3Nailz is; (left to right)
Mike "Mojo" Henson - Bass & Acoustic Guitar
Greg Snipes - Lead Guitar
Cory Truax - Lead Vocal
Bryan Clardy - Drums & BGV's
Chris Bantley - Keys & BGV's
"Behind the Scenes" members of 3Nailz are;
Greg Pridgeon - Band Manager & Lighting Tech.
Kenny Haley - Booking and Promotions Assitiant
Eddie Cambell - Sound Technician
Stacy King - Merchandise Manager
Bios
PAST
3Nailz was created not to be just a band, but a ministry with the purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With the teen and young adult population as its target, God used 3Nailz to reach hundreds of young people with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to lift up many more followers. It is no surprise then that God has blessed 3Nailz from its inception. 3Nailz formed in 2000 under the name of Prizm. They signed with indie label Big God Music in 2003 and changed there name to 3Nailz. Their First Project, "Believe" was enormously successful considering it was Big God's Music debut release, and there was no organized distribution or airplay. Over one thousand units were sold during the first year. In Late 2004, with new lead Vocalist, Cory Truax, 3Nailz went back into the studio and recorded its second project, Against the Ledges. In late 2005 some of the members began to feel that they were being called in to other areas of ministry. 3Nailz played there last show in October 2006 in Easley, SC.
Fast forward to late 2008, After encouragement from friends and fans, 3Nailz Played a reunion show on new years Eve 2008, with Members Bryan Clardy, Cory Truax, Jacob "Hyles" Johnson, and Josh Turner. During the time 3nailz was preparing for the reunion show, they began to discuss the possibility of "resurrecting" the ministry. After playing a couple more shows, Jacob and Josh felt they needed to step aside due to other commitments. Josh and Jacob gave there blessing for 3Nailz to continue on and remain close friends of the band.
PRESENT
Since their reformation in January 2009, 3Nailz has been ministering and playing across the southeastern United States, and thanks to the internet, is rapidly gaining new fans from around the world. They have opened for serveral national acts in the last year including In Stereo, Chynna & Vaughn, Bluetree, and Newsong. In addition to playing shows their songs have gained airplay on some independent radio stations. Most recently they have begun work on their thrid project, "Where Else Would I Go". A pre release demo of this future CD is now avaliable at their shows or may be ordered at 3nailz.net. or it may be downloaded on Itunes, AmazonMP3, Raphsody, and Napster.
FUTURE
3Nailz will continue to spread the Gospel through their music and concerts wherever and however God leads them! For booking info message us on this page or email us at: the3nailz@yahoo.com.
Member Bios;
Cory brought his awesome vocal talent to 3NailZ in late 2004. Cory was born on the Ivory Coast of Africa where his parents served as missionaries. At the age of 10 he came home to the USA. Cory graduated from North Greenville College in 2008 and currently serves on staff at Southern Wesleyan. He has a heart for serving the Lord and his country through public service. He is politically very active in the conservative movements., and is a regular guest host on Tony Beam's call in talk radio show, "Christian World View Today", which is broadcast on AM660 Monday through Friday in the Greenville, SC area.
Cory's incredible God given vocals add a unique and powerful sound to 3NailZ that you will be blown away with!
Bryan is the only remaining original member of 3NailZ, He was there in the early days of Prizm, and He remains devoted as ever to thier mission of reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bryan is married with two daughters and a son that love him dearly. Bryan has a humble spirit and is a sold out believer of Jesus Christ! He has unwavering faith and a powerful testimony of Christ's abundant paitence, love, and grace. Bryan's heart is to see all people come to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and is living proof that through Christ, all things are possible, including overcoming an addiction to drugs and alcohol over ten years ago! Bryan has been playing drums for over 20 years, and loves using his talents to further the kingdom of God.
Greg Snipes has been having a great time playing guitar with 3 Nailz for the past several months. Greg states, “I thank our Savior for giving me the talent to use in such a wonderful ministry and hope His blessings will continue to rain down on us.” Greg has also been involved in the music ministry at his church home, Potters Clay Fellowship in Easley SC, for about seven years now, where he plays lead guitar. Greg is a single father of a wonderful 10 year old daughter who has accepted Jesus as her savior! Greg adds “Thank you Lord!” Greg’s "tombstone" was on Aug. 12 of 2002, and what amazing changes the Lord has made in his life since. Greg’s goal with 3 Nailz is to follow God's guidance, and if He wills, to continue creating contemporary Christian Rock music that can reach those people that God would have them to reach. In Closing, Greg adds, “In the short time I've been with these guys I have been blessed to gain some really great friends and most importantly see some young folks come to Christ! (There is) nothing better I can say!
