12 Stones
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12 Stones is a rock band that was formed in 2000 in Mandeville, Louisiana
. They have collectively sold more than 2 million records.
, a small suburb north of New Orleans, and within 15 months were signed to a record deal with Wind-up Records
. Lead vocalist Paul McCoy
was previously featured in the Evanescence
single "Bring Me to Life
", for which he won a Grammy.
"Shadows" from Potter's Field was used in a trailer for the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
. "Photograph" (also from Potter's Field) appeared on the 2005 Elektra
film soundtrack. "My Life" from their self-titled album was featured on the soundtrack of The Scorpion King
in 2002. "Broken" (also from the self-titled album) served as the official theme song for WWE's Judgment Day
pay-per-view
in May 2002 and "Home" (also from the self-titled album) was the song used for the WWE Desire video for Kurt Angle. The band also recorded the song "Let Go" exclusively for the Daredevil
movie soundtrack. Songs "Running out of Pain" and "Back Up" were used on Cheating Death, Stealing Life - The Eddie Guerrero Story.
In November 2009, the band recorded their fourth studio album, with producer David Bendeth
. "We Are One", the first single from the new album, was released on April 6. The song Premiered on noisecreep on March 29, 2010, the very same day being leaked to radio by WBSX
(97.9X) in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
It was later announced that, despite the band's original intent to record a full-length album, they would instead be releasing an EP titled The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
which would feature the single "We Are One". The reasoning behind why the band only released an EP even though they had recorded a complete album's worth of material was never fully explored or explained.
Recently, "We Are One" was used by WWE as the theme song for the renegade faction formed by the NXT first season graduates known as The Nexus. The song also was used as the opening to each ACC Network telecast of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament. The Washington Capitals NHL hockey team also uses the song in the 2010-2011 season video played at the start of their home games in the Verizon Center.
On August 24, 2010, the band announced that they were leaving Wind-Up after nine years, stating “We felt it was time for a change. We have a vision for this band that we feel is best pursued elsewhere.” On December 30, 2010, 12 Stones announced via Twitter and Facebook that they are planning to release a new, full-length album in 2011
12 Stones have signed a new record deal with Executive Music Group. The group is currently working on their fourth full length album in Nashville with Skidd Mills
.
The group has finished recording their 4th full length album, "Only Human" and it will be out March 27, 2012.
Former
Mandeville, Louisiana
Mandeville is a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 12,421 in 2008. Mandeville is located on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain, south of Interstate 12. It is across the lake from the city of New Orleans and its southshore suburbs...
. They have collectively sold more than 2 million records.
History
The four band members met in Mandeville, LouisianaMandeville, Louisiana
Mandeville is a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 12,421 in 2008. Mandeville is located on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain, south of Interstate 12. It is across the lake from the city of New Orleans and its southshore suburbs...
, a small suburb north of New Orleans, and within 15 months were signed to a record deal with Wind-up Records
Wind-Up Records
Wind-up Entertainment, Inc. is a record label based in New York City. It was formed in 1997 by Alan Meltzer, former owner of CD One Stop, following his 1996 purchase of Grass Records. Wind-up is currently the largest independently-owned record label in the world...
. Lead vocalist Paul McCoy
Paul McCoy
Paul McCoy is an American musician. He is the lead singer and main-songwriter of Louisiana post-grunge band 12 Stones.-Biography:...
was previously featured in the Evanescence
Evanescence
Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording private albums, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Fallen sold more than 17 million copies worldwide...
single "Bring Me to Life
Bring Me to Life
"Bring Me to Life" is a song by American rock band Evanescence. It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody and David Hodges and produced by Dave Fortman. It also features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones. Wind-up released "Bring Me to Life" in 2003 as the lead single from Evanescence's...
", for which he won a Grammy.
"Shadows" from Potter's Field was used in a trailer for the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is a 2006 adventure fantasy film and the second film of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, following Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . It was directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, and produced by...
. "Photograph" (also from Potter's Field) appeared on the 2005 Elektra
Elektra (2005 film)
Elektra is a 2005 superhero film directed by Rob Bowman. It is a spin-off from the 2003 film Daredevil, starring the Marvel comics character Elektra Natchios . The story follows Elektra, an international assassin whose weapon of choice is a pair of sai.For the screenplay, Zak Penn, Stuart Zicherman...
film soundtrack. "My Life" from their self-titled album was featured on the soundtrack of The Scorpion King
The Scorpion King
The Scorpion King is a 2002 American action film directed by Chuck Russell, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan...
in 2002. "Broken" (also from the self-titled album) served as the official theme song for WWE's Judgment Day
WWE Judgment Day
Judgment Day was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event, produced every May by WWE, a professional wrestling promotion based in Connecticut. The event was created in 1998, with its inaugural event produced as an In Your House event in October of that year. The event was then replaced in 1999...
pay-per-view
Pay-per-view
Pay-per-view provides a service by which a television audience can purchase events to view via private telecast. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone ordering it...
in May 2002 and "Home" (also from the self-titled album) was the song used for the WWE Desire video for Kurt Angle. The band also recorded the song "Let Go" exclusively for the Daredevil
Daredevil (film)
Daredevil is a 2003 American superhero film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the film stars Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who fights for justice in the courtroom and out of the courtroom as the masked vigilante Daredevil...
movie soundtrack. Songs "Running out of Pain" and "Back Up" were used on Cheating Death, Stealing Life - The Eddie Guerrero Story.
