- 12 Stones
Infobox musical artist
Name = 12 Stones
Img_capt = McCoy at a 2008 concert
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Origin = Mandeville,Louisiana ,United States
Genre =Hard rock [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=12|STONES&sql=11:jvfrxqtkldae~T1 ]Post-grunge [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=12|STONES&sql=11:jvfrxqtkldae~T1 ]Alternative rock Alternative metal
Years_active = 2000 – present
Label =Wind-up Records
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URL = [http://www.12stones.com/ www.12stones.com]
Current_members = Paul McCoy
Eric Weaver
Shawn Wade
Justin Rimer
Aaron Gainer
Past_members = Kevin Dorr
Stephen Poff
Clint Amereno
Pat Quave
Aaron Hill
Cash Melville
DJ Stange12 Stones is a hard rock band from Mandeville,
Louisiana . Lead vocalist Paul McCoy was also featured in the successfulEvanescence single "Bring Me to Life ", for which he won aGrammy .Band History
12 Stones was formed in
2000 inMandeville, Louisiana , a small suburb north ofNew Orleans . The first line-up consisted of Paul McCoy (vocals), Kevin Dorr (bass), Eric Weaver (guitar), and Patrick Quave (drums) who was later replaced by Aaron Gainer.After performing several live shows, the band recorded a demo and went to
New York City where they performed at an industry showcase . After that, the band was signed up byWind-Up Records .The band's eponymous debut album was released in
2002 , produced by Jay Baumgardner. They gained more fame when vocalist McCoy performed inEvanescence 's song "Bring Me to Life " oppositeAmy Lee . The song was included in both Evanescence's album, "Fallen" and in the "Daredevil" film soundtrack.In
2004 , Kevin Dorr quit the band and touring guitarist Greg Trammell later became an official member.Their second album, "Potter's Field" came out in
2004 . Both albums were supported with heavy touring. Clint Amereno and then Aaron Hill were brought in to play bass for the shows. After the tour, the band decided to take a break from the band to be with their respective families.Trammell left prior to the recording of the next album, leaving the band without a second guitarist. After completion of the CD, one of its collaborators, ex-
Breaking Point guitarist Justin Rimer, took over this position. The new lineup was later completed with the addition of former Presence bassist DJ Stange.Their third album, "Anthem For The Underdog", was released in
2007 . The album is said to be inspired by the effects ofHurricane Katrina on their hometown.Shortly after the album's release, Stange quit and was replaced by Shawn Wade, formerly of the band Silence Is Broken.
Members
Current
*Paul McCoy –
Lead vocals , Primary lyricist
*Eric Weaver –Lead guitar
*Aaron Gainer – Drums, Percussion,Backing vocals
*Justin Rimer -Rhythm guitar , Primary composer
*Shawn Wade -Bass guitar Former
*Kevin Dorr – Bass (2000-2004)
*Pat Quave - Drums
*Stephen Poff - Guitar
*Clint Amereno - Touring Bassist
*Aaron Hill - Touring Bassist
*Brandon "Squirly" Werrell - Touring Guitarist
*Greg Trammell - Guitar
*Cash Melville - Guitar
*DJ Stange - BassDiscography
Albums
*"12 Stones" (
April 23 ,2002 )#147, 138,734.
*"Potter's Field" (August 24 ,2004 )#29, 325,422.
*"Anthem for the Underdog " (August 14 ,2007 )#53, 416,890.ingles
ongs in other media
* "Broken" was the theme song for
WWE Judgement Day in 2002.
* "My Life" was featured on the "The Scorpion King " soundtrack in 2002.
* "Home" was used for theWWE Desire video forKurt Angle .
* "Running out of Pain" and "Back Up" were used in "Cheating Death, Stealing Life - TheEddie Guerrero Story".
* "Back Up" was also used for the WWETriple H VSShawn Michaels Hell In A Cell promo.
* "Let Go" was recorded exclusively for the "Daredevil" movie soundtrack.
* "Shadows" was used in a trailer for the film "".
* "Photograph" appeared on the "Elektra" movie soundtrack 2005.
* "Adrenaline" was used in the "World's Strongest Man " competition.
* "Anthem For The Underdog" is featured in the film "Never Back Down ".References
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jvfrxqtkldae~T1 Band's biography in AllMusic]
External links
* [http://www.12stones.com/ Official site]
* [http://12Stones.ConcertAttack.com 12 Stones on Concert Attack]
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