Burn It Down (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis , United States |
| Products | Metalcore music |
Burn It Down was a metalcore group originating from Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States. Their 2000 release, Let the Dead Bury the Dead, issued through Escape Artist Records and produced by Ed Rose (noted for his work with The Get Up Kids and Coalesce), garnered positive critical acclaim, including a 4 "K" rating from Kerrang! and a 4 out of 5 score from Alternative Press. This album came after two EPs and a split CD collaboration with Racetraitor. The band supported their work by touring alongside Shadows Fall, In Flames, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Zao before ultimately disbanding. Their concluding performance took place at Hellfest in 2001, followed by a reunion show in 2005.
Post-breakup, Ryan J. Downey has written for media outlets such as MTV, MSNBC, and Alternative Press, while also managing various bands and producers. John Zeps owns several music retail stores and continues to play in multiple bands. Jason McCash joined the doom metal ensemble The Gates Of Slumber until his passing in 2014. Brian "Bob" Fouts, nicknamed "Iron," remained active in recording, touring, and producing with groups like Apostle of Solitude and Nachtmystium until his death in 2020.
Members
- Last lineup
- Jason McCash – bass (1999–2001; deceased 2014)
- Ryan J. Downey – vocals (1997–2001)
- John Zeps – guitar (1997–2001)
- Brian "Bob" Fouts – drums (1997–2001; deceased 2020)
- Previous members
- Todd Gullion – bass (1997)
- Scott "Scoth" Datsun – drums (1997)
- John Johnson – bass (1998)
- Dan Binaei – guitar (1999)
- Timeline
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Discography
- Let the Dead Bury the Dead (Escape Artist Records) 2000
- Make Them Talk Split-CD EP with Racetraitor (Trustkill Records / Good Life) 1999
- Eat Sleep Mate Defend 10"/CD EP (Escape Artist Records) 1998
- Burn It Down 7"/CD EP (Uprising Records) 1997