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Manic Drive is a Canadian Christian rock band, formed in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shawn Cavallo. After receiving interest from a record label, they released Reason for Motion in May 2005. Over the last several years, 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]

Manic Drive
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
  • Rock
  • Christian rock
  • metal
  • power pop
  • dance
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsWhiplash, Inpop/Capitol, Bema Media, SELECT Entertainment Group
Members
  • Shawn Cavallo
  • Michael Cavallo
Past members
  • Anthony Moreino
  • Tyler Dolynsky
  • Phil Massicotte
  • Johnny DiMarco
  • Travis Blackmore
  • Dave Love
  • Keith Comer
  • Lucas Wright
Websitemanicdrive.com

Band history


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

Manic Drive recorded their follow-up album, releasing it in 2007, titled Reset & Rewind.[4] After the album was released, Lucas Wright left the band, and former members Phil Massicotte (bass and backup vocals) and Johnny Dimarco (drums) were enlisted. In 2008, the band released their single "Blue", featuring Kevin Max of DC Talk, which reached number No. 28 on the Top 30 Christian Rock Billboard chart. "Blue" was also featured as a world premiere in over 20 countries 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, Manic Drive parted with Phil Massicotte and Johnny Dimarco and added drummer Anthony Moreino, converting into 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 No. 7 in their Top 10 picks of 2009. In late of 2009, they toured with 80s metal band Stryper on their "25th Anniversary Tour".[citation needed]

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

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

Through 2012, Good Times climbed up 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" placed No. 27 on 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 coast to coast 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. They played part in 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 album. Their first single from this album "VIP" hit No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Rock Chart, and No. 12 on Billboard's Christian CHR / Hot AC Chart.[13]

Reason for Motion (review[14])

Reset and Rewind (reviews[15][16][17])

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

References


  1. "Manic Drive | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  2. "Manic Drive: Eclectic Canadian rockers learning the gift of patience - Manic Drive". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  3. "Manic Drive Hits the Road for Fall Tour with Fireflight and Group 1 Crew | Syntax Creative". syntaxcreative.com. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  4. "Reset & Rewind". todayschristianmusic.com.
  5. "Canadian Rockers MANIC DRIVE Come Stateside with New Record, New Management and Major Distribution". jesusfreakhideout.com. April 20, 2009.
  6. "Manic Drive Is Far From "Blue" About Stryper's Yellow & Black Attack". Breathecast.com. August 19, 2009.
  7. "Weekly Top 10 Christian Music Hits Chart". christianmusic.about.com. February 28, 2010.
  8. "Manic Drive: Epic". christianitytoday.com. September 27, 2011.
  9. "Manic Drive release new Epic album". HM Magazine. September 20, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  10. "Maple Noise 2011-Canada's Christian Concert Tour". marketwired.com. September 8, 2011.
  11. "Audio Adrenaline announces spring 2013 Kings & Queens tour". audioa.com. October 24, 2012.
  12. "Manic Drive Signs To Inpop Records!". christianmusiczine.com. November 20, 2013.
  13. "Manic Drive Tops the Billboard Christian Rock Charts". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  14. Blackburn, Stuart (August 30, 2005). "(Review) Reason For Motion". CrossRhythms (UK). Retrieved October 12, 2008.
  15. Banister, Christa (2007). "(Review) Reset & Rewind". Christianity Today. Retrieved October 11, 2008.
  16. Kerslake, Paul (September 6, 2008). "(Review) Reset & Rewind". CrossRhythms (UK). Retrieved October 12, 2008.
  17. Well, Chris (October 14, 2014). "(Review) Reset & Rewind". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 19, 2008.
  18. Manic Drive also received nominations for: Rock Song Of The Year: "Eleven Regrets", Hard Music Song Of The Year: "Obvious", Modern Rock/Alternative Song Of The Year: "Blue", Pop/Contemporary Song Of The Year: "The Inventor", and Rap/Hip Hop Song Of The Year: "Dancefloor". GMAC 2008 Covenant Award Nominees Archived September 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  19. "2012 Covenant Award winners " GMA Canada". Gmacanada.ca. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  20. GMC Music Video Awards. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
  21. "Printer-Friendly Nominees & Winners". The JUNO Awards. Retrieved March 12, 2019.




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