My Wicked Twin
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My Wicked Twin are a Canadian
hard rock
band from Kitchener
, Ontario
that formed in 2008. They have their genesis in an earlier band called Brent Doerner's Decibel, which suffered from less than satisfactory sales. Revamped as My Wicked Twin, they now consist of Brent Doerner of Helix
, his twin brother Brian Doerner
of Saga
(also ex-Helix), Uzi (Mike Uzelac) (also ex-Helix), and Shane Schedler (ex-Martyrs of Melody). Brent and Brian Doerner had been playing music together since the age of 8.
The debut CD was self-produced by Brent Doerner at The Bunker studio in Kitchener, Ontario. The band later added bass player and vocalist Hills Walter, with Brian Doerner joining on drums, doing double-duty with Saga
.
On October 6, 2007, Brian Doerner suffered a heart attack. He was due to leave for Europe
on a Saga tour. His life was saved, and eventually was able to return to drumming. Brian noted if the heart attack had happened a day later when he was leaving with Saga, "If I'd been on the plane, I'd be dead."
In January 2009, the band announced they had changed their name to My Wicked Twin, and announced the current lineup of Brent & Brian Doerner, Shane Schedler, and new addition Mike Uzelac on bass. Uzelac had previously played with the Doerners in Helix
. Their debut album as My Wicked Twin, called Decibel Music was released in early 2009 both physically and on iTunes
. They had been recording the album for a year, under the tentative title The Ashtray Sonatas. One track from the CD entitled "Get Your Game On" was unsuccessfully submitted to the CBC
during their search for a new Hockey Night In Canada
theme song.
In February 2009, Helix announced that Brent Doerner had returned to the band, committing to a minimum of one year, and doing double-duty with My Wicked Twin. Both bands have continued to gig simultaneously.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band from Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario
The City of Kitchener is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It was the Town of Berlin from 1854 until 1912 and the City of Berlin from 1912 until 1916. The city had a population of 204,668 in the Canada 2006 Census...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
that formed in 2008. They have their genesis in an earlier band called Brent Doerner's Decibel, which suffered from less than satisfactory sales. Revamped as My Wicked Twin, they now consist of Brent Doerner of Helix
Helix (band)
Helix are a Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band. They formed in 1974, and are best known for their 1984 single "Rock You". The original lineup was formed by drummer Bruce Arnold, and consisted of lead vocalist Brian Vollmer, guitarists Ron Watson and Rick "Minstrel" Trembley, keyboardist Don...
, his twin brother Brian Doerner
Brian Doerner
Brian J. Doerner, from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, is the current drummer for progressive rock band Saga, and hard rock band My Wicked Twin with his twin brother Brent Doerner. Brian has been playing music together with his brother since they were 8 years old. Brent was given a drum kit by their...
of Saga
Saga (band)
Saga is a progressive rock quintet, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist Michael Sadler have been the principal songwriters for Saga. Ian Crichton is the band's guitarist; apart from his work with Saga, he has recorded several solo albums as well as sessions...
(also ex-Helix), Uzi (Mike Uzelac) (also ex-Helix), and Shane Schedler (ex-Martyrs of Melody). Brent and Brian Doerner had been playing music together since the age of 8.
History
The first lineup of the band under their original name, Brent Doerner's Decibel, came together in 2006. According to Doerner:The debut CD was self-produced by Brent Doerner at The Bunker studio in Kitchener, Ontario. The band later added bass player and vocalist Hills Walter, with Brian Doerner joining on drums, doing double-duty with Saga
Saga (band)
Saga is a progressive rock quintet, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist Michael Sadler have been the principal songwriters for Saga. Ian Crichton is the band's guitarist; apart from his work with Saga, he has recorded several solo albums as well as sessions...
.
On October 6, 2007, Brian Doerner suffered a heart attack. He was due to leave for 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...
on a Saga tour. His life was saved, and eventually was able to return to drumming. Brian noted if the heart attack had happened a day later when he was leaving with Saga, "If I'd been on the plane, I'd be dead."
In January 2009, the band announced they had changed their name to My Wicked Twin, and announced the current lineup of Brent & Brian Doerner, Shane Schedler, and new addition Mike Uzelac on bass. Uzelac had previously played with the Doerners in Helix
Helix (band)
Helix are a Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band. They formed in 1974, and are best known for their 1984 single "Rock You". The original lineup was formed by drummer Bruce Arnold, and consisted of lead vocalist Brian Vollmer, guitarists Ron Watson and Rick "Minstrel" Trembley, keyboardist Don...
. Their debut album as My Wicked Twin, called Decibel Music was released in early 2009 both physically and on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
. They had been recording the album for a year, under the tentative title The Ashtray Sonatas. One track from the CD entitled "Get Your Game On" was unsuccessfully submitted to the CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
during their search for a new Hockey Night In Canada
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
theme song.
In February 2009, Helix announced that Brent Doerner had returned to the band, committing to a minimum of one year, and doing double-duty with My Wicked Twin. Both bands have continued to gig simultaneously.
Current members
- Brent Doerner - lead vocals, guitars (2006–present)
- Brian DoernerBrian DoernerBrian J. Doerner, from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, is the current drummer for progressive rock band Saga, and hard rock band My Wicked Twin with his twin brother Brent Doerner. Brian has been playing music together with his brother since they were 8 years old. Brent was given a drum kit by their...
- drums, vocals (2007–present) - "Uzi" (Mike Uzelac) - bass, vocals (2008–present)
- Shane Schedler - guitars, lead & backup vocals (2006–present)
Former members
- Hilliard "Hills" Walter - bass, lead & backup vocals (2007)
- Ralph "Chick" Schumilas - guitars (2006–2008)
- Dan Laurin - drums (2006)
Session players
- Mike DeBenedictis - first album sessions: bass (2006)
- Kaleb "Duckman" Duck (current HelixHelix (band)Helix are a Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band. They formed in 1974, and are best known for their 1984 single "Rock You". The original lineup was formed by drummer Bruce Arnold, and consisted of lead vocalist Brian Vollmer, guitarists Ron Watson and Rick "Minstrel" Trembley, keyboardist Don...
guitarist) - guest guitar on both albums.
Discography
- Brent Doerner's Decibel (released under the band name Brent Doerner's Decibel) (2006)
- Decibel Music (2009)