Trapt

This article is about the band. For the video game, see Trapt (video game).

Trapt
Trapt vocalist Chris Taylor Brown
Background information
Origin	Los Gatos, California, USA
Genres	Hard rock Alternative metal[1][2] Post-grunge Nu metal[3]
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Eleven Seven Music, Warner Bros.
Website	www.trapt.com
Members
Chris Taylor Brown Peter Charell Aaron Montgomery Robb Torres
Past members
Simon Ormandy Robin Diaz David Stege

Trapt is an American rock band that formed in Los Gatos, California in August 1997.^[3] The group is composed of lead singer Chris Taylor Brown, lead guitarist Robb Torres, bass guitarist Peter Charell, and drummer Aaron "Monty" Montgomery. They have released five studio albums to date: Amalgamation (1997), Trapt (2002), Someone in Control (2005) , Only Through the Pain (2008) and No Apologies (2010).^[4] The band is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Band history

Formation and early years (1997–2000)

The members of Trapt met in high school in the mid-'90s and shortly thereafter developed an act with Chris Taylor Brown (vocals), Simon Ormandy (guitar), Peter Charell (bass), and David Stege (drums). The band's first few rehearsals were in Ormandy's guest-house, which had a party-like atmosphere with its loft overlooking the living room.^[5] They began playing at local venues in 1997 before any members had graduated high school. The band received a great response and a positive buzz soon started to grow. In 1998, still before graduation, they were already opening for up-and-coming fellow acts like Papa Roach.^[3][6][7] They recorded and released their first CD, Amalgamation in 1999, which they sold at their live shows. Their second release, the Glimpse EP, came in 2000, and another EP, 2001's self-titled Trapt, served as the band's demo. Between the strength of these releases and the successes in touring, they were able to garner major record label attention.^[8]

Trapt (2001–2003)

The band proceeded to sign with Warner Bros. Records^[3] and started recording their debut album, with the help of Robin Diaz replacing Stege on the drums, who was eventually replaced by their current drummer, Aaron Montgomery. Meanwhile, they also moved to Vancouver, Canada to base their recording operations. On November 5, 2001 the band released their self-titled album, Trapt,^[3] which produced a total of three singles. In 2001 "Headstrong" was the first, and it reached #1 on both the Modern Rock Tracks and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, as well as #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking their most successful single to date, and becoming the theme song for WWE Bad Blood during June 2003. The second single from the album, "Still Frame", also managed to achieve #1 spot on the US Mainstream Rock chart, and a respectable #3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The third single, "Echo" (whose video had an appearance from Michelle Trachtenberg) peaked at #10 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The Trapt album was certified platinum by the RIAA. Although not a single, the last song on the album, "New Beginning", was featured in the Dragonball Z film, "Return of Cooler".

Trapt EP and Someone In Control (2004–2006)

Before releasing their next full-length album, the band released a self-titled three-track EP, released March 30, 2004, that included live versions of the "Made of Glass" and "Echo" tracks from their debut album, as well as a previously unreleased non-LP track, "Promise".

Their second full length album, titled Someone In Control, was released September 13, 2005.^[3] It produced three singles for the band: "Stand Up", "Waiting", and "Disconnected (Out of Touch)". While these singles didn't do as well as those released from the first album, "Stand Up" still reached #3 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. In support of this album, Trapt toured with Thousand Foot Krutch, Silvertide, Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Nickelback, and others.

