon Jefferson
Noah "Cap'n" Terrell
Jared "Gus" Lankford
Past membersKeith Cunningham
Websiteninelashes.com

Nine Lashes is an American Christian rock band from Birmingham, Alabama formed in 2006. They independently released their first album, Escape, in 2009 before Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch brought them to the attention of Tooth & Nail Records. Upon signing to the label, the band recorded their second album World We View and released it on February 14, 2012. The album sold well, making several Billboard charts.

History

Origins (2006–2009)

The band was formed in 2006 around founding members guitarist Adam "Tank" Jefferson and original drummer Keith Cunningham, who had played together in another band for several years prior. Jared "Gus" Lankford and Adam's brother Jon Jefferson joined as bassist and guitarist, and lead singer Jeremy Dunn joined in 2007 after the band's original vocalist got married and decided to settle down. During this early period, the band opened for Day of Fire at Life Church in Trussville, Alabama, was interviewed on WDJC-FM, and worked extensively with the organization Teen Challenge.[1][2] On June 5, 2009, the band independently released their debut album Escape with producer Travis Wyrick on Collide Records.[3][4]

Signing to Tooth & Nail and World We View (2009–2012)

In the first of a series of events Dunn later described as "completely a God thing",[5] the band was hoping to increase their visibility via a performance at Gardendale, Alabama's annual Magnolia Festival. To this end, Jon sent a copy of Escape to Joe Posey, the festival's promoter. Posey liked the album and decided to attend one of the band's concerts to see if they could play live. Even more impressed by the band's live performance, he forwarded his copy of Escape along with a recommendation to his longtime friend Trevor McNevan, himself a well-known musician and producer. Recovering at home from a ruptured appendix, McNevan was able to hear the album despite his busy schedule, shared Posey's enthusiasm, and passed the album on to Brandon Ebel, president and CEO of Tooth & Nail Records (to which McNevan's own bands Thousand Foot Krutch and FM Static were signed).[1][3][5][6][7] This resulted in Nine Lashes signing with the label, which was officially announced on June 27, 2011.[8]

Later in 2011, Nine Lashes was selected to join I Am Empire and Blood and Water on the former's Kings and Queens Tour, replacing original co-headliners Queens Club, who had ended up disbanding before the tour started.[9][10] They also joined the American leg of Red's REDvolution tour in February and March 2012,[11][12] and are scheduled to play at the annual Creation Northwest and Kingdom Bound festivals in the summer.[13][14]

The band's second album, World We View, was released on February 14, 2012. The album was co-produced by McNevan and Aaron Sprinkle and featured guest vocals from McNevan and Demon Hunter frontman Ryan Clark. In the week of March 3, 2012, the album debuted on Billboard and peaked at No. 17 on the Christian Albums chart,[15] No. 5 on Top Heatseekers,[16] No. 13 on Top Hard Rock Albums,[17] and No. 43 on Top Rock Albums.[18]

From Water to War (2013–present)

The band announced their "From Water" tour on August 9, 2013,[citation needed] to support their new album, From Water to War, which is to be released on October 29, 2013.[citation needed]

Members

Current
  • Jeremy Dunn — lead vocals
  • Adam "Tank" Jefferson — guitar
  • Jonathan David Jefferson — guitar
  • Jared "Gus" Lankford — bass guitar
  • Noah "Cap'n" Terrell — drums
Former
  • Keith Cunningham — drums

Discography

Albums

Released Title Label Peak Chart Positions
US Christ. US Heat. US Hard Rock US Rock
June 5, 2009 Escape Collide Records — — — —
February 14, 2012 World We View Tooth & Nail Records 17 5 13 43
October 29, 2013 From Water to War Tooth & Nail Records — — — —

Singles

Released Album Title Chart peak
Christian Rock
2009 Escape "Words of Red" 15[19]
"Word of Advice" 25[20]
2011 World We View "Anthem of the Lonely" 1[21]
2012 "Get Back" 3[22]
"Adrenaline" —

References

  1. ^ a b Jonathan Newsome (March 2012). "The World We View. An interview with Jeremy Dunn of Nine Lashes". Rock. Nothing But... Retrieved May 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Nine Lashes". SoundClick. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Tony Cummings (April 2012). "Nine Lashes: The eclectic Alabama rockers with an Anthem Of The Lonely". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  4. ^ "Escape". Amazon.com. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  5. ^ a b Jessica Brooks (Jan. 2012). "Nine Lashes Helps Christians Overcome Loneliness on the Path of Faith" (interview). BREATHEcast. The Christian Post. Retrieved May 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "How Nine Lashes got its start!" (video interview). Hearitfirst.com. EMI Christian Music Group. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  7. ^ Michael Weaver (Feb. 2012). "The World According To Nine Lashes" (interview). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Tooth & Nail Brings Nine Lashes Into The Family!" (press release). Tooth & Nail Records. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  9. ^ Kim Jones. "I Am Empire Concert Dates". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  10. ^ Scott Fryberger (Oct. 2011). "The King and Queens Tour" (concert review). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Kim Jones. "RED in Concert". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  12. ^ Michael Weaver (Feb. 2012). "REDvolution Tour 2012" (concert review). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 11, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Kim Jones. "Christian Music Festivals Held in July". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  14. ^ Kim Jones. "Christian Music and Gospel Festivals Held in August". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  15. ^ "Christian Albums - Week of March 03, 2012 - Biggest Jump". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  16. ^ "Heatseekers Albums - Week of March 03, 2012 - Biggest Jump". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  17. ^ "Hard Rock Albums - Week of March 03, 2012 - Biggest Jump". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  18. ^ "Rock Albums - Week of March 03, 2012 - Biggest Jump". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  19. ^ "Christian Rock September 19, 2009". Billboard.biz. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  20. ^ "Christian Rock January 30, 2010". Billboard.biz. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  21. ^ "Christian Rock November 5, 2011". Billboard.biz. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  22. ^ "Christian Rock May 12, 2012". Billboard.biz. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
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