:Emery (band)

Emery formed in 2001 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, but moved to Seattle in search of a better musical environment. The band was named after a first grader that Toby Morrell met while working as an intern for a teacher in college. The four members in the band at the time, Toby Morrell (vocals/guitar), Devin Shelton (drums), Matt Carter (guitar/keyboards), and Joel "Chopper" Green (bass) left Rock Hill for Seattle on September 11, the day of the terrorist attacks; they found out about the attacks when they stopped at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in North Carolina. Most of the members are from the bands Sachul, Joe 747, Simply Waynes and Oogie Brown.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010|reason=Were all of the band members of these four bands or were individual members also members of these bands? How does it all fit together?}} After a little while Seth Studley, who was one of the original members of the band, broke out of a serious relationship and followed them to Seattle and resumed his post as drummer. Because Seth took over drums, Devin took the position of guitarist.

After making Emerald City their new home in Seattle, Emery signed a record deal with Tooth & Nail Records, also of Seattle, in 2002.[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p626413|pure_url=yes}} Emery signs with Tooth & Nail Records] AllMusic. Retrieved November 30, 2008. Wasting no time, Emery paired up with producer/engineer Ed Rose and worked on their debut album, The Weak's End. It was produced at the Black Lodge Studio in Eudora, Kansas.[http://www.last.fm/music/Emery/+wiki Where Emery recorded their first CD] last.fm. Retrieved December 1, 2008. The record was released in January 2004 by Tooth & Nail Records. Emery toured extensively to promote their new release.

While touring, Seth Studley decided to leave the band in order to get married and Emery had to look for a new drummer.[https://archive.today/20070707163322/http://www.korg.com/sbytes/article.asp?ArtistID=312 Reason why Seth Studley Left Emery] Korg.com. Retrieved November 30, 2008. While touring with Haste the Day, Dave Powell was brought out to audition. Powell was officially put in the band in November 2005. Powell originally played in the Indianapolis-based metalcore/hardcore band The Bowels of Judas.

Soon after touring, Emery went back into the studio to record their next record with production done by Aaron Sprinkle this time around. The band took five weeks in recording sessions. The Question was released on August 2, 2005. "Studying Politics" was released as the album's first single with a video emerging on June 29, 2005.{{YouTube|J8cq0rmwRPE|Video for Studying Politics}}. Retrieved November 30, 2008. On November 21, 2006, Emery re-released The Question, adding a DVD, five acoustic versions of previously recorded songs and two new demo tracks, which were produced by Matt Carter. The DVD included a documentary film of Emery, live songs and bonus footage.

After the re-release, Joel "Chopper" Green was asked to leave the band. On September 19, 2006, Emery posted a blog on their website explaining the departure.[http://www.emerymusic.com/palebird/news.php Blog Post from Emery and Joel Green] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914033735/http://www.emerymusic.com/palebird/news.php |date=September 14, 2008 }} Emerymusic.com. Retrieved December 1, 2008.{{Cite news |last=Kremkau |first=Bryan |title=Joel Chopper+ Green Leaving Emery |url=http://www.readjunk.com/news/music/joel-chopper-green-leaving-emery/ |access-date=January 28, 2015 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122931/http://www.readjunk.com/news/music/joel-chopper-green-leaving-emery/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |year=2006 |title=Emery Bassist leaves band |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/19856/emery-bassist-leaves-band |access-date=July 9, 2016 |website=Punknews.org}} After Green's departure, Devin and Toby both took over duty as bassist. Typically, whoever doesn't have lead vocals on a song is the one playing bass.

While touring with Underoath in Australia, Emery announced that they were releasing a new album, I'm Only a Man, which leaked onto the internet before its official release on October 2, 2007. It was produced by Ryan Boesch and Matt Carter and recorded at Dark Horse Recording Studio in Tennessee. It received mixed reviews. Emery released a deluxe edition of the album as well, which featured four acoustic songs that were recorded while on the Take Action Tour with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and DVD with live footage and a documentary. The iTunes version of the deluxe edition also added a bonus track called "Whoa! Man".

