Fallstar

Fallstar is an American metalcore band from Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2007, the original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Chris Ratzlaff, guitarists Justin Raymond Haag and Jason Brown, bassist Bryan Ratzlaff, and drummer Cody Carrier.

Fallstar
OriginPortland, Oregon
GenresChristian metal, metalcore
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsFacedown, Come&Live!, Rat Family
Websitefacebook.com/Fallstar
MembersChris Ratzlaff
Bryan Ratzlaff
Jeff Ratzlaff
Morgan Weisz
Past membersJustin Raymond Haag
Jason Brown
Cody Carrier
Jake Barnes
JonPaul Lucas

Background

Fallstar is a Christian metal band from Portland, Oregon. Their members at their inception in 2007 were lead vocalist, Chris Ratzlaff, guitarists Justin Raymond Haag and Jason Brown, bass guitarist Bryan Ratzlaff, and drummer Cody Carrier.[1][2][3][4][5] Their group is now four members three Ratzlaff's, Chris, Bryan, and Jeff, alongside, Morgan Weisz.

Music history

Fallstar released one extended play, Your Eyes Don't Lie, Independently in 2007 with, they later released it with non-profit organization Come&Live! in 2010. The following year, their first studio album, Reconciler. Refiner. Igniter., was released by Come&Live! in 2011. After a national tour with Christian ministry XXXChurch.com, they signed with Facedown Records, who released their sophomore album Backdraft, in 2013, featuring guest vocals by Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire. After some minor dispute with Facedown, the band left the label, became unsigned, and after 2 years of off and on touring, went to crowd fund their latest record Future Golden Age through a Kickstarter campaign, releasing it on their own independent start up label, Rat Family Records, in 2015.

Members
Current[5]
  • Chris Ratzlaff - Vocals (2007-present)
  • Bryan Ratzlaff - Guitar, (2015-present) Bass (2007-2015)
  • Jeff Ratzlaff - Bass (2015-present)
  • Morgan Weisz - Drums (2015-present)
Former
  • Justin Raymond Haag - Guitar (2007-2015)
  • Jason Brown - Guitar (2007-2015)
  • Cody Carrier - Drums (2007-2015)
Touring Members
  • Johnie Collins - Guitar (2011-2013, My Favorite Season)

Discography
Studio albums[5]
EPs
  • Your Eyes Don't Lie (2007, Independent, 2010, Come&Live! Records)

References
  1. Garcia, Daniel. "Fallstar". HM Magazine. p. 53. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  2. Houston, Rob. "Fallstar". HM Magazine. pp. 18–9. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  3. Shrum, Tony (June 26, 2013). "Interview: Fallstar on presenting themselves visually, going into battle, and 'Backdraft'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  4. Fisher, Jon (June 19, 2013). "Fallstar's Chris Ratzlaff". CM Addict. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  5. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Fallstar". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
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