Cry of the Afflicted
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Kelowna , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Cry of the Afflicted was a post-hardcore band originating from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
History
Established in December 2003, Cry of the Afflicted swiftly built a local following after recording their initial single, "Tale of a Soul," in January 2004. Their first EP, From the Shadows, was launched on September 24, 2004, and was succeeded by a tour across Canada. Prior to this, they had supported bands such as Misery Signals, Means, Bury Your Dead, and Stutterfly.
Garrett Packer (vocals), James Johnson (guitar), and Nik Wagner (bass) were previously members of About Face. In 2003, Nik connected with Troy Doell (drums), and together with Steve Lockhart (guitar), they established Cry of the Afflicted. The band signed with Ethics Industries management in 2004 and released their debut full-length album, Consume This Wasteland, in 2006.
On January 30, 2007, Cry of the Afflicted inked a deal with Solid State Records and worked with producer Jeff Schneeweis on The Unveiling. This album, released on August 14, 2007, contains ten tracks, including three that were previewed online prior to its release.
In December 2007, guitarist Steve Lockhart left the group; Tyler Schwindt from Library substituted during their subsequent two-month tour with Emery.
The band performed what is believed to be their final concert on October 2, 2008, announcing an indefinite break without intentions to produce new material. Former bassist Nik Wagener went on to create Moments in April 2008. Cry of the Afflicted briefly reunited for a single show in October 2009 in West Kelowna, opening for local band Reflection.
Former members
- Garrett Packer – vocals (2003–2008)
- Nik Wagener – bass & vocals (2003–2008)
- Troy Doell – drums (2003–2008)
- James Johnson – guitar (2003–2008)
- Steve Lockhart – guitar (2003–2007)
Albums
- Consume This Wasteland (2006)
- The Unveiling (Solid State, 2007)
EPs
- From the Shadows EP (2004)
Awards and recognition
- 2008 nominee for Hard Music Album of the Year: The Unveiling
- 2008 nominee for Hard Music Song of the Year: "A Scar Filled Sky"
See also
External links
- Musical groups from Kelowna
- Canadian post-hardcore musical groups
- Canadian hardcore punk groups
- Canadian Christian rock groups
- Christian hardcore musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2003
- Solid State Records artists
- Musical groups disestablished in 2008
- 2003 establishments in British Columbia
- 2008 disestablishments in British Columbia