Emery announced in an interview on TVU that they finished a new 8-track EP entitled While Broken Hearts Prevail, which was released on October 28, 2008. They began premiering some of the new material while on tour opening for The Almost, including "Edge of the World".

In an interview with Toby Morrell, Emery announced that they would be releasing a new album called ...In Shallow Seas We Sail. Up until the announcement of Emery re-signing to Tooth & Nail Records, it was unsure if the band would seek a new label, since their contract had expired.[http://underthegunreview.net/?p=735 Interview With Toby Morrell], Underthegunreview.net. Retrieved December 2, 2008. They re-signed with Tooth & Nail and soon gave out information on their new release.

On April 7, 2009, Emery released a new song entitled "Cutthroat Collapse" on their Myspace, Purevolume, and iTunes. On May 29, 2009, Emery put ...In Shallow Seas We Sail in its entirety up on their Myspace. On June 2, 2009, ...In Shallow Seas We Sail was officially released. Emery also confirmed during a chat thread on AbsolutePunk that their first music video off of the new album was going to be "Cutthroat Collapse".[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=44650852#post=44650852 Emery Online Chat hosted at Absolutepunk.net] Absolutepunk.net Retrieved on October 6, 2009

During their headlining U.S. tour, Emery had selected dates filmed for a DVD in the works. The release date is unknown at this time. Emery set out on tour supporting Underoath on their fall/winter headlining tour for the rest of the year. In the summer of 2010 they went on the "Scream it Like You Mean it" tour with Silverstein, Ivoryline, Dance Gavin Dance, We Came as Romans, Sky Eats Airplane, and I Set My Friends on Fire.{{Cite web |title=Tour Dates |url=http://www.screamitlikeyoumeanit.com/events/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125160016/http://www.screamitlikeyoumeanit.com/events |archive-date=November 25, 2011 |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=Scream It Like You Mean It}}

On January 26, 2011, it was announced that the band's fifth album, We Do What We Want, was set to be released on March 29, 2011.{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2011 |title=Tooth & Nail | Access a New Emery Song on Facebook |url=http://www.toothandnail.com/news/3428/Access_a_New_Emery_Song_on_Facebook/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624064904/http://www.toothandnail.com/news/3428/Access_a_New_Emery_Song_on_Facebook/ |archive-date=June 24, 2011 |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=Toothandnail.com |df=mdy-all}} The band also released a clip of a song titled "Scissors".[https://www.youtube.com/watchv=U5A4aVBRsjQ&feature=player_embedded]{{dead link|date=October 2011}} Another song titled "Curse of Perfect Days" was released to Christian rock radio stations.{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2011 |title=EMI CMG Distribution |url=http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/detail.aspx?iid=1817333 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930103839/http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/detail.aspx?iid=1817333 |archive-date=September 30, 2011 |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=EMI CMG Distribution |df=mdy-all}}

On January 31, 2011, vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and bassist Devin Shelton announced he was taking an "indefinite hiatus" from Emery.

{{blockquote|text=I just wanted to let you all know that I am taking an indefinite hiatus from Emery. This has been a very tough decision for me, since Emery has been an important part of my life for over a decade. I'm not saying I will never do anything else with Emery, but things change and life goes on, no matter how much I will miss it. Thanks so much for all your support over the years and I hope everyone continues to follow Emery all the same.|sign=Devin Shelton|source={{Cite web |title=An Update From Devin and Emery | Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/emery/an-update-from-devin-and-emery/10150132201597387 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |via=Facebook}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}}}}

