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Trapt
Trapt.jpg
Trapt vocalist Chris Taylor Brown
Background information
Origin Los Gatos, California, U.S.
Genres Hard rock, alternative metal,[1][2] post-grunge, nu metal[3]
Years active 1997–present
Labels Warner Bros.
Eleven Seven
EMI
Associated acts Atreyu
Website trapt.com
Members Chris Taylor Brown
Peter Charell
Travis Miguel
Dylan Thomas Howard
Past members Robin Diaz
Aaron 'Monty' Montgomery
Simon Ormandy
David Stege
Robb Torres

Trapt is an American rock band that formed in Los Gatos, California in August 1997.[3] The group consists of lead singer Chris Taylor Brown, lead guitarist Travis Miguel, drummer Dylan Thomas Howard and bass guitarist Peter Charell. They have released six studio albums to date: Amalgamation, Trapt, Someone in Control, Only Through the Pain, No Apologies and Reborn.

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History [edit]

Formation and early years (1997–2000) [edit]

The members of Trapt met in high school in the mid-'90s and shortly thereafter developed an act with Chris Taylor Brown (vocals), Simon Ormandy (guitar), Peter Charell (bass), and David Stege (drums). The band's first few rehearsals were in Ormandy's guesthouse, which had a party-like atmosphere with its loft overlooking the living room.[4] They began playing at local venues in 1997 before any members had graduated high school. The band received a great response and a positive buzz soon started to grow. In 1998, still before graduation, they were already opening for up-and-coming fellow acts like Papa Roach.[3][5] They recorded and released their first CD, Amalgamation in 1999, which they sold at their live shows. Their second release, the Glimpse EP, came in 2000, and another EP, 2001's self-titled Trapt, served as the band's demo. Between the strength of these releases and the successes in touring, they were able to garner major record label attention.[6]

Trapt (2001–2003) [edit]

The band proceeded to sign with Warner Bros. Records[3] and started recording their debut album, with Robin Diaz replacing Stege on the drums. On November 5, 2002 the band released their self-titled album, Trapt,[3] which produced a total of three singles. In 2002 "Headstrong" was the first, and it reached No. 1 on both the Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, as well as No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking their most successful single to date. The second single from the album, "Still Frame", also managed to achieve No. 1 spot on the US Mainstream Rock chart, and No. 3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The third single, "Echo" peaked at No. 10 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The Trapt album was certified platinum by the RIAA. Although not a single, the last song on the album, "New Beginning", was featured in the film "Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler".

Someone in Control (2004–2006) [edit]

Before releasing their next full-length album, the band released a self-titled three-track EP, released March 30, 2004, that included live versions of the "Made of Glass" and "Echo" tracks from their debut album, as well as a previously unreleased non-LP track, "Promise".

Their second full length album, titled Someone in Control, was released September 13, 2005.[3] It produced three singles for the band: "Stand Up", "Waiting", and "Disconnected (Out of Touch)". While these singles didn't do as well as those released from the first album, "Stand Up" still reached No. 3 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. In support of this album, Trapt toured with Thousand Foot Krutch, Silvertide, Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Nickelback, and others.

Only Through the Pain (2007–2009) [edit]

Their live album titled Trapt Live!, was released September 18, 2007.[3] The album featured two new studio songs ("Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose") as well as live versions of nine songs from their earlier records. On March 7, 2008, it was announced that lead guitarist Simon Ormandy had parted ways with the band. He was replaced by Robb Torres.[7] Despite rumors indicating otherwise, Ormandy's departure was amicable, and Chris Taylor Brown continues to speak highly of Ormandy to the media, while promoting Torres as the new guitarist.[8] On March 8, 2008, Trapt released "Who's Going Home With You Tonight?" on the band's website, a song from their then-upcoming studio album entitled Only Through the Pain.[3] The band also posted four other songs from the upcoming album: "Black Rose," "Contagious," "Wasteland," and "Ready When You Are". On April 15, 2008, Trapt announced they would be touring as part of Mötley Crüe's Crüe Fest along with Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Sixx:A.M.. The tour began July 1, 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida.[9]

On June 10, 2008, Trapt released "Who's Going Home with You Tonight?" as a single. They also recorded a music video for the song.[10] On July 1, 2008 "Who's Going Home with You Tonight?" was released as part of the weekly downloadable content for the Rock Band game series. Only Through the Pain was released on August 5, 2008. Trapt toured in support of the album by opening for Hinder on the Jägermeister Music Tour with Rev Theory. In March 2009, Trapt started the Contagious Tour, also featuring Red, Halestorm, Inept and Since October at several shows. "Contagious" was the album's second and last single, and was also available as a free playable track in the iPhone and iPod Touch game Tap Tap Revenge 2.

No Apologies (2010–2011) [edit]

In March 2010 Trapt said[6] they were wrapping up the recording process of their new record with producer Johnny K. No Apologies was released on October 12, 2010. The first single, "Sound Off", was available on iTunes July 20, 2010. Another song, "Stranger In the Mirror", was released for free from the band's Facebook page August 11, 2010.[6]

In September 2010, the songs "Drama Queen," "No Apologies," and "Storyteller" were made available on the band's website, along with the cover art for "No Apologies". A digital-only download bonus track, "Head Up High," was released exclusively to those who pre-ordered the record from the official website.

On October 25, 2011, Cleopatra Records and Trapt released a compilation album called Headstrong. It featured re-recorded versions of songs, demo tracks, remixes, and acoustic versions of "Headstrong" and "Echo."

Reborn (2012–present) [edit]

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On January 24, 2012 Aaron "Monty" Montgomery left the band. Dylan Thomas Howard played drums for the remainder of Trapt's January shows and will be joining Trapt on their April and May 2012 tour, and will also be providing all of his drum skills in the upcoming new record. Trapt released a new single "Bring It", which now has a new re-mastered version featuring Dylan Howard on drums, which is being released to radio as the official 1st single. A video for "Bring It" is available on YouTube. The new record, Reborn, was released January 22nd 2013. The band also announced this would be their first independent release, opting out from major record labels as they decided to do everything on their own.

By January 17, 2013, Robb Torres posted a statement on his Facebook page confirming he left the band. On the same day, the band began its Reborn tour with replacement guitarist Travis Miguel, previously of Atreyu, running through the end of March 2013.

Band members [edit]

Current members
  • Chris Taylor Brown – lead vocals/occasional rhythm guitar (1997–present)
  • Pete Charell – bass guitar (1997–present)
  • Dylan Thomas Howard - drums (2012–present)
  • Travis Miguel - lead guitar (2013–present)
Former members
  • Simon Ormandy - lead guitar (1997–2008)
  • David Stege - drums (1997–2000)
  • Robin Diaz - drums (2000–2001)
  • Aaron "Monty" Montgomery - drums, percussion (2001–2012)
  • Robb Torres - lead guitar (2008–2013)
Timeline

Discography [edit]

Albums [edit]

Studio albums [edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[11]		 US
Alt.
[12]		 US
Ind.
[13]		 US
Rock
[14]
Trapt 42 — — —
Someone in Control
  • Released: September 13, 2005
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 14 — — —
Only Through the Pain
  • Released: August 5, 2008
  • Label: Eleven Seven
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 18 4 2 4
No Apologies
  • Released: October 12, 2010
  • Label: Eleven Seven
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 25 5 4 7
Reborn
  • Released: January 22, 2013
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 44 — 8 14
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums [edit]

List of live albums
Title Album details
Trapt Live![16]
  • Released: September 18, 2007
  • Label: Eleven Seven
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Compilation albums [edit]

List of compilation albums
Title Album details
Headstrong[17]
  • Released: October 25, 2011
  • Label: Cleopatra
  • Formats: CD

Video albums [edit]

List of video albums
Title Album details
Crüe Fest
(with Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Sixx:A.M.)
  • Released: March 24, 2009
  • Label: Mötley, Eleven Seven
  • Formats: DVD

Extended plays [edit]

