The Showdown (band)

The Showdown was an American Christian metalcore band from Elizabethton, Tennessee, formed in 2004. Their music incorporated elements of Southern rock, hardcore punk, and metalcore, creating a distinctive sound often categorized as "Southern metalcore."

The band's original lineup consisted of David Bunton on vocals, Josh Childers and Andrew Hall on guitars, Eric Englert on bass, and AJ Barrette on drums. Over the years, the lineup saw several changes, with Bunton and Hall remaining the constant members.

The Showdown released four full-length studio albums: A Chorus of Obliteration (2004), Temptation Come My Way (2006), Back Breaker (2008), and Blood in the Gears (2010). Their lyrics often explored themes of faith, struggle, and redemption, delivered with aggressive vocals and heavy instrumentation.

The band toured extensively, sharing stages with prominent acts in the metal and hardcore scenes. They garnered a significant following within the Christian metal subculture.

The Showdown officially disbanded in 2014.