On February 1, 2011, a song titled "The Cheval Glass" was released on the band's Facebook, YouTube and Myspace page.{{Cite web |date=February 1, 2011 |title=Tooth & Nail | New Emery Song "The Cheval Glass" Up! |url=http://www.toothandnail.com/news/3436/New_Emery_Song_The_Cheval_Glass_Up/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624065042/http://www.toothandnail.com/news/3436/New_Emery_Song_The_Cheval_Glass_Up/ |archive-date=June 24, 2011 |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=Toothandnail.com |df=mdy-all}} On February 17, 2011, the band announced that We Do What We Want would be released through both Tooth & Nail and their hardcore/metal subdivision Solid State Records reflecting the heavier sound of the album. "Lyrically I think this is our most personal, spiritual album. It talks about our faith and God, but it never gets too preachy, because it's basically talking about me and things I've gone through," shares Morrell. "I can't not tell the truth of who I am, and this time I explored that even further — just points in my life, or in the other guys' lives. Some lyrics are about challenging authority and God, and is God real, and what that even means. " {{Cite web |date=February 17, 2011 |title=Artist | Emery |url=http://www.solidstaterecords.com/artists/297/Emery/bio/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927115354/http://www.solidstaterecords.com/artists/297/Emery/bio/ |archive-date=September 27, 2011 |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=Solid State Records |df=mdy-all}}

Emery headlined the "Do What You Want" tour alongside the bands To Speak of Wolves, and Hawkboy (formerly As Cities Burn).{{Cite web |title=Log In or Sign Up to View |url=https://www.facebook.com/events/113743862034464 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |via=Facebook}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}} While on tour, the band has announced that they would be coming out with an acoustic album.{{Cite web |title=Interview with Toby Morrell of Emery |url=http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/artist-interviews/interview-with-toby-morrell-of-emery/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323112601/http://www.rockedition.com/interviews/artist-interviews/interview-with-toby-morrell-of-emery/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 23, 2012}} On March 28, 2011, Emery released a stream of their new album We Do What We Want on AOL.com.{{Cite web |title=Emery |url=https://www.facebook.com/emery/posts/199249006774433 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/18242473328/199249006774433 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=October 2, 2020 |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}}

On May 9, 2011, Emery released a music video for the song "The Cheval Glass".{{Cite web |title=Emery post video for 'The Cheval Glass' |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/emery_post_video_for_the_cheval_glass |website=Alternative Press}} On August 9 they released a music video for the song "Scissors".{{Cite web |title=Emery Premieres 'Scissors' Music Video On 'Headbangers Ball' |url=http://clutch.mtv.com/2011/09/08/emery-scissors-music-video/ |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=MTV |archive-date=March 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327211317/http://clutch.mtv.com/2011/09/08/emery-scissors-music-video/ |url-status=dead }}

On October 18, 2011, Tooth & Nail released Ten Years, a compilation album gleaned from Emery's first four albums.{{Cite web |title=Emery - Ten Years |url=http://www.toothandnail.com/releases/840/Ten_Years/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407093008/http://www.toothandnail.com/releases/840/Ten_Years/ |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |access-date=April 1, 2014 |website=Tooth & Nail Records |df=mdy-all}} In 2012, Matt Carter and Toby Morrell worked on the acoustic project titled Matt & Toby. As a result, a self-titled album was released on November 19, 2012, through Tooth & Nail Records. In the support of the album Matt & Toby toured a "Living Room Tour" in October–November 2012 and January–February 2013. During the shows they played songs from the album as well as Emery songs and some covers in acoustic.{{Cite web |title=MATT AND TOBY (EMERY) SIGN TO TOOTH AND NAIL, RELEASE NEW SONG |url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/09/24/matt-and-toby-emery-sign-to-tooth-and-nail-release-new-song/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407094353/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/09/24/matt-and-toby-emery-sign-to-tooth-and-nail-release-new-song/ |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |website=Under the Gun Review |df=mdy-all}}

In 2013, Emery left Tooth & Nail/Solid State Records and established their own label, BadChristian Music.{{Cite web |title=WHAT IS BAD CHRISTIAN? Emery to leave Tooth and Nail and start new label, controversial blog, podcast and more |url=http://www.un-learning.org/bad-christian/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912043913/http://www.un-learning.org/bad-christian |archive-date=September 12, 2013 |access-date=September 10, 2013 |publisher=Un-learning.org}} In 2013–2014, Emery played a two-part The Weak's End 10th Anniversary tour where it was joined by Devin Shelton.[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151786717368329]{{dead link|date=November 2017}}

