BulletProof Messenger

BulletProof Messenger was the 12th artist to reach 50K on SellaBand

Overview

Formerly knows as Gone To Earth, BulletProof Messenger is an electronic rock band from NY. Recently, the group has toured with many national acts including major recording artists Incubus, Trapt, Collective Soul, Blindside, Adema and more, performing overseas as well as in the United States. The band has also received recognition through such media sources as Fox Television, MTV, CBS, Newsday, Press and Sun News, Clear Channel Radio - (Winners of 92.5 KGB FM Battle of the Bands), XM Satellite Radio, etc. Furthermore, the group has gained a large following through extensive touring and a significant amount of radio airplay; and is featured on MySpace as one of their top 50 Un-signed acts. Most recently the group has completed their full length release, engineered by Tony Dawsey (NIN, Kid Rock, Jay-Z).

Biography

Formed by Programmer Matt Litwin and Guitarist Voley Martin, BulletProof Messenger experimented with many styles and underwent a great deal of change before finding their niche. While the music is melodic enough to attract alternative rock fans, the guitar riffs attract even metal listeners. Couple this with layers of programming and electronics, BPM creates a completely new dynamic. These variety of influences are clearly reflected in the music and live performances.

Unwilling to compromise with the sound with poor vocals, after a grueling three year search for a singer, vocalist Marcus Klavan joined the band. His dedication was immediately evident when he relocated from his home in Maryland to Long Island, NY.

Immediately following Marcus' incorporation into the group, the band caught their big break. Incubus chose the band to perform as their opening act after consideration of countless applicants. This show ignited the following year’s touring schedule.
Later that year, the band was selected to perform in the 92.5 KGB FM Clear Channel Battle of the Bands. The band went on to win the competition, turning heads along the way with their newest addition drummer, Alex Straiter. His energy at live performances and unique style brought an exciting new dynamic to the sound of BulletProof Messenger.

Following this success, the band was selected by Collective Soul to be the direct opener for the release of their new album. Just days later, the band was selected by XM Satellite Radio as one of the top unsigned acts in the country and was selected by the band Trapt to open their shows.

Since that time, two new members were added to the group: Jesse Downing, former bassist for Shootyz Groove, and Scott Martin on guitar. As a result of these two new members, the sound and live presence of the group were all enhanced.

After a year and a half in pre-production and 3 months in the studio, working with noteworthy individuals such as Tony Dawsey (NIN, Jay-Z, Kid Rock) BulletProof Messenger completed their self produced debut release, “The Crucial Line”, released in November 2006.

Following the band’s debut release, in mid 2007, BulletProof Messenger was selected from over 3,000 acts world wide, to perform a special showcase for Sellaband.com at the Gibson Guitar Studios in London. This show attracted the attention of various international music press and greatly increased the bands international following.

Discography

The Crucial Line - 2006, Lo-Fidelity Publishing

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