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Gideon (band)

Gideon is an American metalcore band formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama 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 six studio albums and two EPs.

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

Background edit

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]

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][better source needed] They also announced that they are no longer a Christian band. “We’re just very open-minded and loved making friends with people,” said vocalist and guitarist Tyler Riley. “And we didn’t understand why — if they believe something else — they would go to a different place when they die. I think that’s what kind of opened the door for me: making all these friends that believe totally different things to me and having to ask myself, 'What did they do to deserve Hell?'” The band had said they had started abandoning their faith as early as 2016.[10]

Musical style edit

Sources have put their music into various genres, from hardcore punk[2][11] to melodic hardcore[12] to metalcore.[13] 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.[14] Until 2019, the band identified as a Christian band, and so their music was built around a Christian atmosphere. As of 2019 the band is no longer a Christian band.[15]

Members edit

Current members

  • Jake Smelley – drums (2008–present)
  • Daniel McWhorter – vocals (2010–present) (formerly of The Advocate)[16]
  • Tyler Riley – guitar, vocals (2012–present) (formerly of As Hell Retreats),[17] bass (2015–2019)
  • 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)[18]
  • Timothy "Timmy" Naugher – bass (2008–2015)
  • Daniel McCartney – guitar, vocals (2008–2017), bass (2015–2017)

Former touring musicians

Timeline

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

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[19] — —
Out of Control — —
More Power. More Pain. — —

EPs edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ a b Gideon. "Gideon". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c "Milestone – Gideon | Awards". allmusic.com. All Media Network. July 3, 2012. 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. ^ "Gideon". Gideonal.com. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  10. ^ "Gideon Gave Up Christianity and Made Their Best Album To Date". Kerrang.com. July 26, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  11. ^ Dodderidge, Tim (July 11, 2012). "Gideon: Milestone". mindequalsblown.com. Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  12. ^ "Comeback Kid w/ Stray From The Path, Counterparts, and Gideon - Tickets - The Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB - September 26th, 2017". Ticketfly. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Gebhardt, Rick (July 5, 2012). "Gideon - Milestone Review". decoymusic.com. Decoy Music. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  15. ^ "Gideon Gave up Christianity and Made Their Best Album to Date". Kerrang.com. July 26, 2019.
  16. ^ Pete. "Interview avec Gideon sur Skartnak.com". Skartnak.com. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  17. ^ Lewandowski, Nao (July 22, 2017). "Out in the Cold". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  18. ^ Slingerland, Calum (September 22, 2016). "Counterparts Part Ways with Drummer Kelly Bilan". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  19. ^ "GIDEON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, COLD, OUT MAY 12; RELEASES "CHAMPIONS" MUSIC VIDEO". Equalvision.com. March 21, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

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