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Drew Fulk
Drew Fulk (born May 1, 1987), also known as WZRD BLD, is an American songwriter and record producer based in Los Angeles. He has worked with artists such as Disturbed, Lil Peep, Lil Wayne, Motionless in White, Kim Dracula, Highly Suspect and Illenium, and has over ten #1 Billboard Rock to his name. He also started and currently runs his own publishing company, In the Cut Publishing, through APG. Biography Early years Fulk was born in Kernersville, North Carolina, where he attended Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point. After high school he was accepted into the Bryan Business School at UNCG, majoring in Economics. During this time he built and opened his first recording studio, Think Sound. In North Carolina, Fulk worked with artists such as Motionless in White, Cane Hill, For All Those Sleeping, and Chris Lane. In late 2014, Fulk relocated to Los Angeles and started to work under the moniker "WZRD BLD" (pronounced "Wizard Blood")we he continued to work with artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kernersville, North Carolina
Kernersville is a town in Forsyth County and the largest suburb of Winston-Salem. The town is located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. A small portion of the town is also in Guilford County. The population was 26,481 at the 2020 census, up from 23,123 in 2010. Kernersville is located at the center of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area, between Greensboro to the east, High Point to the south, and Winston-Salem to the west. Some of the farmland surrounding the town has been sold and turned into large middle-to-upper-class housing developments. History, current events and popularity The site was first settled by an Irishman named Caleb Story in 1756. ''Circa'' 1770, the site was purchased by William Dobson and was called "Dobson's Crossroads". George Washington was served breakfast at Dobson's tavern on June 2, 1791. Joseph Kerner bought the property in 1817, continuing to operate the inn; the town became known as "Kerners Crossroads". Kerner left his property to two sons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For All Those Sleeping
For All Those Sleeping is an American metalcore band formed in Sartell, Minnesota in 2007. The band released three studio albums, Cross Your Fingers, Outspoken, and Incomplete Me, all of which featured the same line-up. They announced their breakup on October 9, 2014. History Formation and ''Cross Your Fingers'' (2007–2011) For All Those Sleeping was formed in 2007 while Mike Champa, Jerad Pierskalla, David Volgman-Stevens and Ethan Trekell were still students at Sartell High School. Their self-released their 2007 demo and 2008 EP "The Lies We Live" featured the band's original sound which combined melodic sounds with pop punk influences, and brutal breakdowns. The band would later add bassist/vocalist London Snetsinger, replacing guitarist/keyboardist David Volgman-Steven's duties as the band's main clean vocalist. As their local fanbase grew, the band gained the attention of Fearless Records, and were signed in May 2010. During the following months, the band was ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divisive (album)
''Divisive'' is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Disturbed. Produced by Drew Fulk, it was released on November 18, 2022, via Reprise Records. It is the band's first studio album in four years. The first single from the album was "Hey You", which was released on July 14, 2022. In regards to the sound of the single, it is said to be similar to the band's earlier albums such as ''The Sickness'' and ''Ten Thousand Fists''. A promotional single called "Unstoppable" was released on September 23, 2022, along with the details for their upcoming album. Background and recording As early as October 2020, frontman David Draiman stated that he wanted new Disturbed music to be "blisteringly angry", considering everything going on in the world with the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in April 2022, Draiman took to his Instagram page to a share a photo of a whiteboard to his fans and followers suggesting that the album has been completed, in that photo, which has now been deleted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California, formed in 1993. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther. After two EPs, James left and was replaced by Tobin Esperance. The band independently released two more EPs before signing with DreamWorks Records in 1999, subsequently releasing the triple-platinum '' Infest'' in 2000, the gold album ''Lovehatetragedy'' in 2002 and the platinum album '' Getting Away with Murder'' in 2004. A year after ''The Paramour Sessions'', Buckner left in 2007, and was replaced by Tony Palermo. Papa Roach then made ''Metamorphosis'' (2009), ''Time for Annihilation'' (2010), '' The Connection'' (2012), '' F.E.A.R.'' (2015), '' Crooked Teeth'' (2017) and ''Who Do You Trust?'' (2019). Their eleventh studio album '' Ego Trip'', was released on April 8, 2022. History Early years (1993–1995) Papa Roach's formation began in J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Day To Remember
A Day to Remember (often abbreviated ADTR, and previously known as End of an Era) is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida, founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs. They are known for their amalgamation of metalcore and pop punk. The band currently consists of vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall, percussionist/drummer Alex Shelnutt and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff. Signing with Indianola Records for their first album, ''And Their Name Was Treason'' (2005), Scruggs was replaced by Shelnutt in 2006. Later that year the band recorded ''For Those Who Have Heart'' (2007) for Victory Records. They embarked on several tours of the UK and U.S. and played at several festivals before recording and releasing '' Homesick'' (2009). While promoting ''Homesick'' on tour, Denney was replaced by Skaff. Soon after releasing their next album, ''What Separates Me from You'' (2010), the band went on a worldwide tour to promote it. Since 2011, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Caren
Michael Caren is an American record producer, songwriter, music publisher, A&R representative, and music executive. He is the current CEO (and founder) of Artist Partner Group and Creative Officer at Warner Music Group. He is also the founder of the Artist Publishing Group and the former President of Worldwide A&R at Warner Music Group. Prior to that, Caren was the Executive Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records and the co-president of Elektra Records. In addition to his work as a music executive, Caren has also written or produced numerous songs for artists including Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, and others. Early life Caren grew up in Beverly Hills, California. When he was 12 years old, he began DJing at local parties in his neighborhood. He attended Beverly Hills High School and worked on a radio and music video show on the school channel. While still in high school, at age 15, Caren was offered an internship at Interscope Records by Fade Duvernay. He also founded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertelsmann Music Group
Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) was a division of a German media company Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Sony Corporation of America on 1 October 2008. Although it was established in 1987, the music company was formed as RCA/Ariola International in 1985 as a joint venture to combine the music label activities of RCA's RCA Records division and Bertelsmann's Ariola Records and its associated labels which include Arista Records. It consisted of the BMG Music Publishing company, the world's third largest music publisher and the world's largest independent music publisher, and (since August 2004) the 50% share of the joint venture with Sony Music, which established the German American Sony BMG from 2004 to 2008. Acquisition In March 1998, BMG sold its video game publisher BMG Interactive to Take-Two Interactive, with Bertelsmann taking a 16 percent stake in Take-Two. BMG Interactive published the ''Grand Theft Auto'' video game series. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Evil
Pop Evil is an American rock band that was formed in North Muskegon, Michigan, in 2001 by Leigh Kakaty. The band's roots reside in TenFive, a group formed in the late-1990s by Kakaty and guitarist Jason Reed. Pop Evil won the Radio Contraband Rock Radio Award for "Song of the Year" for "Trenches" in 2013. History Early years (2001–2007) The band was formed from pieces of other Michigan bands in 2001, including a group known as TenFive, which consisted of Kakaty, guitarists Tom Grasman and Jason Reed, bassist James Schaap, and drummer Dylan Allison. As TenFive, Kakaty and Reed recorded a debut album, Severn, and another EP, Dam Electro, on their own independent label. Shortly thereafter, TenFive broke up and Kakaty founded Pop Evil with Allison. Kakaty and the members of Pop Evil endured years of playing the clubs without much to show for it. Kakaty said "It was years of bologna sandwiches, playing so many cover shows until the early morning hours because we needed mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Prevail
I Prevail is an American rock band formed in Southfield, Michigan, in 2013. They released their debut EP '' Heart vs. Mind'' (2014) and rose to popularity from releasing a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" as a single, which eventually was certified platinum in the US. The band has since released three studio albums, ''Lifelines,'' (2016) ''Trauma,'' (2019) and '' True Power'' (2022). The band found success with their original material as well, with the singles "Breaking Down" and "Hurricane" performing well on rock radio, the single "Bow Down" being nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2019, and ''Trauma'' being nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album the same year. History Formation, breakthrough, ''Heart vs. Mind'' EP (2014–2016) I Prevail was formed in late 2013. On December 1, 2014, the band posted a cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" to YouTube. It peaked at number 90 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at number 23 on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Taxi
Moon Taxi is an American indie-alternative rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band was founded in 2006 by Trevor Terndrup (vocals, guitar), Tommy Putnam (bass), Spencer Thomson (guitar, programming), Tyler Ritter (drums), and Wes Bailey (keys) while attending Belmont University. The band has released six studio albums: ''Melodica'', ''Cabaret'', ''Mountains Beaches Cities'', ''Daybreaker'', and ''Let the Record Play'', and ''Silver Dream''. Moon Taxi signed to RCA Records in 2017. Moon Taxi has appeared on ''The Late Show with David Letterman'', ''Conan'', ''Late Night with Seth Meyers,'' and most recently ''Jimmy Kimmel Live''. The band has been included on the Coachella, Hangout, Forecastle, Beale Street, Summerfest and Firefly music festival bills, using festivals to grow the band's fan base. History Early days and formation of current line-up Trevor Terndrup and Tommy Putnam attended high school together in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelawolf
Michael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known by his stage name Yelawolf, is an American rapper. Born in Alabama and raised in Tennessee, he embarked on his career independently in 2005, releasing one extended play (EP) and four mixtapes until 2010. It was not until 2010's ''Trunk Muzik'' EP that Yelawolf started to gain mainstream attention, culminating with Yelawolf signing a deal with Interscope Records. His first release on a major label was a reworking of ''Trunk Muzik'', titled ''Trunk Muzik 0-60'' (2010). In January 2011, Yelawolf signed a recording deal with Eminem's record label Shady Records, and released his second studio album, ''Radioactive'' in November 2011. The album debuted at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Yelawolf released a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape ''Trunk Muzik'', titled ''Trunk Muzik Returns'', in March 2013. His third album, '' Love Story,'' was released in April 2015. His fourth album, ''Trial by Fire'', was released in October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fit For A King (band)
Fit for a King, also known as FFAK, is an American metalcore band from Tyler, Texas formed in 2007. The band comprises guitarists Bobby Lynge and Daniel Gailey, vocalist Ryan Kirby, bassist Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary, and drummer Trey Celaya. They released two independent EPs entitled ''Fit for a King'' in 2008 and ''Awaken the Vesper'' in 2009. They also released one independent album, '' Descendants'', in 2011. After the band signed to Solid State Records, they released six studio albums through this label: '' Creation/Destruction'' (2013), '' Slave to Nothing'' (2014), '' Deathgrip'' (2016), ''Dark Skies'' (2018), '' The Path'' (2020) and '' The Hell We Create'', which was released on October 28, 2022. In addition, a redux version of their debut studio album was released through the label in 2013. History Independent days (2007–2012) Fit for a King was formed in Tyler, Texas in 2007 by Jared Easterling, Aaron Decur, Justin Juno, Jared McFerron, Alex Danforth and Jed McNeill. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
