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			{{Short description\|American rock band}}
	'''12 Stones''' is a ] band formed in Louisiana in 2000.
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			* ]<ref name="paywall"> "Reach 454 and 12 Stones performed take-notice sets of alt-metal crunch melded with surprisingly memorable hooks." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 22, 2003. Retrieved February 18, 2013. {{subscription required}}</ref><ref name="rock" />
			* ]<ref name="rock" />
			* ]<ref>{{Cite web \|date=April 2, 2015 \|title=12 Stones 1st Release Features Nu-Metal Jam 'Broken'; Evanescence 'Bring Me to Life' Duet Becomes a Classic \|url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/12-stones-1st-release-features-nu-metal-jam-broken-evanescence-bring-me-to-life-duet-becomes-a-classic-throwback-thursday-26462 \|access-date=May 6, 2017}}</ref>
			* ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sidestagemagazine.com/12-stones-picture-perfect/ \|title=12 Stones' Picture Perfect \|publisher=Side Stage Magazine \|date=July 1, 2017 \|access-date=February 10, 2018}}</ref>
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			* ]
			* ]
			* ]<ref>12 Stones – Picture Perfect (2017) "AllMusic.com" Retrieved on October 25, 2017</ref>
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			\| current_members = * Paul McCoy
			* Eric Weaver
			* Sean Dunaway
			* Jon Rodriguez
			\| past_members = * Kevin Dorr
			* Stephen Poff
			* Pat Quave
			* Aaron Gainer
			* Greg Trammell
			* Justin Rimer
			* Shawn Wade
			* Mike McManus
			* Brad Reynolds
			* Will Reed
			}}

			'''12 Stones''' is an American ] band,<ref name="rock">{{Cite web \|last=Sharpe-Young \|first=Garry \|title=12 Stones \|url=http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/united+states/louisiana/mandeville/12+stones \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005075722/http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/united+states/louisiana/mandeville/12+stones \|archive-date=October 5, 2012 \|access-date=July 18, 2011 \|website=] \|format=(Band bio)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jones \|first=Jeremy \|year=2012 \|title=Beneath the Scars \|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/music/reviews/2012/beneathscars-mini.html \|access-date=June 4, 2012 \|website=]}}</ref> formed in 2000 in ] consisting of Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver, Sean Dunaway, and Jon Rodriguez.
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	== ~~Band~~ History ==		==History==
			The band members met in ], a small city north of ], and within 15 months were signed to a record deal with ]. Lead vocalist Paul McCoy was featured in the ] single "]", released in 2003, which later went on to win a ] in 2004.<ref>{{Cite news\|date=February 9, 2004\|title=The Grammy Award Winners of 2004\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/09/arts/the-grammy-award-winners-of-2004.html\|access-date=February 11, 2022\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
	{{Unreferenced section\|date=October 2008}}
	12 Stones was formed in 2000 in ], a suburb north of ]. The first line-up consisted of Paul McCoy (vocals), Kevin Dorr (bass), Eric Weaver (guitar), and Patrick Quave (drums) who was later replaced by Aaron Gainer.

			Songs from the band have appeared in various films and TV shows. "My Life", from their ], was featured on the soundtrack of the 2002 film '']''. "Broken" (also from the self-titled album) served as the official theme song for ]'s ] ] in May 2002. "Home" (also from the self-titled album) was the song used for the WWE Desire video for ]. "Shadows", from '']'', was used in a trailer for the film '']''. "Photograph" (also from ''Potter's Field'') appeared on the soundtrack of the 2005 film '']''. The band also recorded the song "Let Go" exclusively for the '']'' movie ]. Songs "Running out of Pain" and "Back Up" were used on ''Cheating Death, Stealing Life – The Eddie Guerrero Story''.
	After performing no more than 12 live shows, the band recorded a ] and went to ] where they performed at an industry showcase, where the band encountered some minor difficulties,:"Here we are, our first few hours in New York City," McCoy recalls, "and Kevin is puking in the bathroom and I'm chasing some guy who stole my wallet just a few hours before we play the showcase. It was crazy."After that, the band was signed up by ].
	The situation improved once 12 Stones signed with Wind-up and began recording with manager Kenny Vest (3 Doors Down) and producer Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm), who helped pump up Eric Weaver’s searing guitar solos in the belief that a new guitar hero might be born. Combined with the propulsive rhythm section of Dorr and drummer Aaron Gainer and McCoy’s distinctive lyrics, the 12 Stones sound conveys real emotion with a visceral punch.

