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Brian Howes
Brian Howes, also known as Howes, is a Canadian songwriter and record producer. Career Howes played in a British Columbia band, Young Guns, and later fronted the group DDT which blended punk, ska, and rap. The band was signed to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich's label The Music Company, through Elektra Records, in the late 1990s."Renowned producer recalls roots Musicians international career took flight in the bars of Powell River" ''Powell River Peak'', Andy Rice, September 11, 2012 DDT's ''Urban Observer'' album was supported by the first single "Walkabout". With Brian Jennings, Axel G and Robin Diaz, Howes formed the |
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains, and borders the province of Alberta to the east and the Yukon and Northwest Territories to the north. With an estimated population of 5.3million as of 2022, it is Canada's third-most populous province. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria and its largest city is Vancouver. Vancouver is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada; the 2021 census recorded 2.6million people in Metro Vancouver. The first known human inhabitants of the area settled in British Columbia at least 10,000 years ago. Such groups include the Coast Salish, Tsilhqotʼin, and Haida peoples, among many others. One of the earliest British settlements in the area was Fort Victoria, established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vancouver
Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the List of cities in British Columbia, most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver, Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6million in 2021, making it the List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada#List, third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley Regional District, Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 people per square kilometre, and fourth highest in North America (after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City). Vancouver is one of the most Ethnic origins of people in Canada, ethnically and Languages of Canada, linguistically diverse cities in Canada: 49.3 percent of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take It To The Limit (Hinder Album)
''Take It to the Limit'' is the second studio album by American rock band Hinder, released November 4, 2008 on Universal Republic Records. The album was recorded by Jay Van Poederooyen and produced by Brian Howes at Van Howes Studios in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The record was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge at Mix LA in Tarzana, California, USA. It has a much heavier glam metal and a lesser post-grunge influence than their last album, while retaining the elements of hard rock that the band had previously used. The album has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Release The first single, " Use Me", was released to radio on July 7, 2008, with a digital download release on July 15, 2008. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard Hot 200, selling 81,000 copies in its first week. "Heaven Sent" was performed at Hinder concerts dating back to 2007; however, the song was originally called "Heaven Lost You" when it was first performed. Background "We're anxious to get in and get started," front ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light It Up (Rev Theory Album)
''Light It Up'' is a 2008 album by American rock band Rev Theory (formerly known as ''Revelation Theory''). It is their sophomore major label album and first under the Interscope Records label, and was released on June 10, 2008 to sales of 10,200 copies. It reached number 74 on the ''Billboard'' 200 on June 28, 2008 and has sold 132,000 copies to date. Track listing All tracks written by Rev Theory. #" Hell Yeah" – 4:07 #"Favorite Disease" – 3:41 #" Light It Up" – 4:13 #"Broken Bones" – 4:26 #"Kill the Headlights" – 3:15 #"Wanted Man" – 3:41 #"Ten Years" – 3:43 #"Falling Down" – 4:05 #"You're the One" – 4:20 #"Far from Over" – 3:59 Wal-Mart edition bonus track (digital download) #"Light It Up (Acoustic)" – 4:13 Singles * " Light It Up" (March 2008) * " Hell Yeah" (March 2008) * "Far from Over" (March 2009) * "Broken Bones" (January 2010) Reception ''Light It Up'' received relatively positive reviews. Critics h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rev Theory
Rev Theory (formerly known as Revelation Theory) is an American rock band formed in 2002 in North Andover, Massachusetts. The band has released four studio albums: ''Truth Is Currency'' (2005), '' Light It Up'' (2008), ''Justice'' (2011) and '' The Revelation'' (2016), as well as three EPs: ''Revelation Theory EP'' (2004), ''Acoustic Live from the Gibson Lounge'' (2009) and '' Take 'Em Out'' (2012). The song " Hell Yeah" was the opening theme song for the popular Spike show '' Blue Mountain State'' and the song "We Own The Night" was the main theme song for the WWE Network reality series ''Breaking Ground''. The song "Voices" is currently being used by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE) wrestler Randy Orton. 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 in North Andover, MA, and all moved to Long Island, NY in 2002 to pursue a career in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Puddle Of Mudd Album)
''Famous'' is the third studio album by American alternative rock band Puddle of Mudd. It was released on October 9, 2007 on Flawless Records. ''Famous'' was originally set to be released in May, but was pushed back to add more songs to the album. The title track provided the album's lead single in May 2007. " Psycho", " We Don't Have to Look Back Now" and "Livin' on Borrowed Time" would follow in November, then May and August 2008. ''Famous'' debuted at number 27 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, selling about 31,000 copies in its first week. The album had sold around 363,000 copies in the US by the time Puddle of Mudd released their next album, '' Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate'' (2009). History After the previous album was released, guitarists Paul Phillips and drummer Greg Upchurch left the band, being replaced by Christian Stone and Ryan Yerdon respectively. The two moved on to play for Operator and 3 Doors Down, respectively. In early 2007, the album was in f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Second Surgery
