The Ongoing Concept

The Ongoing Concept is a Christian metal band from Rathdrum, Idaho formed by three brothers and their childhood friend in 2009.[2] They released an independent EP in 2010 entitled What Is My Destiny, an independent EP in 2011, Arrows Before Bullets, and studio albums Saloon (2013), Handmade (2015) and Places (2017) through their label Solid State Records.[2]

The Ongoing Concept
OriginRathdrum, Idaho, U.S.[1]
Genres
Years active2009 (2009)–present[2]
LabelsSolid State
Websitetheongoingconcept.com
MembersDawson Scholz
Andy Crateau
Ian Nelson
Cody Rhodes
Past membersDyllan Darrington
Kyle Scholz
Parker Scholz
Tj Nichols

Background

The band started in 2009, in Rathdrum, Idaho while the members were in high school. Except for Parker (who graduated in 2015) all of the members have graduated from Lakeland High School.[1][2]

On June 20, 2013, the band announced their signing to Solid State Records. Along with the announcement, they released their first single, "Cover Girl", off of their debut album Saloon.[5][6]

Music

Independent EP

The band released their first independent EP in 2010 entitled What Is My Destiny. In 2011 they released their second EP entitled Arrows Before Bullets[2]

Studio albums

The band released their debut studio album Saloon on August 20, 2013, with Solid State.[7] For the Billboard charting week of September 7, 2013, Saloon charted at No. 38 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[8]

Members

Current[9]

  • Dawson Scholz – vocals, guitar (2009–present)
  • Andy Crateau - guitar, vocals (2016–present)
  • Ian Nelson - bass guitar (2016–present)
  • Cody Rhodes - drums (2016–present)

Former

  • Dyllan Darrington - guitar, vocals[10] (2009-2012)
  • Parker Scholz – drums (2009–2016)
  • Kyle Scholz – vocals and keyboards and percussion (2009–2016)
  • TJ Nicholz – bass guitar, banjo (2009–2016)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
HEAT		 Rock
Albums		 Indie Christian Hard Rock
Saloon 38[8] — — — —
Handmade — 40[11] 27[12] 8[13] 9[14]
Places — — — — —
Independent EPs
YearAlbumLabel
2010What is My Destiny (EP)Independent
2011Arrows Before Bullets (EP)Independent

References
  1. The Ongoing Concept (October 4, 2009). "The Ongoing Concept - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  2. Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Ongoing Concept Discography, The Ongoing Concept Artist Database, The Ongoing Concept Lyrics". John DiBiase. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  3. Hathcock, Marcus (August 1, 2013). "Saloon by The Ongoing Concept". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  4. Settles, Keith (August 16, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept – Saloon". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  5. Brandon J (June 20, 2013). "Solid State Records Sign The Ongoing Concept". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  6. Kraus, Brian (June 23, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept sign to Solid State Records, release music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  7. Weaver, Michael (August 22, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept, "Saloon" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  8. Billboard.biz (September 7, 2013). "Heatseekers Albums : September 7, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  9. Beard, Mason (November 19, 2016). "The Ongoing Concept Loses 3/4 Lineup(?)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  10. "The Ongoing Concept". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  11. Billboard. "The Ongoing Concept - Chart history: Top Rock". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  12. Billboard. "The Ongoing Concept - Chart history: Independent Albums". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  13. Billboard. "Christian Albums: July 4, 2015". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  14. Billboard. "Hard Rock Music: July 4, 2015". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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