Beneath the Sky
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio , United States |
| Products | Albums, EPs, Demos |
| Parent | Victory Records |
Beneath the Sky was a metalcore group originating from Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. Established in 2004, they produced three full-length albums under the Victory Records label before disbanding in 2014.
Background
Formed in mid-2004 after the breakup of Makeshyft and Blind Judgment, Beneath the Sky cultivated a following through extensive touring across the United States and internationally, including Lithuania. In January 2005, they issued a demo featuring four tracks, which circulated over 5,000 copies before being withdrawn later that same year.
The band’s next album was recorded at Track Six Recording, Inc. located in Cleveland, Ohio, with producers Don Debiase and Brandon Youngs overseeing the sessions. Towards the end of 2007, they earned a nomination for a Cincinnati Music Award in the Hard Rock/Metal category by CityBeat Magazine.
On March 22, 2008, lineup adjustments were announced: guitarist/vocalist Kevin Stafford and drummer Bryan Cash joined, replacing Chris Profitt and Brandon Sowder respectively; meanwhile, keytar player Matt Jones exited the group. Their sophomore album was released on June 24, 2008.
The band declared their dissolution on August 15, 2008. Until that point, they had been affiliated with Victory Records.
Financial difficulties led to their separation by March 13, 2009; however, they reunited shortly thereafter and recommenced touring activities. On May 11, 2010, their album In Loving Memory was launched.
A Facebook update on August 1, 2011 confirmed no new album was underway but emphasized ongoing interaction with their fanbase.
They reunited for a performance on January 26, 2013, with reports indicating six new compositions were in progress. Should a complete album fail to emerge, these songs were planned for online release. A post-hiatus video featured original members of the band. Nevertheless, on July 23, 2014, Beneath the Sky announced a definitive breakup accompanied by a farewell concert scheduled for September 20 in Covington, Kentucky.
Band members
- Final lineup
- Joey Nelson – unclean vocals (2004–2008, 2009–2014)
- Jeff Nelson – guitars (2004–2008, 2009–2014)
- Nick Scarberry – bass and clean vocals (2004–2008, 2012–2014)
- Chris Profitt – guitar (2004–2007, 2012–2014)
- Brandon Sowder – drums and percussion (2004–2007, 2012–2014)
- Former members
- Matt Jones – keytar (2004–2007)
- Kevin Stafford – guitars, clean vocals, keyboards (2007–2008, 2009–2011)
- Bryan Cash – drums (2008, 2009–2011)
- Finn – guitars and keyboards (2009–2011)
- Randy Barnes – bass (2009–2011)
- Timeline
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Albums
| Release Date | Album Title | Record Label | Peak Position on U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Chart | Duration on Chart (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Demo 2005 (demo) | none | n/a | 0 |
| May 13, 2006 | More Than You Can Handle... (EP) | none | n/a | 0 |
| January 23, 2007 | What Demons Do to Saints | Victory Records | n/a | 0 |
| June 24, 2008 | The Day the Music Died | 28 | 2 | |
| May 11, 2010 | In Loving Memory | 31 | 1 |