Course of Nature
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 in Enterprise, Alabama, United States |
| Founder | Mark Wilkerson, John "Fish" Milldrum |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | Mark Wilkerson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Kipe (lead guitar), Jackson Eppley (bass), Shane Lenzen O'Connell (drums) |
| Products | Albums: Superkala (2002), Damaged (2008) |
Course of Nature was a United States-based alternative rock ensemble that originated in Enterprise, Alabama in 2001 and later relocated to Los Angeles. The band was co-founded by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Wilkerson. Its final roster comprised Sean Kipe on lead guitar, Jackson Eppley handling the bass, and Shane Lenzen O'Connell on drums.
History
After departing from the Alabama band Cog, Mark Wilkerson and guitarist/bassist John "Fish" Milldrum established Course of Nature, choosing the band's name from a track by their former group. The band began by performing cover songs before transitioning to original compositions. They were joined by drummer Rick Shelton, previously associated with Dust for Life.
In 2001, the group secured a deal with Lava Records and released their first album, Superkala, in 2002, produced by Matt Martone. This record featured the single "Caught in the Sun." Shortly after the album's launch, Milldrum and Shelton exited the band.
By 2007, Course of Nature had signed with Silent Majority Records and unveiled their sophomore album, Damaged, produced by David Bendeth—recognized for his work with Hawthorne Heights, Breaking Benjamin, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. This album was released on January 29, 2008, and included the single "Anger Cage," which debuted on January 22, 2008.
The lineup as of 2009 consisted of Wilkerson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean Kipe (lead guitar), Jackson Eppley (bass), and Shane Lenzen O'Connell (drums).
In early 2010, Sean Kipe shared via Facebook that the band was working on new recordings; nevertheless, by April he had become the guitarist for Alex Band.
On January 24, 2011, Course of Nature posted four demos—"(Un) Happy," "The Bitter End," "Don't Pretend," and "I Miss You"—crafted by Kipe and Wilkerson on their MySpace page. The group dissolved permanently soon afterward without issuing an official statement.
Albums
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock | US Modern Rock | US Adult Top 40 | US Mainstream Top 40 | |||
| 2002 | "Caught in the Sun" | 9 | 22 | 39 | 35 | Superkala |
| "Wall of Shame" | 37 | — | — | — | ||
| 2008 | "Anger Cage" | 35 | — | — | — | Damaged |
| "The Window" | — | — | — | — | ||