Rev Theory (formerly known as Revelation Theory) is an American
rock
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* Rock music, a genre of popular music
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* Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
band formed in 2002 in
North Andover, Massachusetts
North Andover is an affluent town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 30,915.
History
Native Americans inhabited what is now northeastern Massachusetts for thousands of years prior to European c ...
. The band has released four studio albums: ''
Truth Is Currency'' (2005), ''
Light It Up'' (2008), ''
Justice
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'' (2011) and ''
The Revelation'' (2016), as well as three EPs: ''
Revelation Theory EP'' (2004), ''
Acoustic Live from the Gibson Lounge
''Acoustic Live from the Gibson Lounge'' is an acoustic EP released by American rock band, Rev Theory. It was released on iTunes on August 4, 2009, and is also sold at the band's concerts. The digital version also contains a bonus Metallica ...
'' (2009) and ''
Take 'Em Out'' (2012). The song "
Hell Yeah" was the opening theme song for the popular
Spike
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Arts, entertainment, and media
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* ''The Spike'' (book), a nonfiction book by Damien Broderick
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show ''
Blue Mountain State'' and the song "We Own The Night" was the main theme song for the
WWE Network
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reality series ''Breaking Ground''. The song "Voices" is currently being used by World Wrestling Entertainment (
WWE
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) wrestler
Randy Orton
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.
History
Early years and ''Truth Is Currency'' (2002–2006)
Revelation Theory's initial members Rich Luzzi, Dave Agoglia, and Julien Jorgensen first met in 1997 at
Merrimack College
Merrimack College is a private Augustinian university in North Andover, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1947 by the Order of St. Augustine with an initial goal to educate World War II veterans. Its campus has grown to a campus with nearly 40 bu ...
in
North Andover
North Andover is an affluent town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 30,915.
History
Native Americans inhabited what is now northeastern Massachusetts for thousands of years prior to European c ...
, MA, and all moved to
Long Island, NY
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in 2002 to pursue a career in music. A year later, bassist Matty McCloskey, a student at
New York University
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In 1832, the ...
, joined the band, completing the quartet. They recorded a demo EP and began touring; in 2005 they were tapped for the
Girls Gone Wild Rocks America tour.
[Revelation Theory to Rock Out in Columbia]
''The Maneater'', February 7, 2006. Accessed September 30, 2007. The group then signed with
EMI
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subsidiary Element Records, and released the album ''
Truth Is Currency'' in 2005.
In 2005, the band toured with
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 ...
and
Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying ...
[ and a single from ''Truth Is Currency'', "Slowburn", hit No. 27 on the US ]Mainstream Rock Tracks
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chart. In 2006, they toured extensively with Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying ...
, Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, ''Buckcherry'' (1999) and ''Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks first a ...
, and Evanescence
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, also touring with the latter band in Europe
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during the same year.
''Light It Up'' and breakthrough (2007–2009)
In 2007, the band toured with Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying ...
again, as well as with 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 ...
and Buckcherry
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. Later in 2007, the band signed a major label deal with Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M imprint. Founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Atlantic Records of Warner Mus ...
and began writing their second album '' Light It Up.'' During this time the band shortened their official name to Rev Theory. They began to substantially build their fan base when World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and vario ...
started using their music for pay-per-view
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Events can be purchased through a multichannel television platform using their electronic program guid ...
events; initially with " Light It Up", which was the official theme music for WrestleMania XXIV
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, followed immediately with the use of " Hell Yeah" as the official theme for One Night Stand (2008)
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, which took place in June. Former WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro
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appeared in the official "Hell Yeah" music video
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. Also in 2008, Rich Luzzi provided vocals for the song "Voices", the entrance theme
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of WWE wrestler Randy Orton
Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw (WWE brand), Raw brand but is currently out of action due to a back injury. H ...
. The song is also the title track on '' Voices: WWE The Music, Vol. 9'' album. "Hell Yeah" was featured in the video game ''Madden NFL 09
''Madden NFL 09'' is an American football video game based on the NFL that was published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the 20th annual installment in the ''Madden NFL'' video game franchise. The game was released for the Ninten ...
'', and it was the goal song for the NHL's Winnipeg Jets
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.
That same year, Interscope, Geffen, A&M Records and Microsoft
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partnered together to premiere the band's new music video exclusively on the Xbox LIVE
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Video Store. This made Rev Theory's single "Hell Yeah" the first ever video premiere on Xbox LIVE.