			In November 2009, the band recorded their fourth studio album, with producer ]. "We Are One", the first single from the new album, was released on April 6.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=March 24, 2010 \|title=New 12 Stones Single Due in April – tunelab \|url=http://tunelab.com/2010/03/24/new-12-stones-single-due-in-april/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606143547/http://tunelab.com/2010/03/24/new-12-stones-single-due-in-april/ \|archive-date=June 6, 2012 \|access-date=July 5, 2012 \|publisher=Tunelab.com}}</ref>{{Failed verification\|date=February 2018}} The song Premiered on noisecreep on March 29, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=March 29, 2010 \|title=12 Stones, 'We Are One' – Song Premiere \|url=http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/03/29/12-stones-we-are-the-one-song-premiere/ \|access-date=July 5, 2012 \|publisher=Noisecreep}}</ref>
	The band's ] was released in 2002, produced by Jay Baumgardner. They gained more fame when vocalist McCoy performed in ]'s song "]" opposite ]. The song was included in both Evanescence's album, '']'' and in the '']'' film soundtrack.
	McCoy quotes:"Our songs are about some of the really tough times I went through growing up as a kid," McCoy says. "I really wanted to target subjects in our songs that kids going through tough times can relate to and help them get through tough times. It doesn't mean you can’t be angry and the songs powerful. We just want to stream negative energy in a positive way."

			"We Are One" was used by WWE as the theme song for the renegade faction formed by the ] known as ]. The song also was used as the opening to each ACC Network telecast of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=February 25, 2011 \|title=12 Stones and Raycom Sports Team Up for 2011 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament \|url=http://www.raycomsports.com/12-stones-and-raycom-sports-team-up-for-2011-acc-men%E2%80%99s-basketball-tournament/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201060924/http://www.raycomsports.com/12-stones-and-raycom-sports-team-up-for-2011-acc-men%E2%80%99s-basketball-tournament/ \|archive-date=February 1, 2013 \|access-date=July 10, 2012 \|publisher=Raycom Sports}}</ref> The ] hockey team also used the song in the ] video played at the start of their home games in the ].{{Citation needed\|date=July 2012}}
	In 2004, Kevin Dorr quit the band and touring guitarist Greg Trammell later became an official member.

			On August 24, 2010, the band announced that they were leaving Wind-Up after nine years, stating "We felt it was time for a change. We have a vision for this band that we feel is best pursued elsewhere."<ref>{{Cite web \|title=12 Stones Announce Departure from Wind-Up – tunelab \|url=http://tunelab.com/2010/08/24/12-stones-announce-departure-from-wind-up/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606143620/http://tunelab.com/2010/08/24/12-stones-announce-departure-from-wind-up/ \|archive-date=June 6, 2012 \|access-date=July 5, 2012 \|publisher=Tunelab.com}}</ref>
	Their second album, '']'' came out in 2004. Both albums were supported with heavy touring. Clint Amereno and then Aaron Hill were brought in to play bass for the shows. After the tour, the band decided to take a break from the band to be with their respective families.

			12 Stones then signed a record deal with ]. The band released their new album '']'' on May 22, 2012, to digital retailers, however it wasn't released to stores until May 29, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=February 22, 2012 \|title=12 Stones Unleashing New Album 'Beneath the Scars' on May 22 \|url=http://loudwire.com/12-stones-new-album-beneath-the-scars-may-22/ \|access-date=July 5, 2012 \|publisher=Loudwire.com}}</ref>
	Trammell left prior to the recording of the next album, leaving the band without a second guitarist. After completion of the CD, one of its collaborators, ex-] guitarist Justin Rimer, took over this position. The new lineup was later completed with the addition of former Presence bassist DJ Stange.

