In the Midst of Lions
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
In the Midst of Lions was a deathcore ensemble hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States. Their discography includes three full-length records: Out Of Darkness, The Heart of Man, and Shadows. The band's name is derived from Psalms 57:4.
Biography
Emerging from the St. Louis music community, the group first garnered recognition with their debut release, Out Of Darkness, which came out under Strike First Records. Subsequently, they signed with Facedown Records and issued The Heart of Man, an album that achieved a peak position of No. 30 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
They led tours alongside acts such as This or the Apocalypse, Your Memorial, and No Bragging Rights. Additionally, they took part in the Over the Limit Tour with bands including Bury Your Dead, Evergreen Terrace, and Thick as Blood. Their third studio effort, Shadows, was released on November 22, 2011, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
In 2011, following changes in their lineup and the cancellation of scheduled tours, the band announced their dissolution.
Members
- Final Roster
- Ryan McAllister – lead guitar (2009–2012, 2017) (currently with GOGA)
- Alex Livingston – drums (2009–2012, 2017)
- Matt Janssen – vocals (2009–2012, 2017)
- Sam Penner – rhythm guitar (2009–2012, 2017) (previously associated with For Today, live member of The Devil Wears Prada, and Memphis May Fire)
- Jake Mitchell – bass (2009–2012, 2017)
- Previous Members
- Lance Bettis – rhythm guitar (2009)
- Louis Probst – bass (2009)
Studio albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Out of Darkness
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| 2010 | The Heart of Man
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| 2011 | Shadows
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