Rev Theory spent the end of 2008 opening for Hinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying ...
and Trapt
Trapt is an American rock band formed in Los Gatos, California. Eight studio albums have been recorded to date: ''Amalgamation'' (1999), ''Trapt'' (2002), '' Someone in Control'' (2005), '' Only Through the Pain'' (2008), '' No Apologies'' (20 ...
on the Jägermeister Music Tour
The Jägermeister Music Tour is a hard rock, hardcore punk, and heavy metal music tour that has been held twice a year in the United States since 2002. It is owned by the American importer of Jägermeister, Sidney Frank Importing.
History
First ...
. The single "Light It Up" was included as part of the " hard rock package" as downloadable content in '' Guitar Hero: World Tour'' for the Xbox 360
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, PlayStation 3
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and Wii
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versions of the game.
In January 2009, Rev Theory began touring with Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band includes traits of music styles, ...
and Ten Second Epic
Ten Second Epic was a Canadian five-piece alternative rock band from Edmonton. The band formed in 2002 consisting of Andrew Usenik (vocals), Daniel Carriere (guitar), Craig Spelliscy (guitar), Sandy MacKinnon (bass) and Patrick Birtles (drums). ...
, and in May toured with Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, ''Buckcherry'' (1999) and ''Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks first a ...
, Avenged Sevenfold
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, and 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 ...
. Rev Theory then toured as part of Crüe Fest 2 before touring throughout the fall of 2009 with such bands as Seether
Seether are a South African rock band founded in 1999 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The band originally performed under the name Saron Gas until 2002, when they moved to the United States and changed it to Seether to avoid confusion wit ...
and Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American Rock music, rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink an ...
.
In October 2009, Rev Theory began touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd ( ) is an American rock music, rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida. The group originally formed as My Backyard in 1964 and comprised Ronnie Van Zant (lead vocalist), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Ju ...
. Rev Theory's song " Hell Yeah" was played during the opening and closing credits of the Spike TV college show '' Blue Mountain State.''
''Justice'' (2010–2012)
In February 2010, the band started writing new material for their third studio album with producer Terry Date
Terry Date (born January 31, 1956) is an American record producer and audio engineer specializing in rock genres, especially heavy metal. He is well known for his work with Metal Church, Dream Theater, Soundgarden, Overkill, Pantera, Dark Ange ...
. The title track and first single from the album, "Justice," was released on iTunes
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on October 25, 2010, and was released to radio stations on November 2, 2010. The band's song "Hangman" from the album ''Justice
Justice, in its broadest sense, is the principle that people receive that which they deserve, with the interpretation of what then constitutes "deserving" being impacted upon by numerous fields, with many differing viewpoints and perspective ...
'' was used as a theme song for ''WWE SmackDown
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'' when the show made its debut on their new network home Syfy
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. "Justice" was also named the official theme song to the 2011 WWE pay-per-view event, Extreme Rules. ''Justice'' was released on February 15, 2011, and debuted on the Billboard top 200 charts at No. 75.
To support the "Justice" album, Rev Theory went on tour from April 13, 2011, to May 13, 2011, opening for Saliva
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, on Saliva's Hard Drive Spring Tour. Rev Theory then went on a four-date tour with Black Label Society
Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1998 by guitarist/singer Zakk Wylde. To date, the band has released eleven studio albums, two live albums, two compilation albums, one EP, and three vide ...
on their Uranium Tour. The band headlined their first national U.S. tour with Monster Energy Outbreak Presents from February 16 to March 6. Rev Theory also toured with Puddle of Mudd
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in 2011. Rev Theory was scheduled to go on tour with Hatebreed
Hatebreed is an American hardcore band from Bridgeport, Connecticut, formed in 1994. The band released its debut album '' Satisfaction is the Death of Desire'' in 1997, which gave the band a cult following. The band signed to Universal Records ...
, All That Remains, and Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005. The band originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Ivan Moody, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead gui ...
from October 13 to December 14, but had to cancel due to a band member's injury.
On April 12, 2012, Rev Theory posted on their Facebook Page that Rikki Lixx would no longer be a part of their band, stating "We've parted ways on good terms and we wish him nothing but success in his creative endeavors. We love Rikki and he will always be our friend and our brother."[Rikki Leaves Band]
''Rev Theory Facebook'', April 12, 2012. Accessed April 12, 2012.
''Take 'Em Out'' and ''The Revelation'' (2012–present)
On November 1, 2012, Rev Theory announced that they were putting out a new EP titled ''Take 'Em Out'', through Universal Music Group
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's specialty licensing label/publisher Killer Tracks
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. The EP, which featured four songs produced by Wax Ltd
Wax Ltd. is the American multi-platinum production and songwriting duo of Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry. Collectively and individually they have worked with a wide variety of artists including Zella Day, Blondfire, Family of the Year, Miley Cyrus, ...
