Rev Theory

Infobox musical artist
Name = Rev Theory
Alias = Revelation Theory


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Origin = New York City, New York, USA
Genre = Hard rock
Heavy metal
Years_active = 2002-present
Label = Element Records (2002-2006)
Interscope Records (2007-present)
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URL = [http://www.revtheory.com/ Official Website]
Current_members = Rich Luzzi
Julien Jorgensen
Dave Agoglia
Matt McCloskey
Ricki Lixx
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Rev Theory (formerly known as Revelation Theory) is an American hard rock band from North Andover, Massachusetts. Formed in 1997, they released their debut album, "Truth Is Currency", on EMI subsidiary Element Records in 2005. They are currently signed to Interscope Records.

History

Revelation Theory's members first met in 1997 at Merrimack College in North Andover, and all moved to New York City in 2001 hoping for a career as a band.

In 2002, bassist Matty, a student at New York University, completed the quartet. They recorded a demo EP and began touring; in 2005 they were tapped for the Girls Gone Wild Rocks America tour. [http://www.themaneater.com/article.php?id=23222 Revelation Theory to Rock Out in Columbia] . "The Maneater", February 7, 2006. Accessed September 30, 2007.]

The group signed to EMI subsidiary Element Records, releasing a full-length, "Truth Is Currency", in 2005 and opening on tour with Breaking Benjamin and Fall Out Boy. A single from "Truth Is Currency", "Slowburn", hit #27 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 2005. [ [http://wm07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jxfwxqqsldje~T5 Chart Positions] , Allmusic.com]

They toured the US with Saliva and Evanescence in 2006 and also toured Europe with Evanescence. [ [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=60291 Revelation Theory to Support Evanescence in Europe] . Blabbermouth.net, October 14, 2006. Accessed September 30, 2007.] In 2007, the band toured with Hinder, Papa Roach, and Buckcherry.

The now renamed Rev Theory is currently in the studio recording their sophomore album with new label Interscope Records entitled "Light It Up". The release date is scheduled for June 10, 2008. Their upcoming single "Light It Up" was one of two official theme songs for World Wrestling Entertainment's WrestleMania XXIV pay-per-view event. Patrick D won the "Light It Up" contest & introduced Rev Theory on stage at Thunder Field during Wrestlemania weekend. [ [http://www.myspace.com/revtheory MySpace.com - Rev Theory - New York - Rock / Alternative - www.myspace.com/revtheory ] ] "Hell Yeah" is the official theme song for WWE One Night Stand 2008 [ [http://www.wwe.com/shows/onenightstand/ WWE: TV Shows > One Night Stand ] ] . Together, WWE and WJRR have put together an exclusive widget to promote the event. Former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro appears in the music video for "Hell Yeah." The song has also become known for being the intro song for the Detroit Red Wings hockey team.

Rev Theory have recently announced their tour with Flyleaf and Seether.

Rev Theory has also confirmed via press release [ [http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/9327 ProWrestling.com - WWE News, Rev theory press release, May 27, 2008] that they wrote "Voices" specifically for WWE superstar Randy Orton, which he has used as his entrance theme since May 12th 2008.

Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, have joined forces to premiere the hard rock act Rev Theory’s new music video exclusively on the Xbox LIVE Video Store. This will make Rev Theory’s hit single “Hell Yeah” the first ever video premiere on Xbox LIVE.

Members

* Rich Luzzi - Vocals
* Julien Jorgensen - Rhythm Guitar
* Rikki Lixx - Lead Guitar
* Matt McCloskey - Bass, Backing Vocals
* Dave Agoglia - Drums

Discography

*"Revelation Theory" EP (2004)
#Deep Six
#Undone
#Fade
#Loathe
#Over It All
#Far From Home
*"Truth Is Currency" (Element One/Idol Roc/Bikiniwax, 2005) as Revelation Theory
*"Light It Up" (Interscope Records, 2008) as Rev Theory. US #74 [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hzftxzr5ld0e~T5 Billboard] , Allmusic.com]

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References

External links

* [http://www.revtheory.com Rev Theory] Official Site
* [http://www.Interscope.com Interscope Records] Official Site
* [http://www.myspace.com/revtheory Rev Theory] at MySpace
* [http://www.fubar.com/revtheory Rev Theory] at fubar