From Zero (band)

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From Zero
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Nu metal, alternative metal
Years active1998–2005
Labels Arista
Past membersPaulie Weiner
Peter Capizzi
Joe Pettinato
Avi Kopernik
Johnny Dinu
Rob Ruccia
Sonny DeLuca

From Zero was an American nu metal band from Chicago, Illinois. [1]

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History

Formation and major label debut

From Zero was formed in 1998. From Zero's music was distinguished from many earlier nu metal groups with its greater focus on melodies and correspondingly fewer elements of rap metal. [2]

In 1999, the band independently released their self-titled EP (referred to as "The Green Album"). [3] [ better source needed ] The album locally sold over 6,000 copies and attracted the attention of major record labels. They later signed with Arista Records and began opening for bands such as Disturbed. [4]

Their first album, One Nation Under , was released in 2001. The band promoted the album using a self-published website, allowing fans to personally communicate with band members while they were on tour. [5] They began touring with bands such as Amen, Nickelback, Godsmack, Deftones, and Puddle of Mudd. [4] The song "Check Ya" from the album peaked at number 37 on the Mainstream Rock chart. [6]

The band was promoted by the Real World: Back to New York residents while the cast were working for Arista. Their song was panned as being "overproduced". [7]

Sophomore album and breakup

In 2003, the band released the album My So-Called Life on Arista. [8] Bassist Rob Ruccia left the band before the release of the album to pursue a career in music production, and the band recruited Avi Kopernik to play bass. [9] [10] Ruccia, along with members of Nonpoint, would later launch the independent record label 361 Degrees Records. [11]

After being dropped by Arista less than a month after the release of My So-Called Life, they went to work preparing for their third album. Song writing did not progress, so Jett began to concentrate on a day job to support his family. Joe Pettinato, who already had a construction business, then left the band, and the rest of the group followed. Two songs from the intended album, "Middle of the Road" and "My Own Destiny", were able to be streamed on their official PureVolume page before the service shut down.[ citation needed ]

Members

Final members

Former members

Discography

Albums

Date of releaseTitleLabel
1999From Zero EPself-released
May 15, 2001 One Nation Under Arista Records
December 1, 2001 One Nation Under Bonus CD Arista Records
May 6, 2003 My So-Called Life Arista Records

Singles

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References

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  2. ↑ Reesman, Bryan (23 June 2001). "Sustaining the Success". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 30. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "From Zero - From Zero". Discogs. 1999. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. 1 2 Fiasco, Lance (10 July 2001). "FROM ZERO Land 40 Dates On The Road With Godsmack, Deftones And Puddle Of Mudd!". idobi Network. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  5. ↑ Marshall, Clay (23 June 2001). "The Internet is Weaving a Tight Web of Success for Bands and Labels Alike". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 38. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 99. ISBN   978-0-89820-174-1 . Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  7. ↑ Elias, Justine (17 August 2001). "Lori lands a singing gig on The Real World". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
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  10. ↑ "Former FROM ZERO Bassist Denies Leaving Over Softer New Direction". Blabbermouth. 29 August 2002. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "Nonpoint Launch Their Own Label 361 Degrees Records". Theprp. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
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