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12 Stones

520 Shouts   -   7,800,590 Scrobbles

Biography

12 Stones were formed in the small New Orleans suburb of Mandeville, LA. The bandmembers were mostly still in their teens when they formed the lineup of vocalist Paul McCoy, bassist Kevin Dorr, guitarist Eric Weaver, and drummer Aaron Gainer. After performing no more than 12 live performances, they took their demo to New York City and performed at an industry showcase. The band ended up signing to Wind-up Records to record its debut album with producer Jay Baumgardner. The album saw release in 2002, less than two years after the formation of the group. More success came to the band in 2003, when McCoy duetted with Evanescence on "Bring Me to Life," which became a smash hit and was included on the Daredevil soundtrack as well as Evanescence's debut album, Fallen. 12 Stones released their second album, Potter's Field, which featured a heavier, more guitar-driven sound than their debut, in 2004. After taking a break from music to spend time with their families, the bandmembers reconvened to make their third album. Inspired by the effects of Hurricane Katrina on their hometown, 12 Stones recorded Anthem For The Underdog in Memphis, TN with Justin Rimer and Skidd Mills during the better part of 2006, and the album was released in 2007. During the pre-production for their fourth album, Dorr returned to the fold -- he had been gone for five years beginning in 2004 -- and 12 Stones added Mike McManus as their new drummer. The first fruits of this new lineup appeared as the summer 2010 EP The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday. ~ Bradley Torreano, Rovi

Top Tracks

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  1.  
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    Alone again, again alone
    Patiently waiting by the phone
    Hoping that you will call me home
    The pain inside my love denied
    Hopes and dreams swallowed by pride
    Broken - (2:58)  -  41,334 plays
  2.  
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    Lately I've been wandering
    Off the narrow path
    You've given me so many things
    That I've never had
    All in all I know it's you
    The Way I Feel - (3:46)  -  38,339 plays
  3.  
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    You say you know just who I am
    But you can't imagine
    What waits for you across the line
    You thought you had me
    But I'm still here standing
    Anthem For The Underdog - (3:03)  -  38,624 plays
  4.  
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    As I lie here tossing in my bed
    Lost in my fears remembering what you said
    And I try to hide the truth within
    The mask of myself shows its face again
    Still I lie time and time again
    Crash - (3:41)  -  31,704 plays
  5.  
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    I need you to feel exactly like I do inside
    But I feel so alone again
    I try to find a better life
    Somewhere far away from here
    But I need you to believe in me
    Fade Away - (3:55)  -  25,684 plays
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