Personal Bios
James Belliston
With influences ranging in many diverse genres, James has always had a passion for writing music. Given his first violin at the age of 4, James has progressed over the years teaching himself to play the mandolin, guitar, and piano. Having released several CDs with many different projects, he is currently hard at work writing vocals, guitar, and piano parts for his acoustic solo project James Belliston, vocals and keys for his electronic hardcore project Covendetta, and has part time interest writing vocals and synth for an electronic rap group ElectroChronic.
Justin Stanford
Since grade school, Justin has been on stage and performing theater, so naturally he finds most comfort as the front man (screamer) for the electronic hardcore band Covendetta. Previous projects include vocals for Utah bands Here She Lies and My Silent Goodbye. Having grown up with a pop-punk background, his influences range from New Found Glory and more recently A Day To Remember and The Devil Wears Prada. Baptized into Christianity and happily married, Justin continues to spread God’s message through his aspiring lyrics.
Chris Lyons
Chris is anything but a novice when it comes to mastering the art of music. Playing such instruments as drums, piano, bass, strings, and vocals, he has found his most recent passion playing guitar in an electronic hardcore band Covendetta. Previous projects include writing lyrics and guitar for Here She Lies and drums for Nine At The Odeon. Chris is also working diligently on his acoustic solo project, which will soon be released. With over a decade of experience under his belt, Chris continues to influence many others with his music.
Jimmy White
Taking on the nickname “The Sheriff”, Jimmy White has been drumming for 9 years in such bands as In Manhatten and more recently Covendetta. A few years back, Jimmy was asked to try out for Florida band A Day To Remember, but was unable to make the trip. An accomplished drummer in many different styles and genres, Jimmy is mostly influenced by old-school jazz artists such as Gean Krupa, Buddy Rich, and new-school rock artists such as Aaron Gillespie of Underoath and Daniel Williams, drummer for metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada.
Ren Rigby
After Covendetta’s long battle to find their final member, Ren Rigby filled the position of guitarist. Also currently known as front man and lead guitarist for another Utah band Avondale, Ren fills the remainder of his time recording local bands and solo artists in the Salt Lake metro area. He also rocks the drums and has been involved in music for most of his adolescent and teenage years. Influences consist of bands like Lorene Drive.
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