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Staind
12+ albums
alternative rockrockalternativehard rockmetal
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Staind is an American rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki. The lineup remained largely stable until Wysocki’s departure in 2011, after which he was replaced by Sal Giancarelli. The band has released eight studio albums: "Tormented" (1996), "Dysfunction" (1999), "Break the Cycle" (2001), "14 Shades of Grey" (2003), "Chapter V" (2005), "The Illusion of Progress" (2008), "Staind" (2011), and "Confessions of the Fallen" (2023). Staind achieved their greatest commercial success in the early 2000s. "Break the Cycle" was certified five times platinum in the United States and produced the Billboard Hot 100 top-five single "It's Been Awhile". That album and its two successors topped the Billboard 200, while the following two releases reached the top five. Other successful singles include "Fade", "For You", "Price to Play", "So Far Away", and "Right Here". The band’s activity became less consistent during the 2010s, as Aaron Lewis pursued a solo career in country music and Mike Mushok joined the band Saint Asonia. Staind are often described as part of the post-grunge movement. Aaron Lewis and Mike Mushok met in 1993 at a Christmas party in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mushok introduced drummer Jon Wysocki, while Lewis brought in bassist Johnny April, forming the band in 1995. Their first
