Sleeping Giant (band) explained

Sleeping Giant
Origin:Redlands, California
Salt Lake City, Utah
Genre:Christian metal, metalcore, Christian hardcore
Years Active:–
Label:Century Media, Facedown, Ain't No Grave
Associated Acts:xDEATHSTARx, HolyName
Website:Sleeping Giant on Facebook
Current Members:Tom Green
Geoff Brouillette
Nelson Flores[1]
Matt Weir
Past Members:Travis Boyd
J.R. Bermuda
Eric Gregson
Cory Johnson
Manny Contreras

Sleeping Giant was an American Christian metal band from Redlands, California and Salt Lake City, Utah.[2] All the members of the band, minus drummer Matt Weir, played in the band xDEATHSTARx.

History

Sleeping Giant was founded in 2006 by several members of xDeathstarx.[3] The group released its first album, Dread Champions of the Last Days, in 2007 on Facedown. Sleeping Giant's release, Finished People, was issued on Century Media in 2014. On December 1, 2017, the band announced they returned to Facedown Records to release their final album, I Am.[4] The band announced they would play their final show on February 17, 2018.[5] They also released their debut single from the album, "No Love".

Tommy Green would go on to form a metalcore worship outfit titled HolyName with guitarist Joe Holt in 2021, releasing their self-titled debut in 2023 under Facedown Records.[6] [7]

Members

Final lineup[8]

Former

Session musicians

Live musicians

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"
Album detailsPeak chart positions[12]
US[13] US
Christ[14] 		US
Hard[15] 		US
Indie[16] 		US
Rock[17] 		US
Heat[18]
Dread Champions of the Last Days[19] [20] [21] ——————
Sons of Thunder[22] [23] [24] [25] —————47
Kingdom Days in an Evil Age[26] [27] [28] 131—1227392
Finished People[29] [30] [31] —151732—7
I Am ——————

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Healing the Killing Fields. HM Magazine. David. Stagg. January 14, 2017. January 23, 2017.
  2. Web site: Sleeping Giant About. Sleeping Giant. Facebook. March 5, 2015.
  3. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sleeping-giant-mn0000029832/biography Sleeping Giant
  4. Web site: We are bringing it home to Facedown.... Facebook. December 1, 2017. December 1, 2017.
  5. Web site: Sleeping Giant Announce Final Album & Farewell Shows, Debut New Song. theprp.com. January 5, 2018. December 1, 2017.
  6. https://facedownrecords.com/family/holyname/
  7. https://genius.com/artists/Holyname
  8. Web site: We wanted to take some time to reflect and hang out with our families before we made a post about this past weekend.... Instagram. Sleeping Giant. February 21, 2018. March 1, 2018.
  9. Web site: Metal-Bro Album Review: "Finished People" by SLEEPING GIANT . 31 July 2014 .
  10. Web site: Bassist J Ryan Bermuda leaving Sleeping Giant. HM Magazine. David. Stagg. July 25, 2013. October 7, 2016.
  11. Web site: Sleeping Giant on Spirit of Metal. Spirit Of Metal. August 29, 2015.
  12. Web site: Sleeping Giant Awards. AllMusic. AllMusic. March 5, 2015.
  13. Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Billboard 200. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 5, 2015.
  14. Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Christian Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 5, 2015.
  15. Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Hard Rock Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 5, 2015.
  16. Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Independent Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 5, 2015.
  17. Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Rock Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 5, 2015.
  18. Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Heatseekers Albums. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 5, 2015.
  19. Web site: Sleeping Giant, "Dread Champions Of The Last Days" Review. Kevin. Hoskins. Jesus Freak Hideout. March 5, 2015. April 7, 2009.
  20. Web site: Review: Dread Champions Of The Last Days - Sleeping Giant. Graeme. Crawford. Cross Rhythms. March 5, 2015. March 4, 2008.
  21. Sleeping Giant Dread Champions Of The Last Days. Max. Deneau. Exclaim!. March 5, 2015. April 17, 2007.
  22. Web site: Sleeping Giant, "Sons of Thunder" Review. Timothy. Estabrooks. Jesus Freak Hideout. March 5, 2015. June 23, 2009.
  23. Web site: Sleeping Giant – Sons of Thunder. Stephen M.. Indie Vision Music. March 5, 2015. July 8, 2009.
  24. Web site: Review: Sons Of Thunder - Sleeping Giant. Ben. Martin. Cross Rhythms. March 5, 2015. April 27, 2010.
  25. Sleeping Giant Sons of Thunder. Travis. Persaud. Exclaim!. March 5, 2015. July 24, 2009.
  26. Web site: Sleeping Giant, "Kingdom Days In An Evil Age" Review. Zachary. Zinn. Jesus Freak Hideout. March 5, 2015. July 19, 2011.
  27. Web site: Sleeping Giant – Kingdom Days In An Evil Age. Jeremiah. Holdsworth. Indie Vision Music. March 5, 2015. July 12, 2011.
  28. Sleeping Giant Kingdom Days in an Evil Age. Kiel. Hume. Exclaim!. March 5, 2015. July 12, 2011.
  29. Web site: Sleeping Giant, "Finished People" Review. Wayne. Reimer. Jesus Freak Hideout. March 5, 2015. September 1, 2014.
  30. Web site: Sleeping Giant – Finished People. Brody B. Indie Vision Music. March 5, 2015. September 11, 2014.
  31. Web site: Sleeping Giant: Finished People. Tim. Dodderidge. Mind Equals Blown. March 5, 2015. August 22, 2014.

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