The Great Commission (band)

The Great Commission is an American Christian hardcore from Riverside, California. The band started making music in 2007. Their membership is Justin Singh, Angela Razo, Derek, Christian, Nelson, and Solomon. The band released an independently made extended play, The Great Commission, in 2008. They signed to Strike First Records, where they released, And Every Knee Shall Bow, a studio album, in 2009. Their subsequent studio album, Heavy Worship, was released by Ain't No Grave Records, in 2011. The latest recording, Firework, an extended play, was released by Ain't No Grave Recordings, in 2012.

The Great Commission
OriginRiverside, California
GenresChristian hardcore, metalcore, deathcore
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsStrike First, Ain't No Grave
Associated actsMychildren Mybride, Sovereign Strength
Websitefacebook.com/TheGreatCommish
MembersJustin Singh
Angela Razo
Christian Ryan
Robby Joyner
Past membersSolomon Joy
Zachary Cohen
Victor Cota
Billy Sweet
Alonso Azofeifa
Rodney
Nelson Flores
Solomon
Derek

Background

The Great Commission is a Christian hardcore and Christian metal band from Riverside, California.[1][2] Their members are vocalist, Justin Singh, guitarist and vocalist, Angela Razo, leading guitarist, Nelson, bassist, Derek, rhythm guitarist, Christian, and drummer, Solomon.[3]

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2007, with their first release, The Great Commission, an extended play, that was released independently in 2008,[3] They signed to Strike First Records, where they released a studio album, And Every Knee Shall Bow, on February 17, 2009.[4][5] Their subsequent studio album released by Ain't No Grave Records, Heavy Worship, on July 12, 2011.[6][7][8] They released, an extended play, Firework, with Ain't No Grave Records, on May 22, 2012.[9][10][11]

Cameo

The band appears as a cameo in Taylor Swift's music video for the song, "I Knew You Were Trouble".[12]

Members
Current members[13]
  • Justin Singh – vocals (2007–present)
  • Angela Razo Singh – rhythm guitar, vocals (2007–present)
  • Christian Ryan – rhythm guitar
  • Robby Joyner - lead guitar
Former members[14]
  • Solomon Joy - guitar, drums
  • Zachary Cohen - drums (2012-2013)
  • Victor Cota - guitar, vocals
  • Billy Sweet - guitar
  • Alonso Azofeifa - drums
  • Rodney - drums
  • Derek – bass
  • Nelson Flores – lead guitar (ex-Sovereign Strength, Mychildren Mybride)
  • Josh Loza - bass
  • Corey White - Guitar
  • Steven "Sven" Webb - Drums

Discography
Studio albums
  • And Every Knee Shall Bow (February 17, 2008, Strike First)
  • Heavy Worship (July 12, 2011, Ain't No Grave)
EPs
  • Firework (May 8, 2012, Ain't No Grave)

References
  1. Sputnikmusic. "The Great Commission". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  2. The Great Commission. "About". Facebook. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  3. Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Great Commission". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  4. Steve (January 7, 2010). "Review : The Great Commission - And Every Knee Shall Bow". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  5. Fryberger, Scott (February 11, 2009). "The Great Commission, "And Every Knee Shall Bow" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  6. Bryant, Tony D. "The Great Commission - Heavy Worship". HM Magazine. p. 48. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  7. Briel, Ridge (August 13, 2011). "The Great Commission: Heavy Worship". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  8. Amos, Luke (July 12, 2011). "The Great Commission - Heavy Worship". The New Review. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  9. Stagg, David. "The Great Commission - Firework EP". HM Magazine. p. 43. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  10. Barbour, Brody (May 22, 2012). "Review : The Great Commission - Firework EP". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  11. Ginn, aaron (May 28, 2012). "The Great Commission, "Firework EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
  12. "The Great Commission appears in Taylor Swift's new music video". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  13. The Great Commission. "The Great Commission". Facebook. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  14. "The Great Commission's Spirit of Metal profile". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
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