Protest The Hero
- Origin
- Ontario
- Formed
- 1999
- Genres
- metal progressif, metalcore
- Labels
- Vagrant Records
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Biography
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.
Highlights
- Formed in 1999 under the name Happy Go Lucky.
- Released the EP 'Search for the Truth' in 2002.
- First album 'Kezia' released in 2005.
- Signed with Vagrant Records for the American release of 'Kezia' in 2006.
- Launched the album 'Volition' in 2013 via crowdfunding.
Discography
- A Calculated Use of Sound · EP2003
- Kezia2005
- Fortress2008
- Sequoia Throne · EP2008
- Scurrilous2011
- Volition2013
- Pacific Myth · EP2016
- Fabula & Syuzhet · EP2020
- Palimpsest2020
- Within2026
- Bombs Over Providence / Protest the Hero · EP
FAQ
When was the band formed?
The band Protest The Hero was formed in 1999.
Where is the artist from?
Protest The Hero is from Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
What genre of music do they play?
Protest The Hero plays progressive metal and metalcore.
What are their biggest hits?
Some of their biggest releases include the albums "Kezia" (2005), "Fortress" (2008), and "Volition" (2013).
How long has the band been active?
The band has been active since 1999.
Have they won any awards?
Protest The Hero has not won any awards.
