Sparta
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 2001 in El Paso, Texas, United States
- Active: 2001 - present
Biography
Sparta is an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001 from the ashes of the influential post-hardcore group *At the Drive-In*. Led by singer and guitarist Jim Ward, the band channeled their previous outfit's energy into a more melodic and structured, yet still emotionally charged, sound. They debuted with the acclaimed 2002 album 'Wiretap Scars' on the #DreamWorks# label, establishing themselves with singles like 'Cut Your Ribbon' and 'Air'. After several albums, including 'Porcelain' and 'Threes', and a lengthy hiatus, the band returned with 'Trust the River' in 2020, continuing to evolve their anxious and epic brand of guitar rock.
Genres
Sparta Discography
- Cut Your Ribbon (2002) - Single - rated 3.63/5
- Austere (2002) - EP - rated 3.37/5
- Wiretap Scars (2002) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Porcelain (2004) - Album - rated 3.52/5
- Threes (2006) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Trust the River (2020) - Album - rated 2.71/5
- Sparta (2022) - Album - rated 2.88/5
- Cut A Silhouette (2026) - Album - rated 3.09/5
Members
- Jim Ward - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (2001–2008; 2011–2013; 2017–Present)
- Matt Miller - bass, backing vocals (2001–2008; 2011–2013; 2017–Present)
- Neil Hennessy - drums (2024–Present)
- Tony Hajjar - drums (2001–2008; 2011–2013)
- Paul Hinojos - guitar, backing vocals (2001–2005)