Through Solace is a Welsh

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band, and they primarily play

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, and

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. They come from Wales, United Kingdom. The band started making music in 2005, while they disbanded in 2010, and their members were Rohan Bishop, Robert Milligan, Luke Nicholas, Kevin Williams, Kingsley Davis, and Sean Fletcher. Their first two releases, extended plays, ''Through Solace'' in 2006, and, ''The Stand'' in 2008, were independently released by the band. The band released, a studio album, ''The World on Standby'', in 2009 with

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Background

Through Solace was a

and

band from

Wales, United Kingdom Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 202 ...

. Their members were Rohan Bishop, Robert Milligan, Luke Nicholas, Kevin Williams, Kingsley Davis, and Sean Fletcher.

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2005, with their first two releases, being independently released

extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

s, ''Through Solace'', in 2006, and, ''The Stand'', in 2008. Their first studio album, ''The World on Standby'', was released by

, on 28 April 2008.

Members

;Last known lineup * Luke Nicholas - lead vocals * Rob Milligan - guitar, background vocals * Kevin Williams - guitar * Rohan Bishop - bass * Sean Fletcher - drums * Kingsley Davies – drums

Post breakup

Rohan Bishop joined the 80's inspired band, The Vestals with Adam Parslow (Now of The Nightmares). He previously had stints with Brutality Will Prevail. Kevin Williams formed the Welsh post-hardcore band, Calling Apollo. They released a well-received double-release, named, 'The Great Depression'. Sean Fletcher joined the South Wales police force.

Discography

;Studio albums * ''The World on Standby'' (April 28, 2009, Strike First)

References

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External links

Official website
Welsh metalcore musical groups British Christian rock groups Musical groups established in 2005 Musical groups disestablished in 2010 Facedown Records artists Strike First Records artists