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|Name = Soulidium
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|Alias =
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|Origin = [[Tampa, Florida]], [[United States]]
|Origin = [[Tampa, Florida]], [[United States]]
|Genre = [[Alternative metal]]<br>[[Hard rock]]
|Genre = [[Alternative metal]], [[alternative rock]], [[hard rock]], [[post-grunge]]
|Years_active = [[2006 in music|2006]] - Present
|Years_active = [[2006 in music|2006]] - Present
|Label = Dark Knight Entertainment
|Label = KnightVision Music/Adrenaline Records [[Alternative Distribution Alliance]], (Warner Music Group)
|URL = [http://www.myspace.com/Soulidium Official Myspace]<br>[http://www.soulidium.com Official Website]
|URL = [http://www.soulidium.com/ www.soulidium.com]
|Current_members = Michael McKnight<br>Shadow Morte<br>Spyder Zero Prime<br>Ilyn Nathaniel<BR>Danny Cayocca
|Current_members = Michael McKnight<br>Shadow Morte<br>Spyder Zero Prime<br>Ilyn Nathaniel<BR>Danny Cayocca
|Past_members = AJ Maldonado<BR>Jake Jaden<BR>Eric Beausoleil<BR>Jadis Lucien<BR>Chris Polidoro
|Past_members = AJ Maldonado<BR>Jake Jaden<BR>Eric Beausoleil<BR>Jadis Lucien<BR<Chris Polidoro<BR>
|Notable_instruments =
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'''''Soulidium''''' is an [[United States of America|American]] [[hard rock]] band formed in [[2006 in music|2006]]. Formed in [[Tampa, Florida]] by frontman Michael McKnight, the band released their debut album, ''[[Children of Chaos (Soulidium album)|Children of Chaos]]'' in mid-2007. The band has toured & played with groups like [[Sevendust]], [[Alice in Chains]], [[Limp Bizkit]], [[Alter Bridge]], [[Puddle of Mudd]] , [[Hell Yeah]], [[Black Light Burns]] and [[Nonpoint]]. The band is currently working on their untitled sophomore album and is currently, signed to their own label Dark Knight Entertainment.
'''''Soulidium''''' is an [[United States of America|American]] [[hard rock]] band formed in [[2006 in music|2006]]. Formed in [[Tampa, Florida]] by [[singer-songwriter]] / [[music video]] director Michael McKnight. The band released their debut album, ''[[Children of Chaos (Soulidium album)|Children of Chaos]]'' in mid-2007. The band has toured & played with groups like [[Sevendust]], [[Alice in Chains]], [[Limp Bizkit]], [[Alter Bridge]], [[Puddle of Mudd]] , [[Hell Yeah]], [[Black Light Burns]] and [[Nonpoint]]. The band is currently working on their untitled sophomore album.


==History==
==History==
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===''Children Of Chaos (2007-2009)''===
===''Children Of Chaos (2007-2009)''===
[[Image:Soulidium children of chaos cd cover wiki.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Soulidium Children Of Chaos, June, 2007.]]
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The band began recording their debut album, Children of Chaos, which was released on June 19, 2007. It was recorded entirely at Longview Recording Studio in Massachusetts. The album featured strings work by American [[Grammy Award]] winning [[keyboardist]], [[composer]], [[arranger]] and [[record producer]] [[Jeff Bova]], (credits include: [[Celine Dion]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Eric Clapton]])[http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=5626] and mastering by the [[Grammy Award]] winning [[Bob Ludwig]], (credits include: [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Paul McCartney]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Rolling Stones]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]). [http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4125795,00.html] The album was well received by fans and critics and was considered an overall success. Later in 2007, a devastating fire and clash over the bands direction split up the original lineup and led McKnight to immediately begin replacing members and forming a new Soulidium. After switching through a few drummers, Danny Cayocca returned to ''Soulidium'' on May 20, 2008.
The band began recording their debut album, Children of Chaos, which was released on June 19, 2007. It was recorded entirely at Longview Recording Studio in Massachusetts.

