Factor Seven - Growth and Development

Growth and Development

But in 2003, less and less began to come from the band that some had labeled the next big thing, and eventually, their music had disappeared altogether from the southeast Christian emo scene. In fact, the members of the band themselves had drifted into abiguity; two were married, two were in school. Strangely, they all seemed to be buying new equipment.

In fall of 2003, the band reformed, this time with another lineup, inserting Scott Latta, a third brother and high school prodigy, at bass. The band began practicing again and even played a few local gigs (including a venue Ruben Studdard had played at). With new equipment and new goals, only one thing could be assured: a new CD was necessary.

It was at this time that the band stepped back into the studio to record another unnamed demo, with three new songs that showcased the band's inner feelings more than any had before. Brad and Drew were even featured on local Birmingham radio for a short time. Things were happening for the long-established band.

Shortly thereafter, the band was selected to compete at Atlantafest 2004, a Christian musical festival at Six Flags over Atlanta, to compete as the opening band for one of the evening's main performers (Steven Curtis Chapman was the rumor). Unfortunately, Factor Seven had to take the stage immediately after girl band and crowd favorite Melted Heart, who would eventually win. In his first major performance, Scott's bass cable got tangled horribly right before going on stage and he was forced to stand uncomfortably close to Brad during "September Night," which suffered with no distortion. It would be the last time Factor Seven would play for almost three years.

That afternoon is generally referred to as the day that Factor Seven broke up.