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'''Crossfade''' is a [[post grunge]] [[band]] originating in [[Columbia, South Carolina]]. The group came together in the late 1990s with the merging of singer/guitarist Ed Sloan with bassist/backup singer Mitch James and drummer Brian Geiger as the power trio [[The Nothing]]. The group added singer and DJ Tony Byroads from [[Buffalo]], [[New York|NY]]. The resulting quartet renamed itself [[Sugardaddy Superstar]]. It first gained recognition beyond its region when it attracted the interest of the Los Angeles A&R company Taxi. This ultimately led to the signing of a record deal with the Earshot division of [[Columbia Records]]. They released their first [[album]] on April 13th 2004. |
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{{Short description|American rock band}} |
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{{about|the American band|the audio engineering technique|Crossfade (audio engineering)|the Swedish rock band|Crossfade (Swedish band)|other uses|Crossfade (disambiguation)}} |
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{{More citations needed|date=December 2013}} |
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{{Infobox musical artist |
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| name = Crossfade |
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| image = |
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| alias = The Nothing (1991–2000), Sugardaddy Superstar (2000–2002) |
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| origin = {{nowrap|[[Columbia, South Carolina]], U.S.}} |
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| years_active = 1991–present |
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| label = {{hlist|[[Eleven Seven Music|Eleven Seven]]|[[Columbia Records|Columbia]]}} |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[alternative metal]]|[[post-grunge]]|[[nu metal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockfeed.net/2017/08/10/top-10-nu-metal-songs-listen-telling-mom-dont-want-clean-room/|title=Top 10 Nu Metal Songs to Listen to While Telling Your Mom You Don't Want to Clean Your Room|website=Rock Feed|date=August 10, 2017|access-date=April 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503153424/http://www.rockfeed.net/2017/08/10/top-10-nu-metal-songs-listen-telling-mom-dont-want-clean-room/|archive-date=May 3, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Isamu|last=Jordan|url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/apr/15/crossfade-spins-a-unique-blend-of-rock-and-rap/%3Famp-content%3Damp/|title=Crossfade spins a unique blend of rock and rap|website=[[The Spokesman-Review]]|date=April 15, 2005|access-date=April 13, 2018}}</ref>}} |
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| current_members = * Ed Sloan |
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* Mitch James |
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* [[Les Hall]] |
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* Ryan Yerdon |
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| past_members = * Brian Geiger |
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* Tony Byroads |
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* James Branham |
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* [[Mark Castillo]] |
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'''Crossfade''' is an American [[rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Columbia, South Carolina]], in 1991. Before settling on the Crossfade name in 2002, the band had previously existed under the names The Nothing and Sugardaddy Superstar.<ref name="crossfade rocks">{{cite web|title=Crossfade Rocks|url=http://nogivingupnow.tripod.com/|website=nogivingupnow.tripod.com|access-date=December 6, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206191900/http://nogivingupnow.tripod.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Their current lineup includes lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ed Sloan, bassist and backing vocalist Mitch James and lead guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist [[Les Hall]]. Since their formation, Crossfade has released three studio albums – their [[Crossfade (album)|self-titled debut album]] in 2004, ''[[Falling Away (album)|Falling Away]]'' in 2006, and ''[[We All Bleed]]'' in 2011. |
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== History == |
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The group is now a three-piece band as of spring [[2005]] due to the departure of the DJ/backing vocalist [[Tony Byroads]]. He wanted to spend time with his family. However, the group will continue touring and start doing work on their second full-length album that is due out sometime in [[2006]]. |
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=== Early years, ''Crossfade'' and ''Falling Away'' (1991–2007) === |
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Crossfade was formed in 1991, originally under the name The Nothing. The band consisted of Ed Sloan on lead guitar and vocals, Mitch James on bass and backing vocals, and Brian Geiger on drums. They released two records, ''The Nothing'' (1994) and ''Numb'' (1998).<ref name="crossfade rocks" /> The song "Breathing Slowly", originally from ''Numb'', was re-recorded eight years later on ''[[Falling Away (album)|Falling Away]]''. By 2000, The Nothing had changed their name to Sugardaddy Superstar, after vocalist and DJ Tony Byroads joined the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/crossfade/artist.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060104084047/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/crossfade/artist.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 4, 2006 |title=Crossfade | New Music And Songs | |publisher=Mtv.com |date=August 21, 2013 |access-date=May 19, 2015}}</ref> The band recorded songs in the "Sugardaddy Studio", a studio that lead singer Ed Sloan had built in his garage. The songs eventually attracted the interest of the Los Angeles A&R company Taxi (Independent A&R), and HitPredictor co-founder and FG Records/Earshot head Doug Ford which ultimately led to the signing of a record deal with the FG Records/Earshot division of [[Columbia Records]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/crossfade-p646608/biography |title= Crossfade > Biography |access-date=September 13, 2008 |last=Ruhlmann |first=William |work=[[AllMusic]] |publisher=[[Rovi Corporation|Macrovision]]}}</ref> |
