Staple (band)

Staple
Origin Mechanicsburg, Ohio, United States
Genres Post-Hardcore, Hard rock, Alternative rock
Years active 20002006, 2009present
Labels Flicker Records
Members Darin Kiem
JM Haddix
Bob Miller
Ryan Pattengale
John Carnahan

Staple is a Christian Hard Rock/Post-Hardcore group from Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Staple was founded in 2000 when the members met at Rosedale Bible College in Ohio.

History

The First Era (2000-2006)

Staple released a full length album and EP independently before signing to Flicker Records in 2004. They released their self-titled debut album in 2004, followed by their sophomore effort, Of Truth and Reconciliation, in 2005.

They toured with Disciple, The Showdown, Kids in the Way, Demon Hunter, Last Tuesday, Dizmas, Stalemate, The 7 Method and Spoken. Their 2005 release, Of Truth and Reconciliation, peaked at No. 49 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.[1]

On May 17, 2006, Staple announced that they would be breaking up at the end of the summer. In May 2006, Staple held a contest for fans to create a last tour t-shirt. The shirt was judged by Staple. Winners received 2 free admissions to one of the dates on the "Last Crusade" tour, a free copy of the printed shirt that they designed along with a copy of Staple's CDs

The Second Era (2009-Present)

In February 2009, Darin Keim announced Staple was reuniting with new members. In May, Darin announced a new song called "Eager Hearts" would be put online, with 2 other songs to be upload in successive weeks. A blog was published stating the 2 other songs were called "Perfect Dark" and "The Giant Sleeps No More", and that together with "Eager Hearts" these songs would make up "The Gatekeeper EP". The Gatekeeper is currently available at Staple shows for $5.

Members

Former Members

Influences

Discography

Albums

Title Year Label
Staple 2002 None (Independent)
Staple EP 2003 None (Independent)
Staple 2004 Flicker Records
Of Truth and Reconciliation 2005 Flicker Records
The Gatekeeper EP 2009 None (Independent)

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
Hot Christian Songs ChristianRock.Net
2002 "Good Grief" Staple
2004 "Dictatorship Vs. Democracy (DVD)" #5 (#1 ChristianHardrock) Staple
"Fists Afire"
2005 "Sound Of Silence" Of Truth and Reconciliation
"Gavels From Gunbarrels"
2009 "Eager Hearts" The Gatekeeper EP

References

  1. Billboard, Allmusic.com

External links


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