Rival Choir, formerly known as Mouth of the South, was an American
Christian
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post-hardcore
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and
metalcore
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band from Denton, Texas formed in 2007.
The band signed with
Facedown Records
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in January 2014. ''
Struggle Well'' was the band's last album under the name Mouth of the South. After announcing their change from Mouth of the South to Rival Choir, their new album—''
I Believe, Help My Unbelief''—was released on February 5, 2016, also by Facedown Records. On November 18, the band released the debut single from the new album, entitled "Aftermath".
Members
;Current
*Juan Pardo - vocals
*Christian Prince - guitar
*Daniel Mackey - guitar
*Colton Bartholet - bass
*Garrett Metzger - drums
;Former
*Mike Butler - guitar
*Tanner Allen - guitar
*Kane Taliaferro - drums
*Josh Davis - drums
*Alex Knight - bass
*Will Fordyce - guitar
*Luke Andrews - vocals
*Josiah Lyle - vocals
*Justin Davis - vocals
Discography
;Studio albums
;EPs
* ''Abolisher'' (2009, Independent)
* ''Manifestations'' (2010, Independent)
* ''Of Dust'' (2012, Independent)
References
Facedown Records artists
Musical groups established in 2007
Musical groups disestablished in 2018
Metalcore musical groups from Texas
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