Years active 2008-present Record label Tooth & Nail Records | Labels Tooth & Nail | |
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Website www.myspace.com/iamempire Past members Dan Otis
Andrew Stanton Origin San Jose, California, United States (2008) Members Andrew Stanton, Austin Lyons, Dan Otis, Joshua Case, Eric Martin Albums I Am Empire, Anchors, Kings Genres Alternative rock, Post-hardcore, Emo, Pop punk Similar Odium, Never A Hero, Vayden, Vain Velocity, Deadly Circus Fire Profiles | ||
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I Am Empire is an American rock band from San Jose, California. Formed in 2008, the band consists of Austin Lyons (lead vocals), Andrew Stanton (guitar), Joshua Case (bass and vocals), and Eric Martin (drums). The band's first label release, Kings, was released by Tooth & Nail Records on January 25, 2011 and has since made Billboard's Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers charts.
Contents
- I am empire the elevator for the rock band network the authority
- Rock band the elevator by i am empire expert guitar 100 fc
- Origins 2008 2009
- Signing and Kings 2010 2012
- Anchors 2012 present
- Band members
- Discography
- Songs
- References
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Origins (2008-2009)
The band originally went by the name Vespera, but after unsuccessful touring, two member departures, and legal threats from another band with the same name, they took the name I Am Empire in August 2008. Following the name change, the band independently released a self-titled album, I Am Empire, in April 2009. While the album itself did not chart, its two singles, "You're A Fake" and "The Elevator", peaked at No. 15 and No. 11 on Billboard/R&R's Christian Rock chart. They toured through the remainder of 2009 and toured in 2010 including an appearance at SXSW. Features on AOL.com, KingsofA&R, and Myspace Music, garnered the attention of Tooth and Nail Records.
Signing and Kings (2010-2012)
The band was signed to Tooth & Nail Records in May 2010, on which they released their second album, Kings, on January 25, 2011. It went on to make Billboard's Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers charts, peaking at No. 35 and No. 40 respectively.
In support of Kings, I Am Empire has toured with Emery, Brian "Head" Welch, Project 86, The Letter Black, Icon for Hire and Children 18:3, as well as headlining the "Kings and Queens Tour" with support from Nine Lashes and Blood and Water. In December 2011, I Am Empire performed at Christmas Rock Night 2011 in Ennepetal, Germany.
Anchors (2012-present)
On June 7, 2012, drummer Eric Martin officially announced via a blog post on Tooth & Nail's website that the band was recording their second album with producer Brian McTernan at his Salad Days Studio in Baltimore, Maryland. The new album, Anchors was released on March 26, 2013. Andrew Stanton, the lead guitarist, left I Am Empire to play with the band Disciple.
Band members
Discography
Songs
Brain DamageKings · 2011
You're a FakeKings · 2011
It's Not FairKings · 2011