Mike (aka: Mojo) was born in Easley,SC and still resides there today with his wife Grace and two teenage children Summer & Zachary. He accepted Christ at the age of 14 while in his youth group. Mike started playing guitar at the young age of 5 and has always been into many genres of music such as progressive rock, jazz, blues and yes...even classical. He and his family are members at Trinity Point Church in Easley where he helps lead worship playing guitar in the TPC band.
His desire is to see people who do not know Christ become a disciple of Him. And for those who are Christians, grow deeper in their relationship. Playing bass for 3Nailz, Mojo likes getting that low-down bottom end rumble locked in the groove and cranked up!!
Mojo's Favorite Verse:
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Bio to be posted soon
Greg is an "unseen" member of 3NailZ. Growing up in the "Bible Belt", Greg was raised in church, but it was much later in life when he truly accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. "It was not until I lost everything I had wanted, that I found the only thing I truly needed, a relationship with Jesus Christ". Shortly after dedicating His life to Christ, He began to do stage lighting for Christian bands and soon crossed paths with 3NailZ. It was a devine appointment. Greg served not only as lighting tech, but began helping in other areas. He became co-manager in early 2005, and has remained devoted to the bands cause. Greg says " I have seen God work through this ministry in miraculous ways, and I am blessed that God has allowed me to be a part of it. Being a part of 3Nailz has changed my life and helped me grow (spirtually) in ways you could not know. I do not deserve this, but then none of us do, that is why its called grace." Greg has a 11yr old son from a previous marriage.
Chris Bantly
Keys & BGV's
Greg Pridgeon
Band Manager/Lighting tech.
Cory Truax
Lead Vocals
Bryan Clardy
Drums & BGV's
Greg Snipes
Lead Guitar
Mike "mojo" Henson
Bass
“We are no ordinary band, as our ministry comes first and music second. We use the music of this generation as a vehicle to reach out to youth and young adults and to grab their attention and listen to the wonderful and never changing message of Jesus Christ!”
“We also minister to those who already have a personal relationship with Jesus, so they may lift Him up to their peers even in the face of persecution.”
“Our passion is to change today’s generation into tomorrow’s leaders of the church, after all, who else is there?”
-3nailz
TO SEE YOUNG PEOPLE COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR PERSONAL SAVIOR.
3Nailz Mission Statement
We believe that God is the creator of all things. Period. (Genesis 1:1)
We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:19-21)
We believe that God sent His Only son, Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins. (John 3:17,Luke 19:10)
We believe that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. (Matthew 1:18)
We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for our sins. (1 Peter 2:24)
We believe that on the third day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. (Luke 24: 1-7)
We believe that by placing your faith in Jesus Christ, acknowledging your sins before Him and acknowledging Him as your savior that you too will be saved from your sins and have eternal life (John 3:16) This is known as being “born again”. (John 3: 3-7)
We believe that Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to salvation. (John 14: 6)
What 3Nailz Believes
3Nailz recognizes that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders and the only way to reverse the decline of this country’s values is to reach our future leaders now. The mission of 3Nailz is to see young people come to know Jesus Christ as their personal savior. To do this, 3Nailz uses rock music and powerful biblical based lyrics, combined with a gospel message, to spread God’s word to the youth of the world. A 3NailZ show can be described as a high energy “rock & worship” production with high tech light shows & high quality state-of-the-art sound. The result? A show that is nothing short of spectacular! Comparable to major rock & roll concerts but scaled down for smaller, more intimate venues where they can develop a personal relationship with the audience. All of these elements coupled with music & messages that glorify God is able to impact youth that otherwise might never hear, or want to hear, Christ’s message of salvation. 3Nailz also realizes this opportunity to speak & minister to those who already have a personal relationship with Christ. They will be strengthened and encouraged to lift up Christ to their peers.
Though we are an entertainment based ministry, Let us be clear about one thing, 3Nailz is a ministry FIRST and rock band SECOND. Music is only our tool to reach out to the lost. Everybody involved in the ministry from the musicians to the crew has felt the calling by God to use their gifts & talents as tools to reach out to all of the lost as well as lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ!
More about our calling into ministry
The Band, Past, Present, and Future
Eddie Cambell
Sound Technician
Bio to be posted soon
(Individual member bios at bottom of page)
