Trenches (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Founder | Jimmy Ryan |
| Defunct | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana , United States |
| Products | Albums: The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole (2008), Reckoner (2022) |
Trenches was a metal ensemble from the United States, initiated by Haste the Day’s lead singer Jimmy Ryan. Their discography includes two full-length albums: The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole (2008) and Reckoner (2022).
History
Following a performance in his native Indianapolis, Indiana on December 30, 2005, Jimmy Ryan departed from Haste the Day. Subsequently, he assembled Trenches by bringing together Joel David Lauver (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Eli Larch Chastain (guitar), Bill Scott (bass), and Phil Hook (drums).
Trenches emerged in 2007 and unveiled their debut record, The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole, on September 16, 2008 under the Solid State Records label. Their inaugural live appearance took place in Noblesville, Indiana, on November 24, 2007. This was followed by a nationwide introduction at the Cornerstone Festival in 2008. Although they were slated to perform at the 2009 festival, they were ultimately excluded from the event lineup.
After entering a hiatus in 2010, Trenches regrouped in early 2012. They later issued their sophomore album, Reckoner, before officially disbanding once more in 2023.
Members
Last known lineup
- Jimmy Ryan – vocals (2007–2010, 2012–2023)
- Bill Scott – bass guitar (2007–2010, 2012–2023)
- Joel David Lauver – guitars, vocals, programming, keyboards (2007–2010, 2012–2023)
- Dyllen Jerome Nance – drums (2017–2023)
- Ross Montgomery – guitar (2020–2023)
- Carey Stilts – guitar (2020–2023)
Previous members
- Phil Hook – drums (2007–2010, 2012–2013)
- Eli Larch Chastain – guitar (2007–2010, 2012–2014)
- Zach Frizzell – drums (2013–2015)
Session musician
- Dave Powell – drums (Emery) (2013)
Timeline
Discography
Albums
- The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole (September 16, 2008; released by Solid State)
- Reckoner (January 1, 2022)
Singles
- "The Death of All Mammoths" (August 4, 2016; Independent release)
External links
- Articles with short description
- American sludge metal musical groups
- American musical quartets
- Musical groups from Indianapolis
- 2007 establishments in Indiana
- Musical groups established in 2007
- Musical groups disbanded in 2010
- Musical groups reformed in 2012
- Solid State Records artists
- Heavy metal musical groups from Indiana
- Metalcore musical groups from Indiana
- Musical groups disestablished in 2010