Manic Drive

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Manic Drive
Background information
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Christian rock, Christian metal, power pop, dance music
Years active 1996 (1996)–present
Labels Whiplash, Inpop/Capitol
Associated acts Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet, Superchick, Switchfoot
Website manicdrive.com
Members Shawn Cavallo
Michael Cavallo
Anthony Moreino
Past members Tyler Dolynsky
Travis Blackmore
Dave Love
Keith Comer

Manic Drive is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2004 and are currently signed to Inpop/Capitol Records. The band currently consists of brothers Shawn (lead vocals, keyboards) and Michael Cavallo (lead guitar, backing vocals), as well as Anthony Moreino (drums). The band have released four albums, receiving two Gospel Music Association of Canada Covenant Awards. They are regular performers at churches, festivals and clubs touring as opening artists.

Band history

Manic Drive formed in 2004 after disbanding Christian family band One Cross with two members: Shawn Cavallo, former lead singer and drummer of One Cross, and brother Michael Cavallo, former lead guitarist of One Cross. The band went through several lineup changes early in their career, starting with session musician Lucas Wright. In April 2004, following a GMA showcase, Manic Drive were signed to Butterfly Music Group (now Whiplash Records). In May 2005 they released their debut album Reason for Motion. It was well-received as singles "Luckiest", "Nebulous", "Memories" and "Middle of it All" all hit the R&R Top 30 Christian Rock charts, debuting high in the top 10. In the fall of 2005, Manic Drive toured with Seventh Day Slumber and Fireflight.

Reset & Rewind (2007)

Manic Drive recorded their follow-up album, releasing it in 2007, titled Reset & Rewind.[1] After the album was released, Lucas Wright left the band, and former members Phil Massicotte (bass and backup vocals) and Johnny Dimarco (drums) were enlisted. In 2008, the band released their single "Blue", featuring Kevin Max of DCTalk (currently of Audio Adrenaline), which reached number No. 28 on the Top 30 Christian Rock Billboard chart. "Blue" was also featured as a world premiere in over 20 countries by the Gospel Music Channel, and was No. 2 only to Skillet's Comatose as the best Rock Video of 2009. The album was praised by critics, with CCM Magazine listing Reset & Rewind in the Critic Picks Top 10 Albums of 2007, along with Relient K and Anberlin.

Blue (2009–2010)

In 2009, Manic Drive parted with Phil Massicotte and Johnny Dimarco and added drummer Anthony Moreino, converting into a three-piece band.[2] On August 18, 2009, Manic Drive re-released Reset & Rewind, renaming it Blue[3] and adding several new songs including "Walls", "Music" and "Rain". CCM Magazine (Jan 2010 issue) listed Blue No. 7 in their Top 10 picks of 2009. In late of 2009, they toured with 80s metal band Stryper on their "25th Anniversary Tour".

In January 2010, Manic Drive released "Walls", which hit No. 7 on the Christian CHR Billboard Charts Top 30, No. 9 on Christian Music[4] as well as hitting No.  1 on AIR 1 Radio.

Epic (2011–2012)

In 2011, Manic Drive worked with producer Rob Wells and released Epic September 27, 2011.[5] The lead single, "Halo", became a viral fan favourite due to the syndicated radio network Air 1's Mixology (a voting program on weeknights) consistently being voted No. 1.[citation needed] In further support of Epic, Manic Drive toured back-to-back with the Newsboys across Canada on the "Maple Noise Tour"[6] followed by the "The Born Again Experience Tour "in the U.S. that fall.

Through 2012, "Good Times" climbed up to No. 12 on Top 30 CHR/HOT AC Billboard Chart, No. 1 on CRW and No. 1 in Canada on the CT-TOP 20.

In 2013, "Money" placed No. 27 on Top 30 CHR/Hot AC Billboard Chart and No. 2 on the Air 1 Radio Network. With the success of radio and media attention, Manic Drive was invited to team up with Audio Adrenaline on their spring "Kings and Queens Tour"[7] which in turn, landed them a deal with Inpop/Capitol.[8] Manic Drive finished the year touring across Canada on the Christmas "Wintour" with Building 429 and Hawk Nelson.

