Kiros (band)

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Kiros was a Canadian rock and punk band formed in 2002 in Calgary.

The band's name, Kiros, comes from the Greek word meaning "a moment of divine time". Kiros has played in such gigs as the Spring Break 08 Tour (with

They have played alongside such bands as Emery (band), Allister, The All-American Rejects, Seventh Day Slumber, Pillar, Fireflight, Thousand Foot Krutch, Lovedrug, Straylight Run and Relient K. They were briefly signed to Torque/Victory Records in 2007 and released one album titled A Single Strand, but have since parted from the label and re-released A Single Strand independently.

Kiros has been featured on many festivals such as Soulfest, The Bamboozle, Cornerstone, TOMfest, Lifest, Rocfest, Pro Life, Rock and Rail, and Creation Festival. They are managed by Anthony "YOGI" Allgood from Outerloop Management in Washington, D.C., the same company which showcases Christian heavy hitters Emery. In July 2011 Kiros signed with Ain't No Grave Records, a division of Century Media. They finished up their latest full-length album with producer Mark Lee Townsend (Relient K, The Wedding), entitled "Lay Your Weapons Down" which was released in 2012.

In 2013, Kiros embarked on a North America wide farewell tour. The band played their final show on October 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Lloydminster, performing songs from all of their albums and were joined by all past and present band members.

Members

Final Lineup

• Barry Mackichan (
  bass
  )
• Ryan Guerra (guitar)
• Kurt Billey (
  drums
  )
• Jonathan Lujan (guitar/vocals)

Former

• Tyler Wells (drums)
• Justen Gordon (drums)
• Chris Pond (drums)
• Jon Purschke (guitar)
• Neil Klammer (guitar)
• Dougie Parker (guitar)
• Malcolm Setter (guitar)

Management

• Anthony "Yogi" Allgood (Outerloop Management)

Discography

Studio albums

• Counterproductive (2002)
• A Single Strand
  (Canada: 2007, USA: 2008)
• Lay Your Weapons Down (2012)

EPs

• Fight the Night (2004)
• Kiros (2005)
• The Hurricane (2009)
• Outlaws and Prodigals EP (2011)

Songs on compilations

• Launch: Ignition, "Save the World" (CMC, 2005)

Awards

GMA Canada Covenant Awards

• 2008 Rock Song Of The Year: "Alone Tonight"
• 2008 nominee, Modern Rock/Alternative Album Of The Year: A Single Strand
• 2008 nominee, Hard Music Song Of The Year: "Of Wolves And Angels (Anthem For The Insomniac)"
• 2008 nominee, Modern Rock/Alternative Song Of The Year: "Strengthen Me"

References

External links

• Official website
• Purevolume: Kiros
• Kiros at
  MySpace