Rapture (hardcore band) explained

Rapture
Origin:	San Francisco, California
Genre:	Christian hardcore, hardcore punk^[1]
Years Active:	2014-present
Label:	OnTheAttack! Records,^[2] ^[3] Thumper Punk Records
Current Members:	Richard Haro Garrett Gutierrez Isaac Guerrera Tony Rangel

Rapture is a Christian hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California.

History

The band formed in 2014 with vocalist Richard Haro and guitarist Garrett Gutierrez in San Francisco.^[4] The two of them later found drummer Tony Rangel. The three continued looking for a bassist, until Gutierrez contacted his cousin, Isaac Guerrera, who became the band's bassist.^[4] The band has been compared to bands such as Sleeping Giant,^[5] Comeback Kid,^[5] Dynasty,^[6] Terror^{[5] [6]} and xLooking Forwardx.^[6] The band released their debut EP, Trials, in 2015 through Thumper Punk Records.^[1] The band later signed to OnTheAttack Records and released their second EP, Persevere.^{[2] [3] [7]} In March 2017, the band released a single for their upcoming album Victory, titled "Once to Die". The band's debut album, Victory, was released through OnTheAttack in 2017.^[4]

Members

Current

• Richard Haro - vocals
• Garrett Gutierrez - guitars
• Isaac Guerrera - bass
• Tony Rangel - drums

Discography

EPs

• Trials (2015, Thumper Punk)^{[1] [8]}
• Persevere (2016, OnTheAttack)^[9]

Singles

• "Once to Die" (2017)

Studio albums

• Victory (2017, OnTheAttack)^[10]
• Unburned (2018, OnTheAttack)

Compilation appearances

• Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 1) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)

External links

• Web site: Los Angeles Hardcore Band 'Rapture' Releases "Persevere" EP. The Metal Resource. thrashboy. August 18, 2016. August 4, 2017.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rapture — "Trials" (EP). The Metal Resource. John. Jackson. May 8, 2015. August 4, 2017.
2. Web site: 'Rapture' Joins 'OnTheAttack Records', Debut EP Available for Free Download. The Metal Resource. thrashboy. March 6, 2015. August 4, 2017.
3. Web site: LA hardcore band RAPTURE signs with OnTheAttack Records; streaming new record. Idioteq. Karol. Kaminski. August 17, 2016. August 4, 2017.
4. Web site: Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture. Indie Vision Music. Mason. Beard. July 30, 2017. August 4, 2017.
5. Web site: Los Angeles Hardcore Band Rapture Releases Persevere EP. Down The Line Zine. Matt. Crosslin. August 28, 2016. August 4, 2017.
6. Web site: Rapture Joins OnTheAttack Records; Releases Free EP Download. Down The Line Zine. March 10, 2015. August 4, 2017.
7. Web site: HM PREMIERE: Rapture drops new music video for single 'Convictions'. HM Magazine. David. Stagg. December 25, 2016. August 4, 2017.
8. Web site: Rapture - Trials. Indie Vision Music. Scott. Swan. March 11, 2015. August 4, 2017.
9. Web site: Rapture — "Persevere" (ep). The Metal Resource. John. Jackson. September 7, 2016. August 4, 2017.
10. Web site: Rapture - Once to Die. Indie Vision Music. Brandon. Jones. March 6, 2017. August 4, 2017.