Those Who Fear
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Those Who Fear (TWF) was a Christian metal group originating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2005. They were signed under Facedown Records and produced three full-length albums: Unholy Anger (2013), Death Sentence (2014), and State of Mind (2016).
Background
The band was formed in 2005 by vocalist John Healy alongside lead guitarists Luke Healy and Trevor Kope. Over time, the lineup underwent multiple changes. After releasing the Legacy extended play, original bassist Scott Buechner left the group. Subsequently, drummer Josh Miller and bassist Josh Ziegler joined the ensemble. Before recording Death Sentence, Jacob Wilder took over drumming duties from Miller, while Ziegler briefly exited but later rejoined. Their final album, State of Mind, came out on December 9, 2016. Those Who Fear concluded their live performances with a final show at Facedown Fest in 2017.
Music history
In 2009, the band put out a demo titled S.O.T.S, which paved the way for their independently released extended play Legacy. This release garnered attention from Facedown Records, who signed them prior to their debut studio album, Unholy Anger, in 2013. Approximately a year later, they followed up with their sophomore album, Death Sentence, which appeared on multiple Billboard charts, including Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums.
Style
Their sound incorporates various genres such as deathcore, metalcore, nu metal, and hardcore punk. At its core, their music fuses aspects of Christian metal with the aggressive energy characteristic of heavy metal.
Final lineup
- John Healy – lead vocals (2005–2017)
- Luke Healy – lead guitar (2005–2017)
- Josh Ziegler – bass (2012–2013, 2014–2017)
- Caleb DeRusha – rhythm guitar (2014–2017)
- Jacob Wilder – drums (2014–2017)
Former members
- Scott Buechner – bass (2005–2012)
- Mike Headly – bass
- Josh Miller – drums (2005–2014)
- Trevor Kope – rhythm guitar (2005–2014)
Timeline
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Studio albums
| Album Title | Album Information | Highest Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Christian |
US Heatseekers | ||
| Unholy Anger |
|
— | — |
| Death Sentence |
|
19 | 19 |
| State of Mind |
|
— | — |
EPs
- Legacy (2011, self-released)
Demos
- S.O.T.S. (2009)
Singles
- "Ten Years" (2016)
- "Driven" (2016)