ABOUT
Red Letter Rising was born January 2021 when David Bean decided it was time to record his first album. After 25 years of playing guitar, drums, and bass in various bands, and not having even one decent recording, he reached out to Dylan McLain (Relentless Flood) at Evolve Studios in Statesville, NC, and they started recording. With David’s creative writing, and Dylan producing, they brought to life a mix of 90’s grunge, early 00’s nu-metal, and some of today’s style of hard rock/metal meets rap core.
Little did David know that God had bigger plans for his music. In January of 2022, RLR signed with Broadhead Music Group, and what seemed to be just an album turned into a lifelong dream come true. Then in February David brought on Luke DeMoss on guitar, and Dave Rourke on drums.
In March of 2023 Red Letter Rising released their debut album "Echoes of Eden" Which can be found on all streaming platforms.
In June of 2023, RLR parted ways with drummer David Rourke, and Eric Lewis stepped in to fill his spot. After only a couple of shows, they knew they had found the man for the job and in August, 2023 Eric joined as a full-time member.
Expect to see Red Letter Rising live more and more as they are booking for 2023 and 2024!
Luke DeMoss (L), Eric Lewis (M), David Bean (R)
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
Psalms 82:3-4 NIV
I used to be a bully. I used to be arrogant and selfish. I would manipulate people to get what I wanted. I had one emotion; anger. It made me feel like I was in control because I didn’t want to be a victim. I didn’t want anyone to have control over me. But I really had no control.
In November of 2016 I lost everything. I was incarcerated, lost my my family, and friends. But, it’s what it took for me to finally be humbled. And that’s when I fell in love with Jesus!
“Red Letter Rising” is my way of helping those that are the victim of people like who I used to be. “Red Letter”, refers to the teachings of Jesus; Love and serve your neighbors. And “Rising” represents the change from being darkness, to a child of light. We can rise together.
As the scripture says in the opening of this, I want to use this platform to speak out against injustice, bullying, human trafficking, self-harm, and domestic violence. And to help others recognize their value.
God created us all on purpose, and for a purpose. No one should be made to feel less than anyone else. No one should have to be a victim of anyone. Everyone is valuable, and everyone should be loved.
I’ve done my damage. And now I’m living my purpose. Red Letter Rising.
-David