Band file
Sleeping Giant quick facts
Members (4)
- Tom Green
- Geoff Brouillette
- Nelson Flores
- Matt Weir
Past members (9)
- Cory Johnson guitar · 2006–2008, 2012–2017
- Eric Gregson
- Geoff Brouillette guitar, bass · 2006–2018
- J.R. Bermuda
- Manny Contreras guitar · 2008–2009
- Matt Weir drums · 2010–2018
- Nelson Flores guitar · 2014–2018
- Tom Green vocals · 2006–2018
- Travis Boyd drums · 2006–2010
Sleeping Giant is an American Christian metalcore band from Redlands, California and Salt Lake City, Utah. All the members of the band, minus drummer Matt Weir, played in the band xDEATHSTARx.
History
Sleeping Giant was founded in 2006 by several members of xDeathstarx. The group released its first album, Dread Champions of the Last Days, in 2007 on Facedown. Sleeping Giant's release, Finished People, was issued on Century Media in 2014. On December 1, 2017, the band announced they returned to Facedown Records to release their final album, I Am. The band announced they would play their final show on February 17, 2018. They also released their debut single from the album, "No Love".
Tommy Green would go on to form a metalcore worship outfit titled HolyName with guitarist Joe Holt in 2021, releasing their self-titled debut in 2023 under Facedown Records.
Members
Final lineup
- Tom Green – vocals (2006–2018)
- Geoff Brouillette – guitar (2006–2018), bass (2006–2009, 2013–2014)
- Eric Gregson – guitar (2009–2013, 2018)
- Andrew P. Glover – bass (2014–2018)
- J.R. Bermuda – bass (2009–2013, 2018)
- Matt Weir – drums (2010–2018)
Former
- Travis Boyd – drums (2006–2010)
- Cory Johnson – guitar (2006–2008)
- Manny Contreras – guitar (2008–2009)
- Nelson Flores – guitar (2014–2018)
Session musicians
- Tom Brady – bass (2006–2009)
Live musicians
- Lazarus Rios – bass (2016)
Latest
Latest video
Second Chance Kids
Sleeping Giant - Topic
January 27, 2018
Latest video
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts
Sleeping Giant - Topic
January 27, 2018
Latest video
Preachcore Lives!
Sleeping Giant - Topic
January 27, 2018
Discography
Albums
CD, digital download
CD, digital download
CD, digital download
CD, digital download
CD, digital download, vinyl
2007
Dread Champions of the Last Days
2009
Sons of Thunder
2011
Kingdom Days in an Evil Age
2014
Finished People
2018
I Am
Singles
2017
No Love
Scene Atlas
Open Bloodlines AtlasBand Bloodlines
Follow the musicians who connect Sleeping Giant to other bands and projects. Confirmed release appearances are included when reliable source evidence is available.
Former member
Cory Johnson
guitar and 2006–2008, 2012–2017, 2013–2017
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx, Impending Doom
Former member
Eric Gregson
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx
Former member
Geoff Brouillette
guitar, bass and 2006–2018
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx
Former member
J.R. Bermuda
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx
Former member
Manny Contreras
guitar and 2008–2009
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx, Impending Doom
Former member
Matt Weir
drums and 2010–2018
Former member
Nelson Flores
guitar and 2014–2018
Former member
Tom Green
vocals and 2006–2018
Former member
Travis Boyd
drums and 2006–2010
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx
Verified member
Cory Johnson
guitar and 2012–2017, 2013–2017
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx, Impending Doom
Verified member
Eric Gregson
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx
Verified member
Geoff Brouillette
guitar, bass and 2006–2018
Also connected to: xDEATHSTARx
Connected through members
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External links
References
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- ^ Sleeping Giant history at Allmusic
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- ^ "Sleeping Giant Announce Final Album & Farewell Shows, Debut New Song". theprp.com. December 1, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ "HolyName | Facedown Records".
- ^ "HolyName".
- ^ Sleeping Giant (February 21, 2018). "We wanted to take some time to reflect and hang out with our families before we made a post about this past weekend..." Instagram. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Metal-Bro Album Review: "Finished People" by SLEEPING GIANT". July 31, 2014.
- ^ Stagg, David (July 25, 2013). "Bassist J Ryan Bermuda leaving Sleeping Giant". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- ^ "Sleeping Giant on Spirit of Metal". Spirit Of Metal. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
- ^ "Sleeping Giant Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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- ^ "Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Christian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ "Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ "Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ "Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ "Sleeping Giant – Chart History : Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Hoskins, Kevin (April 7, 2009). "Sleeping Giant, "Dread Champions Of The Last Days" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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- ^ Estabrooks, Timothy (June 23, 2009). "Sleeping Giant, "Sons of Thunder" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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- ^ Martin, Ben (April 27, 2010). "Review: Sons Of Thunder - Sleeping Giant". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Persaud, Travis (July 24, 2009). "Sleeping Giant Sons of Thunder". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Zinn, Zachary (July 19, 2011). "Sleeping Giant, "Kingdom Days In An Evil Age" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Holdsworth, Jeremiah (July 12, 2011). "Sleeping Giant – Kingdom Days In An Evil Age". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Hume, Kiel (July 12, 2011). "Sleeping Giant Kingdom Days in an Evil Age". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Reimer, Wayne (September 1, 2014). "Sleeping Giant, "Finished People" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Brody B (September 11, 2014). "Sleeping Giant – Finished People". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
- ^ Dodderidge, Tim (August 22, 2014). "Sleeping Giant: Finished People". Mind Equals Blown. Archived from the original on March 24, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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