Taking the Head of Goliath

Taking the Head of Goliath
Origin Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States
Genres Christian metal, Death metal,[1] Brutal death metal,[2] Grind metal,[3] Technical death metal,[3] Extreme metal[3]
Years active 2015-present
Labels Rottweiler
Associated acts Crimson Thorn
Website Taking the Head of Goliath on Facebook
Members Jake Martin
Nathan Sherman
Rob Blake
Luke Renno
Steve Reishus
Past members Matt Vangsgard

Taking the Head of Goliath is a Christian death metal band that originated in 2015.

Background

Taking the Head of Goliath started in 2015 with members Jake Martin, Matt Vangsgard and Nathan Sherman. The band later added Rhythm Guitarist Rob Blake.[4] The band became best known when they hired Bassist/Backing Vocalist Luke Renno of the band Crimson Thorn.[5][6][2] The band played their first show at one of For Today's final show.[5][7] The band has recently signed Rottweiler Records.[8] The band was featured on a compilation called Kill the Ill, a Benefit Compilation for Shawn Browning, owner and founder of Rottweiler.[9] The band is currently working on a new album. Vangsgard departed from the band on October 1, 2017.[10] The band would later announce that Steve Reishus, former Crimson Thorn drummer, had joined the band as their drummer.[11]

Name

The band explained the name of the band in an interview with The Metal Resource.

This name, Taking The Head Of Goliath, represents relentless faith in the power of God alone, fearless obedience to our calling and absolute trust in Him for victory. Like all Old Testament narratives, it is prophetic and points directly to Christ.[3]

Members

Current
  • Jake Martin - vocals (2015-present) (Devitalize)
  • Nathan Sherman - guitar (2015-present) (S.B.I.)
  • Rob Blake - guitar (2016-present)
  • Luke Renno - bass, backing vocals (2016-present) (Crimson Thorn, ex-Axehead Inc., Obadiah, ex-Altruist)
  • Steve Reishus - drums (2017-present) (ex-Crimson Thorn)
Former
  • Matt Vangsgard - drums (2015-2017)[10] (ex-Fistbate)

Discography

Live Albums

EPs

  • Taking the Head of Goliath (2018)

References

  1. 1 2 Sullivan, Christian (July 11, 2017). "Taking the Head of Goliath - Beyond Brutal - Live" (PDF). The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  2. 1 2 thrashboy (November 5, 2016). "Brutal Death Metal Band 'Taking the Head of Goliath' Announces New Bass Player 'Luke Renno' (Crimson Thorn)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 thrashboy (March 31, 2017). "Interview with Brutal Death Metal Band 'Taking The Head Of Goliath'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  4. ↑ Rottweiler Records (February 18, 2017). "TAKING THE HEAD OF GOLIATH". Facebook. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Beard, Mason (November 4, 2016). "Luke Renno (Crimson Thorn) Joins Taking the Head of Goliath". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  6. ↑ Sherwin, Blake (November 3, 2016). "Luke Renno joins Taking the Head of Goliath". Reanimated Radio. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  7. ↑ "For Today Farewell Tour: Taking The Head Of Goliath Debut Show". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ Beard, Mason (February 18, 2017). "Rottweiler Records Announces 3rd New Band: Taking the Head of Goliath". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  9. ↑ Jones, Brandon (February 18, 2017). "Kill The Ill, A Benefit Compilation for Shawn Browning". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  10. 1 2 "Tonight we are grieved to announce that..." Facebook. October 1, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Taking the Head of Goliath Announce new drummer" (PDF). The Metal Onslaught. November 24, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  12. ↑ Beard, Mason (February 19, 2017). "Taking the Head of Goliath - Beyond Brutal Live". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
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