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Nonpoint
Nonpoint is an American rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band currently consists of vocalist Elias Soriano, drummer Robb Rivera, lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra, rhythm guitarist Rasheed Thomas, and bassist Adam Woloszyn. History Early years (1997–2004) Nonpoint was formed January 30, 1997 emerging from the popular burgeoning South Florida metal scene of the mid-to-late 1990s by drummer Robb Rivera and vocalist Elias Soriano. The name Nonpoint came from a Believer song named "Nonpoint." Soriano recalls: "I dug the name so I started using it around that time. It has no real meaning to us. It has something to do with pollution, but to us it just sounded cool." The band self-released their first album, ''Separate Yourself'' in late 1997. The band's first commercially released album '' Struggle'' was released on May 18, 1999, on the now-defunct Jugular Records. The band released their debut major label album '' Statement'' on October 10, 2000, via MCA Records. To pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Nonpoint is an American rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band currently consists of vocalist Elias Soriano, drummer Robb Rivera, lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra, rhythm guitarist Rasheed Thomas, and bassist Adam Woloszyn. History Early years (1997–2004) Nonpoint was formed January 30, 1997 emerging from the popular burgeoning South Florida metal scene of the mid-to-late 1990s by drummer Robb Rivera and vocalist Elias Soriano. The name Nonpoint came from a Believer song named "Nonpoint." Soriano recalls: "I dug the name so I started using it around that time. It has no real meaning to us. It has something to do with pollution, but to us it just sounded cool." The band self-released their first album, ''Separate Yourself'' in late 1997. The band's first commercially released album ''Struggle'' was released on May 18, 1999, on the now-defunct Jugular Records. The band released their debut major label album '' Statement'' on October 10, 2000, via MCA Records. To prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Development (album)
''Development'' is the second album released by American rock band Nonpoint. It was their final album released through MCA Records. The album debuted at No. 52 on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart. The single, "Your Signs", hit No. 29 on ''Billboard'' Active Rock chart, and No. 35 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, both in early July. Critical reception AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ... wrote that the album "finds the band literally developing its own signature sound, in the process refining its scope to a much sharper point." Track listing Tracks 1–12 by Nonpoint. Personnel ;Members *Elias Soriano - lead vocals *Robbie Rivera - drums *Ken "K. Bastard" MacMillan - bass *Andrew Goldman - guitars, backing vocals ;Production *Produced by Jaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Struggle (Nonpoint Album)
''Struggle'' is an album by American rock band Nonpoint. It was released through the now defunct independent label Jugular Records. Several of the songs were later re-used on the band's next album, '' Statement''. The album was originally released independently as ''Separate Yourself'' in 1997. It has been reissued again under the original name with ":The Beginning 1997-1998" added on. Critical reception AllMusic wrote: "Melding funk and hardcore with their own vision of what rapmetal should sound like, Nonpoint managed to create a sound that isn't readily comparable to other groups." Track listing # "Preface" – 1:35 # "Mindtrip" – 3:48 # "Hive" – 5:35 # "Double Stacked" – 6:26 # "Senses" – 3:51 # "Years" – 3:55 # "Victim" – 4:00 # "No Say" – 4:00 # "Struggle" – 4:43 # "Two Tone" – 3:21 # "The Piper" – 3:39 # "Gimmick" – 4:00 Personnel Members *Elias Soriano - vocals *Robb Rivera - drums *Dru - guitar *Ken "K. Bastard" MacMillan - bass guitar Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recoil (album)
''Recoil'' is the third album released by American rock band Nonpoint. It was their only release through Lava Records. The album debuted No. 115 on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts. Track listing Notes * The album also contains 14 tracks if you count the acoustic version of "Past It All" at the end of track 13. * Track 5, "Rabia", translates to "Rage", is sung entirely in Spanish, but the lyrics in the disc's booklet are printed in English. * Track 7, "In the Air Tonight", is a cover of the Phil Collins hit song and was featured in the 2006 film ''Miami Vice ''Miami Vice'' is an American crime drama television series created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann (director), Michael Mann for NBC. The series stars Don Johnson as James "Sonny" Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo ...''. * Track 13, "Reward", is 4:00 in length, "Past It All", is 3:39 in length. "Past It All" begins 9:54 into track 13. 954 is the telephone area code of Ft. Lauderdale, FL - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statement (album)
''Statement'' is the major label debut album by American rock band Nonpoint, and their third studio release overall. It was their first album released through MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album debuted No. 166 on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts. The first single from the album, "What a Day", peaked at No. 24 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Track listing The song "Orgullo" translates to "Pride"; it's about Soriano and Rivera's Puerto Rican Heritage. It originally appeared on the band's 1996 demo ''Generate''. The song "Tribute" is a cover of sorts. It mashes up ''Children's Story'' by Slick Rick, ''Woo-Hah'' by Busta Rhymes, and ''Method Man'' by the Wu-Tang Clan Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its original members include RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. Close aff .... Guest vocals provided by Grimm of Darwin's Waiting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drowning Pool
Drowning Pool is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Dallas, Texas, in 1996. The band was named after the 1975 film ''The Drowning Pool (film), The Drowning Pool''. Since its formation, the band has consisted of guitarist C.J. Pierce, bassist Stevie Benton, and drummer Mike Luce, as well as a revolving cast of vocalists, the latest being Jasen Moreno. After the release of their debut album, ''Sinner (Drowning Pool album), Sinner'' (2001), original vocalist Dave Williams (singer), Dave Williams was found dead on August 14, 2002 from heart disease. Jason Jones (singer), Jason Jones, who replaced Williams in 2003, recorded one album, ''Desensitized (Drowning Pool album), Desensitized'' (2004), but left in 2005 due to musical differences. Ryan McCombs of band SOiL, later replaced Jones and released two albums, ''Full Circle (Drowning Pool album), Full Circle'' (2007) and ''Drowning Pool (album), Drowning Pool'' (2010), making it the first time Drowning Pool had not switch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bieler Bros
Bieler Bros. Records is an independent record label in Florida. History Bieler Bros. Records was formed in January 2002 by brothers Aaron and Jason Bieler. The label was aligned with MCA Records before becoming independent. Distribution Distribution in the United States is handled by Alternative Distribution Alliance (a subsidiary of Warner Music Group). Bieler Bros. also have offices located in the United Kingdom, and have distribution for Canada through eOne Music Canada, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Label roster Current artists * Ankla * Another Black Day * A Silent Film * City of God * Censura! * Deathstars * diRTy WoRMz * Esoterica * Fiction Plane * In Whispers * Into The Presence * Karnivool * Look Right Penny * Mobile * Raintime * Stam1na * Stereoside * Tetanus * Uncrowned * Wide Eye Panic * Will Haven Previous artists * Bomb Factory * Burn Season * Egypt Central * Fiction Plane * Nonpoint * SikTh * Skindred * Slaves on Dope * Smile Empty Soul * SOiL * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lava Records
Lava Records (Lava Music, LLC) is an American record label owned by Jason Flom in partnership with Universal Music Group. Company history In 1995, Flom launched Lava Records in partnership with Atlantic Records. For the next decade, he continued to discover and champion artists under the Lava label who went on to sell over 100 million records globally, including Matchbox 20, Kid Rock, The Corrs, Simple Plan, The Blue Man Group, Edwin McCain, Sugar Ray and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Flom also signed his first black artist, David Josias, known for his hit single “ Mindblowin”. In 2004, Flom sold Lava Records to Atlantic Records Group, where he was named Chairman and CEO of the Atlantic Records Group. In this role, he oversaw a resurgence of the storied label where he had once worked in the mailroom, and continued to sign and break major artists, including Hayley Williams’ band Paramore. After over 15 years of record-setting success at Atlantic and his label Lava, Flom was ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and rhythm guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and lead guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group. Following a few name changes, the members settled on the name Sevendust and released their Sevendust (album), self-titled debut album on April 15, 1997, which sold only 310 copies in its first week but ultimately achieved gold certification through touring and support from their label, TVT Records. Since formation, Sevendust have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, and have sold millions of records worldwide. The group has released a total of thirteen studio albums, including a reissue of their debut as ''Sevendust: Definitive Edition'', which contains five new tracks and a DVD. History Early years and ''Sevendust'' (1994–1998) In 1994, bassist Vince Hornsby joine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records is a Finnish independent record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists. It is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. History Spinefarm Records was originally founded in 1990 by Riku Pääkkönen as a mail-order distribution company for rock and heavy metal albums and singles, but later became a record label for Finnish acts such as Nightwish, Children of Bodom, and Sonata Arctica. Since 2002, Spinefarm has been part of Universal Music Group, but operates as an independent business unit. In autumn 2007, Spinefarm launched in the UK, starting with re-issuing deluxe versions of the first five Nightwish albums, including the '' Over the Hills and Far Away'' EP. At the start of 2016, it was announced that Spinefarm Records had acquired Candlelight Records. On 18 August 2017, Spinefarm Records announced the global launch of sub-label Snakefarm Records. Snakefarm has since signed Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and more. The label's focus genres are roots roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Believer (band)
Believer is an American technical thrash metal band from the late 1980s and early 1990s, that plays a hybrid of thrash and progressive metal. Believer is known for its innovative use of symphonic elements in thrash metal, featuring some of the earliest examples of symphonic metal.Wagner 2010, p. 155 Their lyrics deal with topics of philosophy, theology and social issues. The two primary members of the band are vocalist/bassist/guitarist Kurt Bachman and drummer Joey Daub, who were joined by several others after their 1989 debut album, '' Extraction from Mortality''. The band was jointly signed to Roadrunner Records, and the Christian label R.E.X. Music. According to Allmusic, several mainstream magazines praised the second album ''Sanity Obscure''. The title track of ''Sanity Obscure'' was covered by Andrew Hulshult for the video-game ''Doom'' as the track "On the Hunt". The band toured the US and Europe with Bolt Thrower the following year. Believer disbanded in 1994; however ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual music festival tour of the United States and sometimes Europe and later Japan, featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Sharon Osbourne and her husband Ozzy Osbourne, both of whom also organised each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne, and was held almost annually between 1996 and 2018. The Ozzfest tour featured bands of a variety of genres within heavy metal and hard rock, including alternative metal, thrash metal, industrial metal, metalcore, hardcore punk, deathcore, nu metal, death metal, post-hardcore, gothic metal and black metal. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath played the tour several times over the years. History 1996–1999: Early years The festival was created in 1996 by Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, after she was rebuffed by Lollapalooza when she tried to get Ozzy on that festival circuit. The tour was well-received, which prompted the festival to become a yearly occ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
