| Nonpoint | |
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 Nonpoint live at the Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan
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| Background information | |
| Origin |  Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Genre(s) | Nu metal Rapcore Alternative Metal |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label(s) | Bieler Bros. Records Lava Records MCA Records Jugular Records |
| Website | Nonpoint.com |
| Members | |
| Elias Soriano Andrew Goldman Kenneth "KB" Charman Rob Rivera |
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Nonpoint is a four-piece music group originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[1]
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History
The beginnings (1997-1999)
Formed in January 1997, since their formation, the band's line-up has remained unchanged. The band is lead by vocalist Elias Soriano, guitarist Andrew Goldman, bassist Kenneth "KB" Charman and drummer Rob Rivera. The band created a name for itself in the burgeoning South Florida metal scene of the mid-late 90's. Other notable bands to emerge included Puya, Endo, Darwin's Waiting Room, Lost and The Groovenics. Nonpoint's first album Separate Yourself was released independently in 1997. The band's first commercially released album Struggle was released on May 18, 1999 on the now defunct Jugular Records.
Statement/Development (2000-2002)
The band released their debut major label album Statement on October 10, 2000 via MCA Records. To promote the album, as well as the band on a nation-wide scale, Nonpoint toured with such heavy weight artists as Linkin Park, Staind and Sevendust, Hed Pe, Deftones, Mudvayne, Fuel, Taproot ,Drowning Pool, PRessure 4-5. Their main tour was appearing on the United States leg of the 2001 Ozzfest tour. A year after its release, the album entered the Billboard 200 charts, where it peaked at #166. The first single from the album, "What a Day", peaked at #24 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Nonpoint's second album Development was released on June 25, 2002. The album entered the Billboard charts at #52, with the only single released from the album, "Your Signs", peaking at #36 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Nonpoint completed a successful second appearance at Ozzfest, during the Donington Park leg of the European tour.
Recoil (2003-2004)
Two years after the release of Development, Nonpoint released their third major album Recoil on August 3, 2004 via their new label Lava Records. The album entered the Billboard charts at #115. The album's first single, "The Truth", peaked at #22 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Another single "Rabia" was later released.
To the Pain/Live and Kicking (2005-2006)
After departing from Lava Records, Nonpoint signed with independent label Bieler Bros. Records. The label's co-owner, Jason Bieler, produced the band's previous three albums. Nonpoint re-emerged with their fourth major album To the Pain on November 8, 2005. The album entered the Billboard charts at #147, with approximately 9,000 copies sold during its first week of release.[2] The single, "Bullet with a Name", peaked at #22 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and the album's second single, "Alive and Kicking", peaked at #36. The song, "In the Air Tonight" (Phil Collins cover), which previously featured on their Recoil album, was the theme song for the Miami Vice movie. It made a belated appearance on the Mainstream Rock charts, peaking at #34. Beginning in late 2005, band toured extensively with Sevendust for three months, later concluding the tour in New Hampshire. Nonpoint toured on the third annual Music as a Weapon Tour with Disturbed, Stone Sour and Flyleaf. Nonpoint released a CD/DVD combo, Live and Kicking, on November 7, 2006. The live album was recorded at the band's April 29, 2006 show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The album sold 3,475 copies during its first week of release.[3] As of January 31, 2007, To the Pain has sold 118,277 copies in the United States.[4]
Vengeance (2007)
On November 6, 2007 Nonpoint released their fifth major album, Vengeance, under Bieler Bros. Records. The album sold 6,400 copies in the first week.[5] The first single, "March of War" was released early on the band's Myspace page, as well as a sample of the lead track "Wake up World." On December 1, 2007 at a show in Florida, Elias broke his ankle during the first song. Despite this, he still sang the last four songs, finishing up their time on stage. On December 2, 2007 in Sayreville, New Jersey (Starland Ballroom) he was helped out on to the stage by band members and played most of the set with his leg propped up on a front speaker. During "Broken Bones" he pointed to his right leg and later explained what happened.
Members
- Elias – Vocals
- Goldman – Guitar
- Bastard – Bass
- Robb – Drums
Discography
Albums
- Separate Yourself (1997)
- Struggle (May 18, 1999)
- Statement (Oct 10, 2000)
- Development (Jun 25, 2002)
- Recoil (Aug 3, 2004)
- To the Pain (Nov 8, 2005)
- Live and Kicking (Nov 7, 2006)
- Vengeance (Nov 6, 2007)
Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
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| 2001 | "What a Day" | - | - | 24 | Statement |
| 2001 | "Endure" | - | - | - | Statement |
| 2002 | "Your Signs" | - | - | 36 | Development |
| 2004 | "The Truth" | - | - | 22 | Recoil |
| 2004 | "Rabia" | - | - | - | Recoil |
| 2005 | "Bullet With a Name" | - | - | 22 | To the Pain |
| 2006 | "Alive and Kicking" | - | - | 36 | To the Pain |
| 2006 | "In the Air Tonight" | - | - | 34 | Recoil and Miami Vice Soundtrack |
| 2007 | "March of War" | - | - | 30 | "Vengeance" |
References
- ^ Record Eagle, "Tour is band's 'meat & potatoes'", Posted August 11, 2006.
- ^ Blabbermouth.net, "SOUNDSCAN Report: NONPOINT, HELLOWEEN, SEPULTURA, ANNIHILATOR, UFO", Posted November 16, 2005.
- ^ IndieHQ, "Indepedent Sales Chart 11-15-06", Posted November 15, 2006.
- ^ IndieHQ, "Independent Sales Chart 1-31-07", Posted January 31, 2007.
- ^ Blabbermouth.net,Sales Revealed - Nov. 14, 2007