			Their fifth studio album, ''Picture Perfect'', was released on July 14, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 3, 2017 \|title=NEW ALBUM "Picture Perfect" OUT JULY 14th!! \|url=https://www.facebook.com/12stones/photos/a.94741883470.83947.5655833470/10154741896703471/?type=3 \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/5655833470/10154741896703471 \|archive-date=2022-02-26 \|url-access=limited\|access-date=May 12, 2017 \|publisher=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The title track was premiered on ] on June 14, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=12 Stones, 'Picture Perfect' – Exclusive Video Premiere \|url=http://loudwire.com/12-stones-picture-perfect-exclusive-video-premiere/ \|access-date=September 20, 2017 \|website=Loudwire}}</ref>
	Their third album, '']'', was released in 2007. The album is said to be inspired by the effects of ] on their hometown.

			''Smoke and Mirrors, Volume 1'', a five-song EP, was released on November 13, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Smoke and Mirrors Volume 1 \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Mirrors-1-12-Stones/dp/B08KYHJJ1L \|access-date=January 3, 2021 \|website=www.amazon.com}}</ref>{{bsn\|date=January 2021\|reason=Should be able to provide a non-commercial source for this information.}}
	Shortly after the album's release, Stange quit and was replaced by Shawn Wade, formerly of the band Silence Is Broken. Shawn was recently replaced by original bassist Kevin Dorr.

			==Members==
	12 Stones is currently working on a new album. The album originally said to be available in the fall of 2009 will include a cover of K's Choice "Addict".
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			'''Current members'''
			*Paul McCoy – lead vocals <small>(2000–present)</small> rhythm guitar <small>(2012–2016)</small>
			*Eric Weaver – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(2000–present)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(2000–2004)</small>, bass <small>(2004–2007, 2014–present)</small>
			*Sean Dunaway – drums <small>(2014–present)</small>
			*Jon Rodriguez – rhythm guitar <small>(2016–present)</small>

			'''Current touring musicians'''
	== Members ==
			*David Troia – bass <small>(2014–2016, 2017–present)</small> also acts as producer and engineer on ''Picture Perfect''.
	;Current
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	*] – ], ] (2000-present)
	*Eric Weaver – ], ] (2000-present)
	*Aaron Gainer – ], ], ] (2000-present)
	*] – ], ] (2007-present)
	*]– ] (2000-2004,2009-present)

			'''Former members'''
	==Discography==
			*Kevin Dorr – bass <small>(2000–2004, 2009–2011)</small>
	===Albums===
			*Pat Quave – drums <small>(2000)</small>
			*Stephen Poff – rhythm guitar, backing vocals <small>(2000)</small>
			*Aaron Gainer – drums, percussion, backing vocals <small>(2000–2010, 2012–2014)</small>
			*Greg Trammell – rhythm guitar <small>(2003–2007)</small>; touring musician <small>(2002-2003)</small>;
			*Justin Rimer – rhythm guitar <small>(2007–2012)</small>
			*DJ Stange – bass <small>(2007)</small>
			*Shawn Wade – bass <small>(2007–2009)</small>
			*Mike McManus – drums, percussion, backing vocals <small>(2010–2011)</small>
			*Brad Reynolds – bass <small>(2011–2012)</small>
			*Will Reed – bass, backing vocals <small>(2012–2014)</small>

			'''Former touring musicians'''
	*'']''
			*Jody Linnell – bass <small>(2016–2017)</small>
	*'']'' (], ])
			*Wally Worsley – rhythm and lead guitar <small>(2012–2014)</small>
	*'']'' (], ])
			*Aaron Hill – bass <small>(2005–2007)</small>
	*'']'' (], ])
			*Clint Amereno – bass <small>(2004)</small>
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	===~~Singles~~===		===Timeline===
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			==Discography==
			{{main\|12 Stones discography}}
			* '']'' (2002)
			* '']'' (2004)
			* '']'' (2007)
			* '']'' (2012)
			* '']'' (2017)
			* ''Smoke and Mirrors, Volume 1'' (2020)

			==References==
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American rock band This article is about the band. For their album, see 12 Stones (album). For the stones of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, see Twelve Stones. "Shawn Wade" redirects here. For other persons with similar names, see Shaun Wade (disambiguation).

