Call to Preserve
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Rockledge, Florida , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Call to Preserve was a Christian and straight edge crossover thrash band hailing from Rockledge, Florida, active between 2003 and 2011, with a short reunion in 2014. The group consisted of vocalist John Ellis, guitarists Duke Ahrens, Matt Aviles, and Harbor Partin, bassist Kyle Bowen, and drummer Mike Aviles.
Their musical journey began with a self-released extended play titled Call to Preserve in 2003. The band's first full-length album, Unsinkable, was issued by Strike First Records in 2006. Subsequently, they released two albums through Facedown Records: From Isolation in 2008 and Life of Defiance in 2010, the latter marking their final studio album. Their concluding recording was the EP Validation in 2011, also distributed by Facedown Records.
Background
Originating from Rockledge, Florida, Call to Preserve was known for their Christian hardcore and Christian metal style. The ensemble featured John Ellis on vocals, guitars handled by Duke Ahrens, Matt Aviles, and Harbor Partin, with Kyle Bowen playing bass and Mike Aviles on drums.
Music history
Established in 2003, the band independently launched their initial EP Call to Preserve the same year. Their debut album Unsinkable was released on August 8, 2006, through Strike First Records. Following this, they produced two albums under the Facedown Records label: From Isolation released on September 30, 2008, and Life of Defiance on June 8, 2010. Their final output was the EP Validation, which came out on July 5, 2011 via Facedown Records. The band dissolved later that year.
Members
- Final lineup
- John Ellis – lead vocals
- Matt Aviles – guitar and vocals
- Harbor Partin – guitar
- Kyle Bowen – bass guitar
- Mike Aviles – drums and vocals
- Former members
- Duke Ahrens – guitar
Discography
- Studio albums
- Unsinkable (August 8, 2006; Strike First Records)
- From Isolation (September 30, 2008; Facedown Records)
- Life of Defiance (June 8, 2010; Facedown)
- EPs
- Validation (July 5, 2011; Facedown)
- Independently released EPs
- Call to Preserve (2003; Independent)