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The Ascendicate

The Ascendicate, originally known as The 7 Method is a Christian metal band from High Point, North Carolina. The band formed in 1999, but went on hiatus in 2012. The band put out tracks of one of their albums, which fell into the hands of Jimmy Ryan and Ryan Clark, and the band signed to Solid State Records. They have shared stages with Staple, Extol, Alien Ant Farm, Disciple, Project 86, and Pillar. Guitarist Ryan Helm joined Demon Hunter, and then formed Damien Deadson.

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The Ascendicate
Also known asThe 7 Method (1999-2008), TA
OriginHigh Point, North Carolina
GenresChristian metal,1 metalcore2
Years active1999-2012 (Indefinite Hiatus)
LabelsSolid State, MD
MembersRyan Helm
Eric Marlow
Dustin Bryant
Chris Wheat
David Dudley
Past membersMarshall Jones
WebsiteThe Ascendicate on Facebook

The Ascendicate, originally known as The 7 Method is a Christian metal band from High Point, North Carolina. The band formed in 1999, but went on hiatus in 2012. The band put out tracks of one of their albums, which fell into the hands of Jimmy Ryan and Ryan Clark, and the band signed to Solid State Records.3 They have shared stages with Staple, Extol, Alien Ant Farm, Disciple, Project 86, and Pillar.4 Guitarist Ryan Helm joined Demon Hunter, and then formed Damien Deadson.1

Members

Current
  • Ryan Helm - Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Unclean Vocals
  • Eric Marlow - Lead Vocals
  • Dustin Bryant - Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Chris Wheat - Drums
  • David Dudley - Bass
Former
  • Marshall Jones - Bass

Discography

As The 7 Method

Studio albums5
  • Roses Like Razorblades (2005; MD)
Independent albums5
  • The7Method (2000)
  • I'll Change Tomorrow (2003)
EPs5
  • Demo EP (2004)
  • The Enlightenment EP (2005)

As The Ascendicate

Studio albums5
  • To Die as Kings (2009)6
References

References

  1. "Interview with Ryan Helm of Damien Deadson & Demon Hunter". musicreview.co.za. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. Martin, Ben (April 16, 2009). "The Ascendicate – To Die As Kings". Cross Rhythms. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2017.
  3. Van Pelt, Doug (July 27, 2009). "HM Exclusive: The Ascendicate Interview". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  4. "The 7 Method". Stereo Killer. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  5. "The Ascendicate". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  6. Anderson, Zachary (February 16, 2009). "The Ascendicate - To Die As Kings". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 8, 2015.