Discography

as One Cross

World Going Crazy

  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Indie

Key Lime Cry

  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Indie

Clearly Distorted

  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Indie Wooly Entertainment Group
  • Producer: Kevin Jackson, Jesse Sprinkle, and Shawn Harnish

Welcome to the Real World (review[9])

  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Indie

Limited Edition EP

  • Released: 2003
  • Format: EP
  • Label: Indie
as Manic Drive

Reason for Motion (review[10])

  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Whiplash Records

Reset and Rewind (reviews[11][12][13])

  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Whiplash Records

Blue

  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Whiplash Records / Bema Media

Epic

  • Released: September 27, 2011
Songs on compilations
  • Launch: Ignition, "Nebulous" (2005, CMC)

Awards and recognition

Gospel Music Association of Canada Covenant Awards
  • 2002 nominee, Best Rock Album of the Year: Welcome to the Real World (under the band name "One Cross" - produced and engineered by Jesse Sprinkle, Shawn Harnish and Kevin Jackson)
  • 2002 nominee, Best Rock/Alternative Song of the Year (under the band name "One Cross" - produced and engineered by Jesse Sprinkle, Shawn Harnish and Kevin Jackson)
  • 2008 Rock Album of the Year: Reset & Rewind
  • 2008 Video of the Year: "Eleven Regrets"[14]
  • 2012 winner, Hard Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Epic[15]
Gospel Music Channel Music Video Awards
  • 2009 nominee, Best Rock Video: "Blue"[16]
Shai Awards (formerly The Vibe Awards)
  • 2002 nominee, Best Rock Alternative Album of the Year: Welcome to the Real World
  • 2003 nominee, Best Song of the Year

References

  1. ↑ "Reset & Rewind". todayschristianmusic.com. 
  2. ↑ "Canadian Rockers MANIC DRIVE Come Stateside with New Record, New Management and Major Distribution". jesusfreakhideout.com. 20 April 2009. 
  3. ↑ "Manic Drive Is Far From "Blue" About Stryper's Yellow & Black Attack". Breathecast.com. 19 August 2009. 
  4. ↑ "Weekly Top 10 Christian Music Hits Chart". christianmusic.about.com. 28 February 2010. 
  5. ↑ "Manic Drive: Epic". christianitytoday.com. 27 Sept 2011. 
  6. ↑ "Maple Noise 2011-Canada's Christian Concert Tour". marketwired.com. 8 Sept 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Audio Adrenaline announces spring 2013 Kings & Queens tour". audioa.com. 24 October 2012. 
  8. ↑ "Manic Drive Signs To Inpop Records!". christianmusiczine.com. 20 November 2013. 
  9. ↑ Wiegman, Ken (October 2002). "(Review) Welcome To The Real World". AlphaOmegaNews. Retrieved November 11, 2008. 
  10. ↑ Blackburn, Stuart (August 30, 2005). "(Review) Reason For Motion". CrossRhythms (UK). Retrieved October 12, 2008. 
  11. ↑ Banister, Christa (2007). "(Review) Reset & Rewind". Christianity Today. Retrieved October 11, 2008. 
  12. ↑ Kerslake, Paul (September 6, 2008). "(Review) Reset & Rewind". CrossRhythms (UK). Retrieved October 12, 2008. 
  13. ↑ Well, Chris. "(Review) Reset & Rewind". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 19, 2008. 
  14. ↑ Manic Drive also received nominations for: Rock Song Of The Year: "Eleven Regrets", Hard Music Song Of The Year: "Obvious", Modern Rock/Alternative Song Of The Year: "Blue", Pop/Contemporary Song Of The Year: "The Inventor", and Rap/Hip Hop Song Of The Year: "Dancefloor". GMAC 2008 Covenant Award Nominees. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  15. ↑ "2012 Covenant Award winners " GMA Canada". Gmacanada.ca. Retrieved November 12, 2012. 
  16. ↑ GMC Music Video Awards. Retrieved November 21, 2009.

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