In March 2014, the band released a demo of two new songs.{{Cite web |title=Emery |url=https://www.facebook.com/emery/posts/500827373362617 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/18242473328/500827373362617 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=October 2, 2020 |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}} The album You Were Never Alone, funded via crowdfunding, was set to be released in mid-2014 but the release date was later pushed back.{{Cite web |title=Emery - You Were Never Alone |url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/emery-you-were-never-alone#activity |access-date=March 30, 2015 |website=Indiegogo}} On April 28, 2015, the band released a music video for the song "Hard Times".{{Cite web |title=Emery unveil 'Hard Times' music video - Alternative Press |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/emery_unveil_hard_times_music_video |website=Alternative Press}} You Were Never Alone was released on May 19, 2015, via BadChristian Music,{{Cite web |title=Amazon Review: You Were Never Alone |website=Amazon |url=https://www.amazon.com/You-Were-Never-Alone-Emery/dp/B00V111C0O |access-date=May 29, 2015 }}{{Cite web |title=Emery Premieres First Track from 'You Were Never Alone' |url=http://www.christiantelegraph.com/issue26498.html |access-date=March 30, 2015 |website=christiantelegraph.com}} and it appeared on several Billboard charts: No. 69 on the Billboard 200,{{Cite magazine |title=Top 200 Albums {{!}} Billboard |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200 |access-date=May 29, 2015 |magazine=Billboard}} No. 1 on Top Christian Albums,{{Cite magazine |date=June 6, 2015 |title=Billboard Top Christian Album Chart |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums |access-date=May 29, 2015 |magazine=Billboard |publisher=Billboard Music}} No. 6 on Independent Albums,{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2015 |title=Billboard Top Independent Albums |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums |access-date=May 29, 2015 |website=Billboard Music}} No. 8 on Alternative Music{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2015 |title=Billboard Music |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-albums |access-date=May 29, 2015 |website=Billboard Music}} No. 10 on Top Rock Albums{{Cite magazine |title=Rock Albums {{!}} Billboard |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums |access-date=May 29, 2015 |magazine=Billboard}} and No. 31 on Top Album Sales.{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2015 |title=Billboard Music |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/top-album-sales |access-date=May 29, 2015 |website=Billboard Top Album Sales}}

In June 2015, guitarist Matt Carter began releasing his podcast Break It Down With Matt Carter.{{Cite web |title=Featured Episodes |url=http://www.breakitdownpodcast.net/ |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Break It Down}} The first 12 episodes were a track-by-track breakdown of You Were Never Alone featuring interview with other band members, producers, and friends from other bands.{{Cite web |title=Break It Down Podcast |url=https://soundcloud.com/break-it-down-podcast/tracks |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=SoundCloud |language=en}} In October 2015, Carter and Morrell released a two-part episode of the Break It Down podcast explaining how You Were Never Alone is a concept album,{{Citation |title=Toby Morrell of Emery explain that You Were Never Alone is a concept record Pt. I (S2 Ep7) |url=https://soundcloud.com/break-it-down-podcast/19-toby-morrell-of-emery |language=en |access-date=December 20, 2017}}{{Citation |title=Toby Morrell pt. II You Were Never Alone is a Concept Album (S2 Ep8) |url=https://soundcloud.com/break-it-down-podcast/20-toby-morrell-pt-ii-you-were |language=en |access-date=December 20, 2017}} with each song's lyrics inspired by a story from the Bible.