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In 2002, they changed their name once again, this time to Crossfade.<ref name="crossfade rocks" /> That year the band entered the studio to record two more songs to add to the eight they had recorded in the "Sugardaddy Studio" for their debut album. Brian Geiger left the band before the album was released, and was replaced by James Branham. They released their first album, ''[[Crossfade (album)|Crossfade]],'' on April 13, 2004. The first single off the album, "[[Cold (Crossfade song)|Cold]]", gave the band significant mainstream exposure. Two singles followed afterward in 2005: "So Far Away" and "Colors". In February 2005, their ''Crossfade'' album was certified [[RIAA certification|Gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] and was later certified Platinum in August 2005. Crossfade had with "So Far Away" their debut radio broadcast on 94.5 the Buzz (Houston, Texas) Cage Match at 10 o'clock p.m. where it competed with a new song every night and won out over the competition for over three weeks. At the time, Crossfade's single had been the longest lasting song on the Cage Match since its founding. That year, Tony Byroads left the band to start a family and was not replaced. |
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==Discography== |
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*'''Albums''' |
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**''[[Crossfade (album)|Crossfade]]'' (4/2004) |
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After coming off the success of their first album, the band began to write a follow-up. In 2006,. Crossfade's second album, ''[[Falling Away (album)|Falling Away]],'' was released on August 29, 2006. The album spawned three singles: "Invincible", "Drown You Out", and "Already Gone". After releasing the album, they needed another guitarist for their upcoming tour. [[Les Hall]], an old friend of Ed Sloan, filled the position. After touring, Hall wanted to become an official member of the band and he asked if he could take part in the songwriting. Sloan accepted and Les Hall became Crossfade's lead guitarist and keyboardist. Though their debut album sold over one million copies, ''Falling Away'' only sold 200,000. |
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*'''Singles''' |
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**"Cold"- 2004 |
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**"So Far Away"- 2004 |
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**"Colors"- 2005 |
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=== New label, switching drummers, ''We All Bleed'' and hiatus (2008–present) === |
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*'''Videos'''* |
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In 2008, the band was dropped from Columbia Records. The band signed with [[Eleven Seven Music]]. After drummer James Branham left and formed a new band, A Fall From Down, he was replaced by temporary member [[Will Hunt]] for the recording of the album. |
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**"Cold"** |
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On January 2, 2009, Crossfade released a demo track entitled "[[We All Bleed (Crossfade song)|We All Bleed]]".<ref name=xfademyspace>{{cite web |url=http://www.myspace.com/crossfade |title=Crossfade Myspace|publisher=Myspace.com |access-date=September 2, 2008}}</ref> It was announced that they would be releasing a new album later that year. According to the band, the new album would have a darker, and possibly different, sound than their previous releases.<ref name=xfadetwitter>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/crossfademusic |title=Crossfade Twitter|publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=July 21, 2009}}</ref><ref>[http://newmedia.10thst.com/crossfade/bio.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707054547/http://newmedia.10thst.com/crossfade/bio.html|date=July 7, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Members== |
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*[[Ed Sloan]]: lead vocals/guitar |
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*[[Mitch James]]: bass/backing vocals |
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*[[Tony Byroads]]: vocals/turntables/sampler |
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*[[James Branham]]: drums |
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In June 2010, the track listing for ''We All Bleed'' was revealed, and the first single, "Killing Me Inside", was released along with a music video. The release date for ''We All Bleed'' was originally October 26, 2010, but was pushed back first to January 2011, then April 12, 2011, before being pushed back a third time to June 21, 2011. The album closer track "Make Me A Believer" was made available for download for free in the meantime, which is the longest song the band has ever recorded. Around that time after the album was finished recording, studio drummer [[Will Hunt]] became the drummer of American rock band, [[Evanescence]], with whom he toured in 2007. |
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==Former Members== |
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*[[Brian Geiger]]: former drummer |
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In November 2010, Crossfade announced on their YouTube channel, CrossfadeMusicTV, that Mark Castillo from the metalcore band [[Bury Your Dead]] would be the band's new drummer. |
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The same day that the first single "[[Killing Me Inside (song)|Killing Me Inside]]" was officially released to digital retailers, the band announced on their Twitter that the album would finally be released on June 21, 2011. In November, the band also released the second single, "Prove You Wrong", and released the music video for the song in December. |
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In 2011, Crossfade headlined Rockapalooza in [[Jackson, Michigan]]. |
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Crossfade supported [[Papa Roach]] and [[Buckcherry]] on the Rock Allegiance Tour in 2011 with [[Puddle of Mudd]], [[P.O.D.]], [[Red (band)|Red]], and Drive A. |
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In January 2012, drummer Mark Castillo announced on his Facebook that he had left Crossfade to pursue a career in the metalcore band [[Emmure]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/markyyourdead |title=Mark Castillo |publisher=Facebook.com |date=August 8, 2012 |access-date=May 19, 2015}}</ref> |
