Phinehas (band)
Phinehas is an American Christian metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2001. They have released four studio albums and three EPs and are currently signed to Solid State Records.
History
Phinehas formed in 2001 in La Mirada, CA, outside Los Angeles. The band went through a few lineup changes before settling on Sean McCulloch, Jason Combs, Ryan Estrada and Lee Humerian. The band recorded and independently released a self-titled EP on December 15, 2009. After the release, the band went on a 10-day tour before beginning work on their debut album Thegodmachine. After finishing production of the album, the band looked at many labels, before being signed to Red Cord Records in 2011. Thegodmachine was released on September 30, 2011 through Red Cord, and received acclaim from music critics. Most of the praise came from the band's "uncompromising blast of metalcore" and the thrash metal-style riffs. The band toured extensively to promote the album, including a spot at Cornerstone 2011, with bands such as P.O.D, For Today, Close Your Eyes and Living Sacrifice among others. In early 2013 the Bridge Between EP was released, featuring updated versions of songs from their self-titled EP and acoustic renditions of songs from Thegodmachine.Shortly after the release of The Bridge Between, Phinehas began work on their second studio album. On May 17, the first single, "Fleshkiller", was released along with the album's title, The Last Word Is Yours to Speak.
The band's second studio album, The Last Word Is Yours to Speak was released on July 23, 2013 through Red Cord Records. The album proved to be successful as it gained the band their first charting positions on Billboard, charting on the Top Heatseekers chart and the Christian Albums chart. The album features guest vocals by former Haste the Day member Brennan Chaulk and featured a slight change in sound, with Sean McCulloch's vocals being more clean and less gruff. Also, the album features a strong influence from southern metal, similar to their self-titled EP.
Phinehas soon after toured in support of the album. The band was featured on the March Make a Mess Tour! with headliner Close to Home. This tour included stops at South by Southwest and South by So What?!. Guitarist Jason Combs left the band in 2014, being replaced by Becoming the Archetype's Daniel Gailey.
At the end of 2014, the band announced they would begin working on their third studio album after concluding their tour for The Last Word Is Yours to Speak. On February 17, 2015, Phinehas announced they had signed to Artery Recordings after their previous label, Red Cord Records, dissolved into Victory Records. The new album release date was revealed for July 10, 2015 and would be titled Till the End. The album's first single, "Dead Choir", was released on May 4. A live music video for the song "Tetelestai" was released on June 9. A video for the third single, "White Livered", was released on July 13, 2015.
The band released an EP, titled Fight Through the Night on December 16, 2016 with a guest vocal spot by Garrett Russell of Silent Planet. On January 10, 2017, Drummer Lee Humerian announced his departure from the band and performed his last show on January 21. Phinehas supported ERRA on tour in the Spring of 2017. On September 13, the band signed to Solid State Records. On September 22, 2017, the band announced a new album entitled Dark Flag and released the album's title track. The album was released on November 17, 2017. Drums for the album were recorded by their former drummer, Lee Humerian, according to the band. Phinehas supported Within the Ruins in the Summer of 2018 alongside Great American Ghost and Sentinels. Phinehas supported As I Lay Dying on their Spring 2019 tour. Phinehas then embarked on a mini Summer 2019 tour.
On April 18, 2018, the band announced that the live drummer of their past tour, Isaiah Perez, would be taking over the formerly vacant drums permanently.
Musical style
Phinehas have primarily been classified as metalcore, a mixture of hardcore punk and extreme metal. They have also been considered to incorporate elements of Christian rock and Southern rock into their style, and to be especially influenced by thrash metal.Members
Current- Sean McCulloch - lead vocals, drums
- Bryce Kelly - bass
- Daniel Gailey - guitars
- Isaiah Perez - drums
- Chris Deets - drums
- Lee Humarian - drums, backing vocals
- Glenn Gizzi - lead guitar, backing vocals
- Scotty Whelan - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ryan Estrada - bass
- Jason Combs - lead guitar
- Dustin Saunders - rhythm guitar
- Michael Angelo Ruffino - rhythm guitar
- Matt Yriarte - vocals
- Phil Killpatrick - guitars
- Michael Kevin Killpatrick - drums, guitars
Discography
Studio albumsExtended plays
| Year | Name | Label |
| 2009 | Phinehas | Self-released |
| 2013 | The Bridge Between | Red Cord Records |
| 2016 | Fight Through the Night | Self-released |
Singles
| Year | Name | Album |
| 2011 | "I Am the Lion" | thegodmachine |
| 2012 | "Crowns | thegodmachine |
| 2012 | "My Horses are Many" | thegodmachine |
| 2013 | "Fleshkiller" | The Last Word Is Yours to Speak |
| 2013 | "O Come O Come Emmanuel" | Non-album single |
| 2014 | "Blood On My Knuckles" | The Last Word Is Yours to Speak |
| 2015 | "Dead Choir" | Till the End |
| 2015 | "Tetelestai" | Till the End |
| 2015 | "White Livered" | Till the End |
| 2017 | "Dark Flag" | Dark Flag |
| 2017 | "Know Death; Know Forever" | Dark Flag |
| 2017 | "Hell Below" | Dark Flag |
Music videos
| Year | Name | Director |
| 2008 | "Well If the Earths are Stopped, Then the Fox Faces the Hounds" | Ricky Norris |
| 2011 | "I Am the Lion" | Josiah Bultima |
| 2012 | "Crowns" | John Mediana |
| 2012 | "My Horses are Many" | Phinehas |
| 2013 | "Fleshkiller" | Ricky Norris |
| 2014 | "Blood On My Knuckles" | Ricky Norris |
| 2015 | "Tetelestai" | Ricky Norris |
| 2015 | "White Livered" | Shan Dan |
| 2017 | "Hell Below" | Phinehas |
| 2017 | "Burning Bright" | Phinehas |