On December 14, 2015, the band released an eight-track EP, We Wish You Emery Christmas, as a free download.{{Cite web |title=Emery |url=https://www.facebook.com/emery/photos/a.460750123328.241848.18242473328/10153713712248329/?type=3&source=11 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/18242473328/10153713712248329 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=December 20, 2017 |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite web |last=J. |first=Brandon |date=October 3, 2018 |title=Emery Return With New Album and Songs, Drop Controversial New Album Cover |url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/emery-return-with-new-album-and-songs-drop-controversial-new-album-cover/ |access-date=July 17, 2023 |website=Indie Vision Music}}

On April 30, 2016, Emery released an Emery Acoustic: Live in Houston EP.{{Cite web |title=Emery Shocks Fans With Surprise Acoustic Album Release |url=http://urbanchristiannews.com/2016/05/emery-shocks-fans-with-surprise-acoustic-album-release/ |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=Urbanchristiannews.com}}

On March 17, 2017, Emery started a crowdfunding campaign for the next album with the $50,000 goal reached one day after the campaign start. Every backer was given an instant download of Emery: Classics Reimagined EP including re-done versions of "So Cold I Can See My Breath", "As Your Voice Fades", and "The Smile, The Face".{{Cite web |title=Emery launch Indiegogo campaign to help fund new album - News - Alternative Press |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/emery_launch_indiegogo_to_help_fund_new_album |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Alternative Press}}

On November 17, 2017, Emery released Revival: Emery Classic Reimagined, an album containing all three tracks from Emery: Classics Reimagined EP plus seven more songs from the band's catalogue rearranged in acoustic.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180307082251/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/revival-emery-classic-reimagined/1297114190 Revival: Emery Classic Reimagined by Emery on Apple Music], iTunes Store

On November 9, 2018, Emery released their seventh album: Eve.{{Cite web |title=Eve Album Release Date |url=https://twitter.com/OfficialEmery/status/1059891441755922436 |via=Twitter}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}}

On June 5, 2020, Emery released their eighth album: White Line Fever. The band has stated on social media that the album's themes are built heavily around the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and where the band was during the occurrence of the events, as they'd just left their home town and departed for Seattle the day of.{{Cite web |title=Emery to Release 8th Full Length Album 'White Line Fever' June 5th |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2020/05/19.EmerytoRelease8thFullLengthAlbumWhiteLineFeverJune5th.asp |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=Jesusfreakhideout.com}}

In 2021, Emery released I'm Only a Man (Studio Update) — a new, rerecorded from scratch, remixed and remastered version of their 2007 album I'm Only A Man — and three live albums, The Weak's End (Live Version), The Question Live and I'm Only a Man (Live Version). On November 23, 2021, Emery released a live captured version of their upcoming studio album Rub Some Dirt on It.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4jaqNpjcwM&ab_channel=KnuckleBreakers Eemery - Rub Some Dirt on It (Video)]

While the band avoid the stigma of being labeled a "Christian band", the members are all Christian, exploring a wide variety of lyrical themes in their music.{{Citation needed|date=January 2011}}

The band sound varies between post-hardcore, melodic hardcore, emo,{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2009 |title=New Releases: Eels, Emery, Iwrestledabearonce |url=http://www.buzzgrinder.com/2009/new-releases-eels-emery-iwrestledabearonce/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325163602/http://www.buzzgrinder.com/2009/new-releases-eels-emery-iwrestledabearonce/ |archive-date=March 25, 2012 |access-date=October 29, 2011 |publisher=Buzzgrinder.com}} hard rock, alternative rock, and metalcore.{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2011 |title=REVIEW: Emery – We Do What We Want |url=http://underthegunreview.net/2011/03/25/review-emery-we-do-what-we-want/ |access-date=March 14, 2012 |publisher=Under the Gun Review}}

Toby Morrell, Matt Carter and their friend, pastor and former Emery bassist Joey Svendsen used to run a blog called Un-learning, where they wrote about moral and religious issues. The intent was usually to hold open discussions about sensitive topics, while getting a variety of different viewpoints (Christian, atheist, etc.){{Cite web |title=Un-Learning |url=http://www.un-learning.org/ |access-date=June 6, 2013 |website=Un-learning.org}}

