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Rapture (hardcore band)

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Rapture
OriginSan Francisco, California
GenresChristian hardcore,[1][2][3] hardcore punk[1]
Years active2014-present
LabelsOnTheAttack! Records,[4][5] Thumper Punk Records[1]
MembersRichard Haro
Garrett Gutierrez
Isaac Guerrera
Tony Rangel
WebsiteRapture on Facebook

Rapture is a Christian hardcore punk band from San Francisco, California.

History

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The band formed in 2014 with vocalist Richard Haro and guitarist Garrett Gutierrez in San Francisco.[3] The two of them later found drummer Tony Rangel. The three continued looking for a bassist, until Gutierrez contacted his cousin, Isaac Guerrera, who became the band's bassist.[3] The band has been compared to bands such as Sleeping Giant,[6] Comeback Kid,[6] Dynasty,[2] Terror[6][2] and xLooking Forwardx.[2] The band released their debut EP, Trials, in 2015 through Thumper Punk Records.[1] The band later signed to OnTheAttack Records and released their second EP, Persevere.[4][5][7] In March 2017, the band released a single for their upcoming album Victory, titled "Once to Die".[8] The band's debut album, Victory, was released through OnTheAttack in 2017.[8][3]

Members

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Current

  • Richard Haro - vocals
  • Garrett Gutierrez - guitars
  • Isaac Guerrera - bass
  • Tony Rangel - drums

Discography

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EPs

  • Trials (2015, Thumper Punk)[1][9]
  • Persevere (2016, OnTheAttack)[10]

Singles

  • "Once to Die" (2017)[8]

Studio albums

  • Victory (2017, OnTheAttack)[8]
  • Unburned (2018, OnTheAttack)

Compilation appearances

  • Metal From The Dragon (Vol. 1) (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Jackson, John (May 8, 2015). "Rapture — "Trials" (EP)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Rapture Joins OnTheAttack Records; Releases Free EP Download". Down The Line Zine. March 10, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d Beard, Mason (July 30, 2017). "Garrett Gutierrez of Rapture". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  4. ^ a b thrashboy (March 6, 2015). "'Rapture' Joins 'OnTheAttack Records', Debut EP Available for Free Download". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Kaminski, Karol (August 17, 2016). "LA hardcore band RAPTURE signs with OnTheAttack Records; streaming new record". Idioteq. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c Crosslin, Matt (August 28, 2016). "Los Angeles Hardcore Band Rapture Releases Persevere EP". Down The Line Zine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  7. ^ Stagg, David (December 25, 2016). "HM PREMIERE: Rapture drops new music video for single 'Convictions'". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d Jones, Brandon (March 6, 2017). "Rapture - Once to Die". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  9. ^ Swan, Scott (March 11, 2015). "Rapture - Trials". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  10. ^ Jackson, John (September 7, 2016). "Rapture — "Persevere" (ep)". The Metal Resource. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
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