Artist description Stringent is a five-piece Christian hardcore/metal band

Musical Influences Underoath, Norma Jean, Unearth, Living Sacrifice, ZAO, Demon Hunter, Unearth, Dream Theater, Steve Vai, Posion The Well, Extol, Hatebreed, Anah Aevia

Similar Artists Underoath, Demon Hunter, Zao

Artist History Formed in the humble, quiet city of Crawfordsville, Indiana, during the spring of 2001, Stringent's beginnings were rocky. Playing in their drummer's garage, or the bassist's attic, the band's original line-up consisted of Luke Denman on vocals, Levi Denman on guitar, Dave Davenport on drums, and Josh Rickard on bass. In the first stages, the band played shows for audiences of mostly their friends and family. As time passed, the music began to evolve, and so did the audience. Within months of the band's first performance, they went from playing in front of small gatherings of 15-30 people, to playing in front of hundreds at local functions and concerts. In the summer of 2002, it was time for a line-up change. The new band introduced two new members, Brendan Gleason on back-up vocals, and Jacob "Bake" Henry on bass. Josh Rickard put down the bass, and began playing rhythm guitar. Since then, Stringent has spent the last year building an even stronger fanbase, and they recorded their live self-titled EP towards the end of January. The band's played alongside great bands like Anah Aevia, Bestiary, Blood Runs Cold, With Resistance, and Victory Records' Dead To Fall, just to name a few. Stringent reaches out to tose who are outcast and rejected. They reach the lost that the world seems to forget about. Being a Christian is a serious thing, and Stringent proves it both on, and off the stage. Recently, there's been some line-up changes. Josh Rickard is now lead guitar, Matt Newlin plays rhythm, and Kurt plays drums. Though there have been some drastic changes, the band's music is still progressing and the dynamic remains the same.

Group Members Luke Denman-Vocals Kurt- Drums Jacob "Bake" Henry- Bass Josh Rickard- Lead Guitar Matt Newlin- Rhythm Guitar

Albums Stringent EP

Additional Info Stringent@hotmail.com

Location Crawfordsville, Indiana - USA

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