Once Nothing
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Metalcore music |
Once Nothing is a metalcore group originating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Previously, they were signed to Solid State Records. While the band embraces a Christian identity, they do not categorize themselves as a "ministry band."
History
The band was established in 2000 by vocalist Todd Lowry, bassist Dave Burkes, guitarist Ryan Carroll, and drummer Kevin Hough. Shortly thereafter, guitarist Josh Branas joined the ensemble. Following the departures of Carroll and Hough in 2005, drummer Giuseppe Capolupo—formerly of Demise of Eros—became part of the lineup. Burkes transitioned to guitar duties while Steve Lucarelli assumed the role of bassist. The group toured within their region and independently released the EP Voice of the Paragon in 2006. Early in 2007, they secured a contract with CI Records and subsequently launched the EP Earthmover in July of that year.
Their sole release under Solid State Records was the album First Came the Law, which debuted on January 15, 2008. Despite extensive touring over nearly twelve months, internal lineup shifts and financial difficulties culminated in the band's dissolution later that year.
In August 2008, Branas departed and was succeeded by Jordan Tomb. After tours that failed to meet expectations, both Lucarelli and Capolupo exited the group. In February 2009, Lowry publicly declared the band's conclusion with two farewell performances scheduled for April, featuring original members performing select tracks.
Once Nothing briefly reunited for a pair of shows in May 2010, followed by an official reformation announcement in May 2012. The band recorded the EP The Indiana Sessions in 2013. Although plans for increased activity were made for 2016, these were postponed due to Capolupo's involvement with The Devil Wears Prada. On December 18, 2021, they held a Christmas reunion concert at Preserving Underground. In 2022, a "Party Time" reunion event was announced for January 28 at Penn Brewery, with support from Greywalker, Windchimes, and Casketmaker.
Members
Current
- Todd Lowry – lead vocals (2000–2009, 2012–present)
- David Burkes – lead guitar (2005–2009, 2012–present), rhythm guitar (2000–2002), bass (2000–2005, 2009)
- Josh Branas – rhythm guitar (2002–2008, 2012–present)
- Giuseppe "Joey" Antonio Capolupo – drums (2005–2009, 2012–present) (Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts, Haste the Day, formerly Demise of Eros)
- Steve Lucarelli – bass (2005–2009, 2012–present) (formerly Terrible Things)
Former
- Geoff Jenkins – rhythm guitar and backing vocals (2007–2009) (formerly Gwen Stacy)
- Jordan Tomb – rhythm guitar (2009)
- Ryan Carroll – lead guitar (2000–2005)
- Kevin Hough – drums (2000–2005)
Timeline
Discography
EPs
- ...And the Blood of the Wicked Shall Flow Like a River (self-released, 2003)
- A Reckoning (self-released, 2005)
- Voice of the Paragon (self-released, 2006)
- The City Is Surrounded – 2003–2006 Compilation (self-released, 2006)
- Earthmover (CI Records, 2007)
- The Indiana Sessions (self-released, 2013)
Studio albums
- First Came the Law (Solid State Records, 2008)