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War of Ages

{{Short description|American Christian metal band}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2019}}

{{for|albums of the same name|War of Ages (War of Ages album)|War of Ages (Serenity album)}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = War of Ages

| image = War of Ages - Love Letter Kill Shot Tour 2020 (cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| landscape = yes

| caption = War of Ages performing in 2020

| alias = Point Zero (2002–2005)

| origin = Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.

| genre = Christian metal,{{cite web|first=Kim|last=Jones|title=Top 8 Christian Metal Bands|work=About.com Entertainment |url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/metalandhardrock/tp/Top-Christian-Metal-Bands.htm|publisher=About.com|access-date=January 29, 2016}} metalcore

| years_active = 2002–present

| label = Strike First, Facedown

| associated_acts =

| current_members = Leroy Hamp
Steve Brown
Jack Daniels
Elisha Mullins

| past_members = John Lynch
Matt Moore
Kang Garnic
Nate Owensby
Branon Berntowicz
T.J. Alford
Mark Randazzo
Ryan Tidwell
Brendan Hengle
Rob Kerner
Alex Hamp
Kaleb Luebchow

| website = {{URL|warofagesmetal.com}}

}}

War of Ages (sometimes abbreviated WoA; formerly known as Point Zero) is an American Christian metal{{cite web |url=http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/reviews/2014-09-16/war-of-ages-supreme-chaos |title=WAR OF AGES: SUPREME CHAOS |last1=Hill |first1=Stephen |date=September 16, 2014 |website=Metal Hammer |access-date=January 28, 2015 |quote=Metalcore crew offer lots of hooks, not a lot of catch}} band formed in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 2002.

The group consists of vocalist Leroy Hamp, lead guitarist Steve Brown, rhythm guitarist Jack Daniels and bassist Elisha Mullins. They are currently signed to Facedown Records and have released ten studio albums. Their most recent studio album, Dominion, was released on September 15, 2023.

History

War of Ages began in 2002, originally as Point Zero.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/war-of-ages-mn0000449319/biography|title=War of Ages|website=AllMusic|first=James|last=Christopher Monger|access-date=March 4, 2020}} The band recorded their debut EP, Unite Us All. Shortly after this release, the band switched names to War of Ages and signed with Strike First Records. The band connected with the label via their friends in xDISCIPLEx A.D., who were also from Erie, Pennsylvania.{{cite web|url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/interviews/war-of-ages-2/|title=Interview: War of Ages|website=Indie Vision Music|author=JoshIVM|date=April 24, 2007|access-date=March 4, 2020}}

The band would record a self-titled debut, which was released by Strike First Records in July 2005. However, Kang Garnic replaced Moore during this time on guitars. In 2006, the band released their sophomore album, Pride of the Wicked, adding on former Mortal Treason bassist TJ Alford, Hamp's brother Alex Hamp on drums, and rhythm guitarist Johnathan Lynch.

In 2007, the band released Fire from the Tomb, a re-recording of their self-titled debut album. The band went into Cathouse Studios and began recording the album.{{cite web|url=https://facedownrecords.com/2017/07/24/legacy-war-of-ages-fire-from-the-tomb/|title=LEGACY: WAR OF AGES "FIRE FROM THE TOMB"|website=Facedown Records|date=July 24, 2007|access-date=March 4, 2020}} Arise and Conquer was released in 2008, with Branon Bernatowicz joining the band as rhythm guitarist. Following Arise and Conquer, the band began working with As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to produce their next album, Eternal, which would feature Lambesis on guest vocals, as well as Josh Gilbert and Sonny Sandoval. The album was released in April 2010. It was written to stand out and was an emotional release.{{cite web|url=https://puregrainaudio.com/interviews/interview-with-war-of-ages-vocalist-leroy-hamp|title=Interview with War of Ages Vocalist Leroy Hamp|website=Pure Grain Audio|first=Bruce|last=Moore|date=April 26, 2010|access-date=March 4, 2020}} The album was very well received, becoming the first to rank on the Billboard charts. In 2012, the band released their fifth studio album, Return to Life.{{cite web|url=http://mindequalsblown.net/reviews/album-reviews/war-of-ages-return-to-life|title=War of Ages - Return to Life|website=Mind Equals Blown|first=Tim|last=Dodderidge|date=April 26, 2012|access-date=March 4, 2020}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Following in the footsteps of Eternal, the album ranked on the Billboard, but some reviewers did not enjoy the album as much.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/reviews/cd-review-war-of-ages-return-to-life|title=CD Review: War of Ages - Return to Life|website=Metal Injection|author=Sol|date=April 25, 2012|access-date=March 4, 2020}}

