subseven formed in 1999, Wesley Fite (vocals), Reed Corbin (bass), Clint McManaman (drums), and Smokey Emerson (guitar). The band played the midwest for 4 years as an independent. During that time they released 2 independent albums (the Black Album - 2000) and the (Larusso EP-2001) gaining them a wild local following. The band lost Smokey on guitar in 2002, but gained 2 new guitarist, Caleb Wilkerson and Jacob Sullivan and In 2003, they signed a record deal with Flickr Records. The band immediately went into the studio to record with producer Bob Burch (Number One Gun, Sluggo), their debut release was simply titled - the EP
the EP Track track listing:
1. emotion
2. game of love
3. beginning once again
4. at the park
5. faded letters
6. mayday
7. dirt roads BUY ALBUM ON iTUNES!
The song Emotion threw subseven onto the scene, landing them on top of the charts in radio and video, coupled with a few cross country tours , the band quickly became favorites in the Indie rock scene.
The band entered the studio in August of 2005 to record Free to Conquer with Sam Shiffley and Nathan Dantzler (Chasing Victory, Staple, Mortal Treason, Kids in the Way).
Free to Conquer track listing:
1. Up to You
2. Mayday (retracked)
3. Free to Conquer
4. Family Secret
5. Dirt Roads (remixed)
6. Hold On
7. Blinking Lights
8. Game of Love (retracked)
9. Breathe
10. Vampire BUY ALBUM ON iTUNES!
With the release of Free to Conquer, subseven quickly began touring even more, hitting the US multiple times in 2005 with bands like Pillar, Project 86, Falling Up, Disciple, Chasing Victory, and the one and only Stryper, they also managed playing dates on Van's Warped Tour. They gained major airplay with their videos on TVU, MTVU, MTV2, FUSE, and Much Music, as well as countless internet video channels.
subseven: Free to Conquer
Director: Todd Strauss Schulson Watch Video Here
2005 also brought member changes to the band, in the fall Jacob, Reed and Caleb left the band, and new bass player Shaun Brown, and guitarist Evan Crowley, stepped into complete the 2005 touring season. On December 3rd, subseven recorded the video for Hold On at OKC's the Green Door, after the video shoot the band announced that they were calling it quits. They played their last show that night.
The members of subseven, Wes, Clint, Reed, Smokey, Caleb, Jacob, Evan, and Shaun still all keep in contact with eachother. Clint, Caleb, and Jacob recently recorded some new tunes under the name Versa, Wesley is currently in a band called Elliotts Run and has a solo project Quint ,and Evan is now playing in the band Vannadine.
I just had a question for the band or anyone lookin at the page. I was searchin around for subseven tabs and two songs kepts coming up, weatherman and i'll fly away, and I hadn't heard of them before. I found out that weatherman is by another band named Sub7even or something, but if one or both songs really were from you all, I was wondering where I could listen to em. Thanks
Hey I'm posting a comment for everyone on my friends list. Me and a friend from church entered the 91.9 my church band rocks contest and we need all the support we can get! This isn't for us but for the glory of God,and to let people know about our church. if you wanna vote go to http://www. newlife919. com/rocks-2008-8. htm the song is called simply nothing. thank you so much and God bless!!
I just wanted to let you guys know that I still listen to you and think about all of you often. I hope you are all doing okay and I hope that God is blessing all of you in your lives. I'm not going to lie, I'm really missin' you guys. Not only was your music amazing, but your live shows were so much fun and so inspirational. Hope all is well with you, Cincinnati loves/misses you! God bless.
I still remember the show with Styper.....that's was the best concert I've ever been to for the fact that I got to say hi to both bands! And be like 2 feet from Wesley the whole concert!
Hey All, Missing Reed, missing hearing about your tours, missing the USA. Just wanted you to know when I load up and fly on a Blackhawk for a mission I always play your tunes for encourgement. We mostly fly at night, and your tunes mixed with tracers flying throughout the sky makes for some heart pounding moments. Reed and I went through alot working together at WTC, wished I would have recorded all the practical jokes we played on the WTC Staff. Take care, and thanks again for recording all the music, words cannot express what a difference it makes. Somewhere in Iraq - Robin
Peace on earth and goodwill to our friends ... and everybody else, too.
Thanks for making 2007 a great year for all of us!
Merry merry,
Blaine, MW and Nova / m28
I just wanted to share with you guys some of my memories of you band and Reed. It's weird for me to think that a group of people that I felt such a connection to, but would never know on a day-to-day basis would have such an impact on me.
Subseven was one of the first "small time bands" that I really got into. I would always try to keep up with what you guys were doing and was so excited for you and your ministry when I saw that Free to Conquer playing on MTV2. When I was 16 you guys were the only band to tell me happy birthday at the concert I attended with my dorky sign that said "It's my birthday" and it totally made my day. I loved how genuine and honest you guys were. How much you loved your fans and wanted to connect with them and it sure worked. I remember standing in line for autographs and getting a HUGE smile from Reed. It just lit up everything inside me. I felt a spiritual connection to your music. It challenged me and is one of the few albums I play on a regular basis. Thank you all so much for following God's calling. I'm jealous of Reed that he gets to sit in the glory of the Father and I continue to be here. But don't be dismayed God has amazing things instore. Best of Blessings and Thank you.
I remember when you guys came to Seattle with Falling Up and Spoken to Studio 7 and we went into the back in this really filthy bathroom and you all prayed for me I know I am not doing so good now but I will never forget that day
To the awesome boys of Subseven. I am so sorry of the loss of Reed Corbin. He shall always be remembered. Our prayers are with you and with Reed's family.
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