Tracenine

Tracenine
Origin	Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Genres	alternative rock
Years active	2005-present
Labels	Armed Music
Website	www.tracenine.com
Members
Matt Rahn Adrian C. Blaney Dennis Napper Rob Weir

Tracenine is a Canadian rock band from Cambridge, Canada, formed in 2005.

History

Official Biography as seen on tracenine.com:

"From the opening line of their latest release (“Breaking Silence”) TRACENINE go straight for the throat and immediately command the respect and attention of listeners. By fusing real world events with captivating melody and justifiable anger, T9 detonates an unparalleled sound with mass appeal. They’ve scored nominations for best live and metal band, won $10,000 as Paragon Band Battle Champions, showcased at Canadian Music Week and were Rock Search finalists in the same competition that helped launch the career of Finger Eleven.

Renowned for delivering powerful live performances, T9 has entertained countless sold out crowds in support of bands like Hedley, State Of Shock, Matthew Good, Nazareth, Social Code, Bif Naked, The Salads, Faber Drive and Meredith Brooks.

Like many great bands that have come before them, TRACENINE has experienced first hand the multiple levels of corruption which exist in the industry today. As James Hetfield so eloquently put “when it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel is just a freight train coming your way” is an all too familiar feeling that the band has faced time and time again. The last big heartbreak came as recent as January 2008 when a recording agreement with an independent label out of LA, worth over $1.2 million dollars, turned out to be fraudulent. After many broken promises and missed deadlines the band licked their wounds and set fire to the contract.

Not ones to dwell on the negative, T9 took fate into their own hands and created a label, publishing and management company called Armed Music Inc. in silent partnership with a handful of trustworthy industry reps. The members of TRACENINE share a sincere passion for life, music and justice. From day one they made a pact to check their ego’s at the door and focus on what was best for the band. The end result is an extraordinary synergy which cannot be denied. Without question ‘09 is the year of T9!" -tracenine.com

Awards and Accomplishments:

• Endorsed by Dot On Shaft Guitars (www.dotonshaft.com)

• Endorsed by ZZYZX Snap Jack Cables

• Endorsed by Mesa Boogie Amplifiers

• “Open Up Your Eye’s” by T9 featured in Hit TV Show “Flashpoint” - May 1, 2009

• North American Distribution Deal with Koch for Breaking Silence CD (Aug. Release Date)

• “Music Not Mischief” Partner (Toronto Police Service & Dot on Shaft ‘08)

• Featured Live-to-Air on Hollywood Music TV – (Oct. 2008)

• Confirmed Appearance at North Rocks the Bay Fest - August 2009

• Fully Endorsed by Dot On Shaft Guitars ( www.dotonshaft.com )

• 13 Track CD entitled “Breaking Silence” Global Release Date - Jan. ‘09

• Showcase Appearance at Canadian Music Week 2007

• Toronto Independent Music Award “Best Live Band” Nominee (July ‘07)

• Toronto Independent Music Award “Best Metal Band” Nominee (Oct.'07)

• Most Requested Artist of 2006 on Power Cast Radio

• Featured in Wild Child Canada, The Mag – UK & Toronto Indie webzines

• Featured in Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles & Caustic Truths magazines

• Indie Film Score & Soundtracks

• Multi song deal with Thunderstruck Film Productions

• Ready to Roll selected as Teaser and lead-off track for Thunderstruck 6

• 97.7 HTZ FM Rock Search Finalist (1 st Runner Up) (2006)

• Paragon Band Battle Champions $10,000 grand prize (2004)

Band members

Current

• Matt Rahn – lead vocals/guitar (2005–present)
• Adrian C. Blaney – lead guitar (2005–present)
• Dennis Napper – bass guitar (2005–present)
• Rob Weir – drums (2005–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Title	Label
2007	Breaking Silence	Armed Music

External links

• Official website