The Gospel According to Pillar
Pillar is comprised of Rob Beckley (vocals), Lester Estelle (drums), Noah Henson (guitar), and Kalel (bass). These Christian rockers with an alt-metal edge have been honing their infectious sound since 1998 while attending Ft. Hays State University in northwestern Kansas.
A deal with Flicker was inked in 2000 after the band's self-released debut, Metamorphosis, impressed the label. Within months, Pillar followed things up with Above. Their first single, "Open Your Eyes," was popular on the college charts, earning Above nearly 60,000 in sales. Pillar also earned the Best Rock Band award at the annual Dove Awards in 2001.
A year later, Pillar relocated to Tulsa, OK, and released Fireproof. MCA picked up the band and reissued the energetic sophomore effort in 2003. Where Do We Go from Here appeared in mid-2004, and The Reckoning followed two years later.
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Bring Me Down Music Video
Band Members
- Rob Beckley: Vocals
- Kalel (Michael Wittig): Bass
- Lester Marzette Estelle Jr: Drums
- Noah Henson: Guitar
- Joey "Cinco" Avalos: 2nd Guitar
- Token: Keyboard
Pillar's Discography
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Where Do We Go From Here was released 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" which topped the charts for months. Not only Christian shows and stations played "Bring Me Down", however, it was requested heavily on secular stations as well.
Pillar was voted Best Hard Rock Band in CCM Magazine's 2006 Reader's Choice Awards.
Pillar recorded their fourth album, The Reckoning, in early 2006. Travis Wyrick (P.O.D., 10 Years, Disciple) produced the new album, which was released on October 3rd, 2006. Pillar also 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 2 new songs, Our Escape and Dangerous, are not available on The Reckoning album. The EP was only available at live shows and at their webstore. A limited number of copies (10,000) were created.
Pillar has played at both Cornerstone Festival and Creation Festival.
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