Shane Blay

Shane Blay is an American guitarist and vocalist that performs primarily metalcore. He has performed with bands such as Oh, Sleeper,[2] Between the Buried and Me, and Wovenwar.[2]

Shane Blay
Blay performing with Wovenwar in 2014
Background information
BornAugust 23[1]
GenresMathcore, metalcore, alternative metal, hard rock, christian metal
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
LabelsPluto, Metal Blade, Solid State
Associated acts
WebsiteShane Blay on Facebook

Background

Blay started his musical career in the late 1990s/early 2000s, with the band Evelynn. The band released a split EP before hiring on Nick Hipa.[3] Blay knew Hipa since the age of 15.[4] The band was signed to Pluto Records.[5] The band disbanded in 2004 and the members went on their separate ways.[3] Blay alongside Micah Kinard, James Erwin, Lucas Starr, and Ryan Conley formed the band Oh, Sleeper. The band has reached a decent amount of success, but Blay has stated that, contrary to popular belief, the band doesn't make much money.[6][7][8] Blay and Kinard are the only remaining original members on the band. Briefly, Blay joined Between the Buried and Me in February 2004, but departed in September of the same year.[9] In 2013, Tim Lambesis, As I Lay Dying Vocalist, was arrested and the remaining members, Hipa, Jordan Mancino, Phil Sgrosso and Josh Gilbert formed a new project called Wovenwar alongside Blay.[10][11][12][13] Blay was the band's first choice for the vocal position.[14] The band has recorded two albums, including Wovenwar (2014) and Honor Is Dead (2016). Blay has made it clear that he will remain in both Wovenwar and Oh, Sleeper.[15][16][17]

Bands
Blay performing with Oh, Sleeper in 2012 at Blast of Eternity

Current

Former

Discography

Evelynn

  • Dreaming of the Fifth/Evelynn (2001)

Oh, Sleeper

Year Title Label Chart peaks
US US Heat US Rock US Hard Rock
2007 When I Am God Solid State — 19 — —
2009 Son of the Morning 120 7 46 12
2011 Children of Fire 142 — 32 1
2019 Bloodied//Unbowed Independent — — — —
EPs

Wovenwar

References
  1. "Happy birthday Shane Blay". Facebook. August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  2. Daly, Joe (December 22, 2014). "An Interview With Shane Blay From Wovenwar". Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  3. "WOVENWAR Interview with Nick Hipa & Shane Blay". Ryan's Rock Show. February 26, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  4. Miller, Marcus (March 1, 2015). "Chatting With Shane Blay of Wovenwar". ZRockR. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  5. Beard, Mason (December 17, 2016). "5 Christian Metal/Hardcore Bands That You May Not Have Heard Of". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  6. wookubus (July 27, 2010). "Oh, Sleeper Guitarist Explains Why Mid-Level Bands Make No Money". Theprp. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  7. "Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper Explain Why Mid-Level Touring Bands Can't Make Money..." The Daily Swarm. July 22, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  8. Burr, Mike (August 2, 2010). "Shane Blay Of Oh, Sleeper Isn't Making Any Money, Post Awkward Facebook Message To Vent About It". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  9. "Between The Buried And Me lose guitarist". Lambgoat. September 12, 2004. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  10. Joree, Gabrielle (February 8, 2015). "Shane Blay of WovenWar talked to us about the new album, music, and touring life". The Age of Metal. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  11. Lawton, Adam (February 24, 2015). "Oh, Sleeper's Shane Blay talks about touring with Wovenwar". Media Mikes. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  12. Dennis, Damien (December 28, 2014). "Shane Blay speaks with The Pit about Wovenwar". The Pit Media. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  13. D., Howie (January 31, 2015). "Shane Blay of Wovenwar". National Rock Review. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  14. Cavanas, Dwayne (September 16, 2015). "Shane Blay Interview". Mayhem Music Magazine. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  15. Childers, Chad (April 17, 2014). "Wovenwar's Shane Blay Will Continue On Oh, Sleeper". Loudwire. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  16. Crane, Matt (April 17, 2014). "Shane Blay says he's not leaving Oh, Sleeper for new As I Lay Dying project". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  17. Brown, Matt (April 17, 2014). "Shane Blay explains he's still in Oh, Sleeper, not leaving for Wovenwar". Metal Insider. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  18. "Die Trying". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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