Bells | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Genres | post-rock, ambient |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Solid State |
| Members | Sean Hennessey Jon Hershey Tim Kettering Matt Greiner Joe Terranova |
| Website | www |
Bells is an American Post-rock, ambient, mostly instrumental band, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2005, by Jon Hershey and Sean Hennessey after Hershey left metal band August Burns Red [1].
History
editBells formed in 2005 as the joint project of guitarists Jon Hershey and Sean Hennessey. Jon Hershey was the lead vocalist of August Burns Red until 2005[2]. Sean Hennessey played bass with This or the Apocalypse up until 2009 when he left to pursue Bells fulltime with Hershey. Timothy Kettering joined the ensemble in 2010. The trio is joined on stage by live members Joseph Terranova and current August Burns Red drummer Matt Greiner[3]. Joseph Terranova is now a full-time member of the band.
In 2011 the band was featured on August Burns Red's album "Leveler: Deluxe Edition" with their cover of the song "Pangaea" which was released on Solid State Records [4].
On August 28, 2012 Bells self released their debut album entitled "Our Forest, Our Empire". The album is 11 tracks, and clocks in with a length of 40:06. The album has received generally positive reviews from critics with praise directed at its production values[5] and composition[6] while criticism was directed at its lack of vocals[7], and lack of continuity between songs[8].
The CD release show for Our Forest, Our Empire was played with La Overtoner, and The Voice (TV series) season 2 contestant Ducky Duke and his backing band The Vintage on August 25th[9]. The entire performance was recorded by Blue Ridge Communications. The show was broadcast October 9th,10th, and 11th on Blue Ridge Cable 11 and Blue Ridge Cable 13.[10].
In March 2013, Toby Pool joined Bells as their drummer.
Members
editCurrent members
edit- Sean Hennessey - guitar, vocals, keyboards, programming (2005-present)
- Jon Hershey – guitar, keyboards (2005-present)
- Timothy Kettering – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2010-present)[11]
- Joseph Terranova – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2012-present)
- Toby Pool - drums (2013-present)
Live members
edit- Matt Greiner – drums (2012-2013)
Releases
edit- 2011: Pangaea - '"Leveler: Deluxe Edition" Solid State Records - Single
- 2012: "Our Forest, Our Empire" self released – LP
References
edit- ^ "August Burns Red Interview". metal-experience.com/. October 10, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ "Ever wonder what happened to ABR's original singer Jon Hershey". Facebook. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
- ^ ["MATT GREINER INTERVIEW - Drums 'N' Jesus - Clark Danger - 2012 - August Burns Red". Drums 'N' Jesus. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "August Burns Red reveal cover art, tracklisting for "Leveler"". AltPress. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ ["The Ravel reviews Bells - Our Forest, Our Empire". the ravel. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ ["SYFFAL reviews Bells - Our Forest, Our Empire". Shut Your Fucking Face and Listen. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ ["MVRemix reviews Bells - Our Forest, Our Empire". MVRemix. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ ["The Quad Laser reviews Bells - Our Forest, Our Empire". The Ravel. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ ["Chameleon Club Tickets BELLS". Chameleon Club. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ ["Bells Our Forest, Our Empire Commercial as aired by Blue Ridge Communications". Blue Ridge Communications. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ ["Nylon Magazine - Good Listener - Bells - Wanderer". Nylon Magaine. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
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