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Thousand Foot Krutch

Fresh off a Juno nomination in 2005, rock band Thousand Foot Krutch have finally put a release date on their upcoming The Art of Breaking album. Thanks to Tooth & Nail records, the three-piece’s third full-length record will be in the hands of rock fans on July 19th.

For The Art of Breaking, Thousand Foot Krutch hooked up with producer Arnold Lanni. No stranger to the Canadian rock scene, Lanni has produced albums by the likes of Our Lady Peace, Jeff Healey Band, and Simple Plan. The Art of Breaking is the follow-up to TFK’s 2003 break-through album Phenomenon.

In the seven years since forming the Toronto-based Thousand Foot Krutch—while they were still in high school!—TFK have been through a lifetime of experiences. And it shows in the mature, provocative songs and lyrics on Phenomenon (Tooth & Nail Records), produced by the band and Aaron Sprinkle (MxPx). Phenomenon's first single and video, "Rawkfist," is just one side of TFK's cohesive yet diverse hard modern rock sound. Singer/songwriter/band founder Trevor McNevan reflects on the origins of the irresistible, edgy anthem that is "Rawkfist." "It's funny, it wasn't the obvious choice for a single," he says. "But the hook for that song has been in my head for three or four years, and I always thought it would be fun to offer it to The Rock, the wrestler, but then he “retired from wrestling.'" The memorable, powerful song, though, is succeeding just fine on its own. "Sure, it would have been fun to have the Rock use it, but it's still a party song and it's encouraging that so many people are into it." Thousand Foot Krutch has had a lot of encouragement since 1997, when McNevan, the band's sole original member, began the lineup. Putting out an indie record, That's What People Do, in 1997 (just re-released via the band's website), then Set It Off in 2000, the band earned hardcore fans, thanks especially to relentless touring. In the last four years alone, TFK played around 200 gigs per year with such bands as Finger Eleven, Tea Party, Three Days Grace and Econoline Crush, and have been devoting all their energies to the band for the last three years (i.e., giving up those McDonald's and gas station jobs!). And while Phenomenon is a culmination of sorts to, it's also a brand-new beginning, the band was recently voted an "up-and-comer who is ready to rock the world" in 2004 by prestigious trade magazine Radio and Records. "For the longest time, as a band we ran our own show, and it was a lot of work, but we learned a lot and developed really cool relationships with a lot of people," McNevan observes. In 2003, Thousand Foot Krutch had several labels hot on their tails, and they entered into serious talks with Tooth and Nail. "After we made a big pros and cons list, we were on the same page, had the same vision, and the label had a passion for the band and the music, so we signed," says McNevan.

Band Members

• Trevor McNevan - Vocals/Guitar
• Steve Augustine - Drums
• Joel Bruyere - Bass