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Infobox musical artist| name = Trust Company| image = Trust_company_band_img.jpg| caption =| background = group_or_band| origin = Prattville, Alabama|Prattville , Alabama | genre = Alternative metal cite web |url=Allmusic|class=artist|id=p531024|pure_url=yes |title= Trust Company |first= Corey|last= Apar |work= all music|publisher=Rovi Corporation |accessdate=2010-08-24 Post-grunge Hard rock cite web |url=Allmusic|class=album|id=r594946|pure_url=yes |title= The Lonely Position of Neutral|work= all music |first= Jason D.| last= Taylor |publisher=Rovi Corporation|accessdate=2010-08-24 | years_active = 1997& ndash;2005 2007& ndash;present| label = Koch Records | associated_acts = Amity Lane | website = http://www.myspace.com/trustcompany Trust Company at MySpace | current_members = Kevin Palmer ( Singer|vocals , guitar ) James Fukai ( guitar ) Jason Singleton ( Drum Kit|drums ) Wes Cobb ( Bass guitar|bass ) | past_members = Josh Moates ( Bass Guitar|bass ) Walker Warren ( Bass (guitar)|bass ) Eric Salter ( Bass (guitar)|bass ) Trust Company (also typeset as TRUSTcompany and TRUST*CO ) is an American alternative metal / post-grunge band from Prattville, Alabama|Prattville , Alabama .
History
First run (1997& ndash;2005)
Formed in 1997 , Trust Company came together through Singer|vocalist Kevin Palmer and drummer Jason Singleton, who briefly played drums in the Ed Kemper Trio . Originally called 41 Down , the band then recruited bassist Josh Moates and guitarist James Fukai. After building a local fan-base and releasing a self-titled album as well as a couple demos, the band went on to sign a major label deal with Geffen Records . The band then changed their name to Trust Company to avoid confusion with the Canadian band Sum 41 .
The group released its debut album , The Lonely Position of Neutral , on July 23, 2002. The album was well received with the lead single (music)|single "Downfall" gaining heavy exposure through MTV2 . Subsequently, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts. A second single "Running From Me" followed with more moderate success. The Lonely Position was certified gold album|gold by the RIAA , and the band went on to tour with artists such as 30 Seconds to Mars and Papa Roach . They also toured with KoRn and Disturbed (band)|Disturbed as part of the Pop Sux Tour in 2002.
Trust Company was scheduled to play at Ozzfest 2003 but was forced to back out by their label in order to work on their second album, True Parallels , which was belatedly released on March 22, 2005, after an 8-10 month delay. Several months prior to the album's release, original bassist Josh Moates left the group and was replaced by Walker Warren. Despite little promotion from their label, the album entered the Billboard 200|Billboard album charts at #32, and has gone on to sell in excess of 200,000 copies. The first and only single from the album, "Stronger," made a moderate impact on mainstream rock radio. According to drummer Jason Singleton on the band's website message board, the second single may have been "The War is Over."
Hiatus (2005& ndash;2007)
In August 2005, the band decided to take a break and focus on side projects and spend some time at home. Soon after the break, Palmer and original bassist Josh Moates came together to form a new band called Amity Lane . The band released its debut album The Sound of Regret on October 31, 2006.Citation needed|date=August 2010 In an interview with IndyConcerts.com following their show in Indianapolis on April 6, 2011, Kevin Palmer was quoted as saying the Amity Lane album was never intended to be released. The whole album was put up as just a fun side project and not even studio produced. Palmer went on to say he and Moates recorded the whole album on a computer.
Jason Singleton played drums for several bands in Montgomery, including Arm in Arms, The Spicolis, and The Escape Frame. James Fukai reunited with his old band, Hematovore.
Reunion and Dreaming In Black and White (2007& ndash;present)
On August 11, 2007, the four original members of the band - Palmer, Moates, Singleton, and Fukai - announced they were reuniting and planned two reunion shows in Montgomery, Alabama and that they will be writing and recording a new album for release sometime in 2008. On November 9, 2007 the band headlined what would be considered a reunion show at Seville Quarter in Pensacola, FL .Citation needed|date=August 2010 On March 18, 2008, The band posted two new songs titled "Waking Up" and "Stumbling" on their MySpace page. The band stated in a blog that these were demo (music)|demos and may be re-recorded. They later announced that they would be handing out CDs with previously unreleased or rare material from past years at concerts with the purchase of a t-shirt.Citation needed|date=August 2010 Josh Moates chose to leave the band and was replaced by bassist Eric Salter. Eric Salter left the band in 2009 and was replaced by Wes Cobb.
Trust Company carried out a small US tour at the end of 2010 to promote their new single, " Heart In My Hands ", from their third studio album, Dreaming In Black and White , which was released on March 8 , 2011. The lead single was released on iTunes October 5 , 2010. In late October 2010, the band finished the music video for "Heart In My Hands" and the video premiered on VEVO on December 15 , 2010. The music video features bass player Rachel Bolan of Heavy Metal band Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row .
The band currently went on a 2 month tour with Drowning Pool on the promotion of their latest album. Trust Company are set to perform in the Rock on the Range on May 2011.
Members
;Current
Kevin Palmer – lead vocals , rhythm guitar (1997& ndash;2005, 2007& ndash;present)
James Fukai – lead guitar , backing vocals (1998& ndash;2005, 2007& ndash;present)
Recording Industry Association of America|US : Goldcite web|url= http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php? & artist=trustcompany|title=RIAA database|publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |accessdate=2011-09-17
True Parallels
Released: March 22, 2005
Label: Geffen
32
US sales: 200,000
Dreaming in Black and White
Released: March 8, 2011
Label: E1 Music|eOne Music
175
Unreleased rarities album
Via MySpace , Trust Company gave their fans the opportunity to obtain an unreleased LP for free after purchasing a t-shirt from their online store. The album contains rare demos and tracks not included in their previous two albums. The track listing is as follows http://www.myspace.com/trustcompany/blog:
1. "Stronger (Piano with drum loop version)" 2. "Closer" 3. "I Can't Breathe" 4. "Seasons Change" 5. "Today" 6. "Moving in Circles" 7. "Hover (Quiet Mix)" ( Underworld (2003 film)|Underworld soundtrack) 8. "Sterilize" 9. "Something Perfect (New version)" 10. "Losing View" 11. " Rock the Casbah " ( The Clash cover) 12. " Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song)|Time After Time " ( Cyndi Lauper cover)
2004 – "Take It All" – Breakdown (computer game)|Breakdown
2004 – "Surfacing" – MVP Baseball 2004
2004 - "Downfall" - MX Unleashed
2005 - "Stronger" – MX vs. ATV Unleashed
2005 – "Stronger" – WWE Backlash|WWE Backlash 2005
2005 - "Figure 8" - GOMTV MBCGame StarLeague Season 4
2006 - "Downfall" - (Aquaman Trailer)
2008 - "Downfall" - DSF Monday Night Strike
2011 - "Dreaming in Black and White" - Survivor Series|WWE Survivor Series (2011)
References
Reflist
External links
myspace | id = trustcompany | label = Trust Company
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