Pillar Received A Grammy Award Nomination For Best Rock Gospel Album

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Pillar is a Grammy-nominated Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The group has moved between different genres, including hard rock, rapcore, and nu metal.

The band started in Hays, Kansas in 1998, when Fort Hays State University roommates Brad Noone and

Rob Beckley got together with friends Travis Jenkins, Dustin Adams, and Michael Wittig, known as Kalel.

In 1999, Pillar released their first album, Metamorphosis, on their own independent label, Shadrach Records. After some more touring in Kansas, they released their second independent album, Original Superman, in 2000. Around this time they relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to try to find a larger fan base.

Soon after the release of Original Superman, the band became noticed by Flicker Records, who signed them in mid 2000. After the signing, the group re-cut many of the tracks from Original Superman as well as a few new tracks for release on Above, their first major label album.

The album had medium success, selling almost 60,000 copies. The song "Open Your Eyes" won a Dove Award in 2001 for Hard Music Song of the Year.

In 2002, Noah Henson took over guitar duties and the band released their breakthrough album, Fireproof. Fireproof sold over 300,000 copies, and launched national tours. It also won two Dove Awards.

A few years later the group went back into the studio with Fireproof and released a newer, richer sounding version with little tweaks in songs, including a Bonus DVD. Resulting in two versions of Fireproof on the market. Soon after the release of Fireproof, drummer Lester Estelle, Jr. joined the band.

In 2004, the band released their next album Where Do We Go from Here. Where Do We Go from Here was as an instant hit among Christian rock fans everywhere, capturing #1 on sales in the genre for weeks.

The album featured multiple hits, including "Bring Me Down," and, "Frontline" which topped the charts for months.

"Bring Me Down" was requested heavily on secular stations as well.

The band released an EP called Nothing Comes for Free in June of 2006.

It featured 3 new songs (including "Everything") and 4 live tracks.

The other two new songs, "Our Escape" and "Dangerous," are not available on their following album, The Reckoning.

The EP was only available at live shows and at their webstore. A limited number of copies (10,000) were created.

The group then recorded their fourth album, The Reckoning, in early 2006. Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., We as Human, 10 Years, Disciple) produced the new album, as he produced all of their previous albums, and it was released on October 3, 2006.

The Reckoning received a Grammy Award nomination December 6, 2007 for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. This was the first Grammy nomination that Pillar has ever received.

The band has played at both Cornerstone Festival and Creation Festival. It was revealed at Soulfest 2007 that the name of their next project would be For the Love of the Game, which was eventually released on February 26, 2008.

They brought back the Pillar logo from "Where Do We Go from Here" and "Fireproof" for this album. ESPN used the new Pillar song, "For the Love of the Game," during montages highlighting the 2007 World Series on its program, Baseball Tonight. They have recently collaborated with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth on some upcoming songs.

The group recently helped Eowyn record her latest album "Silent Screams" with Beckley contributing vocals to the title track and Henson and Estelle also playing on the album.

The band toured on the SHOUTfest tour with After Edmund and various other artists from September to November 2007. They also had a tour for For the Love of the Game from February to April 2008, with Brooke Barrettsmith, Wavorly, and Building 429.

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	Confessions CD By Essential Records
With an awakened hunger and passion, Pillar delivers messages of unity and commitment with the release of their 6th studio album, Confessions. More than just creating great music, their ambition is to revolutionize lives and bring their fans to a place of complete surrender to God. In an era saturated with new bands, Pillar continues to stand out as a leader in Christian rock.

	Where Do We Go From Here CD & DVD (Limited Edition) By Provident Music Distribution
This special album re-release from Pillar includes all the songs from the original Where Do We Go... album, as well as three new songs, and a DVD featuring behind the scenes action.

	Where Do We Go from Here, Compact Disc [CD] By Provident Music Distribution
Where Do We Go From Here is Pillar's fourth album, and first studio release in several years. The band's energy, honesty and raw emotion are cranked up another notch on Let It Out, Simply, Rewind, Bring Me Down, and more.

	For the Love of the Game CD By Essential Records
Pillar's For The Love Of The Game is big, fun, infectious rock and roll that further solidifies their position as fearless leaders in the Christian Rock world. Featuring the #1 single title track, Pillar's seventh studio album cranks out high-energy riffs and shout-out-loud choruses filled with lyrics of courage, strength, and faith rooted in Christ.

	The Reckoning CD/DVD By Provident Music Distribution
Experience the sights and sounds of a live show with this expanded, CD/DVD edition of their 2006 release The Reckoning. Includes all songs from the original album plus a bonus DVD with over two hours of footage, including their performance from Cornerstone 2006, song commentary and behind the scenes info.

	The Reckoning CD By Provident Music Distribution
Rock on with the band that stands tall for Christ! In this awesome follow-up to their hit album Where Do We Go from Here, the boys serve up something for everyone, from powerful ballads to driving numetal tunes. Includes "Everything," "Angel in Disguise," "Last Goodbye," "Wherever the Wind Blows," "Crossfire," and "When Tomorrow Comes."

	Rewind, Accompaniment CD By Provident Music Distribution
Premiere Performance Plus trax bring you the best songs and original artist accompaniment in three keys from today's top Christian artists. This CD includes the demonstration by Pillar and tracks in three keys (F/D/Ab) without background vocals. Lyrics enclosed.