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
OriginWeatherford, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresChristian rock, emo, post-hardcore
Years active1999–2005, 2015
LabelFlicker
MembersWesley Fite
Clint McManaman
Caleb Wilkerson
Jacob Sullivan
Shaun Brown
Past membersReed 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

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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

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Studio albums

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Album title Label Date
Free to Conquer Flicker Records March 15, 2005
EP title Label Date
Larusso EP Independent 2001
Subseven: the EP Flicker Records May 4, 2004

Independent albums

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Album title Label Date
The Black Album Independent 2000

Music videos

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  • "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

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  1. "Subseven's First Full-Length Label Release Hits Stores in March". Christianmusic.about.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  2. "Subseven taking indefinite break". Oklahomarock.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  3. "Subseven's Reed Corbin Dead at 33". Oklahomarock.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  4. "Subseven to reunite this year". Altpress.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  5. 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.
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