Haste the Day

The Profile

Haste the Day are an American Christian metalcore band from Indianapolis, known for their early work on Solid State Records and a shift in sound following the move from original vocalist Jimmy Ryan to Stephen Keech.

American Christian metalcore band formed in Indianapolis in 2001; released albums on Solid State Records including Burning Bridges (2004), When Everything Falls (2005), Pressure the Hinges (2007), Dreamer (2008), Attack of the Wolf King (2010), and Coward (2015); original vocalist Jimmy Ryan was replaced by Stephen Keech in 2005; active 2001–2011 and again 2014–2016.

Single review focusing on Pressure the Hinges, arguing the band lost distinctiveness after the vocalist change from Jimmy Ryan to Stephen Keech. Notes a move toward hard rock/screamo/punk elements and simplified songwriting. Draws comparisons to Atreyu and Underoath, and references earlier strengths on Burning Bridges and When Everything Falls.