Eso-Charis

Eso-Charis, originally called Elliot, was a Christian alternative rock band with hardcore and metalcore influences that formed in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Founding members, brothers Cory Brandan Putman and Matthew Putman, and Arthur Green, eventually went on to join the band Living Sacrifice. In late 1997, the band recorded their first and only full-length album with Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice. The album was first produced independently, but was after leased to Day-Glo Records of Stockholm, Sweden. Later on, production of the album moved to Solid State Records, the same label as Living Sacrifice. Cory has stated that they most likely will not do a reunion.[4] He also stated that after his brother and Green quit the band they added two guitarists, bassists, and drummers, with Cory and Jayson being the vocalists.[5]

"Elliot (band)" redirects here. For the Kentucky band, see Elliott (band).
For the album, see Eso-Charis (album).
Eso-Charis
Also known asElliot (1995–1997)
OriginFort Smith, Arkansas
GenresAlternative rock[1] Christian metal[2][3]
Years active1995–2002
LabelsSolid State, Day-Glo, Deadself
Past membersCory Brandan Putman
Matthew Putman
Arthur Green
Jayson Holmes
Matt Depper
Gabriel Edmonds
Stephen McDonald

Members

Final line-up[6]

Name Instrument Years Other groups Additional notes
Cory Brandan Putman rhythm guitar, vocals 1995–2002 Norma Jean, Fear Is the Driving Force, The Radio Sky, Living Sacrifice, The Handshake Murders
Matt Depper lead and rhythm guitar 1995–1996, 2000-2002 Lovedrug, Snailhuntr, Unwed Sailor
Jayson Kent Holmes lead guitar, vocals 1997–2002 The Handshake Murders Deceased 2022[7][8][9]
Gabriel Edmonds bass 1999–2002
Matthew Lee Putman drums 1995–2002 Living Sacrifice, Lovedrug, Snailhuntr, Unwed Sailor, Bear Colony, Fear Is the Driving Force, The Early Hours, Chase Pagan
Stephen McDonald drums 2000–2002
Arthur Chester Green bass, backing vocals 1995–2002 Living Sacrifice, Soul Embraced
    • Brandan stated in an interview the final lineup consisted of eight people, with two guitarists, two bassists, two drummers and Brandan and Holmes on vocals.[5]

Timeline

  • Various Eso-Charis members
  • Vocalist Cory Brandan Putman live in 2007 with Norma Jean
    Vocalist Cory Brandan Putman live in 2007 with Norma Jean
  • Drummer Matt Putman with Bear Colony in 2012
    Drummer Matt Putman with Bear Colony in 2012

Discography
  • The Plateau Green (Independent, 1997)
  • Eso-Charis (Solid State Records, 1998)
  • Setting Roots for the Winter (7-inch record) (Deadself Records, 2000)

References
  1. Torreano, Bradley. "Eso-Charis Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  2. MacIntosh, Dan (2003) Eso-Charis – Their beginnings at the Wayback Machine (archive index). HM Magazine. Retrieved on May 8, 2016.
  3. Pratt, Greg (March 1, 2002). "Eso-Charis - Eso-Charis". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  4. DiNitto, Jay (May 27, 2010). "Norma Jean singer would rather wax his car that reunite old band". Noisecreep. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  5. Brandan, Cory (August 23, 2015). "Cory Brandan of Norma Jean". Interviewed by Trav Turner. As The Story Grows. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  6. "Eso-Charis". Eso-Charis.tripod.com. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  7. Beard, Mason (March 24, 2022). "Jayson Holmes of Eso-Charis and The Handshake Murders passes away". The Metal Onslaught Magazine. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  8. "Jayson Holmes (Ex-The Handshake Murders, Eso-Charis) Has Passed Away". Theprp. March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  9. "The Handshake Murders, Eso-Charis vocalist Jayson Holmes dies". Lambgoat. March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.


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