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Despite a lengthy period of inactivity, the band had not broken up as of August 2016. Sloan took to Facebook to address rumors of the band's demise in the meantime.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/crossfadeband/posts/1181878741853062 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/110697615637852/1181878741853062 |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |url-access=limited|title=Crossfade Official|website=Facebook.com|access-date=October 13, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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In October 2017, Ed Sloan stated on Facebook that an upcoming solo album was underway and that its debut single "Surrender", would be released on November 10. An acoustic version of "Surrender" was later released. On February 2, 2018, Ed released his second solo single titled "Alive". An official music video was released a month later. On March 30, 2018, Ed released his third solo single titled "Without You". Sloan hasn’t posted to social media since 2019, and as of 2024, there have been no updates on Ed Sloan's solo album or Crossfade's future. |
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== Band members == |
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'''Current members''' |
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* Ed Sloan – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1991–present), lead guitar (1991–2006) |
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* Mitch James – bass, backing vocals (1991–present) |
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* [[Les Hall]] – lead guitar, keyboards, sampling, backing vocals (2006–present) |
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'''Former members''' |
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* Brian Geiger – drums (1991–2004) |
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* Tony Byroads – turntables, vocals, sampling (1999–2005) |
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* James Branham – drums (2004–2008) |
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* [[Mark Castillo]] – drums (2010–2012) |
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'''Former touring members''' |
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* [[Will Hunt]] – drums (2008–2010) |
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'''Timeline''' |
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== Discography == |
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| Artist = Crossfade |
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| Image = |
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| Studio = 3 |
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| Singles = 10 |
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| Music videos = 7 |
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=== Studio albums === |
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! colspan="5"| Peak chart positions |
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! rowspan="2" style="width:130px;"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]] |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref name="US">Peak chart positions for Crossfade in the United States: |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Billboard 200}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 8, 2010}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Alternative Albums}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Alternative Albums|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=June 30, 2011}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Heatseekers Albums}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 30, 2011}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Independent Albums}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Independent Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 30, 2011}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Rock Albums}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Rock Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 8, 2010}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=all}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 8, 2010}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Alternative Songs}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Alternative Songs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 8, 2010}} |
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* {{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/crossfade-p646608/charts-awards/billboard-singles|title=Crossfade > Allmusic > Billboard Singles|work=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=December 8, 2010}} |
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* {{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=crossfade|chart=Pop Songs B}}|title=Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Pop Songs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 8, 2010}}</ref> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Top Heatseekers|US<br />Heat.]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Independent Albums|US<br />Ind.]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Top Rock Albums|US<br />Rock]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! scope="row"| ''[[Crossfade (album)|Crossfade]]'' |
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* Released: April 13, 2004 |
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* Label: [[Columbia Records|Columbia]] |
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* [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]: Platinum<ref name="RIAA">{{cite certification|region=United States|artist=Crossfade|access-date=May 12, 2023}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| ''[[Falling Away (album)|Falling Away]]'' |
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* Released: August 29, 2006 |
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* Label: Columbia |
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! scope="row"| ''[[We All Bleed]]'' |
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* Released: June 21, 2011 |
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* Label: [[Eleven Seven Music]] |
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! rowspan="2"| [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]] |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Billboard Hot 100|US]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Alternative Songs|US<br />Alt.]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|US<br />Main.]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs)|US<br />Pop]]<br /><ref name="US" /> |