12 Stones
12 Stones in 2015
Background information
Origin	Mandeville, Louisiana, US
Genres	Alternative metal post-grunge nu metal alternative rock Christian rock
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Wind-up Executive Cleopatra

Members	Paul McCoy Eric Weaver Sean Dunaway Jon Rodriguez

Past members	Kevin Dorr Stephen Poff Pat Quave Aaron Gainer Greg Trammell Justin Rimer Shawn Wade Mike McManus Brad Reynolds Will Reed

Website	12stones.com

12 Stones is an American hard rock band, formed in 2000 in Mandeville, Louisiana consisting of Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver, Sean Dunaway, and Jon Rodriguez.

History

The band members met in Mandeville, Louisiana, a small city north of New Orleans, and within 15 months were signed to a record deal with Wind-up Records. Lead vocalist Paul McCoy was featured in the Evanescence single "Bring Me to Life", released in 2003, which later went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2004.

Songs from the band have appeared in various films and TV shows. "My Life", from their self-titled album, was featured on the soundtrack of the 2002 film The Scorpion King. "Broken" (also from the self-titled album) served as the official theme song for WWE's WWE Judgment Day pay-per-view in May 2002. "Home" (also from the self-titled album) was the song used for the WWE Desire video for Kurt Angle. "Shadows", from Potter's Field, was used in a trailer for the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. "Photograph" (also from Potter's Field) appeared on the soundtrack of the 2005 film Elektra. The band also recorded the song "Let Go" exclusively for the Daredevil movie soundtrack. Songs "Running out of Pain" and "Back Up" were used on Cheating Death, Stealing Life – The Eddie Guerrero Story.

In November 2009, the band recorded their fourth studio album, with producer David Bendeth. "We Are One", the first single from the new album, was released on April 6. The song Premiered on noisecreep on March 29, 2010.

"We Are One" was used by WWE as the theme song for the renegade faction formed by the NXT first season graduates known as The Nexus. The song also was used as the opening to each ACC Network telecast of the 2011 ACC men's basketball tournament. The Washington Capitals hockey team also used the song in the 2010–11 NHL season video played at the start of their home games in the Verizon Center.

On August 24, 2010, the band announced that they were leaving Wind-Up after nine years, stating "We felt it was time for a change. We have a vision for this band that we feel is best pursued elsewhere."

12 Stones then signed a record deal with Executive Music Group. The band released their new album Beneath the Scars on May 22, 2012, to digital retailers, however it wasn't released to stores until May 29, 2012.

Their fifth studio album, Picture Perfect, was released on July 14, 2017. The title track was premiered on Loudwire on June 14, 2017.

Smoke and Mirrors, Volume 1, a five-song EP, was released on November 13, 2020.

Members

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Current members

Paul McCoy – lead vocals (2000–present) rhythm guitar (2012–2016)
Eric Weaver – lead guitar, backing vocals (2000–present), rhythm guitar (2000–2004), bass (2004–2007, 2014–present)
Sean Dunaway – drums (2014–present)
Jon Rodriguez – rhythm guitar (2016–present)

Current touring musicians

David Troia – bass (2014–2016, 2017–present) also acts as producer and engineer on Picture Perfect.

Former members

Kevin Dorr – bass (2000–2004, 2009–2011)
Pat Quave – drums (2000)
Stephen Poff – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2000)
Aaron Gainer – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2000–2010, 2012–2014)
Greg Trammell – rhythm guitar (2003–2007); touring musician (2002-2003);
Justin Rimer – rhythm guitar (2007–2012)
DJ Stange – bass (2007)
Shawn Wade – bass (2007–2009)
Mike McManus – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2010–2011)
Brad Reynolds – bass (2011–2012)
Will Reed – bass, backing vocals (2012–2014)

Former touring musicians

Jody Linnell – bass (2016–2017)
Wally Worsley – rhythm and lead guitar (2012–2014)
Aaron Hill – bass (2005–2007)
Clint Amereno – bass (2004)

Timeline

Discography

Main article: 12 Stones discography

12 Stones (2002)
Potter's Field (2004)
Anthem for the Underdog (2007)
Beneath the Scars (2012)
Picture Perfect (2017)
Smoke and Mirrors, Volume 1 (2020)

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External links

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Studio albums	12 Stones Potter's Field Anthem for the Underdog Beneath the Scars Picture Perfect
EPs	The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
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