Those Who Fear

Those Who Fear, also known as TWF, was an American Christian metal band hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who were established in 2005. The groups' current label imprint is Facedown Records. In 2013, the band came out with a studio album called Unholy Anger. Their second studio album was issued in 2014, titled Death Sentence. Their third and Final album, State of Mind, was released in 2016.

Those Who Fear
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
GenresChristian metal, metalcore
Years active2005 (2005)–2017 (2017)
LabelsFacedown
Members
  • John Healy
  • Luke Healy
  • Jacob Wilder
  • Caleb DeRusha
Past members
  • Scott Buechner
  • Josh Miller
  • Trevor Kope
  • Josh Ziegler
  • Mike Headley

Background

In 2005, the band started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with core members: vocalist John Healy and their two lead guitarists, Luke Healy and Trevor Kope. However, the group have gone through many membership changes. At first, the outfit included bassist Scott Buechner, who left the group after the Legacy extended play was released. Two new members were added: drummer Josh Miller and the bassist replacement Josh Ziegler.[1] Nevertheless, the outfit went through a change again prior to Death Sentence being released with Jacob Wilder replacing the departed Josh Miller on drums. Also, bassist Josh Ziegler left the band, then returned later that year.[2] The band released their third album, State of Mind on December 9, 2016.[3] The band performed their final show at Facedown Fest 2017.[4][5]

Music history

The outfit released a demo project in 2009 with S.O.T.S and it eventually lead to their independently released extended play called Legacy.[6][7] This got the attention of Facedown Records, who signed the band before the release of Unholy Anger in 2013 making it their first studio album.[8] Just a little over a year later, the band released the second studio album titled Death Sentence.[9] The album had some prowess on a few Billboard charts and those were the Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums.[10]

Style

Sources have put their music into various genres, everything from deathcore and metalcore to nu metal and hardcore punk.[11][12][13][14] At its core, the music is Christian metal for its sacred elements and heavy metal in its overall sound.

Members

Final lineup
  • John Healy – lead vocals (2005–2017)
  • Luke Healy – lead guitar (2005–2017)
  • Josh Ziegler – bass (2012–2013, 2014–2017)
  • Caleb DeRusha – rhythm guitar (2014–2017)
  • Jacob Wilder – drums (2014–2017)

Former members
  • Scott Buechner – bass (2005–2012)
  • Mike Headly – bass
  • Josh Miller – drums (2005–2014)
  • Trevor Kope – rhythm guitar (2005–2014)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ		 US
Heat
Unholy Anger — —
Death Sentence 19[15] 19[10]
State of Mind — —

EPs
  • Legacy (2011, independent)

Demos
  • S.O.T.S. (2009)

Singles
  • "Ten Years" (2016)
  • "Driven" (2016)

References
  1. "Unholy Anger – Those Who Fear | Credits". allmusic.com. All Media Network. February 5, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. "Death Sentence – Those Who Fear | Credits". allmusic.com. All Media Network. June 24, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  3. "THOSE WHO FEAR "STATE OF MIND" OUT DEC, 9 - Facedown Records". Facedown Records. October 19, 2016. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
  4. Beard, Mason (January 24, 2017). "Facedown Records Announce Facedown Fest 2017 Lineup". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  5. "Those Who Fear To Call It Quits, Final Show Confirmed". theprp.com. May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  6. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Those Who Fear". jesusfreakhideout.com. John DiBiase. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  7. Jesus Freak Hideout (2011). "Those Who Fear, Legacy EP Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. John DiBiase. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  8. Weaver, Michael (February 4, 2013). "Those Who Fear, "Unholy Anger" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. Fryberger, Scott (July 3, 2014). "Those Who Fear, Death Sentence Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. "Death Sentence – Those Who Fear | Awards". allmusic.com. All Media Network. June 24, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. Simula, Collin (July 2014). "Those Who Fear". hmmagazine.com. HM Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  12. Staff(s). "Those Who Fear review, music, news". sputnikmusic.com. Sputnikmusic. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  13. Brown, Lee (June 19, 2014). "Those Who Fear – Death Sentence | Reviews". indievisionmusic.com. Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  14. Simula, Collin (July 2014). "Those Who Fear – Death Sentence". hmmagazine.com. HM Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  15. dailypost staff (July 3, 2014). "Billboard Chart Top 50 Christian Albums". dailypostal.com. Daily Postal. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
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