Based in Portland, OR, and composed of vocalist Ian Fike, guitarists Danny Harbold and Brian Blade, bassist Cam Bledsoe, and drummer Aaron Marsh, It Prevails follow in the melodic metalcore footsteps of Shai Hulud, Killswitch Engage, and other bands of their ilk. After touring the U.S. West Coast twice in 2006, the quintet finalized their debut album, The Inspiration, which was released the following year through Rise Records. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia