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Facedown Records is a Christian record label based in Sun City, California, devoted mostly to hardcore punk and metalcore bands (Christian and secular). Founded by former No Innocent Victim drummer Jason Dunn, the label started off small with a number of 7" record releases by bands such as Overcome, Dodgin Bullets, and Born Blind. With the growing popularity of the label in the southern California scene, more bands jumped on board as the label was able to sign artists for full LP record deals. xDisciplex and The Deal, who were both popular in the Christian and secular scenes, released material on Facedown, as well as Canada's Figure Four, One-21, and Point Of Recognition. Christian rock (occasionally abbreviated CR) is a form of rock music played by bands whose members are Christian and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Sun City is the name (or part of the name) of several locations, many of which were developed by Del Webb, now part of Pulte Homes. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Hardcore punk (usually referred to simply as hardcore) is a subgenre of punk rock which originated in the United States of America in the late 1970s. ... Metalcore is a style mixing sound of heavy metal styles and hardcore punk. ... This article concerns secularity, that is, being secular, in various senses. ... No Innocent Victim is a Christian hardcore band on Facedown Records. ... The Figure 4 leglock From the world of pro wrestling, it is one of the most simple holds, yet very devistating for anyone that has to suffer through it. ...


Facedown, still in its infancy, was quickly becoming one of the biggest labels in hardcore, secular or not. By 2003, it was starting to emerge as one of "the" labels to sign to in the hardcore scene.[citation needed] Bands like Seventh Star and Nodes Of Ranvier released well received records through the label, but it was the release of "Turn It Around" by Comeback Kid (featuring members of Figure Four) that really brought the label into large popularity. Comeback Kid toured relentlessly for the album in the following 2 years, culminating in their signing to major hardcore label Victory Records. Comeback Kid (or CBK for short) is a hardcore punk band from Winnipeg, Canada. ... The Figure 4 leglock From the world of pro wrestling, it is one of the most simple holds, yet very devistating for anyone that has to suffer through it. ... Comeback Kid (or CBK for short) is a hardcore punk band from Winnipeg, Canada. ... Victory Records is a Chicago-based independent record label founded by Tony Brummel. ...


The label is still going strong and increasing in visibility with each release. Bloody Sunday, Alove for Enemies, Seventh Star, xLooking Forwardx, Bloodlined Calligraphy, the reformed No Innocent Victim, and many others make up the self described "Facedown Family". The label also has a "little brother" label, Strike First Records, which provides label services for smaller bands, and sometimes acts as a sort of "Facedown training ground"; some Strike First bands, such as Bloody Sunday, have since moved to Facedown. Bloody Sunday is a hardcore Christian band from Virginia Beach, Virginia. ... Alove for Enemies is a Christian hardcore band based in Long Island, New York, USA. The band was founded in 2001, and released their first six song EP independently. ... xLooking Forwardx is a straight edge hardcore band from Bel Air, Maryland. ... Bloodlined Calligraphy, is a Christian Metalcore/Thrashcore band from Ypsilanti, Michigan. ... No Innocent Victim is a Christian hardcore band on Facedown Records. ... Bloody Sunday can refer to: // Bloody Sunday (1887), violence in London on 13 November 1887 Bloody Sunday (1900), a day of high casualties in the Second Boer War on 18 February 1900 Bloody Sunday (1905), massacre in Saint Petersburg on 22 January 1905 Bloody Sunday (1913), violence in Dublin on...


In addition, the label hosts the annual 2 day Facedown Fest in southern California.[citation needed] The Fest is usually made of the entire Facedown and Strike First rosters. It has been the site of the final shows by The Deal and xDisciplex, as well as the introduction of xLooking Forwardx to Facedown fans prior to their signing to the label. The popularity of the Fest has grown, and in November 2005 an additional 2 days were held in Annapolis, Maryland for the convenience of east coast fans and those in the eastern part of the U.S. who cannot easily make it to California. Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... xLooking Forwardx is a straight edge hardcore band from Bel Air, Maryland. ... Nickname: Americas Sailing Capital , San Diego East, Dogtown, Naptown Motto: Vixi Liber Et Moriar - I have lived, and I shall die, free Location in Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Anne Arundel County Founded 1649 Incorporated 1708 Mayor Ellen O. Moyer (D) City Council Richard E. Israel... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

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Artists

Alove for Enemies is a Christian hardcore band based in Long Island, New York, USA. The band was founded in 2001, and released their first six song EP independently. ... Bloodlined Calligraphy, is a Christian Metalcore/Thrashcore band from Ypsilanti, Michigan. ... xDEATHSTARx is a Straight Edge Christian metalcore band from Redlands, CA. The band features eight members, with four fulltime singers. ... Flee The Seen is a Rock band based out of Kansas City, Missouri and is currently signed to Facedown Records. ... xLooking Forwardx is a straight edge hardcore band from Bel Air, Maryland. ... Means is a hardcore band from Regina, Saskatchewan. ... No Innocent Victim is a Christian hardcore band on Facedown Records. ... Sleeping Giant is the name of several land formations that have become shaped through erosion or other geologic factors to resemble a slumbering person. ... War of Ages is a Christian metal/hardcore band formed in Summer 2002 and released their Self-Titled debut album War of Ages on Strikefirst Records in 2005. ...

Past artists

  • Anchor (Disbanded)
  • Bloody Sunday (active)
  • Born Blind (Disbanded)
  • Ceasefire (Disbanded)
  • Comeback Kid (Active, currently on Victory Records)
  • The Deal (Disbanded)
  • Dodgin' Bullets (Disbanded)
  • Falling Cycle (Disbanded)
  • Figure Four (On hiatus, two members are also in Comeback Kid)
  • Hanover Saints (Active, currently on GMM Records as of 2005)
  • Immortal Souls(Active, their album "Ice Upon The Night" was licensed from Fear Dark Records in Europe)
  • Indwelling (Disbanded)
  • Nodes of Ranvier (Active, currently on Victory Records)
  • One-21 (Disbanded)
  • Overcome (Disbanded)
  • Point of Recognition (Disbanded)
  • Sinai Beach (Active, currently on Victory Records)
  • Symphony In Peril (Disbanded)
  • This Runs Through (Disbanded, Spencer is in Underoath, while Tyson and Phil are in the band Sullivan)
  • Torn In Two (Active, changed their name to Red Red while playing local shows)
  • xDisciplex AD (Disbanded, members are currently in Jesus Wept)

Bloody Sunday is a hardcore Christian band from Virginia Beach, Virginia. ... Comeback Kid (or CBK for short) is a hardcore punk band from Winnipeg, Canada. ... Victory Records is a Chicago-based independent record label founded by Tony Brummel. ... The Figure 4 leglock From the world of pro wrestling, it is one of the most simple holds, yet very devistating for anyone that has to suffer through it. ... Image:Immortal Souls. ... Victory Records is a Chicago-based independent record label founded by Tony Brummel. ... Point Of Recognition was the fastest growing hardcore band from Southern California. ... Sinai Beach is an American Christian metalcore band from Southern California. ... This Runs Through is a christian melodic metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. ... Underøath is an American rock band based in Tampa, Florida; they are currently signed to Tooth & Nail/Solid State Records. ... Sullivan Sullivan is an Christian alternative rock band from Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. They are currently signed to the Tooth & Nail Records label. ... Jesus wept is a phrase famous for being the shortest verse in the Christian New Testament according to the division of chapters and verses of the Bible. ...

See also

This is a list of record labels. ...

External links


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