In November 2009, the band recorded their fourth studio album, with producer David Bendeth
David Bendeth
David Bendeth is a multi-platinum award-winning record producer. Born in London, England and then moved to Toronto as a teenager, He has worked with acts such as Paramore, Papa Roach, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Underoath, Breaking Benjamin, Cavo, Taking Back Sunday,...
. "We Are One", the first single from the new album, was released on April 6. The song Premiered on noisecreep on March 29, 2010, the very same day being leaked to radio by WBSX
WBSX
WBSX is a FM radio station licensed to the city of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, broadcasting to the Scranton/Wilkes Barre/Hazleton radio market on 97.9 MHz. WBSX airs an active rock music format branded as "97-9 X" .-History:...
(97.9X) in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
It was later announced that, despite the band's original intent to record a full-length album, they would instead be releasing an EP titled The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday is an EP from the American rock band 12 Stones. It was released on July 20, 2010 by Wind-up Records and debuted at #103 on the Billboard 200....
which would feature the single "We Are One". The reasoning behind why the band only released an EP even though they had recorded a complete album's worth of material was never fully explored or explained.
Recently, "We Are One" was used by WWE as the theme song for the renegade faction formed by the NXT first season graduates known as The Nexus. The song also was used as the opening to each ACC Network telecast of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament. The Washington Capitals NHL hockey team also uses the song in the 2010-2011 season video played at the start of their home games in the Verizon Center.
On August 24, 2010, the band announced that they were leaving Wind-Up after nine years, stating “We felt it was time for a change. We have a vision for this band that we feel is best pursued elsewhere.” On December 30, 2010, 12 Stones announced via Twitter and Facebook that they are planning to release a new, full-length album in 2011
12 Stones have signed a new record deal with Executive Music Group. The group is currently working on their fourth full length album in Nashville with Skidd Mills
Skidd Mills
Skidd Mills is a songwriter/producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Skidd began his career at Ardent Studios in 1991. There he learned from the likes of John Hampton, Joe Hardy, Jim Dickenson, and Paul Ebersold. In 2001, Skidd left Ardent and started 747 Studios with partner Paul Ebersold. It...
.
The group has finished recording their 4th full length album, "Only Human" and it will be out March 27, 2012.
Members
Current- Paul McCoyPaul McCoyPaul McCoy is an American musician. He is the lead singer and main-songwriter of Louisiana post-grunge band 12 Stones.-Biography:...
– lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2000–present) - Eric Weaver – lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2000–present) - Justin Rimer – rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2007–present) - Mike McManus – drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2010–present) - Brad Reynolds - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2011–present)
Former
- Aaron Gainer - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2000–2010)
- Kevin Dorr – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2000–2004, 2009–2011) - Greg Trammel - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2004 - 2007) - Pat Quave - drums (2000)
- Larry Sharp - lead and rhythm guitar (2000)
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Rock | US Alt. | US Hard Rock | US Christ. |
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| 2002 | 12 Stones 12 Stones (album) 12 Stones is the eponymous debut album from the American rock band 12 Stones. It was released on April 23, 2002 by Wind-up Records. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at #147. It has sold over 500,000 copies and is certified gold worldwide.-Promotion:...
|
147 | — | — | — | 10 | |
| 2004 | Potter's Field Potter's Field (album) Potter's Field is the title of the American rock band 12 Stones second album. It was released on August 24, 2004. For the origin of the title, see Potter's field... |
29 | — | — | — | 2 | |
| 2007 | Anthem for the Underdog Anthem for the Underdog -Bonus tracks:All songs written and composed by Paul McCoy and Justin Rimer# "Once in a Lifetime" – 3:51 # "It Was You" – 3:28 -Singles:#"Lie To Me"#"Adrenaline"#"Anthem For The Underdog"... |
53 | 13 | 14 | 5 | — | |
| 2012 | Only Human Only Human (12 Stones album) Only Human is the fourth album by rock band 12 Stones. It was scheduled for an August 23, 2011 release date, but has been since pushed back to September 6, and to March 27, 2012 for remixing. It is the first album recorded with the label EMG, recorded in Nashville. The first single, "Bulletproof",... |
— | — | — | — | — | |
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | |||||||
Extended plays
| Year | EP details | Peak chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US Rock | US Digital | US Alt. | US Hard Rock | US Christ. |
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| 2010 | The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday is an EP from the American rock band 12 Stones. It was released on July 20, 2010 by Wind-up Records and debuted at #103 on the Billboard 200....
