Sons, (stylized, SONS), formerly Sons of God, was an American Christian music band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1][2] They started making music in 2007 and disbanded in 2008, only to reform in 2009, and disbanded again in 2013. Their members were Aaron Newberry, Ethan Kattau, David Gedders and Chris Erickson when they finally disbanded, with former members being Jordan McGee, Alex Rust, Kyle Laster, and Michael Lopez.[3][4]
Sons | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sons of God |
| Origin | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Genres | Christian rock, indie rock, post-rock |
| Years active | 2007–2008 2009–2013 |
| Labels | Slospeak, Come&Live! |
| Past members | Aaron Newberry Ethan Kattau David Gedders Chris Erickson Michael Lopez |
Music history
editThe band started in 2007, with their first release, The Genesis Prologue, an extended play, while they were called Sons of God, released by Come&Live! Records, on January 12, 2010.[5][6] Their first studio album, Keep Quiet, was released on February 14, 2012, with Slospeak Records.[7][8] This album had two singles released, where they charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Rock chart, while "Doubt" peaked at No. 7,[9] the single, "Masters of Flattery", peaked at No. 21.[10] Their last release, an extended play, Keep Quieter, released on December 11, 2012, by Slospeak Records.[3]
Members
edit- Last known line-up
- Aaron Newberry – lead vocals, guitar
- Ethan Kattau – lead guitar
- David Geders – bass
- Chris Erickson – drums
- Former members
- Michael Lopez – drums
- Jordan McGee - drums
- Kyle Laster - guitar
- Alex Rust - guitar
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Keep Quiet (February 14, 2012, Slospeak)
- EPs
- The Genesis Prologue (January 8, 2010, Come&Live!, as Sons of God)
- Keep Quieter (December 11, 2012, Slospeak)
- Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Chr Rock | ||
| 2012 | "Doubt" | 7[9] |
| 2013 | "Masters of Flattery" | 21[10] |
References
edit- ^ SONS. "About". Slospeak Records. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ SONS. "About". Slospeak Records. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "SONS". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Wilson, Kurtis. "Sons". HM Magazine. Apr 2012 (155): 17. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ Fryberger, Scott (February 8, 2010). "SONS, "The Genesis Prologue" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Mayer III, Michael (February 4, 2010). "Review : Sons of God - The Genesis Prologue EP". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fryberger, Scott (February 5, 2012). "SONS, "Keep Quiet" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Barbour, Brody (February 4, 2010). "Review : SONS - Keep Quiet". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b search for "Doubt" on Christian Rock
- ^ a b search for "Masters of Flattery" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz