Eso-Charis
Eso-Charis, originally called Elliot, was a Christian metalcore/mathcore band that formed in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Founding members, brothers Cory Brandan Putman and Matthew Putman, and Arthur Green, eventually went on to join the band Living Sacrifice. In late 1997, the band recorded their first and only full-length album with Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice. The album was first produced independently, but was after leased to Day-Glo Records of Stockholm, Sweden. Later on, production of the album moved to Solid State Records, the same label as Living Sacrifice. Cory has stated that they most likely will not do a reunion. He also stated that after his brother and Green quit the band they added two guitarists, bassists, and drummers, with Cory and Jayson being the vocalists.
Members
Final lineup
| Name | Instrument | Years | Other groups | Additional notes |
| Cory Brandan Putman | rhythm guitar, vocals | 1995–2002 | Norma Jean, Fear Is the Driving Force, The Radio Sky, Living Sacrifice, The Handshake Murders | |
| Matt Depper | lead and rhythm guitar | 1995–1996, 2000–2002 | Lovedrug, Snailhuntr, Unwed Sailor | |
| Jayson Kent Holmes | lead guitar, vocals | 1997–2002 | The Handshake Murders | Deceased 2022 |
| Gabriel Edmonds | bass | 1999–2002 | ||
| Matthew Lee Putman | drums | 1995–2002 | Living Sacrifice, Lovedrug, Snailhuntr, Unwed Sailor, Bear Colony, Fear Is the Driving Force, The Early Hours, Chase Pagan | |
| Stephen McDonald | drums | 2000–2002 | ||
| Arthur Chester Green | bass, backing vocals | 1995–2002 | Living Sacrifice, Soul Embraced |
- Brandan stated in an interview the final lineup consisted of eight people, with two guitarists, two bassists, two drummers and Brandan and Holmes on vocals.
Timeline
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Discography
The Plateau Green Eso-Charis- ''Setting Roots for the Winter''