Crown the Empire

Crown the Empire is an American Post-Hardcore band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 2010, the group is currently signed to Rise Records and its subsidiary, Velocity Records. Their debut album, The Fallout, will be released on November 20, 2012. Before signing to Rise Records they released their first EP Limitless featuring guest vocals from Denis Shaforostov of Make Me Famous
History
Formation and debut EP (2010-2012)
The was formed in September 2010 by Brandon Hoover and Austin Duncan who decided to start jamming together back in high school. The other members of the band were quickly added over the year and by 2011 the final line-up was made. The four original members of the band Andrew Velasquez, Austin Duncan, Hayden Tree and Brandon Hoover all went to high school together with new members Bennett Vogelman and Brent Taddie being found through Youtube Videos. They released their debut EP Limitless on October 10, 2011.
On December 17, 2011 the band released their first music video for the Limitless EP "Voices".
Prior to the release of the music video for "Johnny Ringo" the band added a new member to the band David Escamilla who would be replacing Andrew on unclean vocals, although he would still remain singing all of the clean vocals for the band.
On September 6, 2012 the band released their second music video for the Limitless EP "Johnny Ringo".
Signing to Rise Records and The Fallout (2012-present)
The band signed to Rise Records in mid 2012 and began work on their debut album. Upon being signed to Rise Records the band released their cover of Maroon 5 “Moves Like Jagger” for free download as a thank you to their fans support.
The band also plans to release their cover of Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa “Payphone” on Punk Goes Pop 5 with other Rise and Fearless artists. Punk Goes Pop 5 will be released on November 6, 2012.
On October 23, 2012 the band released information concerning their debut album, The Fallout, intended for release on November 20th. The band also released their first single for the album, "Makeshift Chemistry".
On November 6, 2012 the band dropped off of the Infamous Tour because of scheduling difficulties.
Musical Style
The band has described their style as Arena Rock Hardcore with heavy breakdowns, poppy verses and huge concert ready choruses. The bands desire to play heavier music and stand out more than the bands playing in their hometown is what lead the band to have more of a hardcore sound.
Tours
*Participated in the The Devil in Me Tour with The Paramedics and Call It Karma.
*Participated in Unsilent Night IV Tour with , We Came As Romans, Breathe Carolina, and All Time Low.
Members
*Andrew Velasquez - clean vocals (2012-present)
*David Escamilla - unclean vocals (2012-present)
*Brent Taddie - drums (2011-present)
*Bennett Vogelman - guitar (2011-present)
*Brandon Hoover - guitar (2010-present)
*Hayden Tree - bass (2010-present)
*Austin Duncan - keyboards (2010-present)
Discography
;Extended Plays
*Limitless 2011
;Studio Albums
*The Fallout 2012
Videography
*"Voices" (2011)
*”Wake Me Up (Acoustic)” (2011)
*"Johnny Ringo" (2012)

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