Gideon (band)

Gideon is an American heavy metal band hailing from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who were established in 2008. The group are currently signed to Equal Vision Records, having formerly been with Facedown Records and Strike First Records. They have released a total of five studio albums and two EPs to date, and have toured across the world with the likes of Motionless in White, The Devil Wears Prada, In Hearts Wake, Crystal Lake and many more.

Gideon
OriginTuscaloosa, Alabama
Genres
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsFacedown, Strike First, Equal Vision
Websitewww.gideonal.com
Members
  • Daniel McWhorter
  • Tyler Riley
  • Jake Smelley
  • Caleb DeRusha
Past members
  • Kris Gottlieb
  • Blake Hardman
  • Scooter Lee
  • Timmy Naugher
  • Daniel McCartney

Background

The band began in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2008.[1] Gideon are currently made up of vocalist Daniel McWhorter, lead guitarist Tyler Riley, bassist Caleb Derusha and drummer Jake Smelley.[1]

Music history

The outfit released an independent extended play project in 2010 with their self-titled Gideon EP.[2] The band were picked up by the smaller label division Strike First Records of Facedown Records in 2011 shortly before they debuted their first studio album Costs.[3] Eventually, the band got the attention of Facedown, who signed the band before the release of Milestone in 2012, making it their second studio album.[4] The album made progress on a few Billboard charts, including the likes of the Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums.[5] In February 2016, Gideon announced that they had left Facedown Records and had signed to Equal Vision Records[6] and would go on to release their fourth album, "Cold", in May 2017. Cold earned Gideon their best-received and most-successful album debut to date, finding impressive spots on multiple Billboard Charts including: No. 5 on Top Hard Music, No. 15 on Independent Record Label, No. 23 on Top Rock, No. 86 on Top Digital and No. 87 on Top Current.[7]

On February 1, 2019, Gideon released their second EP, "No Love/No One",[8] marking a heavier change in their sound. On October 11, 2019, they released their fifth album, Out of Control, on Equal Vision.[9]

Style

Sources have put their music into various genres, from hardcore punk[2][10] to melodic hardcore[11] to metalcore.[12] However, the band have slowly started to pursue a harder style eschewing the more melodic styles in favor towards the thrash side of the spectrum.[13] At its core, the music is Christian metal for its sacred elements and heavy metal in its holistic encompassing totality of the sounds it contains.[14]

Members

Current members

  • Daniel McWhorter – vocals (2010–present) (formerly of The Advocate)[15]
  • Tyler Riley – guitar, vocals (2012–present) (formerly of As Hell Retreats)[16]
  • Jake Smelley – drums (2008–present)
  • Caleb DeRusha – bass (2019–present) (formerly of Those Who Fear)

Past members

  • Kris Gottlieb – guitar (2008–2010)
  • Scooter Lee – vocals (2008–2010)
  • Kevin Davis – guitar (2010–2011)
  • Blake Hardman – guitar (2011–2012) (Hundredth, Counterparts)[17]
  • Timothy "Timmy" Naugher – bass (2008–2015)
  • Daniel McCartney – guitar, vocals (2008–2017)

Former touring musicians

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ		 US
Heat
Costs – –
Milestone 20[5] 18[5]
Calloused 5 N/A
Cold[18] — —
Out of Control — —

EPs
  • Gideon EP (2010)
  • No Love/No One (2019)

References
  1. Gideon. "Gideon". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  2. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Gideon". jesusfreakhideout.com. John DiBiase. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  3. Estabrooks, Timothy (March 6, 2011). "Gideon, "Costs" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  4. Fryberger, Scott (July 5, 2012). "Gideon, "Milestone" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  5. AllMusic (July 3, 2012). "Milestone – Gideon | Awards". allmusic.com. All Media Network. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  6. Defever, Landon (February 11, 2016). "Gideon signs to Equal Vision, to tour with Counterparts this spring". Substream Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  7. Gideon biography. "Gideon". equalvision.com. Equal Vision Records. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  8. "Gideon release new EP, "No Love No One", hit the studio for new album". Theprp. February 1, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  9. http://gideonal.com/
  10. Dodderidge, Tim (July 11, 2012). "Gideon: Milestone". mindequalsblown.com. Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  11. "Comeback Kid w/ Stray From The Path, Counterparts, and Gideon - Tickets - The Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB - September 26th, 2017". Ticketfly. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  12. Cosand, Steven A. (June 27, 2012). "Gideon – Milestone | Reviews". indievisionmusic.com. Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  13. Gebhardt, Rick (July 5, 2012). "Gideon - Milestone Review". decoymusic.com. Decoy Music. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  14. AllMusic (July 3, 2012). "Milestone – Gideon | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". allmusic.com. All Media Network. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  15. Pete. "Interview avec Gideon sur Skartnak.com". Skartnak.com. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  16. Lewandowski, Nao (July 22, 2017). "Out in the Cold". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  17. Slingerland, Calum (September 22, 2016). "Counterparts Part Ways with Drummer Kelly Bilan". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  18. "GIDEON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, COLD, OUT MAY 12; RELEASES "CHAMPIONS" MUSIC VIDEO - Equal Vision Records". www.equalvision.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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