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The album featured strings work by American [[Grammy Award]] winning [[keyboardist]], [[composer]], [[arranger]] and [[record producer]] [[Jeff Bova]], (credits include: [[Celine Dion]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Eric Clapton]])[http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=5626] and mastering by the [[Grammy Award]] winning [[Bob Ludwig]], (credits include: [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Paul McCartney]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Rolling Stones]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]]). [http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4125795,00.html]

The album was well received by fans and critics and was considered an overall success. Later in 2007, a devastating fire and clash over the bands direction split up the original lineup and led McKnight to immediately begin replacing members and forming a new Soulidium. After switching through a few drummers, Danny Cayocca returned to ''Soulidium'' on May 20, 2008.


In 2007, ''Soulidium'' appeared in the [[Saw IV (soundtrack)|Saw IV Soundtrack]] which is the [[soundtrack]] for the film [[Saw IV]]. It was released on October 23, 2007 by [[Warner Bros. Records|WEA]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]. Soulidium appeared on the soundtrack with fellow artists [[Avenged Sevenfold]], [[Sixx: A.M.]], [[The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus]], [[Nitzer Ebb]], [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]], [[Skinny Puppy]], [[Emilie Autumn]], [[Charlie Clouser]] and others.<ref>[[Saw IV Soundtrack]]</ref> In 2008, American guitar manufacturer [[Dean Guitars]] sponsored and added ''Soulidium'' to their artist roster. [http://www.deanguitars.com/soulidium.php].
In 2007, ''Soulidium'' appeared in the [[Saw IV (soundtrack)|Saw IV Soundtrack]] which is the [[soundtrack]] for the film [[Saw IV]]. It was released on October 23, 2007 by [[Warner Bros. Records|WEA]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]. Soulidium appeared on the soundtrack with fellow artists [[Avenged Sevenfold]], [[Sixx: A.M.]], [[The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus]], [[Nitzer Ebb]], [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]], [[Skinny Puppy]], [[Emilie Autumn]], [[Charlie Clouser]] and others.<ref>[[Saw IV Soundtrack]]</ref> In 2008, American guitar manufacturer [[Dean Guitars]] sponsored and added ''Soulidium'' to their artist roster. [http://www.deanguitars.com/soulidium.php].

In 2008 a story by [[Roadrunner Records]] [[Blabbermouth.net]] was released reporting that Soulidium singer Michael McKnight and his Wife Angelina McKnight, creator of the gothic/vampire models site ViciousAngelz.com, enlisted the expertise of Dr. Julio Hernandez in Miami, FL to perform a procedure that gave the couple permanent vampire fangs. The couple's extreme modifications were reported to make them "The first official vampire couple of rock/metal". <ref name= "Blabbermouth.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net//news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100761|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|title='SOULIDIUM Frontman Is Part Of 'First Official Vampire Couple Of Rock/Metal' - July 11, 2008 |accessdate=2010-11-10}}</ref> In February of 2010, in a story by John Eschler of Metal Life Magazine, Michael McKnight explained the origin of his fascination with vampires stating, "Vampires are known for the elements that we ourselves love about them. Their elegance, their power, timeless beauty, romantic appeal, they fascinate us all. Like our tattoos and piercings, they are a representation of us as people"<ref name= "Metal Life Magazine">{{cite web|url=http://www.metallife.com/interviews/bands/soulidium_201002.php |publisher=[[Metal Life Magazine]]|title='Interview with Michael McKnight of SOULIDIUM' - February, 2010 |accessdate=2010-11-10}}</ref>


===Future Album (2009-Present)===
===Future Album (2009-Present)===
[[Image:Corpus soulidium fans wiki.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Soulidium Fans in Corpus Christi, TX.]]
After finishing a second tour with [[Sevendust]] along with [[Nonpoint]] and [[Alter Bridge]] that began July 29, Soulidium has begun work on writing their second album. The album is currently in recording and is set to release sometime in 2010. In March 2010, Soulidium recruited Guitarist Spyder Zero Prime and Bassist Ilyn Nathaniel to complete the band's lineup as it will appear on their new 2010&nbsp;cd. In December 2009, Soulidium released a demo preview of one of the songs from their upcoming 2010 album titled "S.O.A." to their MySpace page. In February 2010, the band released another demo preview of one of the songs from their upcoming 2010 album titled "Sacrificing You" to their MySpace page. [http://www.myspace.com/soulidium]
After finishing a second tour with [[Sevendust]] along with [[Nonpoint]] and [[Alter Bridge]] that began July 29, Soulidium has begun work on writing their second album titled "Fly 2 The Sun". In March 2010, Soulidium recruited Guitarist Spyder Zero Prime and Bassist Ilyn Nathaniel to complete the band's lineup as it will appear on their new 2011&nbsp;cd.

