Sleeping Giant

[Regards]

Love this band

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[awakeohsleeper]

Yeah. I really like them. Nice guys. I randomly bought their record one day not knowing anything about them other than their name. I don't even know how it ended up in a record shop over here in the UK... but it did. Cannot wait for their new album.

[Regards]

So you've seen them live? By watching their youtube vid's they've definately risen to one of my must see bands.

[xJesusFreakx]

I haven't seen them, but my friends did at Scream the Prayer and said they were amazing. All the focus was on G-d the whole time, with lots of talking between songs. They are a must-see band for me, too. So pumped for the new album.

[OdeToTheSun]

I seriously need to listen to this band more. Judging by the posts above, I should see them live as well, haha.

[mht]

pray pray pray pray pray pray pray pray pray

[Regards]

I haven't seen them, but my friends did at Scream the Prayer and said they were amazing. All the focus was on G-d the whole time, with lots of talking between songs. They are a must-see band for me, too. So pumped for the new album.
Yeah, every video I see seems like such an amazing spiritual time. I love it when metal bands take their music and really make it all about worship, so awesome.
I seriously need to listen to this band more. Judging by the posts above, I should see them live as well, haha.
Yeah, definitely check them out. Their big song "Blame It On The Holy Rollers" features the lead singer of Impending Doom, and if I remember right you're a fan of them. Check them for sure.

[OdeToTheSun]

Yeah, definitely check them out. Their big song "Blame It On The Holy Rollers" features the lead singer of Impending Doom, and if I remember right you're a fan of them. Check them for sure.
Oh, I have the album on my ipod, I just barely listen to it is what I meant. When I do listen to it, it is "Blame It On The Holy Rollers". Yep, I'm an Impending Doom fan. I even reviewed their new album ;-)

[Regards]

Oh, I have the album on my ipod, I just barely listen to it is what I meant. When I do listen to it, it is "Blame It On The Holy Rollers". Yep, I'm an Impending Doom fan. I even reviewed their new album ;-)
Duh, I actually read the review a couple of weeks ago too haha. Wow. That whole album really is great, would reccomend giving it more spins.

[OdeToTheSun]

Duh, I actually read the review a couple of weeks ago too haha. Wow. That whole album really is great, would reccomend giving it more spins.
Oh good! I was hinting at you to read it if you haven't. I think i'll give it a spin when I get home.

Dude, I'm watching a live video of "Blame It On The Holy Rollers" at the moment. I love proxies.

[Regards]

Oh good! I was hinting at you to read it if you haven't. I think i'll give it a spin when I get home.

Dude, I'm watching a live video of "Blame It On The Holy Rollers" at the moment. I love proxies.
Yeah, I thought it was a well put together review. I'm not usually a fan of "deathcore" or whatever that sub-genre would be called, but it definately made me want to check it out atleast. Proxy servers are the best, I'm happy I don't need to use them anymore :-p

[batmannj]

Yeah, I thought it was a well put together review. I'm not usually a fan of "deathcore" or whatever that sub-genre would be called, but it definately made me want to check it out atleast. Proxy servers are the best, I'm happy I don't need to use them anymore :-p
I love this band, but good news: Their new album is dropping right before they go on the Scream The Prayer tour, here is the link. http://www.indievisionmusic.com/wordpress/2009/04/28/sleeping-giant-title-album/

[Regards]

I love this band, but good news: Their new album is dropping right before they go on the Scream The Prayer tour, here is the link. http://www.indievisionmusic.com/wordpress/2009/04/28/sleeping-giant-title-album/
Definitely would not mind seeing Sleeping Giant and The Chariot together, the rest of the bands on that tour are eh. That's awesome though, so much good music coming out in a 3 month spans its ridiculous.

[Colorblind!]

Plea For Purging is hilarious live, but I would only really go for Sleeping Giant.
Saw them at Cornerstone three times, and each was one of the most powerful shows I've ever attended. Nothing like it.

I did not get into the album at all until I saw them live.

