Paths of Glory

Paths of Glory was formed in 2006 in Montesano, Washington by James Francis as a solo project, growing out of the creative end of RiverRed. Working initially with Ivan dePrume from White Zombie, Norman Scott (Gruntruck, Skin Yard) soon came aboard to finish recording drums for the Always on Fire album and a live unit was formed.

Following a steady two+ year run of destructive live shows in the Seattle area, the band went on hiatus for various personal reasons.

In April 2021, James reclaimed the solo mantle and Paths of Glory released its first new music in ten years; an original track Comfortable and a blistering cover of Killing Joke's Pssyche! featuring guest vocals by Tommy Victor of Prong. The double-single was produced by Paths of Glory and mixed & mastered by Jack Endino.

In June 2023 Paths of Glory released the long awaited Measured Responses. Re-teaming with longtime producer Chris Hanson (Machine Head, Technocracy, Vio-Lence) to deliver a collection of hard hitting original songs, and three cover songs.

In April 2024 Paths of Glory sees the new solid line-up of James Francis and Todd J. releasing the single In The Dark.

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In The Dark (Single, Released April 18, 2024)

Measured Responses (Released June 6, 2023)

Comfortable/Pssyche! (Double Single 2010)

Dark Signs (Single 2010)

For The Grieving (EP 2010)

Always on Fire (Full length album 2010)