Freeslave

Freeslave was an English Christian alternative rock band from Hampshire, England, where they formed in 2003 and disbanded in 2007, with lead vocalist, Haydon Spenceley. They released one studio album, Songs for the Dying (2005), and three extended plays, Project Freedom (2003), Remember the Day (2004), and Save My Day (2006).

Freeslave
OriginHampshire, England
GenresChristian alternative rock, indie rock
Years active2003 (2003)–2007 (2007)
LabelsAmbience
Past membersHaydon Spenceley
Mark Constance
Dan Henderson
Aaron Lewis
Dave Willis
Ben Lewis
Jon Satherley
Matt Brombley

Background

The band formed in Hampshire, England, during 2003 with their membership being, Haydon Spenceley, lead vocalist and keyboardist, Mark Constance, background vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Dan Henderson, lead guitarist, bassist, Dave Willis, and drummer, Jon Satherley.[1] Their membership would change by the end with their lead guitarist being Aaron Lewis, bassist, Ben Lewis, and drummer Matt Brombley, with going from a quintet to a quartet.[2]

Music history

Their first two released were extended plays, being Project Freedom, in 2003,[3] and, Remember the Day, in 2004.[4] They released a single, "Love Explosion",[5] in 2005,[6] and followed it up with a studio album, Songs for the Dying, during the same year.[7][8] The final release, an extended play, Save My Day, was released in 2006, shortly before the band disbanded in 2007.[9][10]

Members
Members
  • Haydon Spenceley – lead vocals, keys
  • Mark Constance – background vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Dan Henderson – lead guitar
  • Aaron Lewis – lead guitar
  • Dave Willis – bass
  • Ben Lewis – bass
  • Jon Satherley – drums
  • Matt Brombley – drums

Discography
Studio albums
  • Songs for the Dying (2005)
EPs
  • Project Freedom (2003)
  • Remember the Day (2004)
  • Save My Day (2006)
Singles
  • "Love Explosion" (2005)

References
  1. Cummings, Tony (1 September 2003). "Freeslave: The Hampshire-based alt-rock group". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  2. Cummings, Tony (2 February 2007). "FreeSlave: A Four Piece Alt-Rock Band Led By "A Bloke In A Wheelchair"". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  3. Cummings, Tony (1 September 2003). "Review: Project Freedom - FreeSlave". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  4. Sharp, Chris (26 January 2005). "Review: Remember the Day - FreeSlave". Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  5. Portell, Paul (29 October 2005). "Freeslave, "Love Explosion" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  6. Cordle, Matthew (28 April 2006). "Review: Love Explosion - FreeSlave". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  7. Crawford, Graeme (11 August 2007). "Review: Songs for the Dying - FreeSlave". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  8. Saraco, Bert (10 December 2006). "FreeSlave - Songs for the Dying". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  9. Crawford, Graeme (23 April 2007). "Review: Save My Day - FreeSlave". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  10. Saraco, Bert (7 April 2007). "FreeSlave - Save My Day (EP)". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
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