Jonah33

Jonah33 was a Christian hard rock band from Arkansas, US. They released three full-length albums before disbanding in late 2009.

Jonah33
OriginArkansas
GenresAlternative metal, Christian metal, hard rock
Years active2002–2009, 2014 – present
LabelsArdent, Ares
MembersVince Lichlyter
Jason Ronney
Joshua Dougan
Cory Riley
Websitewww.jonah33rock.com

History

Jonah33 was founded by Vince Lichlyter, who grew up in Seattle, Washington. After moving to Arkansas and starting up a student ministry there, he put together a musical ensemble which attracted the interest of Ardent Records.[1] Ardent released the band's first, self-titled album in 2003. A second album, The Strangest Day, followed in 2005, which peaked at No. 49 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2006.[2] Switching to independent Ares Records, their third LP, The Heart of War, was released in July 2007.[3]

Disband

Jonah33 disbanded in late 2009. Lichlyter posted a blog on Jonah33's Myspace saying that the band felt like it was time to disband. He said that "everything is a season and the Jonah33 season has ended".[4] He is now a solo artist. At the end of the blog he said his new solo career "is only a season just like Jonah33".

Members
  • Vince Lichlyter - Vocals and Guitar
  • Jason Rooney - Lead Guitar
  • Joshua Dougan - Drums
  • Cory Riley - Bass

Former members
  • Jonathan Kellum - Guitars
  • Pete Eekhoff - Bass
  • Brian Hitt - Guitars

Discography
Studio albums
  • 2003 — Jonah33
  • 2005 — The Strangest Day
  • 2007 — The Heart of War
EPs
  • 2003 — Jonah33 EP
  • 2014 — Dead Man Walking

References
  1. Artist profile at CCMplanet.com. Accessed September 9, 2007.
  2. Billboard, Allmusic.com
  3. "Swallowed By Worship? Hard rockers Jonah33 sign with California's Ares Records". Cross Rhythms. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  4. "Bowing Out: Rock team Jonah33 call it a day". Cross Rhythms. 26 April 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
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