The Blank Theory
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The Blank Theory was a five-piece rock group from Chicago
, Illinois
.
They self-released two albums, Blinding Process in 1998 and Catalyst in 2000. Catalyst included the track "Nevermind" which was featured in a segment of MTV Road Rules. While the first two independent releases were hard edged indie rock, they moved more toward metal when writing for the third release. Upon signing to New Line Records
, they teamed up with Adam Schlesinger
(Ivy
, Fountains of Wayne
) and James Iha
(The Smashing Pumpkins
, A Perfect Circle
) for production of Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
. The Blank Theory released Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
on September 24, 2002 via independent label
, New Line Records
.
Their cover of Portishead's "Sour Times
" was one of two singles from Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
and can be heard in the movie trailer to Wicker Park
. The other single titled "Middle of Nowhere" was featured on the Freddy vs. Jason
soundtrack and in Final Destination 2
. Founding member and guitarist, Michael Foderaro, left the band in May 2003 to pursue other music projects. He was eventually replaced by guitarist Mateo Camargo from the band Reforma. In mid 2004, drummer James Knight and keyboardist Shawn Currie also left the band to pursue other music projects.
Eventually, vocalist Nathan Leone and bassist Matthew Leone, along with two members from Reforma (Dan Torelli and Mateo Camargo
) formed Madina Lake
.
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
.
They self-released two albums, Blinding Process in 1998 and Catalyst in 2000. Catalyst included the track "Nevermind" which was featured in a segment of MTV Road Rules. While the first two independent releases were hard edged indie rock, they moved more toward metal when writing for the third release. Upon signing to New Line Records
New Line Records
WaterTower Music is an American record label owned by Time Warner and operates as a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Founded to release movie soundtracks, the label has grown beyond this initial purpose and has built a roster of indie rock acts such as The Sounds, OFFICE, Robbers on High...
, they teamed up with Adam Schlesinger
Adam Schlesinger
Adam Schlesinger is an American songwriter, composer and record producer. He has been nominated for Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy , and Golden Globe Awards. He is also a winner of the ASCAP Pop Music Award....
(Ivy
Ivy
Ivy, plural ivies is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to western, central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan.-Description:On level ground they...
, Fountains of Wayne
Fountains of Wayne
Fountains of Wayne is an American power pop band that formed in New York City in 1996. The band consists of members Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter and Brian Young.-Early years:...
) and James Iha
James Iha
James Yoshinobu Iha b. March 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) is a Japanese American rock musician. He is best known as having been a guitarist and co-founder of the alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and for his eclectic musical projects of recent years, most notably being a permanent...
(The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. Formed by Billy Corgan frontman and James Iha , the band has included Jimmy Chamberlin , D'arcy Wretzky , and currently includes Jeff Schroeder Mike Byrne , and Nicole Fiorentino The Smashing...
, A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle
A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. The original incarnation of the band also included Paz Lenchantin on bass, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, and Tim Alexander on drums...
) for production of Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor was the only album The Blank Theory released on New Line Records. It featured 13 tracks in total. Producer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and Ivy fame, Co-Producer James Iha , contributed his guitar works on "Killing Me"...
. The Blank Theory released Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor was the only album The Blank Theory released on New Line Records. It featured 13 tracks in total. Producer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and Ivy fame, Co-Producer James Iha , contributed his guitar works on "Killing Me"...
on September 24, 2002 via independent label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
, New Line Records
New Line Records
WaterTower Music is an American record label owned by Time Warner and operates as a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Founded to release movie soundtracks, the label has grown beyond this initial purpose and has built a roster of indie rock acts such as The Sounds, OFFICE, Robbers on High...
.
Their cover of Portishead's "Sour Times
Sour Times
"Sour Times" is a song by English trip hop group Portishead, released as their second-ever single in August 1994. Written by all three members of the band, "Sour Times" features on Portishead's debut album Dummy...
" was one of two singles from Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor was the only album The Blank Theory released on New Line Records. It featured 13 tracks in total. Producer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and Ivy fame, Co-Producer James Iha , contributed his guitar works on "Killing Me"...
and can be heard in the movie trailer to Wicker Park
Wicker Park (film)
Wicker Park is a 2004 American psychological drama/romantic mystery film directed by Paul McGuigan and starring Josh Hartnett. The film is a remake of the 1996 French movie L'Appartement...
. The other single titled "Middle of Nowhere" was featured on the Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason is a 2003 American slasher film directed by Ronny Yu. The film is a crossover between the A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises...
soundtrack and in Final Destination 2
Final Destination 2
Final Destination 2 is a 2003 supernatural horror film and the sequel to the 2000 film Final Destination and was directed by David R. Ellis. It was written by Jeffrey Reddick, Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber. The film stars Ali Larter, A. J. Cook, Michael Landes and Tony Todd...
. Founding member and guitarist, Michael Foderaro, left the band in May 2003 to pursue other music projects. He was eventually replaced by guitarist Mateo Camargo from the band Reforma. In mid 2004, drummer James Knight and keyboardist Shawn Currie also left the band to pursue other music projects.
Eventually, vocalist Nathan Leone and bassist Matthew Leone, along with two members from Reforma (Dan Torelli and Mateo Camargo
Mateo Camargo
Mateo Camargo is a Colombian-born songwriter, record producer, and guitarist of rock band Madina Lake.- Early life :Mateo was born on March 11, 1973, and grew up in the suburbs of Bogotá near a lake,and studied at Colegio San Carlos Colombia....
) formed Madina Lake
Madina Lake
Madina Lake an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A in 2005.Madina Lake released their debut album From Them, Through Us, to You through Roadrunner Records on March 27, 2007...
.
Band members
- Nathan LeoneNathan LeoneNathan Daniel Leone is the lead singer of rock band Madina Lake. He was born on May 13, 1981. Nathan is three minutes younger than his identical twin Matthew Leone, who plays bass in Madina Lake.- Early life:Nathan grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois...
– Vocals - Michael Foderaro – Guitar
- Matthew LeoneMatthew LeoneMatthew Jon Leone is the bassist of rock band Madina Lake. He was born on May 13, 1981. Matthew is two minutes older than his identical twin Nathan Leone, who is the lead vocalist in Madina Lake.-Early life:Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois...
– Bass - James Knight – Drums, Percussion
- Shawn Currie – Keyboards, Programming
Blinding Process EP (1999)
- "Faded" – 4:56
- "Anathema" – 3:22
- "Broken Glass" – 6:42
- "A Matter of Time" – 4:46
- "Mourning Life" – 5:34
Catalyst EP (2000)
- "Corporation" – 3:14
- "Vanish" – 3:19
- "Broken Glass" – 4:20
- "Nevermind" – 3:24
- "Recluse" – 4:08
- "Faded" – 4:21
- "Daylight's New Life" – 6:10
- "The Disparate" – 6:15
- "Fascist" (bonus track) – 3:11
Beyond the Calm of the Corridor (2002)
- "Middle of Nowhere" – 4:05
- "Addicted" – 3:44
- "Father's Eyes" – 3:09
- "Sour Times" (Portishead cover) – 3:35
- "Killing Me" – 4:05
- "Invisible" – 3:07
- "Broken" – 3:43
- "Thicker" – 3:11
- "Back of My Mind" – 3:30
- "Recluse" – 3:41
- "Corporation" – 3:15
- "Fear of God" – 3:45
- "Martyr" – 5:24
- "Hey Bulldog" (Bonus track for Japan) – 3:14