Ilia (band)

Ilia

Ilia at HeavenFest 2016
Background information
Origin Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Genres Hard rock, ambient, indie rock
Years active 2003–present
Labels indie
Associated acts Relentless Pursuit
Website http://www.myspace.com/Iliamusic
Members Suzy Martinez
Jessica Patterson
Justin Patterson
Past members Brittney Mosher
Lindsey Armstrong
Alyssa Duncan
Katie Knott
Jared Black
Ben Flora

Ilia is an American Christian rock group originating from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The band consists of Suzy Martinez (vocals), Jessica Patterson (drums), Jared Black (guitar), Justin Patterson (guitar), and Ben Flora (Bass)

Ilia formed under the name Relentless Pursuit in 2003. When the original band dissolved, a few of the remaining members formed a new band, while attending Visible School (located in Memphis, Tennessee).[1] The band began touring full-time in 2007 and have garnered praise from numerous magazines,[2] including being named the #2 Unsigned Band in HM Magazine's Readers' Poll 3 years in a row-2008, 2009, 2010 and placing #6 on CCM Magazine's list of Best Hard Rock Bands of 2007. They have had Five (5) national charting radio singles "Last Night", "Portrait of a Lying Heart", "Wake The Dead", "We Were Shipwrecks" (#2 Billboard Christian Rock Chart-August 27, 2011), and "Ezekiel" (#8 Billboard).

In April 2009, co-founder and rhythm guitarist Lindsey Armstrong (née Pierce) left the group in order to minister with her husband. The band then went on a year hiatus. Brittney Mosher joined the band early 2010 originally to fill in Lindsey's spot as guitarist. As the band contemplated touring but still needing a vocalist, Brittney filled in. After the first tour run, the band decided to keep Brittney on both Vocals and Guitar.

The band released their EP "We Were Shipwrecks" during the summer of 2011.

Their sound continued to evolve on their follow up EP, "Reborn," in 2014 with their new vocalist, Suzy Martinez. Reborn blended elements of hard rock, metal, and acoustic.

Ilia has recently finished recording their next album.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Biography at purevolume.com, Retrieved July 8, 2009
  2. ↑ http://cdbaby.com/cd/ilia2
  3. ↑ Ilia - Ep at amazon.com
  4. ↑ Ilia - Special Edition Ep at amazon.com
  5. ↑
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