In July 2014, the band released their sixth album, Supreme Chaos, which saw the induction of the newest member, Hope for the Dying's Jack Daniels on rhythm guitars.{{cite web|url=https://hmmagazine.com/war-ages-supreme-chaos/|title=War of Ages - Supreme Chaos|website=HM Magazine|first=Reid|last=Olson|date=August 13, 2014 |access-date=March 4, 2020}} With Daniels addition, the band added a very European style. The album would also rank on the Billboard charts, ranking at 107 on the Billboard 200, 37 on Billboard Rock charts, 14 on Hard Rock charts, 5 on the Christian charts, and 24 on the Independent albums charts.

In December 2017, the band released their seventh album, Alpha, with the lineup of Hamp, Daniels, Brown, and a session drummer, Alex Rüdinger, who also worked with The Faceless and 7 Horns 7 Eyes.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/alpha-mw0003120496/credits|title=War of Ages - Alpha|website=AllMusic|access-date=March 4, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/reviews/war-ages-alpha/|title=War of Ages - Alpha|website=Indie Vision Music|first=Brody|last=B|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=March 4, 2020}} In September 2019, the band released their eighth studio album, Void, alongside several singles.{{cite web|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Void.asp|title=War of Ages - "Void"|website=Jesusfreakhideout.com|first=Michael|last=Weaver|date=November 11, 2019|access-date=March 4, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://hmmagazine.com/war-of-ages-void/|title=War of Ages - Void|website=HM Magazine|first=Nao|last=Lewandowski|date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=March 4, 2020}} The album would also be the debut for The Burial members Elisha Mullins on bass and Kaleb Luebchow on drums.

On June 25, 2021, War of Ages released a new single, "No Altars". On September 24, the band released another single, "Pyrite", and also announced the release of a new EP, Rhema, on October 29.{{cite web|url=http://mauce.nl/site/war-of-ages-releases-new-single-pyrite-%EF%BB%BF-new-ep-rhema-out-oct-29/|title=War Of Ages Releases New Single 'Pyrite' , New Ep "Rhema" Out Oct. 29|publisher=The Metal Resource|access-date=August 4, 2022|date=September 24, 2021}}

On July 29, 2022, the band announced that drummer Kaleb Luebchow died two days prior, without specifying the cause of death.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/07/29/news/war-of-ages-drummer-kaleb-luebchow-has-passed-away/|title=War Of Ages Drummer Kaleb Luebchow Has Passed Away|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=July 29, 2022|date=July 29, 2022}} On August 11, 2023, the band released two singles, "Dominus" and "Armageddon", from their ninth studio album, Dominion, which was released on September 15, 2023 and features posthumous recordings of Luebchow and is dedicated to his memory.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/08/10/news/war-of-ages-debut-two-singles-from-newly-announced-album-dominion/|title=War Of Ages Debut Two Singles From Newly Announced Album "Dominion"|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=August 11, 2023|date=August 10, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://themosh.net/war-of-ages-announce-new-album-dominion-release-two-new-songs-dominus-armageddon/|title=War Of Ages Announce New Album "Dominion", Release Two New Songs "Dominus" & "Armageddon"|publisher=The Mosh Network|access-date=August 20, 2023|date=August 13, 2023}}

On April 15th, 2025, the band announced the 15th anniversary edition of their 2010 album Eternal, remixed and reproduced and with a bonus track, "Prevail", that was lost during the recording sessions for the original album but rediscovered and completed, to be released on June 13th, 2025.https://heavensmetalmagazine.com/index.php/2025/04/15/news-war-of-ages-to-release-15th-anniversary-re-recorded-edition-of-eternal/

Christianity

The band is known for their strong Christian faith which is expressed in their lyrics. In a 2009 radio interview with The Full Armor of God Broadcast, Leroy Hamp professed that as Christians the band wants to "Make a difference in a world that's covered in darkness."{{cite web |url=http://podcast.fullarmorradio.com/2009/02/07/the-full-armor-of-god-broadcast-1029.aspx |title= War of Ages radio interview |work=The Full Armor of God Broadcast |access-date=August 20, 2010}}{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/war-of-ages-performs-with-incredible-christian-faith-35841|title=War Of Ages performs with Incredible Christian Faith|website=AXS|first=Emily|last=Goodman|date=January 5, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2017}}

Band members

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Current members

  • Leroy Hamp – lead vocals (2002–present)
  • Steve Brown – lead guitar (2002–present)
  • Elisha Mullins – bass (2012, 2018–present)
  • Jack Daniels – rhythm guitar (2013–present)

