War of Ages is an American Christian metal band formed in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2002. The band's self-titled debut album War of Ages was released in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the Facedown Records roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer was released in 2008. The band's fourth offering Eternal, was released April 13, 2010, produced by cc from As I Lay Dying. In a Radio U interview with Jaddeus, Leroy revealed that the Eternal album would feature guest vocals from Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying and Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. Their seventh studio albumSupreme Chaos was released on July 22, 2014. Their eighth studio album Alpha was released on December 8, 2017. On May 31, 2019, they released a single: "Sulphur and Salt". On June 28, they released a second single, "Miles Apart", along with pre-orders for their new album, Void, which is set to release September 13, 2019. On July 26, they released a third single: "Wrath". On August 23, they released a fourth single: "Void".
History
War of Ages began in 2002, originally as Point Zero. The band's original lineup consisted of Vocalist Leroy Hamp, Lead Guitarist Steve Brown, Rhythm Guitarist Matt Moore, Bassist Nate Owensby, and Drummer Rob Kerner. With this lineup, the band recorded their debut EP, titled Unite Us All. Shortly after this release, the band switched names to War of Ages and signed with Strike First Records. The band connected with the label via their friends in xDISCIPLEx A.D., who were also from Erie, Pennsylvania. The band would record a self-titled debut, which was released by Strike First. However, Kang Garnic replaced Moore during this time on guitars. In 2006, the band released their sophomore album, Pride of the Wicked, adding on former Mortal Treason Bassist TJ Alford, Hamp's brother Alex Hamp on drums, and Rhythm Guitarist Johnathan Lynch. In 2007, the band released their third album, Fire from the Tomb, which was a re-recording of many of their debut album's tracks. The band went into Cathouse Studios and began recording the album. Arise and Conquer was released in 2008, with Branon Bernatowicz joining the band as rhythm guitarist. Following Arise and Conquer, the band began working with As I Lay Dying's Vocalist Tim Lambesis to produce their next album, titled Eternal, which would feature Lambesis on guest vocals, as well as Josh Gilbert and Sonny Sandoval. Eternal was written to standout and was an emotional release. The album was very well received, becoming the first to rank on the Billboard charts. In 2012, the band released their sixth studio album, Return to Life. Following in the footsteps of Eternal, the album ranked on the Billboard, but some reviewers did not enjoy the album as much. In 2014, the band released their seventh album, which was titled Supreme Chaos, which saw the induction of the newest member, Hope for the Dying's Jack Daniels on rhythm guitars. With Daniels addition, the band added a very European style. The album would also rank on the Billboard charts, ranking at 107 on the Billboard 200, 37 on Billboard Rock charts, 14 on Hard Rock charts, 5 on the Christian charts, and 24 on the Independent albums charts. In 2017, the band released their eighth album, Alpha, with the lineup of Hamp, Daniels, Brown, and a session drummer, Alex Rüdinger, who also worked with The Faceless and 7 Horns 7 Eyes. In 2019, the band released their ninth album, Void, alongside several singles. The album would also be the debut for The Burial members Elisha Mullins on bass and Kaleb Luebchow on drums.
Christianity
The band is known for their strong Christian faith which is expressed in their lyrics. In a 2009 radio interview with The Full Armor of God Broadcast, Leroy professed that as Christians the band wants to "Make a difference in a world that's covered in darkness."
