Thousand Foot Krutch
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| Thousand Foot Krutch | |
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 TFK (left to right) Joel, Steve, Trevor, and Jamie |
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| Country | Peterborough, Ontario Canada  |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Genres | Nu-metal, Christian Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative Metal, Christian Metal |
| Labels | Tooth & Nail Records |
| Members | Trevor McNevan Steve Augustine Joel Bruyere Jamie Aplin |
Thousand Foot Krutch or TFK is a Canadian Christian rock band.
The band consists of:
- Trevor McNevan (vocals/guitar)
- Steve Augustine (drums)
- Joel Bruyere (bass)
- Jamie Aplin (tour guitar)
Trevor McNevan and Steve Augustine are also in another band, called FM Static.
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[edit] Biography
McNevan started the band in Peterborough Ontario, a city northeast of Toronto, where he went to high school. Joel (pronounced "Joe-ell") Bruyere, was McNevan's childhood friend who had moved away but remained in contact with him. Drummer Steve Augustine is from Hamilton, Ontario.
They now consider the Toronto area home when they aren't touring. McNevan (vocalist, songwriter, and band founder of Thousand Foot Krutch), came up with the band's name through his belief that God is a crutch that you can lean on, even if your problems pile a thousand feet high.
[edit] Overview
Thousand Foot Krutch's first release, That's What People Do, was released independently in 1998 and is out of print. The band first made an impact on the Christian rock scene with their next release, Set It Off, in 2000. The sound of the album was distinct in its heavily hip-hop influenced rap nu-metal, and though a few songs from the record (including "Puppet" and "Supafly") impacted at Christian radio, the band gained notoriety almost entirely through self-promotion and word of mouth.
In 2003, TFK signed with Seattle-based Tooth & Nail Records after long consideration and released their critically-acclaimed second full-length CD, Phenomenon. Though something of a departure from the rap-heavy sound of Set it Off, Phenomenon still relied on McNevan's rhythmic vocals, albeit with a solid modern rock sound similar to Linkin Park. Phenomenon received almost universal praise, and spawned 4 popular radio singles, including the anthemic "Rawkfist." The CD sold over 100,000 units in under a year, making it one of the best-selling albums in Tooth & Nail's history. They continued this success with the 2004 rerelease of Set it Off through Tooth & Nail, allowing for a larger print run and adding 6 songs, including five from "That's What People Do."
On July 19, 2005, they released their third full-length album The Art of Breaking, produced by Arnold Lanni. This album makes almost a complete break from the nu-metal sound of their earlier albums, focusing more on hard rock elements. The single "Move" peaked at #16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart early 2006.
Thousand Foot Krutch usually plays at least 200 concerts per year, supporting themselves and their fellow Tooth & Nail bands. TFK, and McNevan in particular, is also notable for discovering fellow Peterborough and Tooth & Nail band Hawk Nelson.
McNevan and Augustine are both in a side band called FM Static, which can be classified as a pop-punk or pop/rock band and is usually much more light-hearted. Unlike many side projects, FM Static has enjoyed a good deal of success in the Christian music world, scoring two #10 hits for their songs "Crazy Mary" and "Something to Believe In."
In February 2006, TFK was nominated for the second consecutive year for the Juno Awards, Canada's top musical prize in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the year category. TFK was unsuccessful once again, and were not present for the awards; playing instead in Springfield, Illinois.
[edit] Discography
- That's What People Do (1998)
- Set It Off (2000)
- Phenomenon (2003)
- Set It Off (Remastered) (2004)
- The Art of Breaking (2005)
[edit] Album charts
From Billboard (North America).
| Year | Album | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Art Of Breaking | The Billboard 200 | #67 |
| 2004 | Phenomenon | Top Heatseekers | #19 |
| 2003 | Phenomenon | Top Heatseekers | #18 |
[edit] Single charts
From Billboard (North America).
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 2004 | "Rawkfist" | #28 | Phenomenon |
| 2005 | "Absolute" | #34 | The Art Of Breaking |
| 2005 | "Move" | #16 | The Art Of Breaking |
| 2006 | "The Art Of Breaking" | - | The Art Of Breaking |
| 2006 | "Breathe You In" | - | The Art Of Breaking |
