Strongarm (band)

Strongarm was a five-piece Christian and straight edge hardcore band, formed in Pompano Beach, Florida. They were one of the first "Spirit-Filled" hardcore bands, along with Unashamed, Overcome, Focused and Zao.

Strongarm
Also known asIkthus (1991–1993)
OriginPompano Beach, Florida, US
GenresChristian hardcore,[1] Christian metal[2]
Years active1993–1998, 2000
LabelsTooth & Nail, Solid State, Blood and Ink (affiliated)
Past membersNick Dominguez
Joshua Colbert
Chris Carbonell
Chad Neptune
Jason Berggren
Bob Franquiz
Steve Kleisath
Matt Fox
Matt Fletcher

Biography

Local punk band Ikthus (vocalist Dave Bean, guitarist Jason Berggren, drummer Chris Carbonell and bassist Matt) disbands in 1991.[3] Carbonell and Berggren seek to form a new band formed from this seed.[3]

Guitarist and music writer Joshua Colbert, bassist Chad Neptune and later guitarist Nick Dominguez join and change the sound to hardcore. New line up decides on the name Strongarm. [3]

Strongarm releases a demo, “These Times That Try Men’s Souls.” The band originally planned on signing to Victory Records, but eventually settled on Tooth & Nail Records.[3] Then Strongarm recorded Atonement in 1995 before the departure of Carbonell and Dominguez.[3]

In the wake of that confusing time, Strong brings on guitarist Bob Franquiz and drummer Steve Kleisath.[3] About six months after the departure of Carbonell and Dominguez, Franquiz and Berggren left the band.[3] Both Carbonell and Domiguez rejoin,[3] while leaving Kleisath on drums and Carbonell taking over vocals, for the first time.[3]

Strongarm releases Advent of a Miracle in 1997 [3] and disbands in 1998. Most of the members move on to form Further Seems Forever.[3]

A post on Strongarm's website directs fans to Further Seems Forever,[4] the members' new band.[5]

In 2000, the band reunited for Furnace Fest. On the song "Trials", they had their friend and Shai Hulud guitarist Matt Fox on drums.[5]

In 2009, there was an unauthorized tribute show at Cornerstone Festival, which caused some controversy.[6]

In July 2010, Blood and Ink Records released Strongarm's, Atonement on vinyl.[7]

Original vocalist Jason Berggren was featured on a song, "The Call", by fellow Christian hardcore band, Venia.[8]

Members

Final line-up

  • Nick Dominguez - rhythm guitar (1993-1995, 1996-1998) (formerly of Tension, formerly of Endure)
  • Joshua Colbert - lead guitar (1993–1998) (formerly of Endure)
  • Chris Carbonell - drums (1993-1995), vocals (1996-1998) (formerly of Age of Awakening)[9]
  • Chad Neptune - bass (1993–1998)
  • Steve Kleisath - drums (1995-1998) (formerly of Shai Hulud, formerly of PULL)

Live

  • Matt Fox - drums (1994, 2000) (Shai Hulud)

Discography

Demos

  • 1993: Strongarm (First Street Records)
  • 1993: These Times That Try Men's Souls

EPs

Studio albums

References
  1. von Bader, David (April 16, 2013). "Top Ten Florida Hardcore Bands of All Time". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. p. 2. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  2. Ramirez, Carlos. "Top 10 Christian Metal Bands". Noisecreep. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  3. Carbonell, Chris (October 9, 2016). "Chris Carbonell of Strongarm". Interviewed by Trav Turner. As the Story Grows. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  4. "Strongarm: Homepage". Archived from the original on December 7, 2002. Retrieved 2016-05-03.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  5. "Strongarm Biography". Archived from the original on December 7, 2002. Retrieved 2002-12-07.
  6. "Strongarm "Tribute" Cornerstone 2009". Archived from the original on April 5, 2009. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  7. Pelt, Doug Van. Strongarm's Atonement album to be re-released on Vinyl at the Wayback Machine (archive index). HM Magazine. Retrieved on July 2, 2010.
  8. J., Brandon (January 8, 2014). "Fast FWD: What They're Up 2 Now - Strongarm". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  9. Jones, Brandon (November 26, 2014). IVM Presents: Age of Awakening at the Wayback Machine (archive index). Indie Vision Music. Retrieved on October 10, 2016.
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