Egypt Central

Egypt Central is an American alternative metal band from Memphis, Tennessee.

Egypt Central
Background information
OriginMemphis, Tennessee
GenresAlternative metal, nu metal, post-grunge, hard rock
Years active
  • 2001-2012
  • 2019–present
LabelsLava, Atlantic, Bieler Bros. Records, Fat Lady Music
Associated actsDevour the Day, Saliva
Websitewww.egyptcentral.net
MembersJohn Falls
Blake Allison
Joey Chicago
Past membersMichael Spann
Stephen “Worm” Williams
Jeff James
Chris D'Abaldo
Heath Hindman
Don Wray
Josie Cummings

Band History

Formation and debut album (2002–2010)

Egypt Central was formed on October 2, 2002. Based in Memphis and named after one of its roads. They wrote and recorded for one year until generating a buzz in their hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. After eight shows, they caught the attention of former Lava Records CEO Jason Flom. Flom offered the band a record deal after seeing their live performances. Egypt Central's self-titled debut album was recorded with producer Josh Abraham in Los Angeles. It experienced many delays, eventually being released by Fat Lady Music on January 15, 2008. Two singles were released to promote the album: "You Make Me Sick" and "Taking You Down". These two tracks also ended up being on the soundtrack of the video game WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009. They have performed with bands like Disturbed, Seether, Sevendust, Hurt, Red, In This Moment, and many others.

There is rumored to be an entire second album which never got released due to legal issues with their record label. Two songs meant for this album, "Hate" and "California Dreams" (later reworked as "Citizen Radio" and released on the Murder in the French Quarter: Rare & Unreleased EP), were performed live while on tour in 2008.

White Rabbit (2010–2011)

Egypt Central completed work on their second studio album, entitled White Rabbit, in December 2010 with producer Skidd Mills and released it on May 31, 2011. The album received many positive reviews from many sources.[1][2] The album's title track was released as the first single on March 1, 2011.[3] The band toured from March–May on the Tour of the American Dream tour with Cold and Kopek.[4] The band toured on their Down the Hole headlining tour with Abused Romance and Candlelight Red in June and with Burn Halo and Red Line Chemistry in July.[5] In addition to several festival appearances, the band toured briefly with Hinder, Saving Abel, and Adelitas Way in August. The band supported Pop Evil on a number of shows in September followed by a supporting leg of shows with Hinder and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in October. The band opened for Staind at the Q103 Thanksgiving Hangover, November 26 at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany New York. They then joined Puddle of Mudd and Pop Evil on December 9 for the 105.7 The X (WIXO) Nutcracker Eleven at the Expo Gardens in Peoria.

Breakup (2012-2019)

On December 3, 2012, after being inactive for a year, bassist Joey Chicago announced through a letter on Facebook that both vocalist John Falls and guitarist Jeff James would not be continuing on with the band, thus bringing an end to Egypt Central.

In 2014 a post was made to the band's Facebook page, announcing a new EP of previously unreleased songs titled Murder in the French Quarter, that was set for release on August 19, 2014.[6][7]

Reunion (2019-2020)

On April 1, 2019 a mysterious teaser video appeared on the band's Facebook page. The teaser appears to feature new music along with a cryptic 06 06 19 message. The video was re-posted on May 6, 2019. On June 6, 2019 Egypt Central released "Raise the Gates" as a new single confirming a reunion.[8] On June 18, 2019, another cryptic teaser appeared on both Facebook and Instagram with a new date 07 05 19.[9] On July 5, 2019 Egypt Central released "Dead Machine" on their Youtube channel.[10] On April 13, 2020 Egypt Central released a new single "Over Soon" on all platforms.[11] October 20, 2020, the band announced on their instagram page the release of a new single "Hunted" set for November 20.

Band members

Official members
  • Blake Allison - Drums
  • Joey "Chicago" Walser - Bass
  • John Falls - Lead Vocals

Former members
  • Heath Hindman – Lead Guitar
  • Jeff James - Rhythm Guitar
  • Don Wray – Lead Guitar (2001–2004)
  • Stephen “Worm” Williams – Lead Guitar
  • Chris D'Abaldo – Rhythm Guitar

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions
US US
Heat.
[12]		 US
Ind.
[12]
2005 Egypt Central
  • Released: January 15, 2008
  • Label: Fat Lady Music/ILG
  • Format: CD
 — 8 37
2011 White Rabbit
  • Released: May 31, 2011
  • Label: Fat Lady Music/ILG
  • Format: CD
 78 — 12
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Extended plays
Year Album details
2014 Murder in the French Quarter: Rare & Unreleased
  • Released: August 19, 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital CD

Singles
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
US
Main.		 US
Rock
2007 "You Make Me Sick" 21 — Egypt Central
2008 "Taking You Down" 37 —
2011 "White Rabbit" 17 41 White Rabbit
"Kick Ass" 23 —
2012 "Enemy Inside" — —
2019 "Raise the Gates" — — TBA
"Dead Machine" — — TBA
2020 "Over Soon" — — TBA
"Hunted" — — TBA

Music videos
Year Song Ref.
2008 "You Make Me Sick" [13]
2011 "White Rabbit" [14]
"Kick Ass" (Live) [15]

See also

References
  1. "Egypt Central". Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  2. "Egypt Central". Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  3. "Egypt Central". Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  4. "Cold To Tour With Egypt Central And Kopek Next Month – Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More". Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More. Archived from the original on 2011-10-27. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  5. "Rock Access – Rock News » Egypt Central Announce Dates With Abused Romance". Archived from the original on 27 October 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  6. "Egypt Central Releasing 'Murder in the French Quarter' Disc". Loudwire. Archived from the original on 2014-08-11. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  7. "Egypt Central – Cover Photos – Facebook". Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  8. "Egypt Central - Raise the Gates (Official Audio)". YouTube. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  9. "Egypt Central - Home". Facebook. 2010-06-11. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  10. "Egypt Central - Dead Machine (Official Audio)". YouTube. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  11. "Over Soon". Youtube. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  12. "Egypt Central > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  13. "Egypt Central - You Make Me Sick (Official Video)". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  14. "Egypt Central - White Rabbit (Official Video)". www.youtube.com. www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  15. "Egypt Central - Kick Ass (Official Live Video)". www.youtube.com. www.youtube.com. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
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