, was also released commercially online through digital retailers and streaming sites, including iTunes
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and Spotify
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. The song "Something New" gained considerable popularity online due in part to a high number of synchronization uses in media as well as a lyric video produced by The Uprising Creative. The "Something New" lyric video was premiered by Monster Energy
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and was later featured by VEVO
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.
The band spent most of 2013 promoting their ''Take 'Em Out'' EP and recording songs for a new studio album. On August 10, 2013, the band released a street track called "Alpha King" along with another lyric video. The "Alpha King" lyric video premiered on Loudwire.com
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.
On February 20, 2014, the band teased a song online from their forthcoming studio album called "Red Light Queen" on Loudwire.com
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, along with an announcement that Paul Phillips (formerly with Puddle of Mudd
Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1992. To date, the band has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut '' Co ...
) would be joining the band as lead guitarist on future tour dates.
On April 6, 2014, the band performed Randy Orton
Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw (WWE brand), Raw brand but is currently out of action due to a back injury. H ...
's theme song "Voices" live at WrestleMania XXX
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as Randy Orton entered the arena to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
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.
In August 2014, Rev Theory signed with Century Media
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A centennial or ...
/Sony Music
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imprint Another Century and also announced their first digital single with the label, "Born 2 Destroy." On September 19, 2014, the label premiered the official lyric video of "Born 2 Destroy" on Loudwire.com
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and on September 30, 2014, "Born 2 Destroy" was officially released as a digital single through online retailers like iTunes
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.
In October 2015, WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and vario ...
chose the song "We Own The Night" as the main theme song for the new WWE Network
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series "Breaking Ground." On January 8, 2016, "We Own The Night" was released as a digital single through online retailers like iTunes
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and streaming services like Spotify
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.
On September 9, 2016, Rev Theory released their fourth full-length studio album, ''The Revelation'', worldwide through Another Century Records
Another Century Records is an alternative rock record label with offices in the U nited States, Germany and London. It is an imprint of Century Media Records, which was acquired in August 2015 by Sony Music Entertainment.
Origins
Founded in ...
, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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.
Band members
;Current members
*Matty McCloskey – lead vocals, bass (2002–present)
*Julien Jorgensen – rhythm guitar (2002–present); lead guitar (2002-2006, 2012–2014)
*Paul Phillips – lead guitar (touring) (2014–present)
;Past members
*Dave Agoglia – drums (2002–2016)
*Rich Luzzi – lead vocals (2002–2016)
*Rikki Lixx – lead guitar, backing vocals (2006–2012)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
;as Revelation Theory
*'' Truth Is Currency'' (2005)
;as Rev Theory
*'' Light It Up'' (2008)
*''Justice
Justice, in its broadest sense, is the principle that people receive that which they deserve, with the interpretation of what then constitutes "deserving" being impacted upon by numerous fields, with many differing viewpoints and perspective ...
'' (2011)
* '' The Revelation'' (2016)
EPs
*'' Revelation Theory EP'' (2004)
*''Acoustic Live from the Gibson Lounge
''Acoustic Live from the Gibson Lounge'' is an acoustic EP released by American rock band, Rev Theory. It was released on iTunes on August 4, 2009, and is also sold at the band's concerts. The digital version also contains a bonus Metallica ...
'' (2009)
*'' Take 'Em Out'' (2012)
Singles
In other media
*2008 – Wrestlemania 24
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– "Light It Up" was used as the event's theme song.
*2008 – WWE One Night Stand
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– "Hell Yeah" was used as the event's theme song.
*2008 to present – Randy Orton
Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw (WWE brand), Raw brand but is currently out of action due to a back injury. H ...
– "Voices" is currently the entrance theme song of the WWE
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wrestler.
*2008 – ''NASCAR 09
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'' – "Light It Up" was featured in the video game.
*2009 – ''Madden NFL 09
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'' – "Hell Yeah" was featured in the video game.
*2009 – '' Guitar Hero: World Tour'' – "Light It Up" was included as part of the hard rock download package.
*2010 to 2011 – Blue Mountain State – "Hell Yeah" was used as the main theme in the opening title sequence.
*2011 – Extreme Rules – "Justice" was used as the event's theme song.
*2014 – Wrestlemania XXX
WrestleMania XXX was the 30th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming List of WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events, event produced by WWE. It took place on April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome ...
– Rev Theory performed Randy Orton's theme song "Voices" live during the broadcast.
*2014 – ESPN Deportes
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– "Something New" was used in a campaign promoting the European football tournament, the UEFA Champions League
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.
*2014 – Kawasaki – "Something New" was used in a campaign for the 2015 Kawasaki Z300 motorcycle.
*2015 to 2016 – WWE Network
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– "We Own The Night" was the main theme song for the reality series "Breaking Ground."
References
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