Hit the Lights

For the Metallica song of the same name, see Hit the Lights (song)

Hit the Lights

Hit the Lights is a pop punk band from Lima, Ohio, signed to Triple Crown Records.

History

The band formed in 2003, taking their name from the Metallica song, and quickly found a devoted following with their energetic live performances. They have taken part in numerous national tours, including the spring 2006 Sub City Take Action tour with Matchbook Romance and the 2005 and 2006 Vans Warped Tours. They also toured with Paramore, Cute Is What We Aim For, and This Providence in the summer of 2006. After the Paramore tour, they started on tour with New Found Glory, Cartel, and The Early November. They toured in the UK during December of 2006. The band ventured on its first headlining tour in March and April 2007 with supporting acts Valencia, All Time Low, Just Surrender, The Secret Handshake, Forgive Durden and Love Arcade. After the headlining tour, the band took the summer off to write and record for their second album. They were slated to embark on a headlining tour in the UK in October 2007 but had to cancel due to not being able to find a permanent singer after Colin left.

Hit the Lights were named SPIN Band of the Day on April 11, 2006.

Colin Ross (lead vocalist) announced his departure from the band in June 2007.

Members

• Omar Zehery – guitar
• Nick Thompson – guitar, vocals
• Dave Bermosk – bass, vocals
• Nate Van Dame – drums

Former members

• Colin Ross – vocals
• Ryan Radebaugh – drums

Discography

Albums

• This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder (2006) US Billboard Heatseekers #41, US Top Independent Albums #41

EPs

• From Ohio with Love (2004, split with A Day in the Life and Red Affair, also released separately under the title Leaving Town Tonight)
• Until We Get Caught (2005)

External links

• Hit the Lights' profile at MySpace
• Hit the Lights' profile at PureVolume
• Hit the Lights' profile at YouTube