The Rise of Crossfade

Crossfade is an American alternative rock band from Columbia, South Carolina. The band was formed in 1999 by Ed Sloan (vocals and guitar), Les Hall (guitar and vocals), and Mitch James (drums). The trio soon built up a fan base playing shows in the Southeast before signing with Elektra Records in 2002.

Successful Debut Album

The band’s debut album, “Crossfade”, was released in 2004 and reached #17 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also spawned the hit single “Cold” which peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock chart and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance.

Second Album and Later Projects

Crossfade followed up their success with their second album “Falling Away” in 2006. Despite having several successful singles, the album failed to match the success of their debut. The band went on hiatus in 2007, but reunited in 2014 and released their third album “We All Bleed” in 2011. Since then, they have released several more albums and performed many shows throughout the US.

Collaborations

Crossfade has collaborated with other artists such as Stone Sour and Slash. Their collaboration with Stone Sour on the track “Through Glass” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.

Influence on Music Scene

Crossfade has become one of the most influential alternative rock bands of their generation. They have been credited as being a major influence on bands such as Breaking Benjamin and Shinedown. Their sound has been described as a combination of hard rock and alternative metal with a bluesy edge.

Legacy

Crossfade has gone on to have a lasting influence on the music scene. They have become an inspiration to many upcoming rock bands around the world, and have achieved international fame with their unique brand of music.}