James Stephen Hart
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James Stephen Hart is the lead singer of the band Burn Halo
and was the lead singer and founding member of the rock
band Eighteen Visions
.
originally formed in 1995 by Hart, Dave Peters
, Billy Sisler, and Kenneth Floyd. Their first show was at the "Koo's Cafe" in early 1996. Many lineup changes and breakup rumors occurred before the release of their debut album Yesterday Is Time Killed
, before eventually finding a stable lineup in 1999.
The band went on to release four more studio albums before breaking up in 2007. Hart had this to say concerning the matter:
"After several years of touring and quite a few album releases we have decided that it is time to go our separate ways. We have been a band for a very long time and feel good about everything we were able to accomplish. At this point in our lives and our careers we feel its time to move on to something fresh and new. Whether it be music, touring or just being at home to live and enjoy life. We would like to thank all of our fans, friends and families for all of the great support over the years. We would also like to thank all of the bands we have shared the stage with and everyone who has ever worked with the band, opened a door or reached out a hand. We will be playing our final two shows in April. One in San Diego and one in Orange County. Come rock with us one more time."http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=8681http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70204
frontman, Zac Maloy, on a new mainstream rock band called Burn Halo
. Originally, Hart conceptualized it to be a solo project; however, during the development of the music and recording, the direction of Hart's idea changed, and Burn Halo was formed.
Two albums thus far have been recorded, with Burn Halo's self titled debut
being released March 31, 2009. The singles from that album were "Dirty Little Girl" and "Save Me". Burn Halo's sophomore release, entitled Up from the Ashes was released June 28, 2011 with the song "Tear It Down" as the lead single.
1998: Yesterday Is Time Killed
2000: Until The Ink Runs Out
2001: The Best Of Eighteen Visions
2002: Vanity
2004: Obsession
2006: Eighteen Visions
2009: Burn Halo
2011: Up from the Ashes
Burn Halo
Burn Halo is a hard rock band, originating from Orange County, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was formed by James Hart, former lead singer of Orange County metalcore band Eighteen Visions.-Formation and self-titled debut album :...
and was the lead singer and founding member of the rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Eighteen Visions
Eighteen Visions
Eighteen Visions was an American metalcore band from Orange County, California, United States. Formed in October of 1995, the group was one of the first practitioners involved in the metalcore genre...
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Eighteen Visions
Eighteen VisionsEighteen Visions
Eighteen Visions was an American metalcore band from Orange County, California, United States. Formed in October of 1995, the group was one of the first practitioners involved in the metalcore genre...
originally formed in 1995 by Hart, Dave Peters
Dave Peters
Dave Peters was the original guitarist for the band Eighteen Visions, and a guitarist in Throwdown. He is now the vocalist for Throwdown. He did guest vocal for the song "Unleash" by alternative metal band Soulfly and for the song "Feel as though you could" by Demon Hunter. He is straight edge.-...
, Billy Sisler, and Kenneth Floyd. Their first show was at the "Koo's Cafe" in early 1996. Many lineup changes and breakup rumors occurred before the release of their debut album Yesterday Is Time Killed
Yesterday Is Time Killed
Yesterday Is Time Killed was the first full length album by Eighteen Visions. It was also their last indi-signed record. Five of these songs were later re-recorded for The Best of Eighteen Visions compilation...
, before eventually finding a stable lineup in 1999.
The band went on to release four more studio albums before breaking up in 2007. Hart had this to say concerning the matter:
"After several years of touring and quite a few album releases we have decided that it is time to go our separate ways. We have been a band for a very long time and feel good about everything we were able to accomplish. At this point in our lives and our careers we feel its time to move on to something fresh and new. Whether it be music, touring or just being at home to live and enjoy life. We would like to thank all of our fans, friends and families for all of the great support over the years. We would also like to thank all of the bands we have shared the stage with and everyone who has ever worked with the band, opened a door or reached out a hand. We will be playing our final two shows in April. One in San Diego and one in Orange County. Come rock with us one more time."http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=8681http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70204
Burn Halo
After the breakup of Eighteen Visions, James Hart worked with former NixonsThe Nixons
The Nixons were an American post-grunge rock band, finding some commercial success in the mid-1990s.-Band history:The Nixons were founded in Oklahoma City by singer/guitarist Zac Maloy, guitarist Jesse Davis, bassist Ricky Brooks, and drummer Tye Robison...