[OdeToTheSun]

Yeah, I thought it was a well put together review. I'm not usually a fan of "deathcore" or whatever that sub-genre would be called, but it definately made me want to check it out atleast. Proxy servers are the best, I'm happy I don't need to use them anymore :-p
Wow thanks! I thought it was crappy since most things I write turn out that way, but you saying that gives me the push to write another maybe. Well, I won't need to use them anymore either hopefully after May.

[Regards]

Bumping for jamming to Oh Praise Him. Song is absolutely beautiful.

[awakeohsleeper]

I wish more people knew about this band.

[Regards]

Right? They don't get nearly enough love, yet their music is absolutely inspiring. They had a chat on their myspace blog last night, it was cool reading some of the responses. Seem like really cool dudes.

[awakeohsleeper]

Really? Man, I wish I saw that. I'll have to go and have a look.
They definitely seem like really cool dudes. That's the appeal for me. Just some really solid guys who have their priorities right. Oh, and the music is not bad either!!

[awakeohsleeper]

Apparently they are uploading a new song on Tuesday. Cannot wait!

[Colorblind!]

New song called Gang Signs now up.
My first thought: wish he tried to rap less.
Second though: oh well, I'm mawshin.

Preorders for Sons of Thunder here:
http://new.merchnow.com/products/102991

[Handraa]

I'm seeing this band at Icthus in a month or so. Haven't really gotten a chance to listen to them.

[Regards]

Haven't listened to the new song yet, but I'm going to first thing tomorrow. Hmm, free poster with pre-order? I might just have to.

And Handraa, get on it, they're worth it. Good tuneage.

[awakeohsleeper]

The song sounds exactly how I'd expect it to! Not bad.

[anthonydarko]

Never heard of them, then again I don't hang out with Christian br00tal kids.

[Jaxon Adams]

new song: too much effects on his vox, too much rapping, was about to say that it wasn't as heavy as stuff on their first album but then i heard the end and it redeemed it a little bit. overall it just has a weird feel to it. it didn't slap me in my face like all of "dread champions" does

[Regards]

Never heard of them, then again I don't hang out with Christian br00tal kids.
Maybe you should get on that, though I'm very far from being br00tal. Sleeping Giant is just good.

[xJesusFreakx]

Quality new song. I'm really looking forward to the new CD, particularly to hear the song with guest vocals by Ryan Clark from Demon Hunter.

[Regards]

Gah, myspace players suck. I'll have to wait til I'm home now. Though I'm not a big fan of Demon Hunter, I enjoyed Ryan Clark's appearance on the Becoming the Archetype album.

[Regards]

Oh, and I love the album art for the new album, if the avatar wasn't evident haha.

[awakeohsleeper]

Quality new song. I'm really looking forward to the new CD, particularly to hear the song with guest vocals by Ryan Clark from Demon Hunter.

I look forward to that track. Whilst I wouldn't say Demon Hunter are my favourite band ever, Ryan Clark is a solid vocalist.

[Klatzke]

RIYL? Isn't this like another facedown heavy-christian band?

[Klatzke]

I look forward to that track. Whilst I wouldn't say Demon Hunter are my favourite band ever, Ryan Clark is a solid vocalist.
Dude can sing.

[Regards]

RIYL? Isn't this like another facedown heavy-christian band?
They have a sludgier feel on a lot of their tracks. More of a hardcore/sludge sound than the typical metalcore, although they do have a few breakdowns here and there.

I'm pretty bad at the genre game though, so take it with a grain of salt.

[Klatzke]

They have a sludgier feel on a lot of their tracks. More of a hardcore/sludge sound than the typical metalcore, although they do have a few breakdowns here and there.

I'm pretty bad at the genre game though, so take it with a grain of salt.
Who would you throw out for a RIYL?

I just tend not to like the typical Facedown band (Wrench in the Works, A Plea For Purging et al)

[Regards]

Who would you throw out for a RIYL?

I just tend not to like the typical Facedown band (Wrench in the Works, A Plea For Purging et al)
These guys and Take It Back are really the two only bands I really really dig off of facedown. Like I said, I'm bad with the RIYL, so hopefully someone in here can give you a good one.

