Saul (band)
Saul is an American hard rock band from Sutherland, Iowa, formed in 2007. It was founded by brothers Blake and Zach Bedsaul who began as a cover band titled "Sequoia". They started Saul in 2007. Saul's lineup also includes William McIlravy (bass guitar/vocals) and Myles Clayborne (drums).
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| Origin | Sutherland, Iowa, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Website | saulofficial |
History
After many years of playing locally in the American Midwest and nationally in addition to producing EPs Embrace the Rain with drummer, Todd Poland, and The Touching of Parallels with drummer, Adam Chilton, Saul spent most of 2017–2018 focused on producing their fourth EP, Aeons, which debuted in spring 2019.[1] The album's headline track, "Brother",[2] describes the loss of a brother and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the coping process.[3]
After exposure on the Sirius XM Octane Test Drive in winter 2019, "Brother" became a regular in Octane's rotation.[4][5] The song was also on Sirius XM Octane's Accelerator show as a recognized up-and-comer. It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 40.[6]
The band signed to Spinefarm Records. On August 28, 2020, the single "King of Misery" was released to streaming platforms, co-written by David Draiman of Disturbed. The band released their debut album Rise as Equals on October 23, 2020.
Band members
Current members
- Blake Bedsaul – lead vocals (2007–present), bass (2007–2017)
- Zach Bedsaul – lead guitar, backup vocals (2007–present)
- William McIlravy – bass, backup vocals (2017–present)
- Myles Clayborne – drums (2020–present)
Past members
- Todd Poland – drums (2009–2012)
- Adam Chilton – drums (2012–2017)
- Joe Nichols – drums (2017–2020)
Discography
Studio albums
- Rise as Equals (2020)
- This Is It...The End of Everything (2023)
EPs
- Embrace the Rain (2010)
- The Touching of Parallels (2014)
- Aeons (2019)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| US Main. [7] | |||
| "Brother" | 2019 | 29 | Rise as Equals |
| "Trial by Fire" | 34 | ||
| "King of Misery" | 2020 | 23 | |
| "A Million Miles" | 2023 | 34 | This Is It...The End of Everything |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Bolide" | 2019 | Aeons |
| "Looking to Fight" | 2020 | Rise as Equals |
| "Rise as Equals" | ||
| "The Toll" | ||
| "Welcome to the Machine" (Pink Floyd cover) | ||
| "Don't Close Your Eyes" | 2021 | |
| "Jack & Jill" | 2022 | This Is It... The End of Everything |
| "Tooth & Nail" | 2023 | |
| "Better as a Memory" | ||
| "Runaway" | ||
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "Brother" | 2019 | Chris Dawson |
| "Trial by Fire" | Tom Flynn | |
| "King of Misery" | 2020 | Scott Hansen |
| "Rise as Equals" | Austin Scherzberg | |
| "Looking to Fight" | 2021 | J.T. Ibanez |
| "A Million Miles" | 2023 | |
| "Tooth & Nail" | ||
| "Better as a Memory" | ||
| "Runaway" | ||
References
- "Saul's 'Aeons' More Proof That Independent Acts Are Just As Viable As The Mainstream". MUEN Magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- "HRD Radio Report – Week Ending 2/23/19". Hard Rock Daddy. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
- "SAUL Releases New Single "Brother"". BIOiNC BUZZ. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- "Saul Releases New Single BROTHER, Officially the #1 Most Spun Song on SiriusXM Octane". Broadway World. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
- "SAUL Releases New Single "Brother" SECOND WEEK at #1- Most Spun Song on SiriusXM Octane; AEONS EP OUT NOW!". ROCK ARENA. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- "MAINSTREAM ROCK SONGS The week of March 30, 2019". Billboard. 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
- "Saul Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