Touring musicians

  • Isaiah Perez – drums (2024–present)

Session musicians

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Former members

  • Nate Owensby – bass (2002–2005)
  • Rob Kerner – drums (2002–2005)
  • Matt Moore – rhythm guitar (2002–2004)
  • Kang Garnic – rhythm guitar (2004–2005)
  • T.J. Alford – bass, backing vocals (2005–2012)
  • Luke Johnathan Lynch – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2008)
  • Branon Bernatowicz – rhythm guitar (2006–2012), bass (2016–2017)
  • Mark Randazzo – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012–2013)
  • Ryan Tidwell – bass, backing vocals (2013–2014)
  • Brendan Hengle – bass (2014–2016)
  • Alex Hamp – drums (2005–2017){{Cite web|url=https://www.themetalonslaught.com/single-post/2017/11/09/The-Lords-Call|title=The Lord's call, the former drummer of War of Ages, shares his story. An exclusive with Alex Hamp.|website=The Metal Onslaught|first=Jarrod|last=Chambers|date=November 10, 2017|access-date=November 29, 2017}}
  • Kaleb Luebchow – drums (2017–2022; died 2022)

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Timeline

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Discography

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| EP = 2

| Singles = 8

| Music videos = 11

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Studio albums

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rowspan="2"| Year

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style="width:50px;"| US

! style="width:50px;"| US Heat

! style="width:50px;"| US Rock

! style="width:50px;"| US Hard Rock

! style="width:50px;"| Christian

! style="width:50px;"| Independent

2005

| War of Ages

| rowspan="1"| Strike First Records

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2006

| Pride of the Wicked

| rowspan="9"| Facedown Records

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2008

| Arise and Conquer

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2010

| Eternal

| 179{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2010-05-01|title=Top 200 Albums: May 1, 2010|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 5{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2010-05-01|title=Heatseekers Albums: May 1, 2010|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| —

| 19{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums/2010-05-01|title=Hard Rock Music: May 1, 2010|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| —

| 28{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2010-05-01|title=Independent Albums: May 1, 2010|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

2012

| Return to Life

| 155{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2012-05-12|title=Top 200 Albums: May 12, 2012|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| —

| 46{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums/2012-05-12|title=Rock Albums: May 12, 2012|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 8{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums/2012-05-12| title=Hard Rock Music: Top Hard Rock Albums {{!}} Billboard |author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 8{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2012-05-12|title=Christian Albums: May 12, 2012|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 28{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2012-05-12|title=Billboard|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

2014

| Supreme Chaos

| 107{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2014-08-09|title=Top 200 Albums: August 9, 2014|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| —

| 37{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums/2014-08-09|title=Rock Albums: August 9, 2014|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 14{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums/2014-08-09|title=Hard Rock Music: August 9, 2014|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 5{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/christian-albums/2014-08-09|title=Christian Albums: August 9, 2014|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

| 24{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2014-08-09|title=Independent Albums: August 9, 2014|author=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=November 24, 2016}}

2017

| Alpha

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2019

| Void

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2023

| Dominion

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EPs

Re-recording album

Music videos

  • "Stand Your Ground" (directed by: Facedown Records)
  • "Strength Within" (directed by: Facedown Records)
  • "Through the Flames" (directed by: Andy Reale)
  • "All Consuming Fire" (directed by: Andy Reale)
  • "Collapse" (directed by: Drew Russ)
  • "Silent Night" (directed by: DJ Cosgrove)
  • "From Ashes" (directed by: Matt Spencer)
  • "Chaos Theory" (directed by: Matt Spencer)
  • "Lionheart" (directed by: Matt Spencer)
  • "Creator" (directed by: Matt Spencer)
  • "Miles Apart" (directed by: Matt Spencer)

References

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External links

  • {{official website|http://www.warofagesmetal.com}}
  • [http://www.facedownrecords.com/family_woa.html War of Ages] at Facedown Records
  • [http://stylusmagazine.com/articles/interview/war-of-ages.htm War of Ages interview with Leroy Hamp]
  • [https://www.nationalrockreview.com/interviews/leroy-hamp-of-war-of-ages Leroy Hamp of War of Ages]
  • [http://mauce.nl/site/war-of-ages-frontman-leroy-hamp-talks-christians-in-a-band-vs-christian-band-video/ War of Ages Frontman Leroy Hamp Talks Christians in a band vs Christian band]
  • [https://lambgoat.com/music/War-Of-Ages War of Ages] on Lambgoat

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