Artist description R.I.P. (see Wings Of Scarlet)

Music Style Metalcore

Musical Influences Poison The Well, Coalesce, Candiria, Deftones, (old) Vision Of Disorder, Converge, Tool, (old) Hatebreed, Acid Bath, Drowningman, Dillinger Escape Plan, Meshuggah, Caliban

Similar Artists Undying, Caliban, Poison The Well, Coalesce, Candiria, (mid-career) Zao, (old) Vision Of Disorder, Converge, (old) Hatebreed, Drowningman, Meshuggah, God Forbid

Artist History Shoot The Hostage came together merely by coincidence. Originally, there was the Milwaukee metalcore band, Scapegoat (anno 1998-2000). It featured [guitarists/co-founders] Louie Pahl & Parker Krieg, [bassist] Chris Wenzel, [singer] Mark Fisher, and [drummer] Ryan Schofield. When Ryan left the band for his new career, they needed a replacement drummer. Barry Jaeger of the band, Lee Harvey Oswald, filled that void not long after. Scapegoat and LHO had ironically played a show together about a month proceeding the lineup change. _____________________________________________________________________ Eventually, the band abandoned its old material, changed its name, and became a new musical entity (in September 2000). Jason Ploetz, formerly of Will Build To Suit, was soon added as a second vocalist in the band. The band played some shows and went into the studio to record their 4-song demo "The Pain In My Heart; The Blood On My Hands." They continued to play more shows and do a little touring. _____________________________________________________________________ In September 2001, bassist Chris Wenzel left the band to pursue other musical aspirations. He was replaced by Noah Nickel, formerly of His Autumn Falls [www.geocities.com/hisautumnfalls]. In October 2001, original vocalist, Mark Fisher left the band to concentrate on school responsibilities. He was replaced by Shawn Page, formerly of Invoke The Flood [www.geocities.com/invoketheflood]. In November 2001, second vocalist, Jason Ploetz was let go of (due to scheduling conflicts). Shawn would be handling all vocal duties from that point on. _____________________________________________________________________ Following the major lineup change, the band changed its name to Wings Of Scarlet, after about 3 shows under the old moniker. As for the fates of ex-Shoot The Hostage members, here goes: _____________________________________________________________________ After original bassist, Chris Wenzel, left the band...he started a "dark atmospheric rock" band called ide [www.ideBand.com]. Vocalist, Jason Ploetz, filled in on bass for Forever Is Forgotten [www.ForeverIsForgotten.com] in their earlier (non tech-metal) stages. He is currently playing bass for one of Milwaukee's metalcore darlings, Love's Despair [www.LovesDespair.com]. The other half of Shoot The Hostage's dual vocalist combination, Mark Fisher, somewhat recently joined Die Alone [www.DieAlone.com], in place of Art Henke. Second bassist, Noah Nickel, was in Shoot The Hostage/Wings Of Scarlet for a while, and then eventually left to join End This Day [R.I.P.]. He also played in Project Rocket (pop punk/emo band featuring members of 7Angels 7Plagues/Misery Signals, and Kill The Slavemaster/Racetraitor).

Group Members 1ST LINEUP: Mark Fisher (vocals):: Jason Ploetz (vocals):: Parker Krieg (guitar):: Louie Pahl (guitar):: Chris Wenzel (guitar):: Barry Jaeger (drums):: _____________________________________________________________________ 2ND LINEUP: Mark Fisher (vocals):: Jason Ploetz (vocals):: Parker Krieg (guitar):: Louie Pahl (guitar):: Noah Nickel (guitar):: Barry Jaeger (drums):: _____________________________________________________________________ 3RD LINEUP: Shawn Page (vocals):: Jason Ploetz (vocals):: Parker Krieg (guitar):: Louie Pahl (guitar):: Noah Nickel (guitar):: Barry Jaeger (drums):: _____________________________________________________________________ FINAL LINEUP: Shawn Page (vocals):: Parker Krieg (guitar):: Louie Pahl (guitar):: Noah Nickel (guitar):: Barry Jaeger (drums)::

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Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin - USA

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