Arise From Thorns
1997 · Self-titled debut
Original CD
Not released digitally
Dale City, Virginia · 1996 to 2000
Arise From Thorns
The first chapter. Acoustic guitars, dark atmosphere, progressive ambition, and a voice that changed the direction of everything that followed.
The origins
Before Bravemusic
The roots took shape in Dale City, Virginia, in the mid-1990s, when guitarist Scott Loose and drummer Trevor Schrotz began developing music built around acoustic texture, progressive structure, and heavier undercurrents.
Michelle Schrotz joined during the first recording sessions at Neptune Studios in Occoquan. Initially contributing keyboards and background vocals, she soon became the lead voice of the band. The music found its identity from there.
Arise From Thorns existed years before Bravemusic. This is where the connected history begins.
1996The project takes shape in Northern Virginia
Two albumsA self-titled debut and Before an Audience of Stars
2000The same creative core continues as Brave
The recordings
Two albums, three chapters
Before an Audience of Stars
1998 · Original self-released edition
Before an Audience of Stars
1999 · Dark Symphonies edition
From the archive
Heard at the time
“Mostly moody and melancholy... the group is pretty much doing their own thing.”Ink 19 · August 2000
The people
The 1999 lineup
Chris WelbornBass
Scott LooseGuitars
Michelle SchrotzVocals · Keyboards
Trevor SchrotzDrums · Percussion
Tom PhillipsLive guitar
Selected video
The archive in motion
Time Alone
1999
Persia
Archive video
Band: Arise From Thorns
Style: Progressive Acoustic Rock
Location: Washington, DC
Years Active: 1996 - 2000
Members: Scott Loose (guitar), Trevor Schrotz (drums/percussion), Michelle Schrotz (vocals, keys)