[Klatzke]

These guys and Take It Back are really the two only bands I really really dig off of facedown. Like I said, I'm bad with the RIYL, so hopefully someone in here can give you a good one.
Alright well thanks. I actually can't stand Take It Back though hah

[Regards]

Alright well thanks. I actually can't stand Take It Back though hah
Well then you're missing out :-p

Sleeping Giant and Take It Back are nothing alike, but I think out of most of facedown's roster, they're two of the more different sounding bands.

[hailthewarrior]

Would I like this band? If you know me... go!

[Regards]

Would I like this band? If you know me... go!
Hmmmmmm. Not sure. Check out some of their live video's, I think you'd apreesh them more for their live show. I'm not sure if they'd be to heavy for you or not. How heavy do you go?

[hailthewarrior]

Hmmmmmm. Not sure. Check out some of their live video's, I think you'd apreesh them more for their live show. I'm not sure if they'd be to heavy for you or not. How heavy do you go?

The Chariot, Dillinger Escape Plan, August Burns Red...

[Regards]

The Chariot, Dillinger Escape Plan, August Burns Red...
I'd check 'em out if I were you. Whoremonger is a great tune to start with, Oh Praise Him is an amazing metal worship song. Definately look into them. Like I said, check out their live vid's, really really cool live shows. I'm hoping to check them out this year with the Scream The Prayer tour.

[hailthewarrior]

I'd check 'em out if I were you. Whoremonger is a great tune to start with, Oh Praise Him is an amazing metal worship song. Definately look into them. Like I said, check out their live vid's, really really cool live shows. I'm hoping to check them out this year with the Scream The Prayer tour.

I can't decide if I want to go to that or not... The Chariot = epic win. Oh, Sleeper has a couple good tunes, and Haste the Day used to be epic...

[awakeohsleeper]

Alright well thanks. I actually can't stand Take It Back though hah

I'd say they're one of the heaviest Facedown records bands. Although I only know a few. Haha. I met this American over here in the UK and we were talking about music and he said 'do you like Facedown records?' and I said 'Yeah... some of the bands... I really like Sleeping Giant' and he was like 'woah! really?! they're really heavy' (He was surprised because I was just saying how much I liked mewithoutYou and the new As Cities Burn stuff.

Anyway, that story seems quite irrelevant now. And probably won't help you know what they sound like that much. Apologies!

[Regards]

I can't decide if I want to go to that or not... The Chariot = epic win. Oh, Sleeper has a couple good tunes, and Haste the Day used to be epic...
Sleeping Giant = even more of an epic win over Chariot. They're the only two bands I really care about on the tour, but totally worth it.

[hailthewarrior]

Sleeping Giant = even more of an epic win over Chariot. They're the only two bands I really care about on the tour, but totally worth it.

Haha. I doubt they can top The Chariot, we'll see. I'll download them... how many albums do they have?

[Klatzke]

I'd say they're one of the heaviest Facedown records bands. Although I only know a few. Haha. I met this American over here in the UK and we were talking about music and he said 'do you like Facedown records?' and I said 'Yeah... some of the bands... I really like Sleeping Giant' and he was like 'woah! really?! they're really heavy' (He was surprised because I was just saying how much I liked mewithoutYou and the new As Cities Burn stuff.

Anyway, that story seems quite irrelevant now. And probably won't help you know what they sound like that much. Apologies!
Ehh there are some pretty heavy facedown bands hah. I'll check these guys out when I get to a computer though.

[awakeohsleeper]

Yeah, check them out. That's the only thing you can do I guess!

[doppelganger]

eh, i never really got into them :/

[Regards]

Haha. I doubt they can top The Chariot, we'll see. I'll download them... how many albums do they have?
Just the one, Dread Champions Of The Last Days, but they have a new one coming out called Sons Of Thunder, which drops June 26th

[OdeToTheSun]

The new song didn't do much for me. It's alright though I guess.

[mht]

you guys are still fucking praying in this thread? holy fuck. satan 666 god sucks

[batmannj]

lol at mht

I am looking forward to this record and the tour

[Regards]

you guys are still fucking praying in this thread? holy fuck. satan 666 god sucks you fruits
lol.

