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The Crimson Armada is an American metalcore/deathcore band from Columbus, Ohio. The band initially formed in Westerville, Ohio in 2007, but after several live shows and demos the band went on hiatus. After pressure from the local music scene, the group reformed a year later. According to Allmusic, the band has found itself “on a meteoric rise through the extreme metal world.”[3] Although the band’s lyrics contain Christian themes, the band does not consider itself a Christian band.[5]
Contents

* 1 History
o 1.1 Formation and Guardians (2007-2010)
o 1.2 Conviction (2011-present)
* 2 Band members
* 3 Discography
o 3.1 EPs
o 3.2 Full length albums
* 4 Videography
* 5 References
* 6 External links

History
Formation and Guardians (2007-2010)

The band originally formed in Westerville, Ohio in 2007 but after releasing several demos and playing some live shows with bands like The Black Dahlia Murder and It Prevails, the band went on hiatus in early 2008. At the urging of the local music scene however, The Crimson Armada reformed in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio.[3] In the summer of 2008, the group inked a deal with Metal Blade Records, and in July, 2009, the band released its debut album, Guardians.[3][6] Following the album’s release, the band went on several tours with acts such as The Chariot, and Mychildren Mybride. In the Summer of 2010 the group headed out on the Scream the Prayer Tour.[2][6] They closed out the album’s touring cycle in the fall of 2010 the “Monument Tour”.[citation needed]
Conviction (2011-present)

In January 2011, The Crimson Armada signed a new record deal with Artery Recordings,[7] and has announced a new album entitled Conviction that is scheduled for release June 21st, 2011.[8] According to Alternative Press, The Crimson Armada is scheduled to play on April 14 at the 13th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, a three day festival.[9] They are also set for a summer tour with MyChildren MyBride, Impending Doom, This Or The Apocalypse.[citation needed]
Band members

Current members

* Saud Ahmed – lead vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, piano, programming (since 2006)
* Dan Hatfield – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (since 2006)
* Jordan Matz – drums, percussion(since 2011)
* Brandon McMaster – lead guitar, backing vocals (since 2011, Formerly of Sleeping With Sirens)
* Chris Yates – bass, backing vocals (since 2008)

Former members

* David Puckett – drums (2006–2011)
* Josh Jardim – guitars (2009–2011)
* Kyle Barrington – guitars (2006–2008)
* Scott Ulliman – bass guitar (2006–2008)
Discography
EPs

* Behold The Architect (2008)

[edit] Full length albums

* Guardians (2009)
* Conviction (2011)

[edit] Videography

* The Serpents Tongue

[edit] References

1. ^ a b Van Horn Jr., Ray. “Crimson Armada, The - ‘Guardians’”. About.com.http://heavymetal.about.com/od/c/gr/thecrimsonarmada-guardians.htm. Retrieved 2011-03-03. 
2. ^ a b c Van Pelt, Doug (2010-07-10). “Scream the Prayer 2010: Tweets”. HM Magazine.http://www.hmmagazine.com/2010/07/scream-the-prayer-2010/. Retrieved 2011-03-03. “The Crimson Armada is closing their set with a crazy death/hardcore cover of P.O.D.’s “Alive.”. It actually works! Very heavy. Who knew?”
3. ^ a b c d Heaney, Gregory. “The Crimson Armada”. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation.http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p1568238. Retrieved 2011-03-03. 
4. ^ Prato, Greg. “Guardians”. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/album/guardians-r1591532. Retrieved 10 March 2011. 
5. ^ http://www.myspace.com//thecrimsonarmada/blog/451667518
6. ^ a b The Crimson Armada. “The Crimson Armada Myspace”. The Crimson Armada Biography. Myspace. http://www.myspace.com/thecrimsonarmada. Retrieved 2011-03-03. 
7. ^ Blabbermouth.net (2011-01-17). “THE CRIMSON ARMADA Signs With ARTERY RECORDINGS”. Blabbermouth News Archive. Roadrunner Records.http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=152436. Retrieved March 3, 2011. 
8. ^ Alex DiVincenzo (2011-04-20). “Artery Recordings Summer Release Schedule”. Release Date News. Absolutepunk.net. http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=87914c04a70aec3339d9338fedb3626f&t=2263412. Retrieved May 12, 2011. 
9. ^ Karan, Tim (2011-02-03). “Job For A Cowboy, Bury Your Dead, Biohazard, more playing New England Metal And Hardcore Festival”. News. Alternative Press.http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/job_for_a_cowboy_bury_your_dead_biohazard_more_playing_new_england_metal_an/. Retrieved 10 March 2011.

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