Kingston Falls
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Goshen, Indiana , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Kingston Falls was a Christian hardcore band based in Goshen, Indiana, active between 2003 and 2009. Their musical approach blended elements of hardcore punk and metalcore. The lineup featured John Busenbark on vocals, Brent Zebell on drums, Josiah Gaut and Josh Battles on guitars, and Jason Gough handling bass duties. They independently issued three EPs: Seasons of Despair (2003), Kingston Falls (2004), and Crusader (2005). Their first full-length album, The Crescendo of Sirens, was released through Strike First Records in 2006, followed by their second studio album, Armada on Mercury, under Facedown Records in 2008.
Background
Hailing from Goshen, Indiana, Kingston Falls operated within the Christian hardcore and Christian metal scenes. The original members—John Busenbark, Brent Zebell, Josh Battles, Josiah Gaut, and Jason Gough—remained consistent through the debut studio album. After 2006, the band experienced notable personnel shifts, with only Brent Zebell and Josiah Gaut continuing until the group's dissolution.
Music history
Established in 2003, Kingston Falls independently released three EPs before signing with Strike First Records. Their debut album, The Crescendo of Sirens, was launched in April 2006 via Strike First. Subsequently, their sophomore effort, Armada on Mercury, was issued by Facedown Records in March 2008, representing their final major label release.
Members
- Final lineup
- Brent Zebell – drums (2003–2009)
- Josiah Gaut – guitar (2003–2009)
- Former members
- Jason Gough – bass (2003–2006)
- Josh Battles – guitar (2003–2008)
- Bill Bowers – bass (2006–2008)
- John Busenbark – vocals (2004–2006)
- Nate Lambright Dale – vocals (2006–2008)
- Justin Gibson – vocals (2003–2004)
- Reunion lineup post-2011
- John Busenbark – vocals
- Brent Zebell – drums
- Josiah Gaut – guitar
- Bill Bowers – bass
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Crescendo of Sirens (April 4, 2006, Strike First)
- Armada on Mercury (March 18, 2008, Facedown)