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==Band history==
==Band history==
Brothers Michael and Shawn Cavallo formed Manic Drive in 2004 when a major label (including later producer Kevin Jackson) offered them a record deal at a music festival in Western New York known as Kingdom Bound. In April 2004, following a GMA showcase, they were signed to Butterfly Music Group out of Nashville, TN. Later that year members of Butterfly Music Group decided to go in a different direction and started an indie label named Whiplash Records in Spring Hill, TN (South of Nashville). The Cavallos with session bassist Lucas Wright, started tracking in the studio to release their first release ''Reason for Motion'' May 2005. The album received distribution through Infinity Music Group/Central South through a licensing deal with Whiplash Records.
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<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.todayschristianmusic.com/artists/manic-drive/albums/reset-rewind/ | publisher=todayschristianmusic.com | title=''Reset & Rewind''}}</ref>. 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 four –time Grammy award winning artist [[Kevin Max]] of [[DC Talk]] (currently of Audio Adrenaline), which reached number #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 #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)===
In 2009, Manic Drive parted with Phil Massicotte and Johnny Dimarco and added drummer Anthony Moreino, converting into a three-piece band<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/04/28.Canadian%20Rockers%20MANIC%20DRIVE%20Come%20Stateside%20with%20New%20Record.asp| publisher=jesusfreakhideout.com | title=''Canadian Rockers MANIC DRIVE Come Stateside with New Record, New Management and Major Distribution''| date=20 April 2009}}</ref>. On August 18, 2009, Manic Drive re-released their sophomore album Reset and Rewind, renaming it “Blue”<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.Artist-Manic.Drive/Article-1014_3114.htm | publisher=Breathecast.com | title=''Manic Drive Is Far From "Blue" About Stryper's Yellow & Black Attack'' | date=19 August 2009}}</ref> and adding several new tracks including “Walls”, “Music” and “Rain”. CCM Magazine (Jan 2010 issue) listed “Blue” # 7 in their Top 10 picks of 2009. In the fall of 2009, Manic Drive toured with 80s metal band [[Stryper]] on their “25th Anniversary Tour”.
In January 2010, Manic Drive released their hit single “Walls”, which hit #7 on the Christian CHR Billboard Charts Top 30, #9 on Christian Music <ref>{{cite web | url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/top10fromyourguide/tp/tp030110.htm | publisher=christianmusic.about.com | title=''Weekly Top 10 Christian Music Hits Chart''| date=28 February 2010}}</ref> as well as hitting # 1 on AIR 1 Radio.
===Epic (2011 - 2012)===
In 2011, Manic Drive worked with multi-platinum award winning producer Rob Wells (Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Nick Lechay,Backstreet Boys) and released "Epic" September 27, 2011<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/septemberweb-only/epic-mini.html| publisher=christianitytoday.com | title=''Manic Drive: Epic''| date=27 Sept 2011}}</ref>. Their leading 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 #1. In further support of Epic, Manic Drive toured back to back with the Newsboys across Canada on the "Maple Noise Tour"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/maple-noise-2011-canadas-christian-concert-tour-1558932.htm | publisher=marketwired.com | title=''Maple Noise 2011-Canada's Christian Concert Tour''| date=8 Sept 2011}}</ref> followed by the "The Born Again Experience Tour "in the U.S. that fall.


Through 2012, their hit single "Good Times" climbed up to #12 on Top 30 CHR/HOT AC Billboard Chart, #1 on CRW and #1 in Canada on the CT-TOP 20.
The album independently gained unexpected national success as singles "Luckiest", "Nebulous", "Memories" and "Middle of it All" all hit the ''[[R&R (magazine)|R&R]]'' Top 30 Christian Rock charts and debuted high in the Top 10. This allowed them the opportunity to tour in the fall of 2005 with [[Tooth & Nail Records]]/[[EMI]] recording artist [[Seventh Day Slumber]] and [[Flicker Records]] recording artist [[Fireflight]]. Through national touring, Top 10 music videos and radio, Manic Drive's "Reason for Motion" sold over 10,000 units without the assistance of a major label.


