LostAlone
Encyclopedia
LostAlone are a British rock
band from Derby
, Derbyshire
and have been active since 2005. The band currently consists of Steven Battelle (lead vocals, guitar), Alan Williamson (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Mark Gibson (drums, percussion, backing vocals).
To date they have released only one album, Say No to the World
released in 2007, and are currently in the studio recording the follow-up which is entitled I'm A UFO In This City, after signing with Warner Bros.
/Sire Records
, with producers Greg Wells
and Jacknife Lee
and executive producer Gerard Way
. Since their inception, LostAlone have toured extensively in the UK
and Europe
supporting a number of major acts such as Enter Shikari
, Paramore
, My Chemical Romance
and 30 Seconds to Mars
, on their Into The Wild Tour
, as well as completing several European headline tours. They have also made appearances at numerous festivals such as Taste of Chaos, Give it a Name, Download, Reading
, T in the Park
, Oxegen
and Rock Am Ring.They received their first major award nomination, when they were nominated for "Best British Newcomer" at the Kerrang! Awards in 2007.
to handle the production and distribution of their subsequent single and album releases. The bands debut album was released on March 11th 2007, entitled Say No To The World
and it got positive reviews from critics. The album released 3 singles, Blood Is Sharp, Unleash The Sands Of All Time and finally Elysium.
"
In 2010 they recorded the record in Los Angeles with producers Greg Wells and Jacknife Lee and executive producer; My Chemical Romance
lead singer Gerard Way
.. LostAlone announced the name of a new track from their forthcoming album on February 13, 2011 and offered it is a free download; the track name being 'Paradox On Earth'.
The album is thought to be called "I'm A UFO In This City" after a twitter account with the name @UFOinThisCity was set up by Steven with one tweet saying "I'm A UFO In This City. Fans have also now noticed many references to this on Steven's clothing and drawings on his hands at shows. The first single was announced on the 15th September 2011, entitled "Do You Get What You Pray For?"
, Guns N' Roses
, Iron Maiden
, Mansun
, Pink Floyd
, Weezer
and Beach Boys Whilst none of these are particularly prevalent in the band's overall sound, there are subtle nods to these bands both musically, lyrically and dynamically in the band's music.
Battelle (songwriter) in particular, embodies the energy and direction of the band. A versatile vocalist and guitarist, he has developed a unique stage style and aesthetic which has grown to include alternative slide guitar techniques, push-ups on stage mid-song and the inimitable, crowd-pleasing 'flip-catch-guitar-solo-with-shoe' move. The band's style combines fast, heavy riffs with slower, melodic sections and strong vocal harmonies to create a sound that cannot be easily pigeonholed, it sits somewhere within the rock/alternative scene.
, Enter Shikari
, Paramore
and My Chemical Romance
. They have also constantly toured the UK and Europe as a headline act in between supporting more established acts mentioned above. Their first ever show was in Derby on 30 January 2005. The band have also appeared on numerous high-profile European festivals including Taste of Chaos
, Give it a Name
, Download, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, T in the Park, Oxegen and the Carling Weekend. They have had one headline tour which was in support of their debut album, Say No To The World
. In 2008 started with a five-date headline tour of Finland, then main support to 30 Seconds To Mars in the UK. In February the band again toured with Paramore after which they announced that they would take a break from touring and return to the rehearsal room to write their second record. The band toured as the opening act for 30 Seconds To Mars
on their European 2010 Tour and are have recently supported My Chemical Romance
on their 2011 UK arena tour along with The Blackout
, throughout February. In April 2011, they also toured with My Passion
throughout the UK.
(of Iron Maiden) on his BBC Radio 6music
rock show. Following an interview on the show, Bruce listed the band in his top 5 singles of 2006. and has regularly played the various singles on his show. Zane Lowe
has also regularly included the band on his evening radio show on BBC Radio 1
.
The music videos for the singles "Blood Is Sharp" and "Unleash The Sands Of All Time" have been in rotation on many music channels across Europe / UK, including MTV
, VH1
, and Scuzz
.Some high profile bands have declared support for the band by mentioning them frequently in interviews around the world, including all members of My Chemical Romance
, Gerard Way
, Hayley Williams
, Jared Leto
, and Bruce Dickinson. The band were nominated for Best British newcomer at the 2007 Kerrang! Awards which they attended.
Singles
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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 from Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
and have been active since 2005. The band currently consists of Steven Battelle (lead vocals, guitar), Alan Williamson (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Mark Gibson (drums, percussion, backing vocals).
To date they have released only one album, Say No to the World
Say No to the World
Say No To The World is the debut studio album by English band LostAlone, released in 2007.-External links:**...
released in 2007, and are currently in the studio recording the follow-up which is entitled I'm A UFO In This City, after signing with Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
/Sire Records
Sire Records
Sire Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:The label was founded in 1966 as Sire Productions by Seymour Stein and Richard Gottehrer, each investing ten thousand dollars into the new company. Its early releases as a...
