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I Am Empire

I Am Empire

I Am Empire
OriginSan Jose, California, United States
GenresAlternative rock, post-hardcore,[1] emo,[2] pop punk[3]
Years active2008-present
LabelsTooth & Nail
Members
  • Austin Lyons
  • Joshua Case
Past members
  • Eric Martin
  • Dan Otis
  • Andrew Stanton
Websitewww.myspace.com/iamempire

I Am Empire is an American rock band from San Jose, California. Formed in 2008, the band currently consists of Austin Lyons (lead vocals) and Joshua Case (bass and vocals). The band's first label release, Kings, was released by Tooth & Nail Records on January 25, 2011 and has since made Billboard's Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers charts.

History

The band originally went by the name Vespera, but after unsuccessful touring, two member departures, and legal threats from another band with the same name, they took the name I Am Empire in August 2008.[4] Following the name change, the band independently released a self-titled album, I Am Empire, in April 2009. While the album itself did not chart, its two singles, "You're A Fake" and "The Elevator", peaked at No. 15 and No. 11 on Billboard/R&R's Christian Rock chart. They toured through the remainder of 2009 and toured in 2010 including an appearance at SXSW. Features on AOL.com, KingsofA&R, and Myspace Music, garnered the attention of Tooth & Nail Records.

The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records in May 2010,[5] on which they released their second album, Kings, on January 25, 2011. It went on to make Billboard's Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers charts, peaking at No. 35 and No. 40 respectively.

In support of Kings, I Am Empire has toured with Emery, Brian "Head" Welch, Project 86, The Letter Black, Icon for Hire and Children 18:3, as well as headlining the "Kings and Queens Tour" with support from Nine Lashes and Blood and Water. In December 2011, I Am Empire performed at Christmas Rock Night 2011 in Ennepetal, Germany.

On June 7, 2012, drummer Eric Martin officially announced via a blog post on Tooth & Nail's website that the band was recording their second album with producer Brian McTernan at his Salad Days Studio in Baltimore, Maryland.[6] The new album, Anchors was released on March 26, 2013.[citation needed] Andrew Stanton, the lead guitarist, left I Am Empire to play with the band Disciple. Eric Martin, the band's drummer, left in 2013 to play with the band Talkie.[citation needed]

In 2020, I Am Empire released an EP, Another Man's Treasure, recorded during the Anchors sessions but never before released, featuring three new songs, "Airwaves", "Clever Nightmare", and "On a Rainy Sunday", as well as acoustic renditions of "You're a Fake" and "Foxhole".[7]

Band members

Current
  • Austin Lyons (2008–present) - lead vocals
  • Joshua Case (2008—present) - bass guitar, backing vocals
Former
  • Eric Martin (Talkie)(2008–2013) - drums
  • Dan Otis (2008–2011) - guitar
  • Andrew Stanton (Disciple)(2008–2013) - guitar

Discography

Albums
Year Title Label Chart positions
US Christ. US Heat.
2009I Am EmpireIndependent——
2011KingsTooth & Nail Records3540
2013AnchorsTooth & Nail Records——
EPs
Year Title Label
2020Another Man's TreasureTooth & Nail Records
Singles
Year Title Chart Peak Album
Christian Rock
2009"You're a Fake"15[8][failed verification]I Am Empire
"The Elevator"11[9][failed verification]
2010"Brain Damage"1[10]Kings
2011"Hammers & Anvils"8[11]
"Saints & Sinners"1[12]
Music Videos
Year Song Director
2009"You're a Fake"Peter Lindsey
"The Elevator"
2011"Brain Damage"
"Hammers & Anvils"
"Saints & Sinners"I Am Empire
2013"Remedy"

References

  1. ↑ Tom Aylott (December 2011). "I Am Empire release new music video" (news). Punktastic.com. Retrieved January 29, 2012. Post-hardcore mob I AM EMPIRE have released a music video for their song 'Saints And Sinners'.
  2. ↑ Daniel Garcia (2010). "Pick of the Litter". HM Magazine. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2012. I Am Empire: Catchy emo/alternative/rock tracks.
  3. ↑ Scott Fryberger (October 2011). "The Kings and Queens Tour: 10/24/11, at Northern Hills Baptist Church in Topeka, KS" (concert review). Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 29, 2012. ...the pop rock/pop punk sounds of Blood and Water and I Am Empire.
  4. ↑ Brian Morrissette (August 2011). "I Am Empire". Christcore.net. Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  5. ↑ Jameson Ketchum. "I Am Empire" (interview). Hopecore.com. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  6. ↑ Nassiff, Thomas (June 7, 2012). "I Am Empire In Studio with Brian McTernan". AbsolutePunk. Buzz Media. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Moving Forward: 'Another Man's Treasure' by I Am Empire". September 5, 2020.
  8. ↑ "You're a Fake - I Am Empire". Billboard.com. October 3, 2009. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  9. ↑ "The Elevator - I Am Empire". Billboard.com. February 27, 2010. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Brain Damage - I Am Empire". Billboard.com. February 26, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Hammers & Anvils - I Am Empire". Billboard.com. August 13, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Saints & Sinners - I Am Empire". Billboard.com. January 28, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2012.

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