List of extended plays
Title EP details
Glimpse EP
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: CD
Made of Glass (live)[18]
  • Released: September 30, 2003
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: Digital download
Trapt EP[19]
  • Released: March 30, 2004
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: CD

Singles [edit]

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20]		 US
Adult
[21]		 US
Alt.
[22]		 US
Main. Rock
[23]		 US
Pop
[24]		 US
Rock
[25]		 AUS
[26]		 UK
[27]
"Headstrong" 2002 16 40 1 1 4 — 86 106
  • RIAA: Platinum[15]
 Trapt
"Still Frame" 2003 69 — 3 1 — — — —
"Echo"[A] 2004 125 — 10 13 27 — — —
"Stand Up"[B] 2005 104 — 17 3 — — — — Someone in Control
"Waiting" 2006 — — 27 20 — — — —
"Disconnected (Out of Touch)" — — — 24 — — — —
"Stay Alive..."[28] 2008 — — — — — — — — Trapt Live!
"Who's Going Home With You Tonight?" — — 31 11 — — — — Only Through the Pain
"Contagious" 2009 — — — 16 — 36 — —
"Sound Off" 2010 — — — 14 — 33 — — No Apologies
"End of My Rope"[29] 2011 — — — — — — — —
"Bring It" 2012 — — — 19 — — — — Reborn
"Love Hate Relationship"[30] 2013 — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles [edit]

List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Promise"[31] 2003 Non-album single
"Lost Realist"[32] 2005 Someone in Control
"Alibi"[33]

Notes [edit]

  • A ^ "Echo" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 25 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[34]
  • B ^ "Stand Up" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.[34]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Stephens, Claire (October 12, 2010). "Trapt's new album "No Apologies" good, not great". The Observer. Retrieved February 4, 2012. 
  2. ^ "No Apologies Review". Ultimate Guitar Archive. October 25, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2012. 
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  4. ^ "Trapt History". Synthesis. September 12, 2002. [dead link]
  5. ^ Abe (August 1, 2008). "Interview With Trapt". Shave Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2012. 
  6. ^ a b c "Trapt on Facebook". [not in citation given]
  7. ^ "trapt.fancorps.com". [dead link]
  8. ^ "2 Music Geeks’ Podcast 21: The Geeks Are Legal– Featuring Chris Brown of Trapt". musicgeekmedia.com. [dead link]
  9. ^ "Concert Announcement: Cruefest with Mötley Crüe". STLtoday.com. [dead link]
  10. ^ "Trapt's First Single "Who's Going Home With You Tonight" Debuts on Xbox LIVE With Great Fanfare via World Video Premiere". Yahoo! Finance. [dead link]
  11. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  12. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Alternative Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  13. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  14. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  15. ^ a b "American certifications - Trapt". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  16. ^ "Live - Trapt". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  17. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Headstrong - Trapt". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  18. ^ "Made of Glass - EP (Live) by Trapt". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved February 23, 2013. 
  19. ^ Loftus, Johnny. "Trapt (EP) - Trapt". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  20. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  21. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  22. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  23. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  24. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  25. ^ "Trapt – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 
  26. ^ "The ARIA Report: Issue 707 (Week Commencing 8 September 2003)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 4. Retrieved July 3, 2011. 
  27. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: DJ T - Tzant". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  28. ^ "Stay Alive... - Single by Trapt". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved February 23, 2013. 
  29. ^ "Modern Rock – Available for Airplay Archive". FMQB. Mediaspan Online Services. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  30. ^ "Active & Mainstream Rock – Available for Airplay". FMQB. Mediaspan Online Services. Retrieved May 1, 2013. 
  31. ^ "Promise - Trapt". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  32. ^ "Lost Realist - Trapt". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  33. ^ "Alibi - Trapt". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 18, 2012. 
  34. ^ a b "Trapt – Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 1, 2013. 

External links [edit]

Trapt
  • Aaron Montgomery
  • David Stege
  • Robin Diaz
  • Simon Ormandy
  • Rick Sanders
Studio albums
Compilations
  • Headstrong
EPs
  • Glimpse EP
  • Made of Glass (Live)
  • Trapt EP
Live releases
Singles
Concert tours
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