Manic Drive

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Manic Drive
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Background information
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsWhiplash, Inpop/Capitol, Bema Media, SELECT Entertainment Group
Members
  • Shawn Cavallo
  • Michael Cavallo
  • Doug Smith
  • Jean-Miguel Fils-Aime
Past members
  • Anthony Moreino
  • Tyler Dolynsky
  • Phil Massicotte
  • Johnny DiMarco
  • Travis Blackmore
  • Dave Love
  • Keith Comer
  • Lucas Wright
  • David Brockenborough
Website manicdrive.com

Manic Drive is a Canadian Christian rock band, formed in 2004 by the brothers Michael and Shawn Cavallo. After receiving interest from a record label, they released Reason for Motion in May 2005. The band has released albums including Reset and Rewind (2007), Blue (2009), Epic (2011), VIP (2014), Into the Wild (2017) and Vol. 1 (2020). [1]

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Band history

Manic Drive was formed in 2004 after disbanding the Christian family band One Cross with two members: Shawn Cavallo, former lead singer and drummer and his brother Michael Cavallo. The band went through several line-up changes early in its career, starting with the musician Lucas Wright. In April 2004, following a GMA showcase, Manic Drive signed to Butterfly Music Group (now Whiplash Records). [2] The first album, Reason for Motion, was released in May 2005. Singles from the album ("Luckiest", "Nebulous", "Memories" and "Middle of it All") all entered the R&R Top 30 Christian Rock charts, reaching high in the top 10.[ citation needed ] In late 2005, the bandy toured with Seventh Day Slumber and Fireflight. [3]

Manic Drive's follow-up album, released in 2007, was Reset & Rewind. [4] After its release, Wright left the band and former members Phil Massicotte (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Johnny Dimarco (drums) were enlisted. In 2008, the band released the single "Blue", featuring Kevin Max of DC Talk, which reached number No. 28 on the Top 30 Christian Rock Billboard chart. "Blue" was featured as a world premiere by the Gospel Music Channel and was No. 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.[ citation needed ]

In 2009, Massicotte and Dimarco left and the drummer drummer Anthony Moreino joined, making a three-piece band. [5] On August 18, 2009, Manic Drive re-released Reset & Rewind, renaming it Blue [6] and adding several new songs including "Walls", "Music" and "Rain". CCM Magazine (January 2010 issue) listed Blue at No. 7 in its Top 10 picks of 2009. In late 2009, the band toured with the 1980s' metal band Stryper on its "25th Anniversary Tour".[ citation needed ]

In January 2010, Manic Drive released "Walls", which reached No. 7 on the Christian CHR Billboard Charts Top 30, No. 9 on Christian Music [7] and No.  1 on AIR 1 Radio.

In 2011, Manic Drive worked with the producer Rob Wells and released Epic on September 27, 2011. [8] The lead single, "Halo", was voted No. 1 on syndicated radio network Air 1's Mixology (a voting program on weeknights). [9] In support of Epic, Manic Drive toured with the Newsboys across Canada on the "Maple Noise Tour" [10] followed by "The Born Again Experience Tour" in the U.S. that fall.[ citation needed ]

In 2012, Good Times climbed to No. 12 on Top 30 CHR/HOT AC Billboard Chart, No. 1 on CRW and No. 1 in Canada on the CT-TOP 20.[ citation needed ]

In 2013, "Money" was No. 27 on the Top 30 CHR/Hot AC Billboard Chart and No. 2 on the Air 1 Radio Network. Following the media attention, Manic Drive was invited to team up with Audio Adrenaline on their spring "Kings and Queens Tour" [11] which in turn, landed them a deal with Inpop/Capitol. [12] Manic Drive finished the year touring across Canada on the Christmas "Wintour" with Building 429 and Hawk Nelson.

VIP was released on October 14, 2014. In February and March 2016, Manic Drive headlined the VIP Experience Tour with dates across the United States.[ citation needed ] "Easier" was released June 23, 2017, and "Mic Drop" was released July 17, 2017, as singles for an upcoming album.[ citation needed ]

Into the Wild was released on November 7, 2017. Manic Drive played part of the 2019 Winter Jam Tour, performing during the event's Pre-Jam Party.[ citation needed ]

Discography

VIP was released on October 14, 2014, as an independent album. The first single from this album, "VIP", reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Rock Chart and No. 12 on the Christian CHR / Hot AC Chart. [13]

Reason for Motion(review [14] )

Reset and Rewind(reviews [15] )

Blue

Epic

VIP

Into the Wild

Awards and recognition

Gospel Music Association of Canada Covenant Awards
Gospel Music Channel Music Video Awards
Shai Awards (formerly The Vibe Awards)
Juno Awards

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