Becoming the Archetype is a Christian metal band on Solid State Records that formed in 1999 out of Dacula, Georgia. Their name refers to the Bible verse Genesis 1:26 which reads, "God said, 'Let us make man in our image'"(The Message Bible). This reflects the band's Christian beliefs that since, according to the Christian faith, Jesus Christ was the only person to ever be sinless, he was the archetype of humanity.[1] Atlanta redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Melodic death metal, (also referred to as Gothenburg metal, melodeath, and post-death) is a subgenre of death metal. ... Extreme metal is an umbrella term, somewhat loosely defined, for a variety of heavy metal subgenres developed since the 1980s. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... This article is about metallic materials. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Aletheian are a Christian progressive death metal band that was formed in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1997 under the name Crutch. They changed their name to Aletheian prior to the 2003 album Apolutrosis. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... This article is about metallic materials. ... Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. ... Dacula is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. ... For other uses, see Bible (disambiguation). ... Genesis (Greek: Γένεσις, having the meanings of birth, creation, cause, beginning, source and origin) is the first book of the Torah (five books of Moses) and hence the first book of the Tanakh, part of the Hebrew Bible; it is also the first book of the Christian Old Testament. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... For other uses, see Archetype (disambiguation). ... For the ethical doctrine, see Altruism (ethics). ...

History

Before joining Solid State Records, they existed as a band called The Remnant and released an independent self-titled album. An eponym is a person (real or fictitious) whose name has become identified with a particular object or activity. ...

In December 2004, the band signed with Solid State and released their first nation-wide album Terminate Damnation in 2005. The album blended elements of progressive metal, thrash, and extreme metal with their metalcore sound. Terminate Damnation is the debut album by Christian metal band Becoming the Archetype. ... Progressive metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music which blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by high speed riffing and aggression. ... Extreme metal is an umbrella term, somewhat loosely defined, for a variety of heavy metal subgenres developed since the 1980s. ... Metalcore is a fusion of extreme metal and hardcore punk that began in the United States. ...

In early 2006, the band announced that long-time guitarist Jon Star would be leaving the band to pursue a career in recording. He was replaced with Alex Kenis who is also a member of the death metal band Aletheian. For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... Historical records of events have been made for thousands of years in one form or another. ... Aletheian are a Christian progressive death metal band that was formed in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1997 under the name Crutch. They changed their name to Aletheian prior to the 2003 album Apolutrosis. ...

In April/May, the band was featured on the Hell Freezes Over Tour with Aletheian, Inked in Blood, and Society's Finest. Aletheian are a Christian progressive death metal band that was formed in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1997 under the name Crutch. They changed their name to Aletheian prior to the 2003 album Apolutrosis. ...

In June, the band joined Demon Hunter, Zao, August Burns Red, and Spoken on the month-long Undying Tour, which ended at Cornerstone Festival. This article is about the band. ... For other uses of the term zao, see Zao (disambiguation). ... August Burns Red is a metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania with an age range of 18-23 years old. ... Spoken is an Alternative/Post-Hardcore band from Fayettville, AR. They are currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records. ... The Main Stage of Cornerstone has hosted such acts as Five Iron Frenzy, Pedro the Lion, P.O.D., MxPx,Underoath, Blindside and Switchfoot. ...

The band then toured with Himsa and later joined Arsis and Demiricous in the late summer through early fall. // Himsa is an American metalcore band hailing from Seattle, Washington. ... Arsis is an American death metal band whose music also possesses influences of black metal and thrash metal. ... Demiricous are a Death/thrash metal band out of Indianapolis, Indiana. ...

The first tour of 2007 for BTA was a 24 date run in Europe with The Chariot and Shaped by Fate during the months of January and February. The Chariot is a Christian Chaotic Metalcore band started in 2003 by the ex-vocalist of Norma Jean, Josh Scogin. ...

It was announced on July 30, that longtime guitarist Sean Cunningham would be leaving the band to pursue his last semester in college and pursue a full-time career. An academic term is the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. ... For other uses, see College (disambiguation). ...

In the fall, the band went back into the studio with producer Andreas Magnusson (The Agony Scene, Scarlet, The Black Dahlia Murder, Calico System, Twelve Tribes). Their newest album, entitled The Physics of Fire, was released May 8th, 2007. The band has stated that their new album will take a more progressive shift while keeping their death metal sound. In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... The Agony Scene is a Metalcore band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, whose musical style is a combination of thrash metal and hardcore. ... Scarlet or Scarlett (often used interchangeably) may refer to a number of things or people: Things Scarlet (color), a bright shade of beauty boldness individuality or red Scarlet (cloth), a type of woollen cloth common in mediaeval England Scarlet (magazine), a womens magazine in the UK. Scarlett (novel), a... This article is about the metal band. ... Calico System is a hardcore band from St. ... Twelve Tribes is a metalcore band, from Dayton, Ohio, USA. Originally established in 1998, the group is currently signed to the independent record label Ferret Music. ... The Physics of Fire is the sophomore album by the Christian metal band Becoming the Archetype. ...

On April 13, 2008, Becoming the Archetype announced that they will be entering the studio in July to record their third full length album. The band recently confirmed studio time with producer Devin Townsend and the album is tentatively titled Dichotomy. Specific recording dates and track listing to be released in May.^[1] Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972 in Vancouver, Canada) is a Canadian musician currently residing in British Columbia. ...

Members

• Jason Wisdom - Lead Vocals, Bass (1999 - present)
• Alex Kenis - Guitar, Vocals (2006 - present)
• (Count) Seth Hecox - Guitar, Keys (2004 - present)
• Brandon Lopez - touring drums (2008 - present)
• Travis Turner - studio drums (2008 - present)

Former members

• Brent "Duck" Duckett - Drums (1999 - 2008)
• Jacob Franklin - Guitar (2001-2004)
• Jon Star - Guitar (1999-2006)
• Sean Cunningham - Guitar (1999-2006)
• Wes Gaither - Bass (2000-2003)

Former guitarist for Becoming the Archetype, also played shows with Harsh Fact, Fight Like a Brave, and Creations End Current guitarist for Irreversible, an experimental band formed from the former members of several Atlanta Hardcore Bands. ...

Discography

As The Remnant

• The Remnant - (2003) (self-released)
• Death, Destruction, and Mayhem (demo) - (2004) (self-released)

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As Becoming the Archetype

• Terminate Damnation - (2005) (Solid State Records)
• The Physics of Fire - (May 8, 2007) (Solid State Records)

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External links

• Official site
• Official MySpace
• Becoming the Archetype at Metal-Archives
• Solid State Records