I dug the new song. I'm hoping that it's not supposed to be their stand out track or anything, but I dig.

[doppelganger]

Oh, and I love the album art for the new album, if the avatar wasn't evident haha.
the new album art is so much better than the Dread Champions one. man, that is ugly.

[mht]

im just kidding with you guys, I like most of you discussing in this thread, and for those really into this band, I have a question:


what's the deal with the singer, does he always wear the same bears jersey? it's like in every youtube video?

[Ghostpsalm]

i dig sleeping giant. so does my little brother actually. he's 13 and he got me into them lol

their new stuff is pretty sweet

[Ghostpsalm]

im just kidding with you guys, I like most of you discussing in this thread, and for those really into this band, I have a question:


what's the deal with the singer, does he always wear the same bears jersey? it's like in every youtube video?

hahahaha

i know what you're talkin about!

i saw em live and he didn't have that though. maybe it's just his favorite?

[awakeohsleeper]

the new album art is so much better than the Dread Champions one. man, that is ugly.

I have to agree with that. Awful album cover.

[Regards]

the new album art is so much better than the Dread Champions one. man, that is ugly.
Have you seen the album art on the actually CD? It's terrible lol.
im just kidding with you guys, I like most of you discussing in this thread, and for those really into this band, I have a question:


what's the deal with the singer, does he always wear the same bears jersey? it's like in every youtube video?
In the album art the dude's wearing a bears hat, but not the jersey. Maybe he's not just a solider of God but a solider of the midwest? Dude's got good tastes either way.

[Colorblind!]

im just kidding with you guys, I like most of you discussing in this thread, and for those really into this band, I have a question:


what's the deal with the singer, does he always wear the same bears jersey? it's like in every youtube video?

When I saw them at cornerstone I don't think he wore Bears gear either of the three days, just so you know!

And for everybody asking about the quality of the music,
I really don't think it's that good. It's more for me about the lyrics and just the experience of seeing them so I reccomend you all just go see them live.

[awakeohsleeper]

They've just uploaded the title track from the forthcoming album 'Sons of Thunder' and the lyrics are mindblowing. Really excellent track in my opinion. Really impressed.

[Regards]

They've just uploaded the title track from the forthcoming album 'Sons of Thunder' and the lyrics are mindblowing. Really excellent track in my opinion. Really impressed.
O, rly? Checking out now.

[Regards]

Dang. Wow. Not what I was expecting at all. I had goosebumps the whole song.

[Regards]

bump because people should hear the new song.

[awakeohsleeper]

Dang. Wow. Not what I was expecting at all. I had goosebumps the whole song.
Beautiful isn't it? Powerful. Excellent. Going to be a great album/

[Regards]

Still loving the title track. Cannot wait for the new album to hit.

[Foxholes]

Wow wow wow at the title track.

[jfork]

Honestly if you people who don't like religious lyrics can get past the lyrics, this ain't so bad.

[batmannj]

Really stoked for the new album. I'll be seein them like 3 days after it drops

[batmannj]

im just kidding with you guys, I like most of you discussing in this thread, and for those really into this band, I have a question:


what's the deal with the singer, does he always wear the same bears jersey? it's like in every youtube video?
do you like me?

[Colorblind!]

I don't get Gang Signs, what is it about?

[awakeohsleeper]

I don't get Gang Signs, what is it about?
Whilst everyone could you give you an adequate interpretation... I'm almost sure if you send them a message over Myspace they'll get back to you. I've asked them a few things and they've replied within a couple of days and I didn't actually expect a reply! Excellent guys.

[Regards]

Whilst everyone could you give you an adequate interpretation... I'm almost sure if you send them a message over Myspace they'll get back to you. I've asked them a few things and they've replied within a couple of days and I didn't actually expect a reply! Excellent guys.
Really? That's pretty cool of the dudes.

I'm liking Gang Signs the more I listen to it too. This album is going to be great.

[Regards]

New song! "No One Leaves This Room Sick"

Checking it out now.

Edit: Dang. Very very heavy. Digging alot.

[Regards]

Andy Dick is a fan of Sleeping Giant: http://notpopular.com/2009/06/13/andy-dick-interviews-sleeping-giant/

MirIxo97eUw

[Colorblind!]

