- Once Nothing
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Once Nothing Origin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Genres Metalcore, southern metal Years active 2000–2009 Labels Solid State(2008-2009)
CI (2007-2008)Associated acts VersaEmerge, Gwen Stacy, Haste the Day, Terrible Things, Initials Website Myspace page Members Todd Lowry - Vocals
Jordan Tomb - Guitar
Geoff Jenkins - Guitar/Vocals
Steve Lucarelli - Bass
Giuseppe Capolupo - DrumsPast members David Burkes - Guitar/Bass
Ryan Carroll - Guitar
Kevin Hough - DrumsOnce Nothing were a self-proclaimed "Blue Collar Metal" band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and were signed to Solid State Records.[1]
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History
First Came The Law
Once Nothing formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2000. Self described as "Blue-collar metal", they mix southern metal with metalcore and often use breakdowns and melodic riffs. In describing the concept of “blue-collar metal,” vocalist Todd Lowry explains, “Our mentality now and in the past has always been to tour as much as is humanly possible and show people what this is all about.” [2] The band proceeded to play nearly 500 shows in the past two years alone. Although some of their lyrics have Christian meaning, they do not consider themselves to be a Christian band.
Breakup
In August 2008, longtime guitarist Josh Branas decided to leave the band, with guitarist Jordan Tomb taking his place. After several failed tours, bassist Steve Lucarelli, and drummer Giuseppe Capolupo decided to leave the band. In February 2009, Todd Lowry announced the band was done with two farewell shows; one on April 4 at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Virginia (with Kodiak and In Alcatraz 1962) and another on April 5 at Altabar in Pittsburgh, PA (with The Last Hope, Neocracy, Failure To Fall, and Hyperion).[3]
The April 4 concert featured Josh and Dave on guitars for every song, with Jordan playing for a handful. The band played an extra-long setlist featuring "... And Then Came Grace" (one of the few times the song was ever played live) and "How To Build A Sandcastle" (which had not been played for several years). One song, "Whiskey Breath", was cut from the setlist due to noise curfew (despite the previous band, In Alcatraz 1962, having already cut two songs from their own setlist to allow Once Nothing one more time).
The April 5 concert featured the same line-up, but with surprise addition of former guitarist Ryan Carroll and former drummer Kevin Hough appearing on "How to Build a Sandcastle."
Reunion
Once Nothing reunited for 2 shows at the end of May 2010. On May 29 they played at The Champion Ship, in Harrisburg, Pa with The Devil's Last Stand, Lorna Shore, Lycidas, Fear The Fallen, and We Fought By The Sword. On May 30, they played in Pittsburgh, Pa at Altarbar with The Last Hope, Mara, and Ascend the Fallen.[4]
Members
- Todd Lowry (2000–2009) - Vocals (Now performing solo)
- Geoff Jenkins (2007–2009) - Guitar/Vocals (Now with Gwen Stacy)
- Jordan Tomb (2008–2009) - Guitar
- Ryan Carroll (2000–2005) - Guitar
- Kevin Hough (2000–2005) - Drums
- David Burkes (2000–2007) - Guitar / Bass
- Josh Branas (2002–2008) - Guitar
- Giuseppe "Joey" Antonio Capolupo (2005–2008) - Drums (Now with Haste the Day)
- Steve Lucarelli (2005–2008) - Bass
Discography
- 2003 - ...And the Blood of the Wicked Shall Flow Like a River (self-released)
- 2005 - A Reckoning (self-released)
- 2006 - Voice Of The Paragon (self-released)
- 2007 - Earthmover (CI Records)
- 2008 - First Came The Law (Solid State Records)
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References
Categories:- Musical groups established in 2000
- Musical groups disestablished in 2009
- Heavy metal musical groups from Pennsylvania
- American metalcore musical groups
- Musical groups from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Solid State Records artists
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