Nothing More
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Website | nothingmore |
Nothing More is an American
The band began working on a follow-up in 2016 while continuing to tour in support of their self-titled release, and in September 2017, released their fifth studio album - their second on a major record label -
Their sixth studio album, Spirits, was released on October 14, 2022.
History
Formation and early independent releases (2000–2010)
Band member Jonny Hawkins began playing drums as early as the seventh grade, which is around the time he met guitarist Mark Vollelunga, by hearing him play guitar at a church camp. The two became friends, and would hold informal
Around the end of high school, the band began recording music and touring locally, which they did for years, plagued by lineup changes and the inability to garner a contract from a
By mid-2008, the band was at a crossroads. Hawkins began struggling with
In 2009, the band released their first album with Hawkins as the lead vocalist, The Few Not Fleeting.[2] Hawkins largely drew from the aforementioned personal issues for lyrical material on the album, and it largely being created by the core trio, the band was able to delve farther into their preferred music stylings, which the band described as more in the progressive rock, alternative rock, and hard rock veins than prior releases.[4] The album recorded in Hawkins' home studio, allowing the band to not be constrained by money or time restraints in the studio, which in turn improved the release's overall sound quality as well.[4] The band toured in support of the album for two years.[11] While Hawkins performed drums on the album,[10] the band recruited a new drummer, Devin Travieso, who toured in support of the album with the band.[12]
Mainstream breakthrough with Nothing More (2011–2015)
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After the two years of touring in support of The Few Not Fleeting, the band turned to working on recording new music in 2011.[11] Still unable to secure a contract from a record label, the band decided to work independently again.[3] Despite this, they set their goal to make a record that sounded as good as a major label release, but on an independent budget.[3] The band recruited new permanent drummer, Paul O'Brien, who reached out to the band after his prior band, Pandemic, broke up.[1] Nothing More members, who were familiar with his work with Pandemic, knew he would be a good fit, and hired him after a successful audition.[10] The four proceeded to move in to a house together and worked on the album for three years, writing about the cumulative five years in between the prior and then upcoming album, where they faced many personal hardships they had lived through during the recording process.[1][13][11][10] Feeling financial hardships during the time, the band raised money through a successful Kickstarter campaign.[13] The band had written 60 song ideas, and spent an entire year filtering through the song ideas into 20 songs, and then down to the 17 found on the album's final track list.[13]
The band finished the album, titled it
The band also found much success at rock radio from the releases, with multiple singles charting from the album. The lead single, "
Mainstream success with The Stories We Tell Ourselves (2016–2021)
After extensive touring across 2014 and 2015, the band returned to writing and recording new material in early 2016.[25] By September 2016, the band had 17 fully developed songs, and were contemplating whether or not any songs should be trimmed from the final track listing.[26] The band took a break from recording at this point to tour with Disturbed and Chevelle throughout the end of the year, before returning to complete the recording of the album in early 2017.[27][28]
In June 2017, the band officially announced the title of their fifth studio album,
The band toured heavily in support of the album in 2018, including a headlining North American tour in February and March,[38] and a North American tour with Papa Roach and Escape the Fate in April and May.[39] Just prior to the 2018 touring, the band released a music video for their second single, "Do You Really Want It?".[40] The CEO of the band's record label mentioned future plans of releasing "Just Say When" as a single as well,[41] which was later done in April 2018;[42] "Let 'Em Burn" later received a formal single release in December.[43] The band continued touring in support of the album into 2019 with a headlining North American tour.[44] The band was the opening act for the band Ghost in the fall of 2019.[45]
Spirits (2022–present)
Planning for a follow-up album started as early as January 2019, with Hawkins that he was working on prepping a new studio to prepare for new album sessions between legs of touring.
Two weeks later, they released their first promotional song, "Turn It Up Like (Stand in the Fire)".[51] The first official single, "Tired of Winning", was released in late April,[52] and the band were announced as a special guest on In This Moment's Blood 1983 tour in late June, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their 2012 album Blood.[53] Three days later, Nothing More's new album title, Spirits, was revealed alongside its title track. Set for release on October 14,[54] another song from the record, "You Don't Know What Love Means", was released in advance of the album in mid-August.[55]
On January 19, 2024, Nothing More released a non-album single "If It Doesn't Hurt".[56] The song was used prominently by WWE as one of the theme songs for WrestleMania XL.
Musical style, influences and impact
The band has been described as
The band's lyrical content has been inspired by a wide variety of factors. Hawkin's personal life has been a large influence; the single "
Mike Wengren, the drummer of the band Disturbed, cited Nothing More as one of his favorite newer hard rock bands, citing them as one of the examples against the "rock music is dead" argument.[27]
Live performances
The band is known for its elaborate and energetic live performances, with it being likened to "some sort of twisted,
Members
- Nothing More live at With Full Force2018
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Jonny Hawkins
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Mark Vollelunga
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Daniel Oliver
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Ben Anderson
Current
- Jonny Hawkins – lead vocals (2008–present), drums (2003–2009)
- Mark Vollelunga – guitar, backing vocals (2003–present)
- Daniel Oliver – bass guitar, backing vocals (2004–present)
- Ben Anderson – drums, percussion (2015–present)
Former
- Josh Klaus – lead vocals (2003–2004)
- Josh Kercheville – guitar (2003–2008)
- Matt Reynolds – bass (2003–2004)
- Travis Cox – lead vocals (2005–2006)
- Trey Graham – lead vocals (2006–2007)
- Devin Travieso – drums (2009–2011)
- Paul O'Brien – drums (2011–2015)
Timeline
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Awards and nominations
Nothing More has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
- Best Rock Performance - "Go to War"[73]
- Best Rock Song - "Go to War"[73]
- Best Rock Album - The Stories We Tell Ourselves[73]
Discography
- Shelter (2004)
- Save You/Save Me (2007)
- The Few Not Fleeting (2009)
- Nothing More (2014)
- The Stories We Tell Ourselves (2017)
- Spirits (2022)
- Carnal (2024)[74]
References
Notes
- ^ Asking Alexandria would not play any of the June dates as planned, as their frontman Danny Worsnop developed a throat infection.[50]
Citations
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Nothing More's self-titled fourth album debuts at No. 11 on Top Rock Albums and No. 33 on the Billboard 200, marking the alt-metal group's first entry on either chart.
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- ^ "Nothing More Elevates Los Angeles in Wake of New Album SPIRITS". Rival Magazine. October 17, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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External links
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- Official website
- Nothing More at AllMusic