Seasons After
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Chris Dawson |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Wichita, Kansas , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, singles |
Seasons After was a heavy metal group originating from Wichita, Kansas, established in 2006 by guitarist, songwriter, audio engineer, and producer Chris Dawson. Over the course of their existence, they produced three studio albums and underwent several personnel changes, with Dawson remaining the only constant member.
Due to ongoing internal challenges since 2017 combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band ultimately chose to disband.
Formation and Through Tomorrow
The band came together in 2006 with members Chris Dawson (guitar), Steve Frank (guitar), Michael Byers (bass), Tim Rails (drums), and Chris Schlichting (lead vocals). They self-released their first album, Through Tomorrow, in 2008 while managing touring alongside their regular employment.
In 2009, they secured a deal with ILG/Warner, which reissued Through Tomorrow in 2010. Their rendition of Gerard McMann's "Cry Little Sister"—originally from the 1987 movie The Lost Boys—achieved significant recognition, peaking at No. 15 on Billboard's Rock Songs chart in May 2010.
Seasons After also took part twice in The Vans "Warped Tour" and once in the "Taste of Chaos" tour.
Line-up changes, independence, and Calamity Scars & Memoirs
In August 2010, Seasons After parted ways with founding vocalist Chris Schlichting without an official statement. Tony Housh stepped in as his replacement shortly before their U.S. tour commenced in September 2010. Shortly thereafter, the band became embroiled in a nearly three-year conflict with their record label, resulting in reduced social media presence and limited updates throughout that interval.
On March 22, 2014, Seasons After disclosed via Facebook that this dispute was primarily responsible for their inactivity. They also announced they had become independent and confirmed completion of their second album’s recording, which had started in spring 2011. This album was named Calamity Scars & Memoirs.
The first single from the album, "Wake Me," was released on April 18, 2014, briefly available as a free download on their official website. The follow-up single "So Long Goodbye" was unveiled on June 13 accompanied by a lyric video on YouTube. The album saw a digital release on September 26, 2014, followed by a physical release on February 24, 2015.
After the album launch, "Lights Out" and "Weathered & Worn" were promoted as singles for radio play.
Manifesto
During an August 6, 2015 interview on The Gentlemen's Show podcast, lead vocalist Tony Housh revealed that while entangled in the dispute with Warner Music Group, the band had composed over 60 songs. He shared intentions to issue another album before the end of 2015, aiming for a steady stream of new material.
Recording sessions for their third studio album wrapped up by May 2016. The single "Fighter" debuted in September of that year. On October 7, the band announced the title Manifesto along with its scheduled release date of November 11. The album launched as planned and was supported by brief tours covering various regions across the United States.
Band members
- Current lineup
- Chris Dawson – rhythm guitar (2006–present)
- James Beattie – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
- Tony Housh – lead vocals (2010–present)
- Ryan Kennedy – bass guitar (2016–present)
- Past members
- Steve Frank – lead guitar, backing vocals (2006–2009)
- Chris Schlichting – lead vocals (2006–2010)
- Michael Byers – bass, backing vocals (2006–2014)
- Tim Rails – drums (2006–2015)
- Jessie Saint – bass (2014–2015)
- Kyle Erbert – bass (2015)
- Touring musicians
- Dan Johnson – drums (2015)
- Jared Ruyle – drums (2016–present)
Studio albums
| Year | Album information | Highest chart rankings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | Top Heatseekers | Top Rock Albums | ||
| 2008 | Through Tomorrow
|
– | – | – |
| 2014 | Calamity Scars & Memoirs
|
– | – | – |
| 2016 | Manifesto
|
– | – | – |
Singles
| Year | Single title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Mainstream Rock | U.S. Rock | |||
| 2009 | "11:11" | — | — | Through Tomorrow |
| "Cry Little Sister" | 20 | 44 | ||
| 2010 | "Gettin' Even" | 39 | — | |
| 2014 | "So Long Goodbye" | — | — | Calamity Scars & Memoirs |
| 2015 | "Lights Out" | — | — | |
| 39 | — | |||
| 2016 | "Fighter" | — | — | Manifesto |
Note: "—" indicates singles that did not enter the charts.