Biography
The band formed in
1998 and released an independent
EP
and full-length album in
1999. Before being
signed to
Prosthetic Records, the band released one more EP in
2001.
2003 saw Himsa
record and release their album
Courting Tragedy and Disaster. Following the release of the album the
band toured extensively throughout the US and other parts of the world. They
spent the latter half of
2005 in
Denmark,
recording their followup album,
Hail
Horror.
In December 2006,
Himsa announced that they have signed with
Century Media Records.
On April 23,
2007, Himsa entered
the studio to work on their new album, "Summon In Thunder" which was released on
September 18, 2007
"Summon In Thunder" is their first cd release on
Century Media Records.
Touring
In early 2006, Himsa toured with
Darkest Hour,
The Acacia Strain, A Life Once Lost,
Takeover
and
Dead To Fall. During November
2006, Himsa toured
Australia
with
Parkway Drive and
Cry Murder.
Himsa is currently home enjoying the holidays after finishing a tour of the
U.S. with
Amon Amarth and
Sonic Syndicate. They will embark on a European tour in March of 2008.
Discography
Full Lengths
EPs & DVDs
Line-up changes
Himsa has gone through many lineup changes, bassist Derek Harn is the only
original member remaining.
| (1998-1999) |
- Christian Schmitt- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- Aaron Edge- Guitar
- Henry- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (1999) |
- Christian Schmitt- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- Aaron Edge- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (1999) |
- Christian Schmitt- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- EJ- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (1999-2000) |
- Brian Johnson- Vocals, Guitar
- EJ- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (2000) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- EJ- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (2000- Asian Tour) |
- Chris LaPointe- Vocals
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (2000-2001) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- EJ- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Mike Green- Drums
|
| (2001) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- EJ- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Tim Mullen- Drums
|
| (2001-2002) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Brian Johnson- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Clay Layton- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Tim Mullen- Drums
|
| (2002-2003) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Sammi Curr- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Tim Mullen- Drums
|
| (2003) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Sammi Curr- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Matt Wicklund- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Tim Mullen- Drums
|
| (2003) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Sammi Curr- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Tim Mullen- Drums
|
| (2003-2005) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Matt Wicklund- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Chad Davis- Drums
|
| (2005-2007) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Sammi Curr- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Chad Davis- Drums
|
| (2007-present) |
- John Pettibone- Vocals
- Sammi Curr- Guitar
- Kirby Charles Johnson- Guitar
- Derek Harn- Bass
- Joe Frothingham- Drums
|