-Synthetic Divide started out in the early 2003. They originally started out as Simplicity, but found that this name was used by another band many years ago, so they wanted something unique and catchy. They changed it to their now title “Synthetic Divide”. Their fans didn’t mind, they liked the band the name didn’t matter to them. The shows they would do at various venues would continue to grow in popularity.
-It took several years of growth in the late 90’s to grow to their current set of members from their original two members of Brad Jones and Sam Mitchell. Once the remaining members came into place the rest is history. Terrence and Michael rounded out the remaining positions and were a pivotal piece to the bands growth.
-The band signed with Paraffin Records in June of 2003, and within a couple months put out their first album called “Young Travelers”. This album celebrated great success, prompting the band to sign a more lucrative contract with Paraffin Records and put out their second album “Gazing Pool” before one year had passed from their first album.
-Both albums went platinum within the first several weeks of their release. Music stations were starting to pick up on the craze. The band decided to promote their albums and take a little change of pace by starting their first tour. This was a small tour of 15 states, and with all the fanfare, the band had a renewed interest in getting out another album.
-“Guide the Wind” was their next release in 2006. This album was a little change in the focus in the band. The music was a little more rugged than the past. This album sold out in the first few hours of sales in many of the record stores throughout the United States.
-Late 2007 Brad lost both his parents to a car accident, and the band started to spiral out of control. They decided to do the same things they did when they started and create another album quickly on the heels of the last one. They would use the turmoil in their life to hone their music, and keep the band together. “Dark Comes Quickly” was a tribute to Brad’s family.