Soulidium has joined with producers [[Toby Wright]], ([[Alice in Chains]], [[Metallica]], [[Ozzy]], [[Korn]], [[3 Doors Down]], [[Kiss]]), and [[Shawn Grove]], ([[Sevendust]], [[Matchbox 20]], [[Collective Soul]]), to record their new cd which will release in early 2011. <ref name= "YouTube">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_2cYsZzgCg|publisher=[[YouTube]]|title=SOULIDIUM EPK 2011 Feat. SEVENDUST's Lajon Witherspoon |accessdate=2010-11-10}}</ref>

===Collaboration With Other Artists===
[[Image:Soulidium michael mcknight and sevendust lajon witherspoon.jpg|thumb|left|120px| Soulidium's Michael McKnight, Vicious Angelz Angelina McKnight & Sevendust's Lajon Witherspoon, 2010.]]
[[Sevendust]] vocalist [[Lajon Witherspoon]] joined Soulidium vocalist Michael McKnight on the band's new 2011 cd title track, "Fly 2 The Sun" in September of 2010 at Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, GA which was produced by [[Shawn Grove]]. In October of 2010 Soulidium released their video EPK to their YouTube channel which features studio footage and interviews regarding the upcoming 2011 release. <ref name= "YouTube">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_2cYsZzgCg|publisher=[[YouTube]]|title=SOULIDIUM EPK 2011 Feat. SEVENDUST's Lajon Witherspoon |accessdate=2010-11-10}}</ref>


==Musical Style and Influences==
==Musical Style and Influences==
Michael McKnight referenced musical figures including [[Trent Reznor]], [[Sound Garden]], and [[Marilyn Manson]] as influencing the band and their music. Commenting on influences, McKnight wrote, "I believe that music, film, & video are siblings. Visual and audio work together to entertain, inspire, and move the spirit. Our vision for Soulidium was that we would follow no rules. We wanted to penetrate all realms where emotion is born, and that is why we choose to do this on our own before going to the right label for support. We wanted to prove that we had what people wanted before our dreams got stamped out by a suit who was tainted by the "safe & generic way" to bring it. It's hard to argue with happy fans who love what we do."<ref name= "Michael McKnight (SOULIDIUM)">{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/songwritermichaelmcknight|publisher=[[Myspace]]|title=Michael McKnight (SOULIDIUM)|accessdate=2009-11-13}}</ref>
Michael McKnight referenced musical figures including [[Trent Reznor]], [[Slipknot]], and [[Rob Zombie]] as influencing the bands music and their videos. Commenting on influences, McKnight wrote, "I believe that music, film, & video are siblings. Visual and audio work together to entertain, inspire, and move the spirit. Our vision for Soulidium was that we would follow no rules. We wanted to penetrate all realms where emotion is born, and that is why we choose to do this on our own before going to the right label for support. We wanted to prove that we had what people wanted before our dreams got stamped out by a suit who was tainted by the "safe & generic way" to bring it. It's hard to argue with happy fans who love what we do."<ref name= "Michael McKnight (SOULIDIUM)">{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/songwritermichaelmcknight|publisher=[[Myspace]]|title=Michael McKnight (SOULIDIUM)|accessdate=2009-11-13}}</ref>

==Selective Soulidium Music Videography==
[[Image:Live forever vampire anthem screenshot wiki.jpg|thumb|190px|Soulidium's Live Forever Vampire Anthem Music Video, 2008]]
Known for writing, producing and directing many of their own vampire and various themed [[music videos]], Soulidium has released videos including:

