Stephen Keech
| Stephen Keech | |
|---|---|
 Keech (and Dave Krysl) with Haste the Day in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stephen Albert Joseph Keech[1] |
| Born |
December 14, 1986 Grand Prairie, Texas, US |
| Genres | Christian metal,[2] Heavy metal, Metalcore |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, Producer, Bassist |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Solid State Records Tooth & Nail Records |
| Associated acts | Haste the Day, New Day Awakening, As Cities Burn |
| Website |
stephenkeech |
Stephen Keech is an American producer, songwriter, and composer living in Nashville, TN. He spent his early years as the vocalist and songwriter for Solid State Records band Haste the Day. He was also the vocalist for New Day Awakening and was the bassist for As Cities Burn.
History
In 2002, Keech started his musical career with the band New Day Awakening, for whom he provided vocals. The band recorded an EP, titled: Plague: Hysteria in 2005, but disbanded in 2006.
In 2007, Keech was asked to join Haste the Day after original vocalist Jimmy Ryan left the band. Keech's previous band had toured with Haste the Day before. The band recorded a Split EP with From Autumn to Ashes, titled Stitches/Deth Kult Social Club in 2007, before recording Keech's HTD debut, Pressure the Hinges.
In 2008, the band parted ways with lead guitarist Jason Barnes for no longer being a Christian. They asked Dave Krysl (former New Day Awakening member) to join as touring lead guitarist. The band recorded Dreamer in 2008, before Brennan Chaulk and Devin Chaulk left the band. They then made Dave Krysl an official member, hired guitarist Scotty Whelan (ex-Phinehas), and drummer Giuseppe Capolupo (ex-Demise of Eros, Once Nothing). This new lineup recorded Attack of the Wolf King and eventually disbanded in 2011.
In 2012, former label mates, As Cities Burn, hired Keech to be their touring bassist.[3]
In 2014, Haste the Day reunited to record Coward, which was produced by Keech and released in 2015.[4][5] The band also played a series of album release shows in support of Coward.[6] The future of the band is still unknown.
On August 3, 2016, As Cities Burn added Keech to the official lineup.[7] On August 17, 2016, two weeks later, the band announced they would be disbanding.[8]
Personal life
Keech was raised by a pastor.[9] Keech currently resides in East Nashville with his wife. Since Haste the Day disbanded, Keech spent time interning under producer Paul Moak. He has since opened his own studio, and has worked with artists such as Brandon Heath, The Ember Days, Haste The Day, Tenth Avenue North, Bandit, Veridia, Cardboard Kids, Wall of Ears, Bones Owens, and Copper Fox.
Bands
- Current
- Haste the Day – Vocals (2007–2011, 2014–present)
- Keech (Solo) – Vocals (2012–present)
- Former
- New Day Awakening – Vocals (2002–2006)
- As Cities Burn – Bass (2012–2013, 2015–2016)
Discography
- Haste the Day
- Stitches/Deth Kult Social Club (2007; Split EP with From Autumn To Ashes)
- Pressure the Hinges (2007)
- Dreamer (2008)
- Attack of the Wolf King (2010)
- Coward (2015)
- Keech
- ! (2012)
- New Day Awakening
- Plague: Hysteria (2005)
External links
- Stephen Keech on Facebook
- Stephen Keech Producer
- "Stephen Keech of Haste the Day". Former Drummer Podcast. Retrieved on August 28, 2016.
References
- ↑ "Keech's Bandcamp". Bandcamp. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Haste the Day Vocalist Stephen Keech fears people worshipping Christian Bands instead of God". Christian Today. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "As Cities Burn interview". Type in Stereo. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Stephen Keech interview". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Stephen Keech on Loudwire". Loudwire. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Stephen Keech of Haste the Day is unsure wheter the band will stay together or not". Breathe Cast. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ Wookubus (August 3, 2016). "Haste the Day Vocalist Stephen Keech Joins As Cities Burn". Theprp. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Facebook". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ↑ Keech, Stephen (August 19, 2015). "#114 Stephen Keech from Haste the Day". Interview with Matt Carter, Toby Morrell, and Joey Svenson. Bad Christian. Retrieved August 27, 2016.