3rd Root was an American metal band from San Diego, California, United States. History 3rd Root formed in 1996. Over the years, the band had some lineup changes, but ultimately settled on, Vocalist Chili Fields, Bassist Chris Baumgardener, Guitarist Andres Torres, and Drummer Daniel Barragan. The band got signed to Solid State Records, a subsidiary of Tooth & Nail Records. The band played shows with bands such as Dogwood, Living Sacrifice, Noise Ratchet and Coal Chamber. The band released the EP Spirit of Life in 2000, at the beginning at the year. The band released an album a few months later via Solid State, titled A Sign of Things to Come Discography Studio albums A Sign of Things to Come (2000) EPs Spirit of Life (2000) References External links Powell, Mark Allan. (2002). "3rd Root" - The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Retrieved on July 6, 2017. American Christian metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1996 Musical groups disestablished in 2000 Solid State Records artists Nu metal musical groups from California Musical groups from San Diego Hardcore punk groups from California Christian rock groups from California American alternative metal musical groups