*[[Soulidium]] - "Live Forever (Vampire Anthem)"
*[[Soulidium]] - "The Light"
*[[Soulidium]] - "2011 Soulidium EPK"
*[[Soulidium]] - "Sacrificing You"


==Members==
==Members==
* Michael McKnight - [[Vocals]]/[[Songwriter]] (2006–present)
* Michael McKnight - [[Singer-Songwriter]] (2006–present)
* Shadow Morte - [[Guitar]] (2007–present)
* Shadow Morte - [[Guitar]] (2007–present)
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* Ilyn Nathaniel - [[Bass (guitar)|Bass]] / (2010–present)
* Danny Cayocca - [[Drums]] (2006–2007; 2008–present)
* Danny Cayocca - [[Drums]] (2006–2007; 2008–present)
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* Ilyn Nathaniel - [[Bass (guitar)|Bass]] / (2010–present)
* Spyder Zero Prime - [[Guitar]] (2010–present)
* Spyder Zero Prime - [[Guitar]] (2010–present)


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===Albums===
===Albums===
* 2007: ''[[Children of Chaos (Soulidium album)|Children of Chaos]]''
* 2007: ''[[Children of Chaos (Soulidium album)|Children of Chaos]]''
* 2011: ''[[Fly 2 The Sun (Upcoming Soulidium album)|Fly 2 The Sun]]'' (Upcoming Album)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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* [http://metaledgemag.com/reviews/reviews/soulidium-149.html] Metal Edge Magazine
* [http://metaledgemag.com/reviews/reviews/soulidium-149.html] Metal Edge Magazine
* [http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/14089705/children_of_chaos] Rolling Stone Online
* [http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/14089705/children_of_chaos] Rolling Stone Online
* [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net//news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100761]
* http://www.metallife.com/interviews/bands/soulidium_201002.php


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Revision as of 00:26, 12 November 2010

Soulidium

Soulidium is an American hard rock band formed in 2006. Formed in Tampa, Florida by singer-songwriter / music video director Michael McKnight. The band released their debut album, Children of Chaos in mid-2007. The band has toured & played with groups like Sevendust, Alice in Chains, Limp Bizkit, Alter Bridge, Puddle of Mudd , Hell Yeah, Black Light Burns and Nonpoint. The band is currently working on their untitled sophomore album.

History

Formation and Early Years (2006-2007)

At the end of 2006, Soulidium was formed in Florida by Vocalist/Songwriter Michael McKnight. Guitarist AJ Maldonado would be the next member to join the band after seeing an ad posted by McKnight on Myspace. Soon to follow was guitarist Eric Beausoleil who AJ recommended to McKnight. After months of searching, drummer Danny Cayocca was found in Springfield, Missouri. Bassist and final member to join was Jake Jaden.

Children Of Chaos (2007-2009)

File:Soulidium children of chaos cd cover wiki.jpg
Soulidium Children Of Chaos, June, 2007.

The band began recording their debut album, Children of Chaos, which was released on June 19, 2007. It was recorded entirely at Longview Recording Studio in Massachusetts.

The album featured strings work by American Grammy Award winning keyboardist, composer, arranger and record producer Jeff Bova, (credits include: Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Eric Clapton)[1] and mastering by the Grammy Award winning Bob Ludwig, (credits include: Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Rolling Stones, Nirvana). [2]

The album was well received by fans and critics and was considered an overall success. Later in 2007, a devastating fire and clash over the bands direction split up the original lineup and led McKnight to immediately begin replacing members and forming a new Soulidium. After switching through a few drummers, Danny Cayocca returned to Soulidium on May 20, 2008.

In 2007, Soulidium appeared in the Saw IV Soundtrack which is the soundtrack for the film Saw IV. It was released on October 23, 2007 by WEA/Warner Bros. Records. Soulidium appeared on the soundtrack with fellow artists Avenged Sevenfold, Sixx: A.M., The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Nitzer Ebb, Ministry, Skinny Puppy, Emilie Autumn, Charlie Clouser and others.[1] In 2008, American guitar manufacturer Dean Guitars sponsored and added Soulidium to their artist roster. [3].

