Sons of Texas

Sons of Texas
Origin McAllen, Texas, United States
Genres Groove metal, southern metal, heavy metal
Years active 2013-present
Labels Razor & Tie
Website http://www.sonsoftexasmusic.com
Members Mark Morales
Mike Villarreal
Nick Villarreal
Jon Olivares
Jes De Hoyos

Sons of Texas is an American groove metal band formed in 2013.[1] They released their debut album Baptized In The Rio Grande in 2015.[2]

History

Formation and Baptized In The Rio Grande (2013–present)

Sons of Texas was formed in McAllen, Texas in 2013. Shortly thereafter, the band was signed to Razor & Tie and entered the studio with producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, All That Remains, Hatebreed).[3]

The music video for the first official track from the band, "Baptized In The Rio Grande," premiered via Revolver's website on January 6, 2015.[4]

The band released their debut album Baptized In The Rio Grande on March 3, 2015 in digital and physical format.[5] The first single "Baptized in the Rio Grande" has so far peaked at #29 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Year Label Chart Positions
Top 200[2] Heatseekers Albums US Rock US Hard Rock
Baptized In The Rio Grande [6] 2015 Razor & Tie 143 5 36 10

Band members

  • Mark Morales - Vocals
  • Mike Villarreal - Drums
  • Nick Villarreal - Bass
  • Jon Olivares - Rhythm Guitar
  • Jes De Hoyos - Lead Guitar

References

  1. ↑ Mark Deming. "Sons of Texas - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 "SONS OF TEXAS DEBUT ALBUM BAPTIZED IN THE RIO GRANDE LANDS AT #5 ON THE BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART". Razorandthetie.com. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sons of Texas - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Sons of Texas Premiere New Song and Music Video, "Baptized in the Rio Grande"". Revolvermag.com. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "SONS OF TEXAS DEBUT ALBUM BAPTIZED IN THE RIO GRANDE LANDS AT #5 ON THE BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART". Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  6. ↑ Mitchell Peters. "New Signings: AM Only Signs ILoveMakonnen, Juvenile Returns to Cash Money, WME Inks Passion Pit". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
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