That following year of 2013, "Money" placed #27 on Top 30 CHR/Hot AC Billboard Chart and #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"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://audioa.com/audio-adrenaline-announces-spring-2013-kings-queens-tour-special-guests-group-1-crew-seventh-day-slumber-and-manic-drive-debut-radio-single-kings-queens-available-now-at-itunes/ | publisher=audioa.com | title=''Audio Adrenaline announces spring 2013 Kings & Queens tour''| date=24 October 2012}}</ref> which in turn, landed them a deal with Inpop/Capitol Records<ref>{{cite web | url=http://christianmusiczine.com/manic-drive-signs-to-inpop-records/ | publisher=christianmusiczine.com | title=''Manic Drive Signs To Inpop Records!''| date=20 November 2013}}</ref>.
The Cavallos with members Phil Massicote (bass) and Johnny DiMarco (drums) followed 2006 with more opportunities with touring, showcases, live TV performances and sharing the stage with Christian music's largest names at festivals such as Kingdom Bound, Lifest, Cornerstone, Spirit West Coast, Joshua Fest, Lifelight, and countless others.
Manic Drive finished the year touring across Canada on the Christmas "Wintour" with Building 429 and Hawk Nelson.


They plan to release a new project through Inpop/Capitol spring 2014.
In 2007, a second release was anticipated. Manic Drive hit the studio with new members bassist Tyler Dolynsky and drummer Travis Blackmore [[Manafest]] through the summer of 2007 between festival touring to release ''Reset & Rewind'' September 18, 2007. The album was highly praised by multiple critics giving the second release an average of four to five stars. ''[[CCM Magazine]]'' listed ''Reset & Rewind'' in the Critic Picks Top 10 Albums of 2007 among [[Relient K]] and [[Anberlin]].

In 2008, their single "Blue", featuring four-time Grammy award winning artist [[Kevin Max]] of [[dc Talk]], became a turning point for Manic Drive as the single and music video not only gathered much success on the [[Billboard Charts|''Billboard'' Charts]] Christian Rock Top 30 chart, but was featured as a world premiere that serviced to over 20 countries by the [[Gospel Music Channel]] and climbed to No.&nbsp;2 Rock Video of 2009 following [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]]'s ''[[Comatose (album)|Comatose]]''. "Blue" placed on several top 10 video charts including networks such as JCTV, CBN (1cubed) and God TV(Europe/Asia).

That same year they were invited to join Flicker recording national artist [[Pillar (band)|Pillar]] on the "For the love of the Game Tour" featuring American Idol's Brooke Barretsmith and Flicker recording artist [[Wavorly]].

Back in their homeland, Canada, Manic Drive was nominated for seven CGMA (Canadian Gospel Music Association) Covenant Awards in 2008 and won "Best Video of the Year" & "Best Rock Album of the Year". That same year they were invited to perform at large youth conferences and festivals including Change Conference in Toronto, Canada and JesusRock Festival in Kramfors, Sweden.

In 2009, Manic Drive with new drummer Anthony Moreino converted into a three-piece. Following their success as an indie band climbing Christian ''Billboard''/R&R Top 30 charts, heavy rotated music videos and winning awards gained interest from Van Alan Mgmt & Productions and Provident Music Group Christian music’s No.&nbsp;1 Record Label/Distributor.

On August 18, 2009 Manic Drive re-released their sophomore album "Reset and Rewind" renaming it "Blue" and added several new tracks including "Walls", "Music" and "Rain". Producer Lucio Rubino (singer/guitarist for Story Side B) took on the project remixing the single "Blue" and for fun, was invited to sing on the single "Blue" for the release. ''CCM Magazine'' (Jan 2010 issue) listed "Blue" as their Top 10 picks (No.&nbsp;7) of 2009.

In the fall of 2009, Manic Drive was invited by legendary 80s metal band [[Stryper]] to be featured on their "25th Anniversary Tour". The three-month tour took place coast to coast across the US and Canada. [[Oz Fox]] (guitarist for [[Stryper]]) was seen walking out on stage in Portland, Oregon performing lead guitar with guitarist Michael A. Cavallo.