frontman, Zac Maloy, on a new mainstream rock band called Burn Halo
Burn Halo
Burn Halo is a hard rock band, originating from Orange County, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was formed by James Hart, former lead singer of Orange County metalcore band Eighteen Visions.-Formation and self-titled debut album :...
. Originally, Hart conceptualized it to be a solo project; however, during the development of the music and recording, the direction of Hart's idea changed, and Burn Halo was formed.
Two albums thus far have been recorded, with Burn Halo's self titled debut
Burn Halo (album)
-Dirty Little Girl:The album's first single "Dirty Little Girl" was released on November 25, 2008, and features Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates. The song has peaked at #19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts....
being released March 31, 2009. The singles from that album were "Dirty Little Girl" and "Save Me". Burn Halo's sophomore release, entitled Up from the Ashes was released June 28, 2011 with the song "Tear It Down" as the lead single.
Personal life
James Hart attended Huntington Beach High, where he was a self-confessed jock, playing football and baseball. He married his girlfriend Autumn in a small mostly family wedding, with Mick Morris (MickDeth)(former bassist of 18V) as one of his best men. Since then he has gotten divorced and has a new girlfriend named Courtney.Discography
Main albums:- With: Eighteen VisionsEighteen VisionsEighteen Visions was an American metalcore band from Orange County, California, United States. Formed in October of 1995, the group was one of the first practitioners involved in the metalcore genre...
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1998: Yesterday Is Time Killed
Yesterday Is Time Killed
Yesterday Is Time Killed was the first full length album by Eighteen Visions. It was also their last indi-signed record. Five of these songs were later re-recorded for The Best of Eighteen Visions compilation...
2000: Until The Ink Runs Out
Until The Ink Runs Out
Until The Ink Runs Out is the second full length album released by metalcore band Eighteen Visions. It is often considered to be the bands' finest release by much of the older fans, as well as the record that gathered national attention for the band, due to the rising of Trustkill Records.The album...
2001: The Best Of Eighteen Visions
The Best Of Eighteen Visions
The Best of Eighteen Visions is a compilation album by metalcore band Eighteen Visions. It compiles two songs from their first EP Lifeless, five songs from their full length album Yesterday Is Time Killed and the three songs from the 7-inch record No Time for Love, as well as a newly written song...
2002: Vanity
Vanity (album)
Vanity is the third full length studio album to be released by metalcore band Eighteen Visions. It was their first album to feature a music video, which was for "You Broke Like Glass". It was the last album to feature guitarist Brandan Schieppati as he left immediately after the recording of the...
2004: Obsession
Obsession (Eighteen Visions album)
Obsession is an album by Eighteen Visions. The album was their most commercial to date, and featured three music videos. Some editions of this album come with a DVD that features a 'making of' the album. The album has sold 200,000+ copies in the U.S.The album peaked at #4 on the top Heatseekers...
2006: Eighteen Visions
Eighteen Visions (album)
Eighteen Visions is the eponymous fifth and final studio album by Eighteen Visions that was released on July 18, 2006. It was the band's only album released on Epic Records. It is also the bands only album to carry the "Parental Advisory" sticker. This album saw the band take a step away from its...
- With: Burn HaloBurn HaloBurn Halo is a hard rock band, originating from Orange County, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was formed by James Hart, former lead singer of Orange County metalcore band Eighteen Visions.-Formation and self-titled debut album :...
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2009: Burn Halo
Burn Halo (album)
-Dirty Little Girl:The album's first single "Dirty Little Girl" was released on November 25, 2008, and features Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates. The song has peaked at #19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts....
2011: Up from the Ashes