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By The Grace Of God

By The Grace Of God

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By The Grace Of God Stats
BTGOG logo
Record Labels: 3 Little Girls, Victory, Initial Records
Started By: Rob Pennington Duncan Barlow
Based In: Louisville
Largest show: 2000+ people
First show: 3-4 songs in between bands at Tewligans in 1995?
Last show: August 2000 in the small room of The Brycc House. Only announced a few days before.
Reunion show: October 16, 2004 @ Headliners. Adele Collins benefit show/CD release show.
Number of Members: 8

From the Victory records website: In a time when punk and hardcore bands seem to have forgotten about what really matters,the Louisville, KY band By The Grace Of God have chosen to do things differently. They remind people, with their tested and approved sound, that empowerment is the key to survival.

Consisting of punk veterans Rob Pennington (vocals) from Endpoint, Duncan Barlow (guitar) from Endpoint and Guilt, Jonathan Mobley from Falling Forward and Elliott, Jay Palumbo from Empathy and Elliott and Thommy Browne from Enkindel they have recently turned the tides on this "side project", developing it into a full-time band. With tours planned in Europe and the U.S., B.T.G.O.G. are bringing their message of positive hardcore to as many people as possible.

Musically, the band crosses all lines between melodic and downright aggressive punk/hardcore. Their first EP., For the Love of Indie Rock (VR37) was incredibly well-received. As RIP Magazine put it, "If you're into the hard stuff, yet like a little melody in the mix, check them out." With songs that ranged from political and emotional to the importance of fun in the punk scene, they conveyed an overwhelming positivity and a push for unity that the punk/hardcore scene hasn't been addressing for a long time.

Their latest release, Perspective, is just that. Their perspective on our world and our scene today. Ready for any hi fi stereo equipment, Perspective is a fast, uplifting record with songs that directly address issues the band deems important. By The Grace Of God have taken average hardcore songs and transformed them into vehicles of political motivation, self empowerment and emotional release. Recorded at Trax East Studios in New Jersey (Snapcase, Deadguy), this record completely showcases the potential and power of the band.

By The Grace Of God portray straightedge and other issues in a positive way that will help dissolve any negative connotations or preconceived notions. They give hope to the people who believe hardcore is about change and feeling good about yourself. As Rob says, "You should live your life by examples..." (From Stop Smiling #5) And that's exactly what they plan to do.

Members:
Original Lineup:

Second Lineup:

Third Lineup:

Reunion '04 Lineup:

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Shirts/Merch:

  • Navy shirts w/ black/white design of a battlefield on the front with band name small and in red. on back the first pressing of the shirts had a flaming money sign small by the collar with the words for the love of indie rock, second pressing had no text.
  • SE Christian - black shirts with a crude geometric church in a circle on the front with the text "BTGOG. i will not worship in your death church"
  • Perspective - Victory records licensed shirt with band name on front and pictures from the perspective CD cover on the back. victory records logo on sleeve.
  • indie rock - victory records licensed shirt with images from the For The Love Of indie rock CD on the front, image of thommy's hand singing a contract on the back. Victory records logo on the sleeve.

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