more overtly religious Christian punk band the Knights of the New Crusade for a promotional image that represented a "black mark on the face of Christianity". Christian has also said in an interview with Lightforce radio how the band tries to "step out of the bubble" and referred to themselves as being part of Christian music. He discussed in detail what Christians should do in their lives: love and embrace others as Jesus would as well as show God's grace to others. He mentioned as well how the band Fall Out Boy said in an interview that they did not really know much about Jesus until Anberlin toured with them. In an interview with Smartpunk, drummer Nathan Young commented, "The thing is, some bands that are trying to get out of the Christian market, they get bummed out by questions about it. I don’t really mind it, because I’m a Christian, and I’m okay talking about it. With the whole term 'Christian Band,' I don’t understand how a band can be Christian. We get the question, 'Is Anberlin a Christian band?' and it’s like, yeah, Anberlin is — as humans". Band members Current members Stephen Christian – lead vocals, keyboards (2002–2014, 2018, 2019–present) Joseph Milligan – lead guitar, backing vocals (2002–2014, 2018, 2019–present) Deon Rexroat – bass guitar (2002–2014, 2018, 2019–present) Nathan Young – drums, percussion (2002–2014, 2018, 2019–present) Christian McAlhaney – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2007–2014, 2018, 2019–present) Former members Joey Bruce – rhythm guitar (2002–2004) Nathan Strayer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2004–2007; died 2017) Touring musicians Jimmy Aceino - rhythm guitar (2004) Kyle Flynn – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (2009–2011) Timeline Discography Blueprints for the Black Market (2003) Never Take Friendship Personal (2005) Cities (2007) New Surrender (2008) Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place (2010) Vital (2012) Lowborn (2014) Side projects Anchor & Braille Stephen Christian formed an acoustic side project, Anchor & Braille. The project was originally a joint venture with Aaron Marsh of the band Copeland; however, Marsh did not feature on the project's debut album, entitled Felt, although he did produce it. The project first yielded a 7" vinyl, and Felt was released on August 4, 2009. On July 31, 2012, Anchor & Braille's second album, The Quiet Life, was released. Later, in 2016, after the break-up of Anberlin, Anchor & Braille's third studio album, Songs for the Late Night Drive Home,