Once Nothing

Once Nothing were a self-proclaimed "Blue Collar Metal" band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and were signed to Solid State Records.
Once Nothing formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2000. Self described as "Blue-collar metal", they mix southern metal with metalcore and often use breakdowns and melodic riffs. In describing the concept of “blue-collar metal,” vocalist Todd Lowry explains, “Our mentality now and in the past has always been to tour as much as is humanly possible and show people what this is all about.” The band proceeded to play nearly 500 shows in the past two years alone. Although some of their lyrics have Christian meaning, they do not consider themselves to be a Christian band.
In August 2008, longtime guitarist Josh Branas decided to leave the band, with guitarist Jordan Tomb taking his place. After several failed tours, bassist Steve Lucarelli, and drummer Giuseppe Capolupo decided to leave the band. In February 2009, Todd Lowry announced the ...

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