ProtestTheHero
Protest the Hero is a Canadian progressive metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Originally named Happy Go Lucky, the band changed their name to Protest the Hero and released their debut EP, Search for the Truth, in 2002. In 2005, the band released their first album Kezia on Canadian indie label Underground Operations.
- Origin
- Ontario
- Active since
- 1999
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Biography
Story
Protest the Hero is a Canadian progressive metal band from Whitby, Ontario. Originally named Happy Go Lucky, the band changed their name to Protest the Hero and released their debut EP, Search for the Truth, in 2002. In 2005, the band released their first album Kezia on Canadian indie label Underground Operations. They signed with Vagrant Records for the American release of Kezia in 2006. Their second album, Fortress, was released in 2008, followed by Scurrilous in 2011. In 2013, Protest the Hero announced a crowdfunding campaign for their fourth album, Volition, which was released later that year. The band has continued to evolve musically, with recent releases such as Pacific Myth and Palimpsest in 2020.
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Formed in 1999 under the name Happy Go Lucky.
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Released the EP 'Search for the Truth' in 2002.
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First album 'Kezia' released in 2005.
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Signed with Vagrant Records for the American release of 'Kezia' in 2006.
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Launched the album 'Volition' in 2013 via crowdfunding.
Selection
Discography
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- A Calculated Use of Sound2003EP
A Calculated Use of Sound
- Kezia2005
Kezia
- Fortress2008
Fortress
- Sequoia Throne2008EP
Sequoia Throne
- Scurrilous2011
Scurrilous
- Volition2013
Volition
- Pacific Myth2016EP
Pacific Myth
- Fabula & Syuzhet2020EP
Fabula & Syuzhet
- Palimpsest2020
Palimpsest
- Within2026
Within
- Bombs Over Providence / Protest the Hero—EP
Bombs Over Providence / Protest the Hero
FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was the band formed?+
The band Protest The Hero was formed in 1999.
Q02Where is the artist from?+
Protest The Hero is from Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
Q03What genre of music do they play?+
Protest The Hero plays progressive metal and metalcore.
Q04What are their biggest hits?+
Some of their biggest releases include the albums "Kezia" (2005), "Fortress" (2008), and "Volition" (2013).
Q05How long has the band been active?+
The band has been active since 1999.
Q06Have they won any awards?+
Protest The Hero has not won any awards.