|
103 | 30 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 5 |
Singles
| Year | Song | US Main. |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Broken" | — | 12 Stones | |
| "The Way I Feel" | — | |||
| "Crash" | — | |||
| 2004 | "Far Away" | 38 | Potter's Field | |
| "Photograph" | — | |||
| 2007 | "Lie to Me" | 24 | Anthem for the Underdog | |
| 2008 | "Anthem for the Underdog" | 26 | ||
| "Adrenaline" | 23 | |||
| 2009 | "Broken Road" | — | ||
| 2010 | "We Are One" | 30 | The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday | |
| "Disappear" | — | |||
| 2011 | "Bulletproof" | — | Only Human | |
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | ||||
Songs in other media
- "Broken" was the theme song for WWE Judgment DayJudgment Day (2002)Judgment Day was the fourth annual Judgment Day professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Entertainment . It took place on May 19, 2002, at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. It featured talent from the Raw and SmackDown! brands...
in 2002. - "My Life" was featured on the soundtrack of The Scorpion KingThe Scorpion KingThe Scorpion King is a 2002 American action film directed by Chuck Russell, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan...
in 2002. - "Crash" was the theme song for WWEWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
Superstar Al SnowAl SnowAllen Ray Sarven is an American professional wrestler and actor better known by his ring name of Al Snow. He is best known for his work in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment and currently works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a road agent.-Early career:Sarven...
in 2001. - "Home" was used for the WWEWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
Desire video for Kurt AngleKurt AngleKurt Steven Angle is an American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and 1996 Olympic gold medalist. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is recognized as a 15-time World Heavyweight Champion...
. - "Running out of Pain" and "Back Up" were used in Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie GuerreroEddie GuerreroEduardo Gory "Eddie" Guerrero was a Mexican-American professional wrestler born into the Guerrero wrestling family. He wrestled in Mexico and Japan for several major professional wrestling promotions...
Story. - "Back Up" was also used for the WWE Triple HTriple HPaul Michael Levesque is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling authority figure, WWE Executive Vice President of Talent and actor, better known by his ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of the ring name, Hunter Hearst Helmsley...
vs. Shawn MichaelsShawn MichaelsMichael Shawn Hickenbottom , better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American television host and retired professional wrestler. He presents the Outdoor Channel show MacMillan River Adventures, and is currently signed to WWE, where he has served in an ambassadorial role since December...
Hell in a Cell promo. - "Shadows" was used in a trailer for the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is a 2006 adventure fantasy film and the second film of the Pirates of the Caribbean series, following Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . It was directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, and produced by...
. - "Photograph" appeared on the ElektraElektra (2005 film)Elektra is a 2005 superhero film directed by Rob Bowman. It is a spin-off from the 2003 film Daredevil, starring the Marvel comics character Elektra Natchios . The story follows Elektra, an international assassin whose weapon of choice is a pair of sai.For the screenplay, Zak Penn, Stuart Zicherman...
movie soundtrack 2005. - "Adrenaline" was used in the World's Strongest ManWorld's Strongest ManThe World's Strongest Man is a well recognised event in strength athletics and has been described by a number of highly respected authorities in the sport as the premier event in strongman. Organized by TWI, an IMG Media company, it is broadcast around the end of December each year...
competition. - "Anthem For The Underdog" and "Adrenaline" is featured in the films Never Back DownNever Back DownNever Back Down is a 2008 action film starring Sean Faris, Amber Heard, Cam Gigandet, and Djimon Hounsou. It was theatrically released on March 14, 2008. The film's respective tagline is "Win or lose.....
& Never SurrenderNever Surrender (film)Never Surrender is a 2009 film about an MMA champion who finds himself fighting in illegal underground cage fights. The film's cast features a number of real MMA fighters. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California and was produced by Destiny Entertainment Productions...
. Also was featured in NASCAR 2011: The Game. - "Anthem For The Underdog" is used as the walk-up batting song for Corey Hart of the Milwaukee Brewers.
- "Adrenaline" was used as the Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
2009 Playoffs song. - "We Are One" is used as the theme song for the former NXTWWE NXTWWE NXT is a sports entertainment television program produced by WWE that debuted on February 23, 2010. Described as a hybrid between reality television and WWE's scripted live event shows, the premise of the show follows select talent contracted to WWE's developmental territory Florida...
Rookies faction in WWE, called The Nexus. - "We Are One" is used in the opening video montage for the Washington CapitalsWashington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
. - "We Are One" is used as a walk-on song for EnglishEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
born-AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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