Currently based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Stands on Sapphires is a symphonic hard rock trio driven by the unwavering faith and passion of husband and wife, lead vocalist Bethany Rose and guitarist Trevor Isaac, alongside their best friend and bassist, Wade Britz. The band has carved out a niche for themselves with their unique sound deemed “Anthemic Dark Rock”.
Formed in obedience to a higher calling in 2019, Trevor and Bethany, both devout Christians, embarked on a musical journey to share faith through their music. Drawing inspiration from western bands like Skillet, Van Halen, Meatloaf, Periphery and Dream Theater, as well as Japanese influences such as Hiroyuki Sawano, Stands on Sapphires crafts songs that are equally challenging and empowering, serving as anthems for life’s journey.
With two full-length albums, a collection of singles, and several covers already behind them, SonS reached a new milestone in August 2025 with the release of their third record—an ambitious double album titled Anhedonia: Death & Resurrection. Written and shaped over nearly three years, the project is fueled by unfiltered emotion and the band’s own lived experiences, tracing a path through seasons of brokenness, struggle, and ultimately redemption. More than just a collection of songs, it stands as their most personal and expansive work to date, capturing the story of who they’ve become since the very beginning.
A female-fronted band, Stands on Sapphires strives to foster a sense of community among their loyal fan base, whom they affectionately refer to as “Gems.” With catchy melodies, riffs, and thought-provoking lyrics, they aim to create a “soundtrack to life” for their listeners, offering a message of hope and resilience in a world in need of inspiration and truth.
“I used to make my family sit down and listen to me sing the entirety of my latest, favorite musical sets when I was 5 or 6. Whether or not I sounded good was of no consequence to me. I just needed to sing my heart out.
I believe I was always meant to be a singer, even if I pushed it down in myself for so many years. I can honestly say that the times I feel the most alive, the times all life’s worries go out the window, and the time I feel the closest to God is when I am singing.”
“I started playing guitar as a little kid and the first thing I was taught was how to read music, BORING! I stopped for close to a decade before rediscovering it in high school. When I learned how to play the main riff of “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne YOU BETTER BELIEVE I was hooked and started practicing for hours each day, worshipping the likes of Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, EVH and more.
In 10+ years I’ve had many ups and downs in my musical history, but I’m pumped to be writing and putting my own stuff out there finally after years of doubting myself, it just feels right.”
“I grew up listening to a lot of the same music my father did: Pink Floyd, Green Day, Marilyn Manson, you know, normal Dad stuff. It felt pretty natural for me to pick up an instrument in high school, but it wasn’t until I discovered progressive music that I really developed a love for it. Bands like Dream Theater, Rush, and Tool completely changed the way that I viewed how a bass could fit into a song, and I’ve been hooked on the instrument ever since.”