On January 22, 2010, Manic Drive released their hit single "Walls" which ignited on the Christian CHR [[Billboard Charts]] Top 30. Within weeks the single began climbing the chart and hit No.&nbsp;1 on the largest syndicated radio network AIR 1 Radio leading over national artist [[Switchfoot]], [[Owl City]], [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]], and [[Flyleaf (band)|Flyleaf]]. Their music video following has impacted TV heavily and received positive response from fans and industry alike.

In January 2010, they teamed up with the [[Billy Graham]] Association and performed a sold out show with speaker [[Will Graham]] (Billy Graham’s grandson) and Grammy nominated artist Fresh I.E in Canada's capitol Ottawa, ON. That fall, their second single "Music" stormed up the charts debuting on the Top 10 Air 1 charts and Top 20 CHR Christian Billboard chart while being featured on the "For those Who Wait Tour" with national artist [[Fireflight]] featuring [[Group 1 Crew]].

On September 27, 2011 they released their fourth release titled ''Epic''. Produced by Rob Wells (Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys, Adam Lambert) featuring ''Billboard'' Top 30 Christian CHR/Rock singles "Halo", "Good Times" and "Save a Life". In support of "Epic" they toured with Australia's InPop recording artist [[The Newsboys]] across North America that fall followed by a 2012 Spring tour with EMI/Tooth & Nail artist Seventh Day Slumber.

In the fall of 2012, their single "Good Times" reached No.&nbsp;12 on Top 30 CHR Christian ''Billboard'' charts, landed No.&nbsp;7 on Air 1 radio and hit No.&nbsp;1 on CMW (Christian Music Weekly).

In 2013, they will be featured on the "Kings & Queens Tour" with Audio Adrenaline.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 07:08, 26 January 2014

Manic Drive
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresChristian rock, Christian metal, power pop, dance music
Years active1996 (1996)–present
LabelsWhiplash, Inpop/Capitol
MembersShawn Cavallo
Michael Cavallo
Anthony Moreino
Past membersTyler Dolynsky
Travis Blackmore
Dave Love
Keith Comer
Websitemanicdrive.com

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 four –time Grammy award winning artist Kevin Max of DC Talk (currently of Audio Adrenaline), which reached number #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 #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)

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 their sophomore album Reset and Rewind, renaming it “Blue”[3] and adding several new tracks including “Walls”, “Music” and “Rain”. CCM Magazine (Jan 2010 issue) listed “Blue” # 7 in their Top 10 picks of 2009. In the fall of 2009, Manic Drive toured with 80s metal band Stryper on their “25th Anniversary Tour”. In January 2010, Manic Drive released their hit single “Walls”, which hit #7 on the Christian CHR Billboard Charts Top 30, #9 on Christian Music [4] as well as hitting # 1 on AIR 1 Radio.

Epic (2011 - 2012)

In 2011, Manic Drive worked with multi-platinum award winning producer Rob Wells (Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Nick Lechay,Backstreet Boys) and released "Epic" September 27, 2011[5]. Their leading 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 #1. 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, their hit single "Good Times" climbed up to #12 on Top 30 CHR/HOT AC Billboard Chart, #1 on CRW and #1 in Canada on the CT-TOP 20.

That following year of 2013, "Money" placed #27 on Top 30 CHR/Hot AC Billboard Chart and #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 Records[8]. Manic Drive finished the year touring across Canada on the Christmas "Wintour" with Building 429 and Hawk Nelson.

They plan to release a new project through Inpop/Capitol spring 2014.

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. April 20, 2009.
  3. ^ "Manic Drive Is Far From "Blue" About Stryper's Yellow & Black Attack". Breathecast.com. August 19, 2009.
  4. ^ "Weekly Top 10 Christian Music Hits Chart". christianmusic.about.com. February 28, 2010.
  5. ^ "Manic Drive: Epic". christianitytoday.com. 27 Sept 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Maple Noise 2011-Canada's Christian Concert Tour". marketwired.com. 8 Sept 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Audio Adrenaline announces spring 2013 Kings & Queens tour". audioa.com. October 24, 2012.
  8. ^ "Manic Drive Signs To Inpop Records!". christianmusiczine.com. November 20, 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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