Fasedown are a Christian hardcore[1] band from Fresno, California, that formed in late 1998.[4] Members have also been in Once Dead, The Blamed, Deliverance, The Sacrificed, and many more.[5] In 2015 vocalist Devin Shaffer had "throat setbacks" according to HM Magazine.[6]

Fasedown
Also known asFASEDOWN
OriginFresno, California, U.S.
GenresChristian hardcore,[1] metalcore,[2] nu metal[3]
Years active1998–2007, 2009–2011[4]
LabelsRescue, Hemorocrit, Retroactive
Past membersDevin Shaffer
Jim Chaffin
Dana Veit
Matt Hopson-Walker
Jesse Gibson
Mike Phillips
John Hansen
WebsiteFasedown on Facebook

Members

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Last known / current lineup[5]
  • Jim Chaffin – drums (1998–2007, 2009–2011) (Deliverance, The Crucified, The Blamed, Once Dead)
  • Devin Shaffer – vocals (1999–2007, 2009–2011) (Once Dead)
  • Mike Phillips – lead guitar (1998–2007, 2009–2011) (ex-Deliverance, The Sacrificed, Join the Dead)
  • Gary Douglas – rhythm guitar (2009–2011)
  • Tim Kronyak – bass (2009–2011) (ex-Deliverance, Join the Dead)
Former[5]
  • Jesse Gibson – rhythm guitar (2005–2007)
  • Dana Veit – bass (2005)
  • John Hansen – bass (1998–2005) (ex-The Blamed)
  • Matt "MattMan" Hopson-Walker – bass (2005–2007)

Discography

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  • Demo (1999–2000; independent)
  • Fasedown (2000; Rescue Records)[7]
  • Blitz of Anguish (2005; Hematocrit)[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Interview with Fasedown frontman Devin Shaffer". FourteenG. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "If Pantera were a Christian band..." Thin International. October 17, 2006. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  3. ^ "Michael Phillips album review". Angelic Warlord. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  4. ^ a b FASEDOWN. "About". Facebook. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "Fasedown Members". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  6. ^ Pelt, Doug Van (September 1, 2010). "Up From the Ashes III: A Concert Review". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  7. ^ Stafford, James (July 1, 2001). "Fasedown – Fasedown". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  8. ^ Morrow, Matt. "Fasedown – Blitz of Anguish". The Whipping Post. Retrieved April 27, 2016.