, with producers Greg Wells
Greg Wells
Greg Wells is a multiple Grammy nominated musician, record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Wells has produced and written hits with Adele, Weezer, Pink, Theophilus London, Deftones, Katy Perry, Rufus Wainwright, The All American Rejects, OneRepublic, Mika, Aerosmith, Burt Bacharach,...
and Jacknife Lee
Jacknife Lee
Garret "Jacknife" Lee is an Irish music producer and mixer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including The Cars, U2, R.E.M., Snow Patrol, Bloc Party, AFI, The Hives, Weezer, Vega4 and Editors.-Biography:...
and executive producer Gerard Way
Gerard Way
Gerard Arthur Way is an American musician and comic book writer who has served as lead vocalist and co-founder of the band My Chemical Romance since its formation in 2001...
. Since their inception, LostAlone have toured extensively in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
supporting a number of major acts such as Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari are a British band, that combine post-hardcore with elements of various electronic genres, formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of...
, Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
, My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
and 30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
, on their Into The Wild Tour
Into The Wild Tour
The Into the Wild Tour is the second worldwide concert tour by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars in support of the band's third studio album, This Is War...
, as well as completing several European headline tours. They have also made appearances at numerous festivals such as Taste of Chaos, Give it a Name, Download, Reading
Reading and Leeds Festivals
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm...
, T in the Park
T in the Park
T in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
, Oxegen
Oxegen
Oxegen is an annual music festival in Ireland held since 2004, sponsored by Heineken. As of 2007, 2008, 2009, the festival has been cited as Ireland's biggest music festival. And by 2009, the festival is cited as the greenest festival, being a 100% carbon neutral event in Ireland. It was previously...
and Rock Am Ring.They received their first major award nomination, when they were nominated for "Best British Newcomer" at the Kerrang! Awards in 2007.
Say No To The World
Steven and Mark formed LostAlone with bassist Tom Kitchen in 2005 after disbanding their previous band Intentions of an Asteroid. Steven and Mark the created their own label Scorpia to represent their new band which they had named LostAloneLostAlone
LostAlone are a British rock band from Derby, Derbyshire and have been active since 2005. The band currently consists of Steven Battelle , Alan Williamson , and Mark Gibson ....
to handle the production and distribution of their subsequent single and album releases. The bands debut album was released on March 11th 2007, entitled Say No To The World
Say No to the World
Say No To The World is the debut studio album by English band LostAlone, released in 2007.-External links:**...
and it got positive reviews from critics. The album released 3 singles, Blood Is Sharp, Unleash The Sands Of All Time and finally Elysium.
I'm A UFO In This City (2011-)
In December 2009 the band signed to Sire/Warner Brothers records in the USA. Having spent the majority 2009 writing the follow-up to "Say No to the WorldSay No to the World
Say No To The World is the debut studio album by English band LostAlone, released in 2007.-External links:**...
"
In 2010 they recorded the record in Los Angeles with producers Greg Wells and Jacknife Lee and executive producer; My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
lead singer Gerard Way
Gerard Way
Gerard Arthur Way is an American musician and comic book writer who has served as lead vocalist and co-founder of the band My Chemical Romance since its formation in 2001...
.. LostAlone announced the name of a new track from their forthcoming album on February 13, 2011 and offered it is a free download; the track name being 'Paradox On Earth'.
The album is thought to be called "I'm A UFO In This City" after a twitter account with the name @UFOinThisCity was set up by Steven with one tweet saying "I'm A UFO In This City. Fans have also now noticed many references to this on Steven's clothing and drawings on his hands at shows. The first single was announced on the 15th September 2011, entitled "Do You Get What You Pray For?"
Influences
Steven Battelle has described the band to be influenced by anything with a pulse and a melody although bands he has referred to more than once have been QueenQueen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
, Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, Mansun
Mansun
Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. The band broke up in May 2003....
, Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
and Beach Boys Whilst none of these are particularly prevalent in the band's overall sound, there are subtle nods to these bands both musically, lyrically and dynamically in the band's music.
Battelle (songwriter) in particular, embodies the energy and direction of the band. A versatile vocalist and guitarist, he has developed a unique stage style and aesthetic which has grown to include alternative slide guitar techniques, push-ups on stage mid-song and the inimitable, crowd-pleasing 'flip-catch-guitar-solo-with-shoe' move. The band's style combines fast, heavy riffs with slower, melodic sections and strong vocal harmonies to create a sound that cannot be easily pigeonholed, it sits somewhere within the rock/alternative scene.
Touring
LostAlone have toured extensively across the UK and Europe, supporting several bands, most notably 30 Seconds to Mars30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
, Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari are a British band, that combine post-hardcore with elements of various electronic genres, formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of...
, Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
and My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
. They have also constantly toured the UK and Europe as a headline act in between supporting more established acts mentioned above. Their first ever show was in Derby on 30 January 2005. The band have also appeared on numerous high-profile European festivals including Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos is a hardcore tour that was started in the winter of 2005 by Kevin Lyman, the creator of the successful Warped Tour along with friend and business partner, John Reese. The Taste Of Chaos tour caters for fans of the post-hardcore, screamo, and metal genres, while offering the same...
, Give it a Name
Give it a Name
Give it a Name, also known as GIAN, , named after an At the Drive-In song, was an annual British rock music festival, normally held on the weekend nearest to the end of April. The first festival took place on May 2, 2005 at Alexandra Palace, North London...
, Download, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, T in the Park, Oxegen and the Carling Weekend. They have had one headline tour which was in support of their debut album, Say No To The World
Say No to the World
Say No To The World is the debut studio album by English band LostAlone, released in 2007.-External links:**...
. In 2008 started with a five-date headline tour of Finland, then main support to 30 Seconds To Mars in the UK. In February the band again toured with Paramore after which they announced that they would take a break from touring and return to the rehearsal room to write their second record. The band toured as the opening act for 30 Seconds To Mars
30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
on their European 2010 Tour and are have recently supported My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
on their 2011 UK arena tour along with The Blackout
The Blackout (band)
The Blackout is a post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, formed in 2003. After some time backing Lostprophets on their Liberation Transmission Tour, along with Dopamine, Covergirl, Kids In Glass Houses, The Guns and Men, Women and Children, they released their first mini-album The Blackout!...
, throughout February. In April 2011, they also toured with My Passion
My Passion
My Passion is an English band formed in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England in 2005. They released their debut album, Corporate Flesh Party, in May 2009 on Cool Green Recordings...
throughout the UK.
Exposure
Following and in support of the release of the singles "Blood Is Sharp", "Unleash The Sands Of All Time" and "Elysium" the band have received significant national and international press interest, most notable being support from Bruce DickinsonBruce Dickinson
Paul Bruce Dickinson is an English singer, songwriter, airline pilot, fencer, broadcaster, author, screenwriter, actor and marketing director, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden....
(of Iron Maiden) on his BBC Radio 6music
BBC 6 Music
BBC 6 Music is one of the BBC's digital radio stations, was launched on 11 March 2002 and originally codenamed Network Y. It was the first national music radio station to be launched by the BBC in 32 years....
rock show. Following an interview on the show, Bruce listed the band in his top 5 singles of 2006. and has regularly played the various singles on his show. Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
has also regularly included the band on his evening radio show on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
.
The music videos for the singles "Blood Is Sharp" and "Unleash The Sands Of All Time" have been in rotation on many music channels across Europe / UK, including MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
, and Scuzz
Scuzz
Scuzz is a British music television channel owned and operated by CSC Media Group . It launched on 17 April 2003 and has gone on to be the highest-rated rock TV station on UK satellite. The channel plays a broad range of rock and all its subgenres...
.Some high profile bands have declared support for the band by mentioning them frequently in interviews around the world, including all members of My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
, Gerard Way
Gerard Way
Gerard Arthur Way is an American musician and comic book writer who has served as lead vocalist and co-founder of the band My Chemical Romance since its formation in 2001...
, Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams
Hayley Nichole Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Paramore.- Life and career :...
, Jared Leto
Jared Leto
Jared Joseph Leto is an American actor, director, producer, occasional model and musician. Leto has appeared in both big budget Hollywood films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses. He rose to prominence for playing Jordan Catalano in the teenage drama My So-Called Life...
, and Bruce Dickinson. The band were nominated for Best British newcomer at the 2007 Kerrang! Awards which they attended.
Band members
- Steven Battelle – vocals, guitar
- Alan Williamson – bass, backing vocals
- Mark Gibson – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Discography
Studio albums- Say No to the WorldSay No to the WorldSay No To The World is the debut studio album by English band LostAlone, released in 2007.-External links:**...
(2007) - I'm a UFO in This CityI'm a UFO in This CityI'm A UFO In This City is the upcoming second studio album to be released by British rock band LostAlone. The album will be released in early spring 2012 and will be released through Warner Bros.The first single planned to be released it entitled 'Do You Get What You Prayed For?...
(2011)
Singles
- "Blood Is Sharp" (2006)
- "Unleash the Sands of All Time"(2006)
- "Elysium" (2007)
Awards and nominations
Kerrang! Awards|-
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See also
- Taste of Chaos 2006
- Give it a Name 2007
- Download 2007
- Into The Wild TourInto The Wild TourThe Into the Wild Tour is the second worldwide concert tour by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars in support of the band's third studio album, This Is War...