House Of Heroes Biography
Formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1998, House of Heroes blends alternative rock and Christian rock influences. The band members are Tim Skipper (vocals, guitar), A.J. Babcock (bass, vocals), Colin Rigsby (drums, vocals), and Jared Rigsby (guitar, vocals). Their music bridges the gap between pop-punk energy and the introspective depth of indie rock.
House of Heroes is known for their storytelling through music. Tracks like "In the Valley of the Dying Sun" (a reimagining of Jacob's story from the Bible) and "Code Name: Raven" (set in World War II) present narratives of love, sacrifice, and war. Other songs like "Friday Night", "Faces", and "The Drugs the Drugs" address the emptiness of human desires. Their distinctive lyrics and compelling music create a unique listening experience.
Their releases include "What You Want Is Now"(2003), featuring tracks such as "Julia", "The Lead Role In The Cage", and the string-backed "Uncomfortable", marking it as House of Heroes's most rock-oriented album. Their self-titled debut "House of Heroes" (2005) and the re-released "Say No More" (with additional tracks) feature an edgy, indie-rock sound highlighted by songs like "Buckets For Bullet Wounds", "Serial Sleepers", "You Are the Judas of the Cheerleading Squad", and the epic 9-minute closer "Angels In Top Hats."
The 2008 release "The End Is Not the End" derives its name from the acoustic-driven song "By Your Side", featuring tracks such as "Leave You Now", "In the Valley of the Dying Sun", and "Field of Daggers", solidifying it as the band's most innovative album yet. Their fourth album, "Suburba", released on August 3, 2010, by Gotee Records, continues this trend with tracks ranging from the rock anthem "Independence Day for a Petty Thief" to the worshipful "Salt in the Sea" and "Constant". Their fifth album, "Cold Hard Want", produced by Paul Moak and released in 2012 by Gotee Records, further explores their musical evolution. Their final Gotee Records release, "House The Knock Down Drag Outs", was mostly a collection of previously released material. The b-sides include songs from "House of Heroes Meet the Beatles" and "The Acoustic End EP", along with bonus tracks from their prior albums. The EP "Smoke" was released on August 19, 2014, marking the band's first independent release since 2003's "What You Want Is Now". On June 1, 2016, they released their sixth album, "Colors".
Other releases include the holiday song "Silent Night", a cover of DC Talk's "Day By Day", and the acoustic EP "The Acoustic End EP", featuring reimagined tracks like "If" (from "The End Is Not the End"), "New Moon", and "Ghost". The band has also released "Meets the Beatles EP", covering three Beatles classics: "Can't Buy Me Love", "It Won't Be Long", and "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da".
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