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|Record Labels: || [[3 Little Girls]], Victory, [[Initial Records]]
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|Started By: || [[Rob Pennington]] [[Duncan Barlow]]
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|Based In: || [[Kentucky:Louisville|Louisville]]
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|Largest show: || 2000+ people
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|First show: || 3-4 songs in between bands at [[Tewligans]] in 1995?
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|Last show: || August 2000 in the small room of [[The Brycc House]]. Only announced a few days before.
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|Reunion show: || October 16, 2004 @ [[Headliners]]. [[Adele Collins]] benefit show/CD release show.
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|Number of Members:
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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., [[By The Grace Of God:For The Love Of Indie Rock|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:'''<br />
''Original Lineup:''
*[[Rob Pennington]] - vocals
*[[Duncan Barlow]] - guitar
*[[Jonathan Mobley]] - bass
*[[Thommy Browne]] - drums
*[[Jay Palumbo]] - guitar

''Second Lineup:''
*[[Rob Pennington]] - vocals
*[[Duncan Barlow]] - guitar
*[[Thommy Browne]] - drums
*[[Brian Rountree]] - bass
*[[Robby Scott]] - guitar

''Third Lineup:''
*[[Rob Pennington]] - vocals
*[[Duncan Barlow]] - guitar
*[[Brian Rountree]] - bass
*[[Robby Scott]] - guitar
*[[George Jesse]] - drums

Reunion '04 Lineup:
*[[Rob Pennington]] - vocals
*[[Duncan Barlow]] - guitar
*[[Brian Rountree]] - bass
*[[Jonathan Mobley]] - bass
*[[Jay Palumbo]] - guitar
*[[Thommy Browne]] - drums

Releases:
*[[By The Grace Of God:For The Love Of Indie Rock|For The Love Of Indie Rock]] CD/7" (Victory)
*[[By The Grace Of God:Perspective|Perspective]] CD/12" (Victory)
*[[By The Grace Of God:3 Steps|3 Steps To A Better Democracy]] CD ([[3 Little Girls]])
*[[By The Grace Of God/The Cause]] split 7" (?)
*[[By The Grace Of God:3 Steps Anthology|3 Steps Anthology]] CD ([[Initial Records]])

Compilations:
*[[By The Grace Of God:Return Of The X-Men|Return Of The X-Men]] 7"
*[[Whitehouse Records:The Sunny Side Of Louisville|The Sunny Side Of Louisville]] 7" ([[Whitehouse Records]])
*[[By The Grace Of God:For The Kids|For The Kids]] 7"
*[[I Stand Alone:BTGOG/BK Split|BTGOG/BK Split]] 7" ([[I Stand Alone]])


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.

Photos:
*pictures: http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/shynsobryt2/btgog.html
*http://www.louisvillehardcore.com/guide/bands/btgog/