Andy Dick is a fan of Sleeping Giant: http://notpopular.com/2009/06/13/andy-dick-interviews-sleeping-giant/

MirIxo97eUw

LOL

[Klatzke]

I have to say, although they put on a great show and their music seems pretty good, I saw them at Icthus and this has to be one of the preachiest bands I've ever seen. If that's your thing, then cool, but it was a bit oppressive for those of us that aren't exactly that religious. Of course, I was at Icthus, so that could be my own fault.

Frontman is an awesome guy though.

[Regards]

I have to say, although they put on a great show and their music seems pretty good, I saw them at Icthus and this has to be one of the preachiest bands I've ever seen. If that's your thing, then cool, but it was a bit oppressive for those of us that aren't exactly that religious. Of course, I was at Icthus, so that could be my own fault.

Frontman is an awesome guy though.
That's the entire point of the band though. But I'm happy you dug the show over all. I'd love to see 'em live.

[Klatzke]

That's the entire point of the band though. But I'm happy you dug the show over all. I'd love to see 'em live.
Yeah, I'm just saying. I thought I'd seen someone call them not preachy earlier in the thread. It was an intense show really, they're certainly passionate, it was just easily the preachiest band I've ever seen live. haha.

BTW, new songs sounded even better than the old stuff, though I didn't catch them the second time to see "Dynasty" because I got sun poisoning.

[Klatzke]

im just kidding with you guys, I like most of you discussing in this thread, and for those really into this band, I have a question:


what's the deal with the singer, does he always wear the same bears jersey? it's like in every youtube video?
He wasn't at Icthus.

[mht]

He wasn't at Icthus.


regardless of the bears jersey, he still probably had 50 minute prayer seshs inbetween each song, and that is something I dont agree with at all/find to be a pathetic fucking joke.

[mht]

LOL @ Thats how Kings of Leon did it. I'm glad Andy Dick is smart enough to be able to compare crappy music with crappy music I'll give him that.

[Regards]

regardless of the bears jersey, he still probably had 50 minute prayer seshs inbetween each song, and that is something I dont agree with at all/find to be a pathetic fucking joke.
Whereas I find it inspiring and important. The reason I would go see these guys over probably 90% of the other bands I listen to is for that reason.

[Colorblind!]

Sleeping Giant definitely isn't for everybody.

[Regards]

Sleeping Giant definitely isn't for everybody.
Totally. Agree'd. I'm not going to go up to someone who is an Athiest for example and tell them they should atleast like the band for their music, because its a whole package.

[Foxholes]

Good for them that this hasn't leaked yet.

[batmannj]

Yeah I'm glad this hasn't leaked. I can't wait to get this and Maylene this Tuesday.

[awakeohsleeper]

You can see why people wouldn't like a guy praying in between songs. But I love that passion and the fact that they don't sacrifice their beliefs to sell records. That's cool. And it's awesome that so many people that don't believe in God have been healed or prayed with them after shows. Exciting stuff.

[Klatzke]

regardless of the bears jersey, he still probably had 50 minute prayer seshs inbetween each song, and that is something I dont agree with at all/find to be a pathetic fucking joke.
Yeahh, read my earlier posts in the thread, just a few up i think haha.

[Handraa]

I just got the advanced copy of Sons Of Thunder.
Get stoked.

[xJesusFreakx]

regardless of the bears jersey, he still probably had 50 minute prayer seshs inbetween each song, and that is something I dont agree with at all/find to be a pathetic fucking joke.

Whereas I find it inspiring and important. The reason I would go see these guys over probably 90% of the other bands I listen to is for that reason.

Yeah, it really depends on the person. If you're a Christian (as I am), then you'll absolutely love the passion these guys have for the L-rd. If not, you'll be bored with, or even offended by their "preachiness." Really, though, even if you don't agree with what they have to say, I think the honesty and passion at least deserves some respect.

Yeah I'm glad this hasn't leaked. I can't wait to get this and Maylene this Tuesday.

