Tetelestai
Tetelestai is a 5-piece band that formed back in 2015 in the western New York area where they deliver up heavy doses of Hard Rock. The band's arrangements are hard hitting while incorporating modern infusions that help to complete Tetelestai's sound. Tetelestai is a band of believers in Christ with a main focus of spreading the word of God through music. The group takes the idea for their band's moniker from the Greek language, meaning "it is finished", which were the last words that Jesus spoke just before his death on the cross.
In November 2016 Tetelestai released a single titled "Awake O Sleeper" which would later help comprise the band's 2017 EP 'Out Of This Alive'. The original members for the "Awake O Sleeper" single were Guitarist-Andrew Perkins, Drummer-Nate Jonathan, and Lead Guitarist-Jake Ball.
Some bands that have played a part in influencing the band are Skillet, Breaking Benjamin, Bethel, Elevation Worship, and Thousand Foot Krutch just to mention a few.
In November 2016 Tetelestai released a single titled "Awake O Sleeper" which would later help comprise the band's 2017 EP 'Out Of This Alive'. The original members for the "Awake O Sleeper" single were Guitarist-Andrew Perkins, Drummer-Nate Jonathan, and Lead Guitarist-Jake Ball.
Some bands that have played a part in influencing the band are Skillet, Breaking Benjamin, Bethel, Elevation Worship, and Thousand Foot Krutch just to mention a few.
The following is the band's mission statement:
"We, like Christ, are on a mission to save
and deliver the very thing
by which we were corrupted. The world."
and deliver the very thing
by which we were corrupted. The world."
In 2017 Tetelestai stepped onto the Hard Rock scene with the release of their debut 6-track EP titled 'Out Of This Alive'. With the release of 'Out Of This Alive' we find that the band has gone through a significant lineup change. The group continues with its core members Guitarist-Andrew Perkins, Drummer-Nate Jonathan, & Lead Guitarist-Jake Ball while adding newcomers Vocalist-Ronnie Shrock and Bassist-Marci Jonathan to complete this 5-piece band. This is a solid first release which should draw attention and help build a strong fan base for the band.
Front and center for the band is Vocalist Ronnie Shrock whos delivery stays mostly in the medium range with plenty of grit and the occasional power scream. While listening to Ron's delivery, I couldn't help but notice the slight similarities between him and Vocalist - Jason Beavers(Faith Head).
The shred is brought to us from a duo guitar approach with Jake Ball on Lead Guitars & Andrew Perkins on Rhythm Guitars. With this release, Jake quickly shows his prowess behind the lead guitar with plenty of 90's style noodling and heavy riffs. Perkins does a good job of accompaniment and helping give the mix a full wall of crunchy heavy driving sound.
The percussion department consists of a brother and sister team with Marci Jonathan on Bass and Nate Jonathan keeping time from behind the kit.
Lyrics are Christ centered as you can see in the following lyric:
"Who I am"
Though I walk through the midst of trouble
You preserve my life in your hands
In your hands
This battles far from over
Your word is truth and here I stand
Here I stand
Speak into my life
Make me whole again
Show me who I am
Lead me to what's right
Strengthen me within
Show me who I am
Your son he died to save us
A love I'll never understand
Understand
I'll lay my life before you
I'll follow you until the end
Until the end
Chorus x2
Oh oh oh...
Bridge
Though I never deserved what you did for me
You took my pain and set me free
I'll live my life by what you say
Speak in my life
It's what I pray
Chorus x2
Though I walk through the midst of trouble
You preserve my life in your hands
In your hands
This battles far from over
Your word is truth and here I stand
Here I stand
Speak into my life
Make me whole again
Show me who I am
Lead me to what's right
Strengthen me within
Show me who I am
Your son he died to save us
A love I'll never understand
Understand
I'll lay my life before you
I'll follow you until the end
Until the end
Chorus x2
Oh oh oh...
Bridge
Though I never deserved what you did for me
You took my pain and set me free
I'll live my life by what you say
Speak in my life
It's what I pray
Chorus x2
With Tetelestai's debut release, the band has made a loud statement that they are here to stay. Hopefully this isn't the last we have heard from this up and coming band from NY. The problem with EP releases is that they often leave one hungry for more which is the case here. Hopefully we will see a full-length album in the near future because with this release, the band has shown that they can deliver the goods. Lets get behind Tetelestai and support them so that they can take the message of truth & Light to the streets of a dying world.
'Out Of This Alive' is available on all major digital music platforms!
You will find the links to these below.
You will find the links to these below.
Spotify: play.spotify.com/album/5mh75867OsYyUS51RU7Yi0?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open
Google Play: play.google.com/store/music/album/Tetelestai_Out_of_This_Alive?id=Blf3d3ptf3n6ajflrvnrvrgomye&hl=en
Musicians:
Ronnie Shrock-Vocals
Jake Ball-Lead Guitar
Andrew Perkins-Rhythm Guitar
Marci Jonathan-Bass
Nate Jonathan-Drums
Ronnie Shrock-Vocals
Jake Ball-Lead Guitar
Andrew Perkins-Rhythm Guitar
Marci Jonathan-Bass
Nate Jonathan-Drums