Justifide
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Chandler, Arizona , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Justifide is a rock group originating from Chandler, Arizona, established in 1999. The ensemble consists of Jason Moncivaiz (vocals, drums), Sambo Moncivaiz (bass), and Joey Avalos (guitar). They have gained recognition within the Christian rock scene and have released two studio albums: Life Outside The Toy Box (2001) and The Beauty of the Unknown (2002).
On December 11, 2014, the band revealed plans for a reunion along with an upcoming album titled The Vault Sessions, expected to be released in summer 2015.
History
The foundation of Justifide stems from a challenging family background, which motivated the Moncivaiz brothers to pursue music as a form of expression. Their father’s conversion to Christianity brought positive changes to their family life, influencing the band’s spiritual and creative path. Both brothers had formal musical education from an early age.
Initially, the band included Ian Metzger on vocals, Jason Moncivaiz on drums, Sambo Moncivaiz on bass, and Joey Avalos handling guitar duties. Their songs cover a wide spectrum of emotions, portraying life’s complexities rather than limiting themselves to purely happy or sad themes.
After Metzger left following their debut EP, Jason assumed both vocal and drum responsibilities. To allow Jason to concentrate on singing during live performances, the band enlisted drummers such as Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), Jeff Irizarry (Dear Ephesus), and Micah Schweinsberg (The Crabb Family, Diamond Rio).
When Avalos departed in 2003, Jason and Sambo went on to create Reform the Resistance, pursuing a sound influenced by nu metal and rapcore.
In 2014, Justifide made a comeback with the release of an EP.
Awards and Rankings
Christian Rock Radio
- #1 “Pointing Fingers” (from The Beauty Of The Unknown)
- #1 “To Live” (from The Beauty Of The Unknown)
- #2 “The Way” (from Life Outside The Toybox)
- #3 “9 Out of 10” (from Life Outside The Toybox)
- #4 “Our Little Secret” (from Life Outside The Toybox)
Awards and Accolades
- 2001 Dove Award Nominations – Hard Music Recorded Song (“9 Out of 10”), Hard Music Album (Life Outside The Toybox)
- 2001 R&R Top Christian Rock Impact Artists
Members
- Final Known Lineup
- Jason Moncivaiz – Vocals, Drums (Reform the Resistance)
- Sambo Moncivaiz – Bass (Reform the Resistance)
- Previous Members
- Ian Metzger – Vocals (1999–2000)
- Joey Avalos – Guitar (1999–2003)
- Past Touring Musicians
- Jeff Irizarry – Drums (Dear Ephesus)
- Jaren Johnston – Drums (The Cadillac Three)
- Joel Stumbaugh – Drums
- Micah Schweinsburg – Drums (The Crabb Family, Crabb Revival)
- Victor Campos – Guitar (Digital e)
Discography
| Album Title | Record Label | Release Year |
|---|---|---|
| Justifide EP | Independent | 1999 |
| Life Outside the Toybox | Ardent Records | 2001 |
| The Beauty of the Unknown | Ardent Records | 2002 |
| The Vault Sessions | Independent | 2014 |