Summary
A Plea for Purging is a Christian metalcore band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. During their time active, they released four full-length albums on Facedown Records[3] and two EPs. Their final release, The Life & Death of A Plea for Purging, reached No. 24 on the US Billboard Rock Albums chart and No. 11 on the Heatseekers chart.[4] Guitarist Blake Martin played on Project 86's record, Wait for the Siren and was a touring member for Haste the Day. Drummer Aaron Eckermann was a touring musician for Corpus Christi. Vocalist Andy Atkins was featured on The Crimson Armada's song "Composed of Stone", from their album Conviction.[5]
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 A Plea For Purging at Scream the Prayer Tour 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Silas[1] |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Metalcore, Christian metal |
| Years active | 2005–2012, 2017, 2023–present |
| Labels | Facedown[2] El Shaddai (Australia) |
| Past members | Andy "Dozer" Atkins Ryan Blake Martin John Wand Aaron Eckermann Lyle Paschal Tyler Wilson Justin Lewis |
History edit
In 2005, Blake Martin (lead guitar) and John Wand (bass) recruited Justin Lewis (vocals), Aaron Eckermann (drums), and Lyle Paschal (rhythm guitar) to join their band, which they had originally called Silas.[1] They later changed it to A Plea for Purging. The band recorded a self-titled EP with this line up, and soon after Justin Lewis quit the band.
The band then asked Andy Atkins (formerly of With Blood Comes Beauty) to join the band.[6] The band recorded an EP before signing to Facedown Records. Their Facedown debut was A Critique of Mind and Thought, with this line up, before guitarist Lyle Paschal quit.
In 2008, the band then recruited guitarist Tyler Wilson, and recorded the albums, Depravity and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. In 2010, Wilson left, and the band continued on as a quartet. They played on the Haste the Day final tour, along with MyChildren MyBride and The Chariot.
The band announced they would disband in 2012, and recorded The Life & Death of A Plea for Purging.
The Quit Your Band and Get A Job Tour alongside As Hell Retreats took place from August 10 to September 8, 2012, culminating with a final show in A Plea for Purging's hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. This was the last for both A Plea for Purging and As Hell Retreats, with both bands disbanding following the tour.[7][8][9] The band reunited for a one-time show at Facedown Fest 2017.[10]
On January 4, 2023, the band announced they would reunite for a second time to play at Furnace Fest in September of 2023.[11]
Band members edit
Current members
- Amos Andrew "Andy" Atkins[12] – vocals (2006–2012, 2017, 2023–present)
- Blake Martin – lead guitar, clean vocals (2005–2012, 2017, 2023–present)
- John Wand – bass (2005–2012, 2017, 2023–present)
- Aaron Eckermann – drums (2005–2012, 2017, 2023–present)
Former members
- Justin Lewis[13] - vocals (2005-2006)
- Lyle Paschal – rhythm guitar (2005–2008)
- Tyler Wilson – rhythm guitar (2008–2010)
Timeline
Discography edit
EPs
- A Plea for Purging (2006)
- Quick Is the Word; Steady is the Action (2007)
- Heart of a Child/Fat Pride (7-inch) (2011)
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label | Chart peaks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hard Rock | Independent | Heatseekers | |||
| 2007 | A Critique of Mind and Thought | Facedown Records | — | — | — |
| 2009 | Depravity | — | — | 24[14] | |
| 2010 | The Marriage of Heaven and Hell | 21[15] | 40[16] | 7[17] | |
| 2011 | The Life & Death of A Plea for Purging | 24[18] | — | 11[19] | |
Videography
- "Malevolence" (Depravity)
- "Shiver" (The Marriage of Heaven and Hell)
- "The Eternal Female" (The Marriage of Heaven and Hell)
- "Heart of a Child" (The Life & Death of A Plea for Purging)
- "The Life" (The Life & Death of A Plea for Purging)
References edit
- ^ a b "A Plea for Purging on Real TV". Real TV. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
- ^ "A Plea for Purging at FaceDown Records". Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ Biography at AllMusic
- ^ Billboard Charts, Allmusic
- ^ "Crimson Armada - Conviction - Amazon.com Music". Amazon. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
Track 3: Composed of Stone (Feat. Andy Adkins of a Plea For Purging)
- ^ Power, Billy (August 22, 2015). "Episode 31: Andy Atkins". Urban Achiever. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ "A PLEA FOR PURGING ANNOUNCE FINAL TOUR". Facedown Records. June 6, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ "A Plea For Purging break up, announce final tour". Lambgoat. June 6, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Neilstein, Vince (June 7, 2012). ""QUIT YOUR AND GET A JOB TOUR"". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Beard, Mason (January 24, 2017). "Facedown Records Announce Facedown Fest 2017 Lineup". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "A Plea For Purging reunite for Furnace Fest 2023". LambGoat. January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ "Interview with Andy Atkins of A Plea for Purging". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.
- ^ "A Plea for Purging EP". Discogs.
- ^ Billboard. "Heatseekers Albums: March 21, 2009". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Hard Rock Music: July 24, 2010". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Independent Albums: July 24, 2010". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Heatseekers Albums: July 24, 2010". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Hard Rock Music: November 26, 2011". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Heatseekers Albums: November 26, 2011". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 23, 2016.