Church Tongue

Church Tongue is an American metalcore band that originated in 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The band's name comes from the movie "The Wedding Singer" with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.[5][6]

Church Tongue
OriginIndianapolis, Indiana
GenresMetal, hardcore punk,[1] metalcore[2]
Years active2015–present
LabelsBlood & Ink,[3][4] Delayed Gratification
WebsiteChurch Tongue on Facebook

Background

Church Tongue, originally Conquerors, started in 2015.[7][8] The band is infamous for the band guitarist, Chris Sawicki, setting himself on fire for a show.[5][7][8][9][10][11] According to guitarist Nicko Calderon, Sawicki wasn't a member of the band at the time of the incident.[12] The band has played with Beartooth,[11] Vanna,[13] and Household.[14] In 2016, the band signed to Blood and Ink Records.[3][4] On October 21, 2016, the band released their debut album, Heart Failure via Blood & Ink.[2]

Alongside the album, the band released a music video for "Acid Jesus"[15] on March 10, 2017.

Members
Current
  • Mike Sugars – Vocals
  • Nicko Calderon – Guitar
  • Chris Sawicki – Guitar
  • Jack Sipes - Bass

Past

  • Brandon Bishop - Drums
  • Justin Quigley - Drums
  • Ty Berhardt - Drums
  • Hayden Darnall - Bass
  • Tony Blondin - Bass

Discography

Studio albums

  • Heart Failure (October 21, 2016; Blood & Ink Records)
  • Hell Is Empty (December 21, 2018; Delayed Gratification Records)

Singles

  • "Worry Doll" (2016)[16]
  • "Medicine Breath" (2016)[17]

References
  1. Teitelman, Bram (October 21, 2016). "Album stream: Church Tongue's "Heart Failure"". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  2. "Album Review: Church Tongue – 'Heart Failure'". New Noise Magazine. October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  3. "Church Tongue sign with Blood & Ink, premiere song". Lambgoat. August 24, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  4. Jayencina (August 26, 2016). "NEWS: Church Tongue Sign With Blood & Ink Records". Noise Barrage. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  5. Rosenberg, Axl (March 17, 2015). "Church Tongue Sets Guitarist On Fire, Find Band Still Blows Anyway". MetalSucks. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  6. Muller, Marissa G. (March 18, 2015). "What!? Church Tongue Band Sets Guitarist on Fire in Every Show [Video]". Radio.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  7. Werkheiser, Seth (March 17, 2015). "Church Tongue guitarist set on fire". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  8. Pasbani, Robert (March 17, 2015). "Trend Watch: CHURCH TONGUE Guitarist Set On Fire As Part Of Show". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  9. "Church Tongue Guitarist Set Himself On Fire". New Noise Magazine. March 22, 2015. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  10. Klee, Miles (March 18, 2015). "Church Tongue guitarist is so metal, he set himself on fire". Daily Dot. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  11. Sharp, Tyler (March 17, 2015). "Beartooth play house show, guitarist opening band intentionally lit on fire mid-set". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  12. Markarian, Taylor (October 16, 2016). "INTERVIEW: Church Tongue Talk New Record 'Heart Failure', Setting People On Fire". HxC Magazine. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  13. wookubus (March 16, 2015). "Church Tongue Guitarist Gets Lit On Fire At House Show With Vanna & Beartooth". Theprp. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  14. Gonda, Christopher (August 22, 2016). "HOUSEHOLD Announce Fall 2016 Co-Headlining Tour with CHURCH TONGUE". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  15. "Church Tongue "Acid Jesus" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  16. "Song Premiere: Church Tongue – "Worry Doll"". New Noise Magazine. September 19, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  17. "Church Tongue Sign to Blood & Ink – Listen to New Song "Medicine Breath"". Shockwave Magazine. August 25, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
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