PHOENIX RISING, based out of Dallas, Texas, came together in 2017 in the most unlikely of places: a Craigslist ad posted by Vocalist Kent Summerour in search of like-minded musicians who not only wanted to make music with substance, but who wanted to create a live spectacle like nothing else in the local music scene.
After a short search and a lot of luck, the ad was answered by five seasoned musicians one of whom was Australian. Comprised of a second vocalist, guitar, synth and a whole lot of rhythm, PHOENIX RISING was born,
Like setting fire to gas, the newly formed group had written an album's worth of material in one month, and the search for producers began. This search led PHOENIX RISING to Tyler Smyth (Bless the Fall, Falling in Reverse, From Ashes to New) ; however Smyth was on tour six hours away in San Antonio . With no way to get in touch with Smyth, Kent went down to San Antonio with a pillow and a sleeping bag, on a mission to maneuver himself back stage, and persuade Smyth to listen to the demos, hoping that after hearing the music, Smyth would be driven to work with the band. Mission Complete, Smyth agreed to work with PHOENIX RISING in LA and shortly thereafter, the band flew out to record their debut album "From the Ashes".
With the Album complete, supported by several Music Video's - PHOENIX RISING have gained steady momentum winning MDX Magazines "Best New Band" Award and opening for National Acts such as Saving Able, Orgy and HED P.E. as they continue to draw emotion from the listener and inspire fans with their powerful stage show
PHOENIX RISING is:
Kent Summerour - Vocals
Scott Lathwood - Vocals
Lee Deane - Guitar
Mark Ridlen - Synth
Allan Kurt - Bass
James Espinoza - Drums
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