Church Tongue is an American metalcore band that originated in 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The band's name comes from the movie "The Wedding Singer" with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.[5][6]

Church Tongue
OriginIndianapolis, Indiana
GenresMetalcore,[1] hardcore punk[2]
Years active2015–present
LabelsBlood & Ink,[3][4] Delayed Gratification
WebsiteChurch Tongue on Facebook

Background edit

Church Tongue, originally Conquerors, started in 2015.[7][8] The band is infamous for the band guitarist, Chris Sawicki, setting himself on fire for a show.[5][7][8][9][10][11] According to guitarist Nicko Calderon, Sawicki wasn't a member of the band at the time of the incident.[12] The band has played with Beartooth,[11] Vanna,[13] and Household.[14] In 2016, the band signed to Blood and Ink Records.[3][4] On October 21, 2016, the band released their debut album, Heart Failure via Blood & Ink.[1]

Alongside the album, the band released a music video for "Acid Jesus"[15] on March 10, 2017.

Members edit

Current
  • Mike Sugars – Vocals
  • Nicko Calderon – Guitar
  • Chris Sawicki – Guitar
  • Jack Sipes - Bass
  • Kyle Spinell - Drums


Discography edit

Studio albums

Singles

  • "Worry Doll" (2016)[16]
  • "Medicine Breath" (2016)[17]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Album Review: Church Tongue – 'Heart Failure'". New Noise Magazine. October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  2. ^ Teitelman, Bram (October 21, 2016). "Album stream: Church Tongue's "Heart Failure"". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Church Tongue sign with Blood & Ink, premiere song". Lambgoat. August 24, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Jayencina (August 26, 2016). "NEWS: Church Tongue Sign With Blood & Ink Records". Noise Barrage. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Rosenberg, Axl (March 17, 2015). "Church Tongue Sets Guitarist On Fire, Find Band Still Blows Anyway". MetalSucks. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  6. ^ Muller, Marissa G. (March 18, 2015). "What!? Church Tongue Band Sets Guitarist on Fire in Every Show [Video]". Radio.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Werkheiser, Seth (March 17, 2015). "Church Tongue guitarist set on fire". Metal Insider. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  8. ^ a b Pasbani, Robert (March 17, 2015). "Trend Watch: CHURCH TONGUE Guitarist Set On Fire As Part Of Show". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  9. ^ "Church Tongue Guitarist Set Himself On Fire". New Noise Magazine. March 22, 2015. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  10. ^ Klee, Miles (March 18, 2015). "Church Tongue guitarist is so metal, he set himself on fire". Daily Dot. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  11. ^ a b Sharp, Tyler (March 17, 2015). "Beartooth play house show, guitarist opening band intentionally lit on fire mid-set". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  12. ^ Markarian, Taylor (October 16, 2016). "INTERVIEW: Church Tongue Talk New Record 'Heart Failure', Setting People On Fire". HxC Magazine. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  13. ^ wookubus (March 16, 2015). "Church Tongue Guitarist Gets Lit On Fire At House Show With Vanna & Beartooth". Theprp. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  14. ^ Gonda, Christopher (August 22, 2016). "HOUSEHOLD Announce Fall 2016 Co-Headlining Tour with CHURCH TONGUE". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  15. ^ "Church Tongue "Acid Jesus" (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
  16. ^ "Song Premiere: Church Tongue – "Worry Doll"". New Noise Magazine. September 19, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  17. ^ "Church Tongue Sign to Blood & Ink – Listen to New Song "Medicine Breath"". Shockwave Magazine. August 25, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.

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