''Seven Second Surgery'' is the debut album by Canadian pop punk band Faber Drive. It was released on May 1, 2007, under 604 Records. The songs "24 Story Love Affair" and "Sex and Love" from the band's EP '' Faber'' were also added to the album. ''Seven Second Surgery'' garnered positive reviews from critics, who praised the production and the band's musicianship but questioned their longevity in an oversaturated market. The album spawned four singles: " Second Chance", " Tongue Tied", " When I'm with You", and " Sleepless Nights (Never Let Her Go)". Critical reception ''Seven Second Surgery'' received positive reviews from music critics praising the production and musicianship from both the producers and the band but were unsure of how the latter would last long-term. Jo-Ann Greene of AllMusic gave high praise to the album's well-crafted production and the band's musicianship for paying nods to their musical influences while delivering them with tenacious energy, concluding with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faber Drive
Faber Drive is a four-piece Juno Award-nominated Canadian pop punk band from Mission, British Columbia, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Dave Faber, lead guitarist Jordan Pritchett, bass guitarist Jeremy "Krikit" Liddle and drummer Seamus O'Neill. Their biggest influences are U2, The Police, Def Leppard, Jimmy Eat World, Stryper and Winger. They have toured with bands such as Hedley, Stereos, Marianas Trench, Simple Plan and Metro Station. Biography In 2005, the band released a limited-edition three-song EP under the band name 'Faber' but, due to legal issues with a large corporation of the same name, its name was changed to Faber Drive. Also in 2005, Faber Drive won Fox Seeds, the band competition of Vancouver radio station CFOX-FM. They were then discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, who signed the band to his 604 Records label. Faber Drive released their debut album '' Seven Second Surgery'' on May 1, 2007, which was followed by the release of four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extreme Behavior
''Extreme Behavior'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Hinder. It was released in 2005 by Universal Records to generally negative reviews, before going platinum in September 2006. All songs were co-written by Brian Howes, except for "Shoulda", which was co-written with Brian Howes and Social Code. The song "Running in the Rain" did not make the cut for the album, but has been played at concerts on their North American tour. Release The first single (and the song that brought attention to the band) was "Get Stoned". The album also contains Hinder's breakthrough single, "Lips of an Angel" which soared to #1 on the pop charts in 2006. The album's third single was " How Long", which was played on rock stations throughout the US. " Better Than Me" is the fourth single on ''Extreme Behavior''. As of July 11, 2007, the album has sold 2,789,275 copies in the US. Despite not being released as a single, the song "By the Way" also had received airplay from several radio station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedley (album)
''Hedley'' is the debut studio album recorded by Canadian rock band Hedley, released in Canada on September 6, 2005, through Universal Music Canada. The album reached the top 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and has been certified double platinum by Music Canada. It garnered a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2006 Juno Awards. Six tracks were released as singles: " On My Own", "Villain", " Trip", "321", "Gunnin'", and "Street Fight". The music videos for all of these songs, except "Villain" and "Street Fight", reached #1 on the MuchMusic countdown. Following Hedley signing a US record deal with Capitol Records in the summer of 2006, the album was released in the US on September 26, 2006. In Canada, a "Platinum edition" of the album was released on November 21, 2006, with four bonus tracks and the updated album cover. Seven of the songs are featured on the 2009 US version of their next album '' Famous Last Words'', released under the title ''Never Too Late''. Single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. It was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The Grammys are the first of the Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and is considered one of the four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. History The Grammys had their origin in the Hollywood Walk of Fame project in the 1950 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comatose (album)
''Comatose'' is the sixth studio album by American Christian rock band Skillet. Released on October 3, 2006, by Lava Records, Ardent Records and Atlantic Records, this album continues their previous album's trend of downplaying the keyboard elements that were prominent in previous releases in favor of more orchestral elements and distorted guitars. ''Comatose'' was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 3, 2009, their first record to do so, and has since gone platinum, selling over 1,000,000 copies as of May 20, 2016. On December 6, 2007, the album also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. A deluxe edition of ''Comatose'' was then released in stores on December 26, 2007, and a live DVD of their headlining tour in support of the record was released in the fall 2008. This is the last album drummer Lori Peters recorded with the band. Reception ''Comatose'' has mainly received positive reviews. AllMusic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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