Trapt Live! and Only Through the Pain (2007–2009)

Their live album titled Trapt Live!, was released September 18, 2007.^[3] The album featured two new studio songs ("Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose") as well as live versions of nine songs from their earlier records. On March 7, 2008, it was announced that lead guitarist Simon Ormandy had parted ways with the band. He was replaced by Robb Torres.^[9] Despite rumors indicating otherwise, Ormandy's departure was amicable, and vocalist, Chris Taylor Brown, continues to speak highly of Ormandy to the media, while promoting Torres as the new guitarist.^[10] On March 8, 2008, Trapt released "Who's Going Home with You Tonight?" on the band's website, a song from their then-upcoming studio album entitled Only Through the Pain.^[3][11] The band also posted four other songs from the upcoming album, "Black Rose", "Contagious", "Wasteland", and "Ready When You Are". On April 15, 2008, Trapt announced they would be touring as part of Mötley Crüe's Crüe Fest along with Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Sixx:A.M.. The tour began July 1, 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida.^[12]

On June 10, 2008, Trapt released "Who's Going Home with You Tonight?" as a single. They also recorded a music video for the song.^[13] It was announced on June 27, 2008 that "Who's Going Home with You Tonight?" would be part of the weekly downloadable content for the Rock Band game series. The content was released on July 1, 2008. Only Through the Pain was released on August 5, 2008. Trapt toured in support of the album by opening for Hinder on the Jägermeister Music Tour with Rev Theory. In March 2009, Trapt started the Contagious Tour, also featuring Red, Halestorm, Inept and Since October at several shows. "Contagious" was the album's second and last single, and was also available as a free playable track in the iPhone and iPod Touch game Tap Tap Revenge 2.

No Apologies (2010–present)

March 10, 2010 Trapt confirmed via Facebook page^[8] they were wrapping up the recording process of their new record with known producer Johnny K.

No Apologies was confirmed to be the album title July 6, 2010. Originally due out September 14, 2010, the release was delayed till October 12, 2010. The first single, "Sound Off", was available on iTunes July 20, 2010. Another song, "Stranger In the Mirror", was released for free from the band's Facebook August 11, 2010.^[8]

In September 2010, three new songs, "Drama Queen", "No Apologies", and "Storyteller", were made available to be heard on the band's official website, along with the cover art for "No Apologies".^[14] A digital-only download bonus track, "Head Up High," was released exclusively to those who pre-ordered the record from the official website.^[15]

Fans voted from January to February 2011 on the band's Facebook page to pick the second single.^{[citation needed]} "End of My Rope" won, with 25% of the votes.^{[citation needed]}

Cleopatra Records and Trapt released a compilation album called "Headstrong". It features re-recorded versions of songs, demo tracks, remixes, and acoustic versions of 'Headstrong' and 'Echo'. It was released on October 25, 2011

On August 31, 2011, Brown announced the band was working on a new song titled "Bring It".^{[citation needed]} On September 14, a video of the intro to the song was posted, and on September 23, the band announced they were recording new music in the studio. On October 21, the band announced "Bring It", a new song released on November 8, 2011 as standalone single.

Band members

• Chris Taylor Brown – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1997–present)
• Pete Charell – bass guitar (1997–present)
• Aaron 'Monty' Montgomery – drums, percussion (2001–present)
• Robb Torres – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–present)

Former members

• Simon Ormandy - lead guitar (1997–2008)
• Robin Diaz - drums (2000–2001)
• David Stege - drums (1997–2000)

Discography

Trapt discography

Releases
↙Studio albums	5
↙Live albums	1
↙Compilation albums	1
↙EPs	2
↙Singles	12
↙Video albums	1

Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions			Certifications (sales thresholds)
		US [16]	US Alt. [17]	US Ind. [16]
1997	Amalgamation Released: 1997 Label: Self-released Format: CD
2002	Trapt Released: November 5, 2001 Label: Warner Bros. (48296) Format: CD	42	—	—	US: Platinum[18]
2005	Someone in Control Released: September 13, 2005 Label: Warner Bros. (49445) Format: CD	14	—	—
2008	Only Through the Pain Released: August 5, 2008 Label: Eleven Seven (ESM 230) Format: CD	18	4	2
2010	No Apologies Released: October 12, 2010 Label: Eleven Seven (ESM 790) Format: CD	25	5	4
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Live albums

Year	Album details
2007	Trapt Live! Released: September 18, 2007 Label: Eleven Seven (ESM 190) Format: CD