In 2008 a story by Roadrunner Records Blabbermouth.net was released reporting that Soulidium singer Michael McKnight and his Wife Angelina McKnight, creator of the gothic/vampire models site ViciousAngelz.com, enlisted the expertise of Dr. Julio Hernandez in Miami, FL to perform a procedure that gave the couple permanent vampire fangs. The couple's extreme modifications were reported to make them "The first official vampire couple of rock/metal". [2] In February of 2010, in a story by John Eschler of Metal Life Magazine, Michael McKnight explained the origin of his fascination with vampires stating, "Vampires are known for the elements that we ourselves love about them. Their elegance, their power, timeless beauty, romantic appeal, they fascinate us all. Like our tattoos and piercings, they are a representation of us as people"[3]

Future Album (2009-Present)

File:Corpus soulidium fans wiki.jpg
Soulidium Fans in Corpus Christi, TX.

After finishing a second tour with Sevendust along with Nonpoint and Alter Bridge that began July 29, Soulidium has begun work on writing their second album titled "Fly 2 The Sun". In March 2010, Soulidium recruited Guitarist Spyder Zero Prime and Bassist Ilyn Nathaniel to complete the band's lineup as it will appear on their new 2011 cd.

Soulidium has joined with producers Toby Wright, (Alice in Chains, Metallica, Ozzy, Korn, 3 Doors Down, Kiss), and Shawn Grove, (Sevendust, Matchbox 20, Collective Soul), to record their new cd which will release in early 2011. [4]

Collaboration With Other Artists

File:Soulidium michael mcknight and sevendust lajon witherspoon.jpg
Soulidium's Michael McKnight, Vicious Angelz Angelina McKnight & Sevendust's Lajon Witherspoon, 2010.

Sevendust vocalist Lajon Witherspoon joined Soulidium vocalist Michael McKnight on the band's new 2011 cd title track, "Fly 2 The Sun" in September of 2010 at Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, GA which was produced by Shawn Grove. In October of 2010 Soulidium released their video EPK to their YouTube channel which features studio footage and interviews regarding the upcoming 2011 release. [4]

Musical Style and Influences

Michael McKnight referenced musical figures including Trent Reznor, Slipknot, and Rob Zombie as influencing the bands music and their videos. Commenting on influences, McKnight wrote, "I believe that music, film, & video are siblings. Visual and audio work together to entertain, inspire, and move the spirit. Our vision for Soulidium was that we would follow no rules. We wanted to penetrate all realms where emotion is born, and that is why we choose to do this on our own before going to the right label for support. We wanted to prove that we had what people wanted before our dreams got stamped out by a suit who was tainted by the "safe & generic way" to bring it. It's hard to argue with happy fans who love what we do."[5]

Selective Soulidium Music Videography

File:Live forever vampire anthem screenshot wiki.jpg
Soulidium's Live Forever Vampire Anthem Music Video, 2008

Known for writing, producing and directing many of their own vampire and various themed music videos, Soulidium has released videos including:

Members

  • Michael McKnight - Singer-Songwriter (2006–present)
  • Shadow Morte - Guitar (2007–present)
  • Danny Cayocca - Drums (2006–2007; 2008–present)
  • Ilyn Nathaniel - Bass / (2010–present)
  • Spyder Zero Prime - Guitar (2010–present)

Former members

  • AJ Maldonado - Guitar (2006–2007)
  • Eric Beausoleil - Guitar (2006–2007)
  • Jake Jaden - Bass (2005–2007)
  • Jadis Lucien - Bass (2007–2009)
  • Chris Polidoro - Guitar (2007–2009)

Discography

Albums

Singles

Soundtracks

Year Title Album
2007 "Trapped" Saw IV Soundtrack

References

  1. ^ Saw IV Soundtrack
  2. ^ "'SOULIDIUM Frontman Is Part Of 'First Official Vampire Couple Of Rock/Metal' - July 11, 2008". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  3. ^ "'Interview with Michael McKnight of SOULIDIUM' - February, 2010". Metal Life Magazine. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  4. ^ a b "SOULIDIUM EPK 2011 Feat. SEVENDUST's Lajon Witherspoon". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  5. ^ "Michael McKnight (SOULIDIUM)". Myspace. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
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