I downloaded the Maylene leak. Pretty good. If you liked II, you'll like III; it's basically just a slightly improved version of it.

[Regards]

I just got the advanced copy of Sons Of Thunder.
Get stoked.
Jams?

[xJesusFreakx]

I just got the advanced copy of Sons Of Thunder.
Get stoked.

How's the song w/ Ryan Clark from Demon Hunter? I'm so pumped for that song!

[Handraa]

How's the song w/ Ryan Clark from Demon Hunter? I'm so pumped for that song!

Well lets just say that's my favorite track on the album.

[Handraa]

Jams?

Yes it does.

[Colorblind!]

I just got the advanced copy of Sons Of Thunder.
Get stoked.

You should upload it and send it to the diehards in this thread. Just saying.

[Regards]

:thumbup:

unfortunately I have no idea when I'm going to be able to pick it up :-(

[Handraa]

You should upload it and send it to the diehards in this thread. Just saying.

I don't think I can do that...legally. Sorry :-(

[Colorblind!]

I don't think I can do that...legally. Sorry :-(

Haha, laws were made to be broken my friend!

[xJesusFreakx]

Just two more days now. Patience. Who really needs a leak at this point?

[Colorblind!]

I was mostly joking, but I wanna get to know it as well as possible before cstone.

[Handraa]

I was mostly joking, but I wanna get to know it as well as possible before cstone.

Don't worry, its pretty easy to catch onto I promise.

[Colorblind!]

Don't worry, its pretty easy to catch onto I promise.

I'll take your word for it!

[Regards]

Dang. Album jams. Not sure if I like it better than Dread Champs or not, but Sons Of Thunder is easily my favorite song by them now.

[xJesusFreakx]

"I've Seen" is amazing.

[Regards]

"I've Seen" is amazing.
I was worried they were going to ditch their sludgier sounding riffs and exchange them for lame ones, but I really dig the work on the album. Very very please.

[xJesusFreakx]

I was worried they were going to ditch their sludgier sounding riffs and exchange them for lame ones, but I really dig the work on the album. Very very please.

Yeah, the album as a whole definitely sounds great. I still need to get their old one.

[Handraa]

So how does everyone like it?

[Colorblind!]

I was really underwhelmed first listen, but I'll give it another shot.

[batmannj]

I really really like this album. Good stuff.

[Klatzke]

I was worried they were going to ditch their sludgier sounding riffs and exchange them for lame ones, but I really dig the work on the album. Very very please.
good fuckin av. My most anticipated of the year.

[Regards]

good fuckin av. My most anticipated of the year.
I made a thread for them a few posts down ;-)

[weaz45]

They definitly take MUCH too long in between songs preaching. I'm fine with bands doing the whole we play in the name o Jesus Christ but they almost take it too far.

[Regards]

I think the only thing I don't like about Sons Of Thunder is how short it is. Otherwise it's such an excellent album.

[Klatzke]

They definitly take MUCH too long in between songs preaching. I'm fine with bands doing the whole we play in the name o Jesus Christ but they almost take it too far.
I agree.

[xJesusFreakx]

I think the only thing I don't like about Sons Of Thunder is how short it is. Otherwise it's such an excellent album.

I used to hate short albums, but I actually prefer them over longer ones now. That makes the overall album easier to digest, and it also increases the overall consistency and decreases the chances of "filler" tracks.

[Regards]

This band has got to be the best thing musically to happen to me all year.

[Zach-Attack]

One of my favorite bands this year for sure. Saw them at glass house with my friends and the show was insane. Also on a side note, one of my friends candice is dating the lead guitarist hahah

[awakeohsleeper]

This band has got to be the best thing musically to happen to me all year.

So true. I still cannot truly comprehend how amazing this album is.

[xJesusFreakx]

I wish I liked this album more than I do, but the highlights are great.

[Stage Combat]

RIYL? Never heard of.

[xJesusFreakx]

RIYL? Never heard of.

xDeathstarx, Hands, Demon Hunter... They're a metalcore band. They have elements of deathcore, nu metal, and post metal, but it's basically just a solid metalcore band. This RIYL might not be too appealing, lol, but if you like heavy music, just give them a shot.