Beloved (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Kernersville, North Carolina , United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Beloved is a post-hardcore group originating from Kernersville, North Carolina, in the United States.
History
Beloved came together in the autumn of 1999, with its founding members attending East Forsyth High School in Kernersville. They rapidly built a strong local following and self-released their debut album, ...And So It Goes, in 2000. The band embarked on national tours alongside bands such as Underoath, Luti-Kriss/Norma Jean, and Cool Hand Luke, including an appearance at the Cornerstone Festival.
In 2001, Vindicated Records issued their sophomore album, The Running. Prior to this, a limited online pre-release featured early versions of "The Blue Period" and "Into Your Arms," the latter track later becoming commercially available only after Solid State Records reissued the album.
During 2002, Beloved entered negotiations with Takehold Records; however, following Takehold’s acquisition by Tooth & Nail Records, the band signed with Solid State Records, Tooth & Nail’s subsidiary. Solid State then re-released The Running in mid-2002.
That same year, while touring with Luti-Kriss/Norma Jean, they recorded the exclusive EP One Night Split, which was distributed as CD-Rs to fans during their tour stops.
In 2003, Beloved collaborated with producer GGGarth on their full-length release Failure On. They supported this album with extensive touring and again reissued The Running in 2004, this time featuring the bonus track "Into Your Arms".
Their final concert occurred on January 14, 2005, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with performances by Underoath, Classic Case, and others. This event was captured and released as the DVD Kiss it Goodbye. Former members subsequently joined other bands including Classic Case, Dead Poetic, and The Almost.
On November 27, 2015, the band members announced a merchandise sale and hinted at a potential reunion. By November 2019, Beloved confirmed they were creating new material and scheduled their first live appearance in 15 years at Furnace Fest 2020.
In September 2021, the band unveiled their single Abyss, marking their first original release in nearly twenty years.
Other projects
- Joe Musten serves as vocalist for Advent and Torn; he also became the drummer for The Almost in 2009 alongside Dusty Redmon.
- Johnny Smrdel has also been part of Advent.
- Matt Harrison briefly played guitar for Advent before departing.
- Josh Moore focuses on solo musical endeavors.
- Dusty Redmon performs guitar duties in The Almost and was formerly a member of Dead Poetic.
Members
Current
- Josh Moore – clean vocals and guitar (1999–2005, 2019–present)
- Matt Harrison – guitar
- Johnny Smrdel – bass (2001–2005, 2019–present)
- Dusty Redmon – guitar (1999–2005, 2019–present)
- Joe Musten – unclean vocals and drums (1999–2005, 2019–present)
Former members
- John Brehm – bass (1999)
- Mitchell Britt – bass (1999–2001)
- Shawn Dallas – guitar (1999)
- Josh Deaton – guitar (1999)
Discography
- Garage Demos – 1999 – independent (unreleased)
- ...And So It Goes – 2000 – self-released
- The Running Pre-Release Sampler – 2001 – independent internet promotional release
- The Running – 2001 – Vindicated Records
- One Night Split (with Luti-Kriss) – 2002 – limited independent release
- Failure On – 2003 – Solid State Records / Broken Circles Records (vinyl edition)
- The Running (reissue) – 2004 – Solid State Records
- Beloved Live at Cat's Cradle – 2004 – live recording
- Kiss It Goodbye: The Final Show (DVD) – 2005 – Solid State Records