In 2013, Un-learning was rebooted as BadChristian. In addition to being a blog, BadChristian also serves as a podcast where the three host discussions with guests such as Underoath, Norma Jean, Thrice etc.{{Cite web |title=Christian Podcasts - Podcast - BadChristian |url=http://badchristian.com/podcasts/ |website=BadChristian |access-date=May 6, 2015 |archive-date=May 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507071607/http://badchristian.com/podcasts/ |url-status=dead }} BadChristian also serves as the band's own label titled BC Music. The label roster includes Emery, Matt & Toby, The Classic Crime, Vocal Few,{{Cite web |title=THE CLASSIC CRIME AND VOCAL FEW JOIN BC MUSIC |url=http://badchristian.com/classic-crime/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913021446/http://badchristian.com/classic-crime/ |archive-date=September 13, 2014 |website=BadChristian}} Kings Kaleidoscope,{{Cite web |title=BC Music Welcomes Kings Kaleidoscope - BadChristian |url=http://badchristian.com/kingskbc/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306165950/http://badchristian.com/kingskbc/ |archive-date=March 6, 2014 |access-date=March 30, 2015 |website=BadChristian}} Abandon Kansas,{{Cite web |title=Bad Christian - New BC Music artist. ABANDON KANSAS!!... - Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/badchristians/posts/768971313196639 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/118440784916365/768971313196639 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=March 30, 2015 |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}} Pacific Gold,{{Cite web |title=Emery - Proud to announce Seattle-locals Pacific Gold to... - Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/emery/posts/10153008903678329 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/18242473328/10153008903678329 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=March 30, 2015 |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}} Zach Bolen (of Citizens & Saints) and House of Heroes.{{Cite web |title=House of Heroes Partners with Bad Christian Music For New Album 'Colors' |url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=1482 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |website=Newreleasetoday.com}}

In 2014, BadChristian published books "BadChristian, Great Savior"{{Cite web |title=Christian Band Emery & Authors of "BadChristian, Great Savior" Tell All! | Rocking Gods House |url=http://rockingodshouse.com/christian-band-emery-authors-of-badchristian-great-savior-tell-all/ |access-date=April 7, 2014 |publisher=Rockingodshouse.com}} and "The M Word".{{Cite web |title=The M Word - ebook free download - Bad Christian |url=http://badchristian.com/themword/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109132122/http://badchristian.com/themword/ |archive-date=November 9, 2014 |access-date=March 30, 2015 |website=BadChristian}}

In 2015, BadChristian released the BadChristian app for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. It provides free mobile access to the BC blog, podcasts and some of the BC Music artist music.{{Cite web |title=BadChristian App |url=http://badchristian.com/app/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316162251/http://badchristian.com/app/ |archive-date=2015-03-16 |website=BadChristian}} Also, in 2015, BadChristian published a third ebook, BadChristian Tackles the Lighter Topics.{{Cite web |title=BadChristian |url=http://badchristian.com/lightertopics/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421195021/http://badchristian.com/lightertopics/ |archive-date=2015-04-21 |website=BadChristian {{!}} BadChristian Tackles the Lighter Topics |publisher=BadChristian Publishing}}

In 2021, BadChristian's YouTube channel containing all the material since 2013, was renamed to Knuckle Breakers.

{{blockquote|text=Knuckle Breakers is a description of the group of people who often find themselves as outsiders due to an ability and willingness to face discomfort, and challenge the status quo. These outsiders tend to find each other, form groups and do special things.

Knuckle Breakers Productions captures and produces raw media for the Knuckle Breaker community.|sign=Knuckle Breakers YouTube channel description|source={{Cite web |title=Knuckle Breakers YouTube channel description |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/KnuckleBreakers/about |access-date=November 24, 2021 |via=Facebook}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}}}}

On November 24, 2021, Emery released a video version of their ninth studio album, Rub Some Dirt On It, via Knuckle Breakers YouTube Channel.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4jaqNpjcwM&ab_channel=KnuckleBreakers Emery - Rub Some Dirt on It]

