Fallzone (formerly Seven Wiser) is a four-piece American alternative rock band from Jersey City, New Jersey.

Fallzone
Also known asSeven Wiser (2002–2008)
Fallzone (2009–present)
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active2002–2008, 2009–present
LabelsWind-up, Crash, Zip Line, 1176 Studios
MembersJon Santos
Bill Lau
Rob Ellis
Jerry Keating
Past membersJoe Belle
Tudor Capusan
Ben Gramm
Oliver Hoffer
John Signorella

History

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As Seven Wiser

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Seven Wiser was founded in 2002 by producer/songwriter Sandy Thomas, Andrew Sbarra, and frontman Jon Santos who, at the time, used to record demos at a local studio.[1] They were signed to Wind-up Records, in which the band released their debut self-titled album in June 2004. According to Sound Scan, Seven Wiser has been able to sound scan 10,000 copies of their debut album in the few months with the label. Wind-Up dropped the band later that same year.[2]

The band signed up with Crash Records, around the time the band has finished their second album Stronger in 2007.[3] The album was released for download on March 25, 2008. The band was dropped from the label two days later.[4] The band subsequently broke up in August 2008, because of musical differences, difficulty booking gigs, and failed record deals.[5] After the breakup, vocalist Jon Santos pursued a solo career and re-released "Stronger" in October 2008, excluding the track "This Time" in favor of a new song, "Losing Grip" and includes a piano mix of the title track "Stronger".

As Fallzone

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In early 2009, the band formed back together under the new name "Fallzone".[6] The album "Stronger", which was previously issued twice, was once again re-released under the new band name in April 2009, featuring a new single, "Never Gonna Be Alone".

The second album with the Fallzone name, The Long Road, was released June 2011.

Band members

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Current
  • Jon Santos – vocals
  • Bill Lau – guitar
  • Jerry Keating – drums
Past Seven Wiser members / touring musicians
  • Joe Belle – guitar
  • Tudor Capusan – guitar
  • Ben Gramm – drums
  • Oliver Hoffer – bass
  • John Signorella – drums
  • Bobby Angilletta – drums
  • Rob Ellis – bass

Discography

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Release date Title Label
June 8, 2004 Seven Wiser Wind-Up Records
March 25, 2008 (Seven Wiser)
October 28, 2008 (Jon Santos)
April 14, 2009 (Fallzone)
Stronger Crash Records (March 25, 2008)
Zip Line Records (April 14, 2009)
June 21, 2011 The Long Road 1176 Studios
September 27, 2022 Secrets Fallzone Music

Singles

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Year Title Chart positions Album
US Mainstream Rock
2004 "Take Me As I Am" 37 Seven Wiser
2005 "Life" -
2009 "Never Gonna Be Alone" - Stronger
2011 "Dance with Me" - The Long Road

References

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  1. ^ "Heart of Steel Interviews Seven Wiser". MetalRules. July 1, 2004. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "Seven Wiser Dropped from Wind-Up Records". AlternativeAddiction. July 24, 2004. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  3. ^ "THE NEW ALBUM and updates". MySpace. August 12, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "Seven Wiser Leave Crash Music". tunelab.com. March 27, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "Seven Wiser Call It Quits". tunelab.com. August 30, 2008. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
  6. ^ "Seven Wiser Re-Unite Under New Name". tunelab.com. February 20, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
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