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Members:
Paul McCoy – lead vocals
Justin Rimer – guitar
Eric Weaver – guitar
Aaron Gainer – drums, vocals
DJ Stange – bass
Years Active:
2000 – Present
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12 Stones
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12 Stones is a rock band from Mandeville, Louisiana. Lead vocalist Paul McCoy was also featured in the successful Evanescence single "Bring Me to Life", for which he won a Grammy. The first line-up of the band consisted of Paul McCoy (vocals), Kevin Dorr (bass), Eric Weaver (guitar), and Aaron Gainer (drums). After performing several live shows, the band recorded a demo and went to New York City where they performed at an industry showcase. After that, the band was signed up by Wind-up Records.
The band's eponymous debut album was released in 2002, produced by Jay Baumgardner. The band gained more notoriety when vocalist McCoy performed in Evanescence's song "Bring Me to Life" opposite Amy Lee. The song was included in both Evanescence's album, Fallen and in the Daredevil film soundtrack. Their second album, Potter's Field came out in 2004. Both albums were supported with heavy touring. After their last tour, the band decided to take a break from the band and dedicate to their respective families.Their third album, Anthem For The Underdog, was released in 2007. The album is said to be inspired by the effects of Hurricane Katrina on their hometown.
The name of the band is a reference to their Christian values. As stated on their official website, "12 Stones" is taken metaphorically from the twelve stones in the Hoshen, a breastplate worn by the high priest of Levitical order in the Old Testament. The rights to the name were bought from a family who had come up with the name for their cottage. In an interview on the national television special Broken TV, McCoy explained that the band's name reflects a reference to the twelve stones that the Israelites erected after they crossed the Jordan River.
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