The Ongoing Concept

American metal band

The Ongoing Concept

the band in 2023, from left to right: Parker Scholz, Kyle Scholz, TJ Nichols, Andy Crateau and Dawson Scholz

Background information
Origin| Rathdrum, Idaho, U.S.[1]
Genres|

* Post-hardcore[2]
* hard rock[3]
* metalcore[2]
* heavy metal[4]

Years active| 2009 (2009)–present[2]
Labels| Solid State
Members| Dawson Scholz
Andy Crateau
Kyle Scholz
Parker Scholz
Tj Nichols
Past members| Dyllan Darrington
Ian Nelson
Cody Rhodes
Website| theongoingconcept.com

The Ongoing Concept is a metal band from Rathdrum, Idaho, formed in 2009.[2] They have released two independent EPs and three studio albums.[2] The band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist Dawson Scholz, vocalist Kyle Scholz, drummer Parker Scholz, bassist TJ Nichols and vocalist/guitarist Andy Crateau.[5]

## History[edit]

The Ongoing Concept was formed in 2009 by brothers Kyle, Dawson, and Parker Scholz, while they were still in high school.[6][7] Following their formation, the trio hired their childhood friends Dyllan Darrington and TJ Nichols. In 2010, the band recorded an EP titled What Is My Destiny, which was released independently on April 23, 2010.[8] The EP displayed a stylistic dichotomy between acoustic rock and metalcore. The band followed up with another EP in 2011, titled Arrows Before Bullets,[9] which took a heavier approach, following an electronicore style. Once the EP was released, Darrington departed from the band, with them continuing on as a four-piece.

On June 20, 2013, the band announced their signing to Solid State Records. Along with the announcement, they released their first single, "Cover Girl", off of their debut album Saloon, which released in August 20, 2013.[10][11] For the Billboard charting week of September 7, 2013, Saloon charted at No. 38 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[12] Two years later, the band released their sophomore effort Handmade, where they crafted the instruments they used, save for keyboards and microphones, out of a tree they chopped down.[13][14] Following the album's release, by 2016, Kyle, Parker, and Nichols had departed from the band.[15] Dawson hired on longtime friend and band videographer Ian Nelson on bass, Andy Crateau on guitars, and Cody Rhodes on drums.[16] With the new lineup, the band recorded their third release, titled Places, which exhibited more of a somber style.[17] After the album was issued, the band ceased activity until 2022.[18] With the return of the original lineup along with Crateau, the band announced efforts for a new album in early 2023.[19] The first single, "Prisoner Again", was released on February 3, 2023, along with the preorder for the album, Again, which was released on March 31, 2023.[20][5]

## Members[edit]

Current[21]

* Dawson Scholz – vocals, guitar (2009–present)
* Andy Crateau - guitar, vocals (2016–present)
* Parker Scholz – drums[22] (2009–2015, 2021–present), vocals (2009-2010)
* Kyle Scholz – vocals (2011-2015, 2021–present), keyboards and percussion (2009–2015, 2021–present)
* TJ Nichols – bass guitar, banjo (2009–2015, 2021–present)

Former

* Dyllan Darrington - guitar, vocals[23] (2009-2012)
* Ian Nelson - bass guitar (2016–2019)
* Cody Rhodes - drums (2016–2019)

Timeline

## Discography[edit]

### Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

HEAT | Rock
Albums | Indie | Christian | Hard Rock
Saloon |

* Released: August 20, 2013 (2013-08-20)
* Label: Solid State
* CD, digital download

| 38[12] | —  | —  | —  | —
Handmade |

* Released: June 16, 2015 (2015-06-16)
* Label: Solid State
* CD, digital download

| —  | 40[24] | 27[25] | 8[26] | 9[27]
Places |

* Released: October 6, 2017 (2017-10-06)
* Label: Solid State
* CD, digital download

| —  | \-  | \-  | \-  | \-
Again |

* Released: March 31, 2023 (2023-03-31)[20]
* Label: Solid State
* CD, digital download

| \-  | —  | —  | —  | \-

Independent EPs
Year | Album | Label

|
|

2010 | What is My Destiny (EP) | Independent
2011 | Arrows Before Bullets (EP) | Independent

## References[edit]

1. ^ The Ongoing Concept (October 4, 2009). "The Ongoing Concept - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
2. ^ a b c d e Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Ongoing Concept Discography, The Ongoing Concept Artist Database, The Ongoing Concept Lyrics". John DiBiase. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
3. ^ Hathcock, Marcus (August 1, 2013). "Saloon by The Ongoing Concept". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
4. ^ Settles, Keith (August 16, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept – Saloon". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
5. ^ a b "The Ongoing Concept Return With Original Lineup + New Album "Again"". R o c k 'N' L o a d. February 3, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
6. ^ https://www.facebook.com/theongoingconcept/info
7. ^ "The Ongoing Concept - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
8. ^ https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WhatIsMyDestinyEP.asp
9. ^ https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ArrowsBeforeBulletsEP.asp
10. ^ Brandon J (June 20, 2013). "Solid State Records Sign The Ongoing Concept". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
11. ^ Kraus, Brian (June 23, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept sign to Solid State Records, release music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
12. ^ a b Billboard.biz (September 7, 2013). "Heatseekers Albums : September 7, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
13. ^ https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/The_Ongoing_Concept_Metal_band_with_handmade_instruments/56634/p1/
14. ^ https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/TheOngoingConcept2015.asp
15. ^ https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/ongoing-concept-loses-34-lineup/
16. ^ https://newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/review-ongoing-concept-places-2/
17. ^ https://www.theprp.com/2017/08/23/news/ongoing-concept-set-october-release-new-album-places/
18. ^ https://www.theprp.com/2021/12/16/news/the-ongoing-concept-tease-their-2022-return/
19. ^ https://www.theprp.com/2022/06/22/news/the-ongoing-concept-fallstar-the-undertaking-meadows-announce-fall-west-coast-tour/
20. ^ a b https://www.theprp.com/2023/02/02/news/the-ongoing-concept-premiere-prisoner-again-off-upcoming-new-album-again/
21. ^ Beard, Mason (November 19, 2016). "The Ongoing Concept Loses 3/4 Lineup(?)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
22. ^ "What Is My Destiny EP Commentary". Spotify. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
23. ^ "The Ongoing Concept". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
24. ^ Billboard. "The Ongoing Concept - Chart history: Top Rock". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
25. ^ Billboard. "The Ongoing Concept - Chart history: Independent Albums". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
26. ^ Billboard. "Christian Albums: July 4, 2015". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
27. ^ Billboard. "Hard Rock Music: July 4, 2015". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* HM Magazine story

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI

Artists|

* MusicBrainz