Kingston Falls

Kingston Falls were an American Christian hardcore band, and they primarily played hardcore punk and metalcore. They were from Goshen, Indiana, where they formed in 2003 and disbanded in 2009. The primary members of the band were John Busenbark (vocals), Brent Zebell (Drums), Josiah Gaut (Guitar), Josh Battles (Guitar), and Jason Gough (Bass). They released three independently made extended plays; Seasons of Despair (2003), Kingston Falls (2004), and Crusader (2005). Their first studio album, The Crescendo of Sirens, was released by Strike First Records, in 2006. The subsequent and last studio album, Armada on Mercury, was released by Facedown Records, in 2008.

Kingston Falls
OriginGoshen, Indiana
GenresChristian hardcore, hardcore punk, metalcore
Years active2003 (2003)–2009 (2009)
LabelsFacedown, Strike First
Past membersBrent
Josiah
Ryan
Shea
Chris
Jason
Josh
John

Background

Kingston Falls was a Christian hardcore and Christian metal band that hailed from Goshen, Indiana.[1] From conception through "The Crescendo of Sirens" album, the members were John Busenbark (vocals), Brent Zebell (drums), Josh Battles (guitar), Josiah Gaut (guitar), and Jason Gough (bass). Following the release of "The Crescendo of Sirens" in 2006, the band experienced some turnover and volatility in its membership, cycling all contributors except Brent and Josiah by the time the band disbanded.[2][3]

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2003,.[2] They released three albums independently before signing with Facedown imprint Strike First Records. These first three albums were "Seasons of Despair" (2003), Kingston Falls (2004) and, Crusader (2005).[2] Their first studio album, The Crescendo of Sirens, was released by Strike First Records, on April 4, 2006.[4] The subsequent studio album, Armada on Mercury, was released by Facedown Records, on March 18, 2008.[5][6][7]

Members
Last Known Line-up[2]
  • Brent Zebell – Drums (2003-2009)
  • Josiah Gaut – Guitar (2003-2009)
Past Members
  • Jason Gough – Bass (2003-2006)
  • Josh Battles – Guitar (2003-2008)
  • Bill Bowers – Bass (2006-2008)
  • John Busenbark – Vocals (2004-2006)
  • Nate Lambright Dale – Vocals (2006-2008)
  • Justin Gibson – Vocals (2003-2004)
Line-Up for Post-2011 Reunion Shows
  • John Busenbark - Vocals
  • Brent Zebell - Drums
  • Josiah Gaut - Guitar
  • Bill Bowers - Bass

Discography
Studio albums

References
  1. Hughes, Andrew S. (March 20, 2008). "Kingston Falls brings its ministry home". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  2. Spirit of Metal. "Kingston Falls". Spirit-of-Metal. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  3. PureVolume. "Kingston Falls". PureVolume. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. Murphy, Josh (August 20, 2006). "Review : Kingston Falls – The Crescendo of Sirens". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  5. Sammons, Greg (July 28, 2008). "Review: Armada on Mercury - Kingston Falls". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  6. Harro, Tim (April 6, 2008). "Kingston Falls, "Armada on Mercury" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  7. Murphy, Josh (June 27, 2008). "Review : Thieves & Liars - Armada on Mercury". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
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