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! style="width:35px;"| [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br /><ref name="SWE">{{cite web|url=http://www.swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Crossfade|title=swedishcharts.com – Swedish charts portal|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=December 8, 2010}}</ref> |
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| 2004 |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "[[Cold (Crossfade song)|Cold]]" |
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* [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]: Gold<ref name="RIAA"/> |
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| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"| ''[[Crossfade (album)|Crossfade]]'' |
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| rowspan="2"| 2005 |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "So Far Away" |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Colors" |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Invincible" |
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| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"| ''[[Falling Away (album)|Falling Away]]'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Drown You Out" |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Already Gone" |
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| rowspan="2"| 2011 |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Killing Me Inside" |
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| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="4"| ''[[We All Bleed]]'' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Prove You Wrong" |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "Dear Cocaine" |
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| style="text-align:left;"| "We All Bleed" |
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| colspan="10" style="font-size:85%"| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. |
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=== Music videos === |
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* "Cold" (2004) |
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* "Colors" (2005) |
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* "Invincible" (2006) |
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* "Drown You Out" (2006) |
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* "Killing Me Inside" (2011) |
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* "Prove You Wrong" (2011) |
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* "Dear Cocaine" (2012) |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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*{{Official website|http://www.crossfadeband.com/}} |
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{{Crossfade}} |
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Crossfade | |
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Also known as | The Nothing (1991–2000), Sugardaddy Superstar (2000–2002) |
Origin | Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
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Years active | 1991–present |
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Crossfade is an American rock band formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1991. Before settling on the Crossfade name in 2002, the band had previously existed under the names The Nothing and Sugardaddy Superstar.[3] Their current lineup includes lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Ed Sloan, bassist and backing vocalist Mitch James and lead guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist Les Hall. Since their formation, Crossfade has released three studio albums – their self-titled debut album in 2004, Falling Away in 2006, and We All Bleed in 2011.
History
Early years, Crossfade and Falling Away (1991–2007)
Crossfade was formed in 1991, originally under the name The Nothing. The band consisted of Ed Sloan on lead guitar and vocals, Mitch James on bass and backing vocals, and Brian Geiger on drums. They released two records, The Nothing (1994) and Numb (1998).[3] The song "Breathing Slowly", originally from Numb, was re-recorded eight years later on Falling Away. By 2000, The Nothing had changed their name to Sugardaddy Superstar, after vocalist and DJ Tony Byroads joined the band.[4] The band recorded songs in the "Sugardaddy Studio", a studio that lead singer Ed Sloan had built in his garage. The songs eventually attracted the interest of the Los Angeles A&R company Taxi (Independent A&R), and HitPredictor co-founder and FG Records/Earshot head Doug Ford which ultimately led to the signing of a record deal with the FG Records/Earshot division of Columbia Records.[5]
In 2002, they changed their name once again, this time to Crossfade.[3] That year the band entered the studio to record two more songs to add to the eight they had recorded in the "Sugardaddy Studio" for their debut album. Brian Geiger left the band before the album was released, and was replaced by James Branham. They released their first album, Crossfade, on April 13, 2004. The first single off the album, "Cold", gave the band significant mainstream exposure. Two singles followed afterward in 2005: "So Far Away" and "Colors". In February 2005, their Crossfade album was certified Gold by the RIAA and was later certified Platinum in August 2005. Crossfade had with "So Far Away" their debut radio broadcast on 94.5 the Buzz (Houston, Texas) Cage Match at 10 o'clock p.m. where it competed with a new song every night and won out over the competition for over three weeks. At the time, Crossfade's single had been the longest lasting song on the Cage Match since its founding. That year, Tony Byroads left the band to start a family and was not replaced.
After coming off the success of their first album, the band began to write a follow-up. In 2006,. Crossfade's second album, Falling Away, was released on August 29, 2006. The album spawned three singles: "Invincible", "Drown You Out", and "Already Gone". After releasing the album, they needed another guitarist for their upcoming tour. Les Hall, an old friend of Ed Sloan, filled the position. After touring, Hall wanted to become an official member of the band and he asked if he could take part in the songwriting. Sloan accepted and Les Hall became Crossfade's lead guitarist and keyboardist. Though their debut album sold over one million copies, Falling Away only sold 200,000.
New label, switching drummers, We All Bleed and hiatus (2008–present)
In 2008, the band was dropped from Columbia Records. The band signed with Eleven Seven Music. After drummer James Branham left and formed a new band, A Fall From Down, he was replaced by temporary member Will Hunt for the recording of the album.
