What We Do in Secret
| What We Do In Secret | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | WWDIS |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian metal,[1] Metalcore,[1] Christian Hardcore,[2] Hardcore punk[2] |
| Years active | March 2012–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Associated acts | Fit for a King |
| Website | What We Do In Secret on Facebook |
| Members |
Josh Adams Clay Crenshaw Drew Nance Devin Harris Luke Kendall |
| Past members |
Nathan Moody Sean Flowers Austin Barnes Aaron Kadura |
What We Do In Secret is and American Christian Hardcore band from Memphis, Tennessee. They have toured with bands such as War of Ages, Phinehas, Silent Planet, Sleepwave, We Came As Romans, '68, For Today, and Norma Jean. They Have Released two EPs to date.
History
What We Do In Secret formed in Memphis, Tennessee in March 2012 with members Josh Adams, Drew Nance, Devin Harris, and Nathan Moody. They recorded their debut EP, New Eyes and released it on August 31, 2013.
After this release, Nathan Moody left the band and was replaced by Clay Crenshaw and Austin Barnes. Their second EP, The Migration was released on September 16, 2014, and was produced by Bobby Lynge of Fit for a King.
The band's sophomore EP, The Migration has had a very good review from the site Indie Vision Music (4 Stars).[3] The reviewer of the EP, Scott Swan, gave it 4 stars. Here is the overall review:
"WWDIS has managed to create a “put together” sounding record, while leaving enough chaos to still push boundaries. I can’t think of a lot critical things to say about this EP, only the fact that the last track was a little bit of a downer for me. Even if you don’t think this genre is for you, I would recommend you still give this record a listen. It might just change your mind."
After recording The Migration, Austin Barnes left the band in 2014 and was replaced by guitarist Sean Flowers. Flowers left the band in late 2014. The band is currently writing new material. On May 23, 2015, They released their second music video, "Water It Down". It was covered on HM Magazine.[4] Vocalist Josh Adams describes the song in the following quote
“‘Water It Down’ is about hitting bottom and feeling broken. When you get that low and feel broken to pieces, drowning in what you’re going through, God is always there, the second you ask, to put you back together. No matter where you have been, what you have done, or whom you have caused to sink alongside you or instead of you, the grace and mercy of God is way better and will always take you to better places.”
Guitarist Aaron Kadura, formerly of Fit for a King, joined the band and played his first show on July 15, 2015. Kadura was replaced later in that year by Guitarist Luke Kendall. The band is currently recording their debut full-length album, due to be released in the summer of 2016.[5]
Influences
They have stated their influences (via Facebook) are: Norma Jean, Every Time I Die, Underoath, Stray from the Path, Botch, Feed the Rhino, Converge, Letlive, Glassjaw, Sleeping Giant, Thrice, and The Chariot.
Members
- Current Members
- Josh Adams - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (2012–present)
- Clay Crenshaw - Lead Guitar, Vocals (2013–present)
- Drew Nance - Bass, Backing Vocals (2012–present)
- Devin Harris - Drums (2012–present)
- Luke Kendall - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2015–present)
- Former Members
- Sean Flowers - Rhythm Guitar (2014)
- Austin Barnes - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2013-2014)
- Nathan Moody - Lead Guitar (2012-2013)
- Aaron Kadura - Rhythm Guitar (2015)
- Touring Members
- Colten Biggs - Lead Guitar (2015)
- Timeline
Discography
- EPs
- New Eyes (August 31, 2013; Independent)
- The Migration (August 16, 2014; Independent)[2]
- Studio albums
- Love | Chaos (2016)
- Music Videos
See also
References
- 1 2 Delanty, Sean. "The Memphis Metalcore Music Scene Has a New Hero". PRWeb. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Alin "Gus" Carrigan (December 12, 2014). "What We Do In Secret - No Shelter". Blogspot. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Swan, Scott (December 5, 2014). "What We Do In Secret - The Migration". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- 1 2 Stagg, David (May 25, 2015). "HM PREMIERE: What We Do In Secret Releases New Music video for "Water It Down"". HM Magazine. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ↑ Harris, Devin (January 10, 2016). "Interview: What We Do In Secret". The Bearded Dragon. Doodlekit. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ↑ JoshIVM (November 4, 2014). "Exclusive: What We do In Secret - "No Shelter" music video premiere". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 21, 2015.