Subseven (sometimes styled as sub7even or subseven) was a Christian rock band formed in 1999 in Weatherford, Oklahoma.[1] They played for four years as an independent in the Midwest, where they released one album and one EP and gained a large local fan base. In 2003, they signed a record deal with Flicker Records and soon after released Subseven: the EP. One year later they released their final album, Free to Conquer.
Subseven | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Weatherford, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian rock, emo, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 1999–2005, 2015 |
| Label | Flicker |
| Members | Wesley Fite Clint McManaman Caleb Wilkerson Jacob Sullivan Shaun Brown |
| Past members | Reed Corbin Smokey Emerson Evan Crowley |
The band's members included Wesley Fite, Clint McManaman, Reed Corbin, Caleb Wilkerson and Jake Sullivan before their breakup in December 2005.[2] Since their breakup in 2005, the band members have engaged in other musical activities, including other bands and solo projects. In November 2007, their bass guitarist, Reed Corbin, died from a heart attack at the age of 33.[3]
In 2015, the band announced that they would be reuniting and playing a show on July 24, 2015 in Oklahoma City; they have not played a show since.[4]
In 2024, member Clint McManaman was a guest on The BlackSheep Podcast, speaking about the formation, breakup, and future of the band.[5]
Members
edit- Current members
- Wesley Fite – vocals, guitar (1999–2005, 2015)
- Clint McManaman – drums (1999–2005, 2015)
- Caleb Wilkerson – guitar (2003-2005, 2015)
- Jacob Sullivan – guitar (2003-2005, 2015)
- Shaun Brown – bass (2005, 2015)
- Former members
- Reed Corbin – bass (1999–2005; died 2007)
- Smokey Emerson – guitar (1999–2003)
- Evan Crowley – guitar (2005)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Album title | Label | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Free to Conquer | Flicker Records | March 15, 2005 |
EPs
edit| EP title | Label | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Larusso EP | Independent | 2001 |
| Subseven: the EP | Flicker Records | May 4, 2004 |
Independent albums
edit| Album title | Label | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Album | Independent | 2000 |
Music videos
edit- "Emotion" – Filmed in January 2004
- "Free to Conquer" – Filmed summer of 2005
- "Hold On" – Filmed December 2005
After the video shoot of "Hold On" at the Green Door, the band announced that they would be breaking up, and played a farewell show to the audience that showed up to be in the video.
References
edit- ↑ "Subseven's First Full-Length Label Release Hits Stores in March". Christianmusic.about.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Subseven taking indefinite break". Oklahomarock.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Subseven's Reed Corbin Dead at 33". Oklahomarock.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Subseven to reunite this year". Altpress.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine (February 13, 2024). Subseven: The Best Christian Emo Band You've Never Heard Of. Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via YouTube.