What is now the raging Nu-Metal 5-piece band called Tragedy of the Wicked, had its humble beginnings as a 3-piece rapcore band called Christkore in September 2001. The bands earliest members met at a local venue quincedently called The Open Door which is exactly what happened. Doors opened up for the three young men, Jamie Morton ( Vocals/Guitar ), Joe Stowell ( Guitar) ,and Travis Clayton (Drums). That night they discussed there visions for a band to feed the masses with a message of hope, love, and faith.
By early February a fourth member had joined the band, Kurt Morton (Bass). Soon after the addition they played there first show at a local Youth Fest. The band played shows throughout the summer of their first year gaining experience and getting recognition around the area.
Midway through the summer a name change was decided upon due to the fact that the bands style had changed so much. The name Tragedy of the Wicked was selected from Psalm 73.
In February of 2003 a fifth member was added to Tragedy's line up. An old friend, James Casebolt (Vocals/Keyboard) who was stopping by decided the band was worth him moving to the area to contribute his own abilities. Tragedy's music became a unique well molded wall of sound taking elements of Nu-Metal and Emo-core, and turning them into a passionette blast of positive energy.
Though the style and the name have changed, the direction and friendship have not.
From the beginning doors have constantly been opening for these five young men. Tragedy has become a force to be reckoned with, through prayers, hard work and practice. They're vision "Turn the eyes of the children back to they're father and save our dying generation. "
Tragedy of the Wicked
Psalm 73 : Surely God is Good to Israel, To those who are pure in heart. But as for me, My feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the Prosperity of the Wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ill's. Therefore pride is their necklace; they cloth themselves with violence. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. They scoff and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. Their mouths lay claim to Heaven, and their tongues take possesion of the earth. Therefore their people turn to them, and drink up waters in abundance. They say "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?" This is what the wicked are like- always carefree, they increase in wealth.
Jamie Morton 21 - Vocals/Guitar
Favorite bands: Gryp, Stutterfly, East West, Blindside, Justifide, Pigeon John, Every Day Life, Disciple, .rod laver, Project 86, 38th Parallel, Lug, Eso, Jacks of all Trades, Junker Jorg, Demon Hunter, Spoken, Travail, Lucerin Blue, Michael Knott, Beloved, 5 Star Society
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Frailty, The One, The Crow,
Favorite Books: Fiction- Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Lord of the rings, Wizards first rule, Dragons of a Fallen Sun, Myst, This Present Darkness, The Piercing Darkness, The Visitation, Wizard of Earthsea : NoN-Fiction - Resurrection, Under the Mountain wall, Mere Christianity, The Last days of Socrates, The battle for the beginning, The Bible.
Thanks: My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Janie Anderson, John and Debra Morton, Johnny and Katie Morton, Jessica and Jim Paugh, Jeremy and Zackary Morton, Harold Hines, Jake Everline, Richard Cramer, Scott Drummond, Aaron Courtney, Tim Arnett, Chuck Morgan, Tom Morton, Jesse Wyatt, Marc Duckworth, Tim Wotring, Dan Rose, Billy Moorehead, Brian Wilson and Kevin High for being great friends growing up. Erv and Joan Huston (Westernport Church of the Brethren), Paul Grout for being an inspiration, Craig Howard, Duffy Musser and Jerry Cathell for Putting up with me many a year at camp, Dana and Lynn Sisk, Tammy With CMT Productions, Camp Galilee Thanks for all the memories, Venues: The Open Door, The Underground Cafe, The Rock and The Fire Escape. Last but not least all my boys in the T O Double U!
Joe Stowell 19 - Guitar/BG Vocals
Favorite bands: Embodyment, Dead Poetic, Dirt, Chevelle, Project 86, Blindside, Stutterfly, Staple, Gryp, Demon Hunter,Travail and Taproot
Hobbies: Playing my Guitar, Music, Ninjaing, Foosball, Actin' A Fool, Spendin time with my Girlfriend.
Favorite Movies: My favorite movie is The Matrix, Signs, Dawn of the Dead, Resident Evil, Jay and Silent Bob Strike back, Night of the Living Dead.
Favorite Books: A Clockwork Orange, Dark side of the Supernatural
Thanks: My father and galaxy Jesus Christ, My family:dad,thanks for putting up with me all these years. My brother and sisters; I have no favorite between all of you. Thanks to my Closest Friends: Jamie Morton, Kurt Morton, Richard Cramer, Travis Clayton, James Casebolt, Andy Taylor. You guys are all my support system and I love you all the same. Thanks for bein' there all those times. My hot girlfriend Megan Parsons, Lynn and the Open Door Crew, The Fire Escape, Up against odds, Jake and High Pressure, Tim Arnett, The Underground Cafe, and my evolution friend Jack Mullen. I'm prayin for ya buddy. To all those who have turned their backs when I needed them most; vengeance is not for me. But beware the wraith of my heavenly father. Anyone Else who I forgot, sorry, I was in a hurry when i wrote this, so sign your name here_______________
Kurt "K-Mo" Morton 15 - Drums
Favorite bands: Gryp, Stutterfly, Blindside, P.O.D., Project 86, Demon Hunter, Dead Poetic, East West, These 5 down, Staple
Hobbies: Playing bass, Playing Video Games, Drawing, Computer Graphics, Christian Music, Fishing, Ninjaing, Collecting coins
Favorite Movies: Signs, Lord of the Rings, Spider-man, Dragonheart, Braveheart, The Mummy, Black Mask, Enemy at the Gates
Thanks: Jesus Christ, Josh Anderson, Janie Morton (Anderson), Jamie Morton, James Casebolt, Joe Stowell, Travis Clayton, Tom Morton, Aimee Anderson, Heather Morton, Steve Morton, Sabrina Morton
James "Cheeseblock" Casebolt 19 - Guitar/BG Vocals/Keyboards
Favorite bands: Staple, Demon Hunter, Gryp, Stutterfly, Addictive, Dead Poetic, Blindside, Project 86, East West, ESO, EDL, Rod laver, Iron Sharpens Iron, Jacks of all Trades, and the one and only Tragedy of the Wicked
Hobbies: Playing guitar, Snowboarding, Drawing, Writing lyrics, chillin with the Tragedy crew, listening to music, being a ninja, studying creation
Status: Single......but it's all koo....i got my God
Favorite Movies: Bio-dome, Resident Evil, Out Cold, Stealing Harvard, Predator, Dragon: The Bruce Lee story, The Two Towers, Behind Enemy Lines
Favorite Books: Fiction- The Hobbit, Lord of the Ring series, Dragon's milk, MacBeth, The Green Night: Non-Fiction- Ressurection, Life on the Edge, Battle for the Begining, The Bible
Thanks: Mi Loma jesus christos, my mom, my bro brad, Andrew Lee, Jamie and Janie Morton, Choey Stowell, Kurt Morton, Travis Clayton, Brian See, and everyone at Tearcoat church of the Brethren. and a special thanks to our koo photographer.......Richard Cramer!!!! You're all the stuff
