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Nodes of Ranvier

 
Artist: Nodes of Ranvier
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Group Members:

Nick Murphy, Thomas Hentges, Terry Taylor, Bradley Murphy, Jon Parker, Zachary Poppinga, Jake Stefek, Jon Schuld, Ryan Knutson, Nick Thomas

Similar Artists:

Sinai Beach, Inked in Blood, Sonic Syndicate, Haste the Day, Bloodlined Calligraphy, Symphony in Peril, Bury Your Dead

Influenced By:

Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, Darkest Hour

Formal Connection With:

Innocence Broken
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  • Formed: 2000, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Lost Senses, More Innocence", "Nodes of Ranvier", "The Years to Come

Biography

Named for gaps that appear in the outer surface of human nerve fibers, Nodes of Ranvier meld the dexterity of progressive metal with the furious attack of death metal, but with lyrics that emphasize the intelligent and philosophical side of their collective mindset. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Nodes of Ranvier were formed in 2000 by guitarist Jon Parker. In 2002, Nodes of Ranvier made their recorded debut with a split EP also featuring the Iowa-based band Innocence Broken; later that year, NoR signed with the independent metal label Facedown Records and released their first full-length album, Lost Senses, More Innocence, which featured Parker and Zachary Poppinga on guitar, Thomas Hentges on lead vocals, Jon Schuld on bass, and Ryan Knutson on drums. In 2003, the group's self-titled second album hit stores, with Nick Thomas replacing the departing Poppinga on guitar. The band stepped up its touring, spending up to six months of the year on the road, and in 2005 the group found time to changed cut a third album, Years to Come. Much of the band's lineup had during the two-year studio layoff, with Nick Murphy replacing Thomas Hentges on lead vocals, Jake Stefek taking over for Nick Thomas on guitar, and Terry Taylor subbing for Jon Schuld on bass. In early 2007, Nodes of Ranvier signed with veteran indie punk and metal label Victory Records. The spring of 2007 found the band in the studio working on its debut for Victory, with bassist Bradley Murphy the latest addition to the group following the resignation of Terry Taylor. ~ Mark Deming, All Music Guide
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Nodes of Ranvier
Origin Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Genres Metalcore
Christian Metal
Years active 2000–2008
Labels Facedown, Victory

Nodes of Ranvier was a Christian metal/metalcore band from Sioux Falls, South Dakota that was signed to Victory Records.[1] The band is described as "one of Sioux Falls' most successful and popular acts ever."[2] They have played with bands such as Bleeding Through, Every Time I Die, Bury Your Dead, Caliban, Comeback Kid, Norma Jean, Misery Signals, Extol and more across the US.

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History

Nodes of Ranvier formed in 2000 and has seen 18 different band members in its roster including Nick Thomas, the singer from notable Sioux Falls band The Spill Canvas.[2] To date, the only remaining original member is guitarist Jon Parker.[1] The band released its first three albums through Christian record label Facedown Records.[3] In February 2007, they signed with Victory Records. Although the band's signing with Victory was touted as a turning point, their July release Defined by Struggle revealed strains between the band and Victory, who reportedly did not do much to promote them.[1]

Breakup

In mid-December 2007, news sources confirmed that Nodes of Ranvier would perform its last show in the same month and then break up. Guitarist Jon Parker, one of the band's founding members, confirmed the announcement to media outlets, ending weeks of fan speculation.[1]

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Nodes Of Ranvier breaking up". The Gauntlet. http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/3495/11011/Nodes-Of-Ranvier.html. Retrieved 2007-12-24. 
  2. ^ a b Morast, Robert. "No more Nodes". Argus Leader. http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071213/COLUMNISTS0106/712130330/1131/COLUMNISTS. Retrieved 2007-12-24. 
  3. ^ "Nodes Of Ranvier Breaking Up". MetalUnderground.com. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=32011. Retrieved 2007-12-24. 

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