Fasedown Explained

Fasedown
Alias:	FASEDOWN
Origin:	Fresno, California, U.S.
Genre:	Christian hardcore,^[1] metalcore,^[2] nu metal^[3]
Years Active:	1998–2007, 2009–2011^[4]
Label:	Rescue, Hemorocrit, Retroactive
Associated Acts:	Deliverance Once Dead The Crucified The Blamed
Website:	Fasedown on Facebook
Past Members:	Devin Shaffer Jim Chaffin Dana Veit Matt Hopson-Walker Jesse Gibson Mike Phillips John Hansen

Fasedown are a Christian hardcore band from Fresno, California, that formed in late 1998. Members have also been in Once Dead, The Blamed, Deliverance, The Sacrificed, and many more. In 2015 vocalist Devin Shaffer had "throat setbacks" according to HM Magazine.^[5]

Members

Last known / current lineup^[6]

• Jim Chaffin – drums (1998–2007, 2009–2011) (Deliverance, The Crucified, The Blamed, Once Dead)
• Devin Shaffer – vocals (1999–2007, 2009–2011) (Once Dead)
• Mike Phillips – lead guitar (1998–2007, 2009–2011) (ex-Deliverance, The Sacrificed, Join the Dead)
• Gary Douglas – rhythm guitar (2009–2011)
• Tim Kronyak – bass (2009–2011) (ex-Deliverance, Join the Dead)

Former

• Jesse Gibson – rhythm guitar (2005–2007)
• Dana Veit – bass (2005)
• John Hansen – bass (1998–2005) (ex-The Blamed)
• Matt "MattMan" Hopson-Walker – bass (2005–2007)

Discography

• Demo (1999–2000; independent)
• Fasedown (2000; Rescue Records)^[7]
• Blitz of Anguish (2005; Hematocrit)^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Interview with Fasedown frontman Devin Shaffer. FourteenG. September 9, 2015.
2. Web site: If Pantera were a Christian band.... Thin International . October 17, 2006. September 9, 2015.
3. Web site: Michael Phillips album review. Angelic Warlord. September 9, 2015.
4. Web site: About. FASEDOWN. Facebook. September 9, 2015.
5. Web site: Up From the Ashes III: A Concert Review. HM Magazine. Doug Van. Pelt. September 1, 2010. September 9, 2015.
6. Web site: Fasedown Members . Encyclopedia Metallum. September 9, 2015.
7. Web site: Fasedown – Fasedown. Cross Rhythms. James. Stafford. July 1, 2001. September 9, 2015.
8. Web site: Fasedown – Blitz of Anguish. The Whipping Post. Matt. Morrow. April 27, 2016.