Fighting Instinct
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Fighting Instinct was a Christian rock group originating from the Winston-Salem and Greensboro, North Carolina area, established by TJ Harris and Dallas Farmer. After several years of collaboration, they were joined by Jason Weekly, who came up with the band's name.
Their first album, titled Fighting Instinct, was launched in mid-2006 under the Gotee Records label. The primary single, "I Found Forever," gained rotation on both rock and Christian radio stations, climbing to No. 31 on active rock charts despite limited touring efforts. The Christian-focused track "Back to You" reached No. 5 on the Christian CHR charts; both "Back to You" and "Just to Please You" were promoted exclusively to Christian radio audiences. In October 2008, the band revealed plans for a five-song EP but also announced their intention to disband by the end of that year.
Following this, lead singer TJ Harris became a member of Decyfer Down in 2008. In a 2016 interview, he revealed that his departure from Fighting Instinct was due to Decyfer Down extending an invitation to join their lineup.
Music history
Acknowledged as a "One to Watch" by CCM Magazine, Fighting Instinct drew musical inspiration from groups such as Led Zeppelin. Their 2006 self-titled release earned positive critiques from various industry sources including AllMusic, CCM Magazine, Christian Broadcasting Network, Christianity Today, Cross Rhythms, HM Magazine, Jesus Freak Hideout, New Release Today, and The Phantom Tollbooth. The track "I Found Forever" charted on two separate Billboard magazine listings.
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fighting Instinct | Gotee |
| 2008 | Under the Gun | Independent |
EPs
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Under the Gun - EP | Independent |
Compilations
| Year | Title | Contribution | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | X 2006 | Back to You | BEC |
| 2006 | Freaked! - a Gotee Tribute to DC Talk's Jesus Freak | Like It, Love It, Need It (DC Talk cover) | Gotee |
| 2007 | Gotee Hits | Back to You | |
| 2007 | Gotee Acoustic | Back to You (Acoustic) | |
| 2007 | Gotee Worship | Just to Please You |
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | I Found Forever | Fighting Instinct |
| 2006 | Back to You | |
| 2007 | Just to Please You |
Members
- Initial formation
- TJ Harris – vocals and guitar
- Jason Weekly – bass guitar
- Dallas Farmer – drums
- Later lineup
- TJ Harris – lead vocals and rhythm guitar
- Jason Weekly – bass guitar
- Derek Dyre – lead guitar and backing vocals
- Chris Burrow – drums