The Black Box Revelation

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Black Box Revelation


Img_capt = BBR in 2008 as support act for dEUS
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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Dilbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Genre = Indie, alternative rock, blues, garage rock
Years_active = 2005-present
Label = T for Tunes - PIAS
Associated_acts = dEUS, The White Stripes
URL = [http://www.theblackboxrevelation.be/ Official Site]
Current_members = Jan Paternoster
Dries Van Dijck

The Black Box Revelation, also known as the BBR, is a Belgian alternative rock band from Dilbeek. It was formed in 2005 by vocalist and guitarist Jan Paternoster and drummer Dries Van Dijck. The band achieved a great distinction with their debut "Set Your Head On Fire".

Career

Formation

Jan Paternoster and Dries Van Dijck, two friends from Brussels, started playing together as “The Mighty Generators” when they were only 12 and 14 years old. They kicked out their bass player and became "The Black Box Revelation". In 2006 they arrived second in Belgium’s influential Humo's Rock Rally contest.

Introducing the Black Box Revelation

In 2007 the duo released their debut EP. The EP was supported by a funny videoclip for “Kill For Peace (And Peace Will Die)”. The Belgian press was unanimously enthusiastic and this resulted in lots of club-gigs. During the summer of 2007 the band played at the big open-air festivals Dour and Pukkelpop.

Set Your Head On Fire

The Black Box Revelation started recording their album “Set You Head On Fire”. The album was produced by Triggerfinger drummer Mario Goossens and was mixed in Los Angeles by Greg Gordon who previously had worked with Wolfmother, Jet and Soulwax. Fred Kevorkian (Iggy Pop, U2, The White Stripes) mixed the album in New York City.

Their single “I Think I Like You” rapidly climb to the top of the radio charts. Peter Afterman and the Major League Baseball club Pittsburgh Pirates bought the rights on "I Think I Like You".

In June 2008, the Black Box Revelation started their first tour in the United States. They did some gigs in San Diego, West Hollywood and New York.

Discography

Albums

* Introducing: The Blackbox Revelation (EP) (2007)

#"Kill For Peace (and peace will die)"
#"Fighting With The Truth"
#"Mirror Of Imagination"
#"Start Where I Begun (live versie)"

* Set Your Head On Fire (2007, T for Tunes, PIAS)

#"I think I like you"
#"Love In Your Head"
#"Gravity Blues"
#"Never Alone/Always Together"
#"Stand Your Ground"
#"Love, Love Is On My Mind"
#"Set Your Head On Fire"
#"Dollars Are Sweet, They Say"
#"Beatbox Revelation pt.1"
#"Cold Cold Hands"
#"We Never Wondered Why"
#"I Don't Want It"
#"Misery Box"

Singles

* I Think I Like You
* Gravity Blues
* Set Your Head On Fire

External Link

* [http://www.theblackboxrevelation.be/ Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theblackboxrevelation The BRR]
* [http://www.dailymusicguide.com/Reviews/black_box_revelation_07092008_1333.aspx Single Review]