Compilation albums

Year	Album details
2011	Headstrong Released: October 25, 2011 Label: Cleopatra Format: CD

Demo albums

Year	Album details
2001	Trapt demo Released: 2001 Label: Self-released Format: CD

Extended plays

Year	Album details
2000	Glimpse EP Released: 2000 Label: Self-released Format: CD
2004	Trapt EP Released: 2004 Label: Warner Bros. (48665) Format: CD

Singles

Year	Title	Peak chart positions								Certifications	Album
		US [19]	US Adult [19]	US Alt. [20]	US Main. [19]	US Pop [19]	US Rock [21]	AUS [22]	UK [23]
2002	"Headstrong"	16	40	1	1	4	—	86	106	US: Platinum[18]	Trapt
2003	"Still Frame"	69	—	3	1	—	—	—	—
2004	"Echo"	125	—	10	13	27	—	—	—
2005	"Stand Up"	104	—	17	3	—	—	—	—		Someone in Control
2006	"Waiting"	—	—	27	20	—	—	—	—
	"Disconnected (Out of Touch)"	—	—	—	24	—	—	—	—
2007	"Stay Alive"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Trapt Live!
2008	"Who's Going Home With You Tonight?"	—	—	31	11	—	—	—	—		Only Through the Pain
2009	"Contagious"	—	—	—	16	—	36	—	—
2010	"Sound Off"	—	—	—	14	—	33	—	—		No Apologies
2011	"End of My Rope"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Bring It"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		TBA
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Video albums

Year	Album details
2009	Crüe Fest Released: March 24, 2009 Label: Mötley, Eleven Seven Format: DVD

References

1. ^ http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/scene/trapt-s-new-album-no-apologies-good-not-great-1.1677626
2. ^ http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/trapt/no_apologies/index.html
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h} "Trapt > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p543404. Retrieved Mar. 28, 2010. 
4. ^ "Trapt.com". Trapt. http://www.trapt.com/. Retrieved July 16, 2010. 
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6. ^ "Interview With ShaveMagazine". ShaveMagazine.com. http://www.shavemagazine.com/entertainment/080801. 
7. ^ "Trapt Bio". http://www.last.fm/music/Trapt/+wiki. 
8. ^ ^{a b c} http://www.facebook.com/trapt
9. ^ "trapt.fancorps.com". http://trapt.fancorps.com/headquarters/news.php?nid=3008. 
10. ^ "2 Music Geeks’ Podcast 21: The Geeks Are Legal– Featuring Chris Brown of Trapt". http://www.musicgeekmedia.com/?p=19. 
11. ^ "trapt.com". http://trapt.com/. 
12. ^ Concert Announcement: Cruefest with Mötley Crüe, STLtoday.com
13. ^ Trapt's First Single "Who's Going Home With You Tonight" Debuts on Xbox LIVE With Great Fanfare via World Video Premiere: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance
14. ^ http://www.trapt.com
15. ^ www.trapt.com
16. ^ ^{a b} "Trapt > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/trapt-p543404/charts-awards/billboard-albums. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
17. ^ "Trapt Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/trapt/chart-history/499252?f=794&g=Albums. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
18. ^ ^{a b} "RIAA certifications". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?&artist=Trapt. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
19. ^ ^{a b c d} "Trapt > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/trapt-p543404/charts-awards/billboard-singles. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
20. ^ "Trapt Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/trapt/chart-history/499252?f=377&g=Singles. Retrieved 2011-04-09. 
21. ^ "Trapt Album & Song Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/artist/trapt/chart-history/499252#/artist/trapt/chart-history/499252?f=902&g=Singles. 
22. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 8th September 2003" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20031007-0000/Issue707.pdf. Retrieved 2011-07-03. 
23. ^ "Chart Log UK: DJ T - Tzant". Zobbel. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_T.HTM. 

External links

• Official website
• Trapt on Facebook