TRAPT
Trapt is an American rock band. Since its formation in 1997, Trapt has released six
studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, three EPs and 13 singles.
Their 7th studio album “DNA” was released in May of 2016. The band has enjoyed
numerous top 20 hits, 3 #1 hits, a #3 at top 40, top 15 on Billboard’s Hot 100, a
platinum album, and numerous placements in movies and video games. Trapt has
traveled the world with Alternative and Active Rock’s biggest names, while selling 2.5
million records worldwide.
Trapt has released 14 singles to radio. Highlights include: 12 Singles peaking in
the Top 30 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart, 8 Singles peaking in the Top 20
three singles peaking at Top 5 or higher with two of those songs peaking at #1•
“Headstrong”—RIAA Platinum Certified “Headstrong” won 2003 Billboard Music
Award for Modern Rock Track of the Year. “Headstrong” won 2003 Billboard Music
Award for Rock. “Headstrong” was rated the #1 Alternative Song & #7 Rock Song
of the Decade of the 2000s by Billboard for having more spins than any other
Alternative Rock song of that decade.
RED SUN RISING
Rock music should be built to last. Since its genesis,
the genre has been all about longevity not a “flavor
of the month” or a “flash in the pan.” Whether you go
back to the seventies or nineties pillars, the goal was to
create something that can be lived with for a lifetime. It
still can be that way.
Akron, Ohio’s Red Sun Rising—Mike Protich [vocals/
guitar], Ryan Williams [guitar], Tyler Valendza [guitar],
and Ricky Miller [bass/vocals]—proudly carry on that
tradition with their full-length debut, Polyester Zeal [Razor
& Tie].
“It’s not today’s rock, but it’s a new alternative,” declares
singer and guitarist Mike Protich. “We want to uphold the
foundation with subtle nuances of what’s familiar. It’s fresh
because we’re telling our story through that framework.”
Sharing that story has been the goal since first breaking
onto the scene in 2012. Akron is no stranger to rock ‘n’ roll,
serving as home to everybody from Black Keys and Devo to
Chrissie Hynde. That buzzing industrial landscape remains
fertile ground for musicians to this day.
“A lot of people don’t realize that Akron’s a really cool, artsy
community,” says Mike. “There’s great food, local beers, and
culture. Because it’s somewhat off the national grid, there’s a
real tightknit music scene. We spawned off of that. There are a
lot of factories around and the grit seeps into the music too.”
ArtIfas
Music. Passion. Motivation. Dedication... These are the things that make
Artifas who they are... Formed in 2011, the band set out to write real,
relatable, and honest music for people who want to hear the truth.
Beginning with their release of the Enemy Inside EP produced by Blake
Allison of Egypt Central/Devour the Day, the band set out on the road
to play and promote their music and message to anyone possible.
After 2 years of touring and working hard to build a fanbase across the
country, the band signed with Round Two Records and once again went
into the studio to record their first full length album, Inhuman. Thanks
to the help of producer/engineer Justin Rimer of CrossTrax Studios
in Memphis, TN, the band released their first single, also entitled
Inhuman, in 2015 and with it climbed to No. 30 on Billboard Active
Rock charts. Artifas has toured with many bands, some of the most
notable being the likes of Theory of a Deadman, Saint Asonia, Pop
Evil, and Aranda. Their music has been selected for use at numerous
fighting competitions, and most recently to be featured in Fight
Valley, starring Holly Holm and other MMA stars.
All biographies and photos obtained from offiial band websites.
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