On January 2, 2009, Crossfade released a demo track entitled "We All Bleed".[6] It was announced that they would be releasing a new album later that year. According to the band, the new album would have a darker, and possibly different, sound than their previous releases.[7][8]
In June 2010, the track listing for We All Bleed was revealed, and the first single, "Killing Me Inside", was released along with a music video. The release date for We All Bleed was originally October 26, 2010, but was pushed back first to January 2011, then April 12, 2011, before being pushed back a third time to June 21, 2011. The album closer track "Make Me A Believer" was made available for download for free in the meantime, which is the longest song the band has ever recorded. Around that time after the album was finished recording, studio drummer Will Hunt became the drummer of American rock band, Evanescence, with whom he toured in 2007.
In November 2010, Crossfade announced on their YouTube channel, CrossfadeMusicTV, that Mark Castillo from the metalcore band Bury Your Dead would be the band's new drummer.
The same day that the first single "Killing Me Inside" was officially released to digital retailers, the band announced on their Twitter that the album would finally be released on June 21, 2011. In November, the band also released the second single, "Prove You Wrong", and released the music video for the song in December.
In 2011, Crossfade headlined Rockapalooza in Jackson, Michigan.
Crossfade supported Papa Roach and Buckcherry on the Rock Allegiance Tour in 2011 with Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., Red, and Drive A.
In January 2012, drummer Mark Castillo announced on his Facebook that he had left Crossfade to pursue a career in the metalcore band Emmure.[9]
Despite a lengthy period of inactivity, the band had not broken up as of August 2016. Sloan took to Facebook to address rumors of the band's demise in the meantime.[10]
In October 2017, Ed Sloan stated on Facebook that an upcoming solo album was underway and that its debut single "Surrender", would be released on November 10. An acoustic version of "Surrender" was later released. On February 2, 2018, Ed released his second solo single titled "Alive". An official music video was released a month later. On March 30, 2018, Ed released his third solo single titled "Without You". Sloan hasn’t posted to social media since 2019, and as of 2024, there have been no updates on Ed Sloan's solo album or Crossfade's future.
Band members
Current members
Former members
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Timeline
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Discography
Crossfade discography | |
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Studio albums | 3 |
Music videos | 7 |
Singles | 10 |
Studio albums
Titel | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||
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US [11] |
US Alt. [11] |
US Heat. [11] |
US Ind. [11] |
US Rock [11] | |||||
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41 | — | 1 | — | — | |||
Falling Away |
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30 | — | — | — | 9 | |||
We All Bleed |
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100 | 14 | — | 17 | 26 | |||
"—" denotes a release that did not chart. |
Singles
Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
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US [11] |
US Alt. [11] |
US Main. [11] |
US Pop [11] |
SWE [13] | |||||
2004 | "Cold" | 81 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 47 | Crossfade | ||
2005 | "So Far Away" | — | 14 | 4 | — | — | |||
"Colors" | — | 18 | 6 | — | — | ||||
2006 | "Invincible" | — | — | 18 | — | — | Falling Away | ||
"Drown You Out" | — | — | 21 | — | — | ||||
"Already Gone" | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
2011 | "Killing Me Inside" | — | — | 17 | — | — | We All Bleed | ||
"Prove You Wrong" | — | — | 32 | — | — | ||||
2012 | "Dear Cocaine" | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"We All Bleed" | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
"—" denotes a release that did not chart. |
Music videos
- "Cold" (2004)
- "Colors" (2005)
- "Invincible" (2006)
- "Drown You Out" (2006)
- "Killing Me Inside" (2011)
- "Prove You Wrong" (2011)
- "Dear Cocaine" (2012)
References
- ^ "Top 10 Nu Metal Songs to Listen to While Telling Your Mom You Don't Want to Clean Your Room". Rock Feed. August 10, 2017. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ Jordan, Isamu (April 15, 2005). "Crossfade spins a unique blend of rock and rap". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Crossfade Rocks". nogivingupnow.tripod.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ "Crossfade | New Music And Songs |". Mtv.com. August 21, 2013. Archived from the original on January 4, 2006. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Crossfade > Biography". AllMusic. Macrovision. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ "Crossfade Myspace". Myspace.com. Retrieved September 2, 2008.
- ^ "Crossfade Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
- ^ [1] Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Mark Castillo". Facebook.com. August 8, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
- ^ "Crossfade Official". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Peak chart positions for Crossfade in the United States:
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- "Crossfade > Allmusic > Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- "Crossfade Album & Song Chart History – Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ a b "American certifications – Crossfade". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "swedishcharts.com – Swedish charts portal". Hung Medien. Retrieved December 8, 2010.