Sons of Texas

Sons of Texas was an American rock band formed in McAllen, Texas in 2013.[1] They released their debut album Baptized in the Rio Grande in 2015.[2]

Sons of Texas
OriginMcAllen, Texas, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, southern rock
Years active2013–2021
LabelsRazor & Tie, Warhorse
Past membersMark Morales
Mike Villarreal
Nick Villarreal
Jon Olivarez
Jes DeHoyos
Websitethesonsoftexas.com

History

Sons of Texas was formed in McAllen, Texas in 2013. Shortly thereafter, the band was signed to Razor & Tie and entered the studio with producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, All That Remains, Hatebreed).[3] The music video for the first official track from the band, "Baptized in the Rio Grande", premiered via Revolver's website on January 6, 2015.[4]

The band released their debut album Baptized in the Rio Grande on March 3, 2015, in digital and physical format.[2] The first single "Baptized in the Rio Grande" peaked at No. 29 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart. They released their second album, Forged by Fortitude, on September 22, 2017.

In between the release of Forged by Fortitude and their next studio session in 2018, Mark Morales was tapped by Mark Morton of Lamb of God to provide vocals on his solo album.

In 2019, working without a record label, Sons of Texas headed back to the studios in San Antonio, Texas, to release a three-song extended play titled Resurgence.[5] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band used the time to release another EP, As the Crow Flies, in September 2020.[6]

On December 10, 2021, Mike, Nick and Jon announced via their social media that they had left the group.[7][8][9] The following day, Jes announced via the Sons of Texas Instagram page his exit from and the end of the group.[10] No statement has been made publicly by Mark Morales.

Band members
  • Mark Morales – lead vocals (2013-?)
  • Jes DeHoyos - lead guitar
  • Frankie Kring – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–2016)

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  • Jon Olivarez – rhythm guitar (2013–2021)[9]
  • Nick "Rat" Villarreal – bass (2013–2021)[8]
  • Mike Villarreal – drums (2013–2021)[7]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Year Label Chart positions
Top 200[2] Heatseekers Albums US Rock US Hard Rock
Baptized in the Rio Grande[11] 2015 Razor & Tie 143 5 36 10
Forged by Fortitude 2017 New Razor & Tie Enterprises

Extended plays
Title Year Label
Resurgence 2019 Warhorse Studios
As the Crow Flies 2020 Warhorse Studios

CD singles
Title Year Label
"Blameshift" 2016 Razor & Tie
"Beneath the Riverbed/Ball and Chain"[12] 2016 Razor & Tie
"Under the Gun" 2020 Warhorse Studios

References
  1. Mark Deming. "Sons of Texas - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  2. "SONS OF TEXAS DEBUT ALBUM BAPTIZED IN THE RIO GRANDE LANDS AT #5 ON THE BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART". Razorandthetie.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  3. "Sons of Texas - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  4. "Sons of Texas Premiere New Song and Music Video, "Baptized in the Rio Grande"". Revolvermag.com. January 6, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  5. "SONS OF TEXAS Return with New EP 'Resurgence'". Metal Nation. November 8, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  6. "SONS OF TEXAS To Release As The Crow Flies EP In September". Bravewords.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  7. "Mike V. On Instagram: "It's hard to part ways with something you put so much into but I have decided to step away from Sons of Texas. The love shown to us over the years was mind blowing and I'll always appreciate everyone that came out to the shows! See y'all down the road sometime!"".
  8. "Nick Villarreal on Instagram: "Thanks, everyone! Onward ➡️"". Instagram.com.
  10. "Sons of Texas on Instagram". Instagram.com.
  11. Mitchell Peters (January 16, 2015). "New Signings: AM Only Signs ILoveMakonnen, Juvenile Returns to Cash Money, WME Inks Passion Pit". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  12. "Sons Of Texas Discography - Singles". Discogs.


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