• Toby Morrell had a side project entitled I Am Waldo. The music is based on the book of Psalms and mostly acoustic.[http://www.myspace.com/wearewaldo I Am Waldo's MySpace] Myspace.com. Retrieved December 6, 2008
• Devin Shelton's side project was called Devinitely. Initially, his music was mostly R&B and was made using GarageBand.[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=323302353 Devinitely's Myspace] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080130091230/http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=323302353 |date=January 30, 2008 }} Myspace.com. Retrieved December 6, 2008. After parting ways with Emery in 2011, Shelton decided to play solo under his own name and released a debut album, Life & Death, on January 22, 2013. It features 10 tracks, including an alternative version of "Crumbling", which was originally released as a bonus track for Emery's We Do What We Want (2011).{{Cite web |date=January 25, 2013 |title=Life & Death by Devin Shelton |url=http://musicfaith.com/albums/life-and-death-by-devin-shelton/ |access-date=January 25, 2013 |publisher=MusicFaith.com |archive-date=January 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129013713/http://musicfaith.com/albums/life-and-death-by-devin-shelton/ |url-status=dead }} Shelton released his follow-up album, Sensation, on January 6, 2017. It features 12 tracks.{{Cite web |title=Sensation - Devin Shelton {{!}} Releases {{!}} AllMusic |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/sensation-mw0003008274/releases |access-date=March 29, 2017 |publisher=AllMusic}}
• Dave Powell is in an indie rock band called Beyond Oceans with Jason Barnes and Brennan Chaulk (both formerly of Haste the Day). In early 2013, he agreed to play drums on the upcoming reunion/farewell album by Trenches, but later was replaced by original band drummer Zach Frizzell.{{Cite web |title=Trenches - Timeline Photos - Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/trenches/photos/a.10150852760697064.402339.25225797063/10151543112817064/?type=1 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/25225797063/10151543112817064 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=March 30, 2015 |via=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{Primary source inline|date=October 2020}}
• Matt Carter and Toby Morrell joined forces to create a side project named Matt and Toby Band. They released one full length, self-titled album in October 2012 under this side project and were on various living room tours in the United States following its release. Matt and Toby have said they look to release more music under this name. In 2017, the project released I Quit Church.

{{Main|Emery discography}}

• The Weak's End (2004)
• The Question (2005)
• I'm Only a Man (2007)
• ...In Shallow Seas We Sail (2009)
• We Do What We Want (2011)
• You Were Never Alone (2015)
• Eve (2018)
• White Line Fever (2020)
• Rub Some Dirt On It (2022)

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Current members{{Cite web |title=Emery |url=https://www.facebook.com/emery/info?tab=page_info |access-date=December 20, 2017 |via=Facebook}}

• Toby Morrell — co-lead clean vocals and unclean vocals (2001–present), bass (2006–present), rhythm guitar (2001, 2022–present)
• Devin Shelton — co-lead clean vocals (2001–2011, 2013–2014, 2015–present), bass (2006–2011, 2013–2014, 2015–present), rhythm guitar (2001–2006), drums, percussion (2001)
• Josh Head — unclean vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals (2001–present)
• Matt Carter — lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–present), rhythm guitar (2006–2017), keyboards (2001, 2022–present)
• Dave Powell — drums, percussion (2005–present)
• Chris Keene — rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), lead guitar (2022–present)

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Former members

• Joey Svendsen — bass (2001)
• Joel "Chopper" Green — bass (2001–2006)
• Seth Studley — drums, percussion (2001–2004)

Former touring musicians

• Andy Nichols – bass, backing vocals (2011–2013, 2015), drums, percussion (2016)
• Matt MacDonald – bass, backing vocals (2015)
• Jeremy Spring – bass, backing vocals (2014)
• Dane Andersen – drums, percussion (2012)
• Andrew Nyte – drums, percussion (2013)

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• {{Official website|http://www.emerymusic.com/}}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052202/http://www.toothandnail.com/artist_bio.php?id=20 Emery biography] at Tooth & Nail Records
• {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p626413}}
• {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080107114909/http://www.a-pathetic.net/zine/archives/408 Interview @ SHOUT! Music Webzine]}}
• [http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=755392 Emery interview at AbsolutePunk.net]

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