Awolnation

AWOLNATION, is an American electronic rock band, formed and fronted by Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION is a performance name for Aaron Bruno).

Band Members:

- Aaron Bruno (vocals)
- Christopher Thorn (lead guitar)
- Hayden Scott (drums)
- Dav Amezcua (bass guitar, backing vocals)
- Kenny Carkee (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals)

Genres:

Indie Rock
Alternative Rock
Electronic Rock

Record labels:

Red Bull Records

History:

Frontman Aaron Bruno was approached by Red Bull Records in 2009, asking if he wanted free use of the Red Bull recording studio.

After recording a few songs, he signed with the label and was allowed to make the recordings that he wanted. It was then that Awolnation was born.

Bruno writes all of his songs himself, confiding in close friends and family or respected artists for guidance.

The band also consists of Christopher Thorn, formerly a guitarist for the 90\'s band Blind Melon.

The band released their debut album Megalithic Symphony digitally on March 15, 2011, and physically on March 29, 2011 on Red Bull Records. Megalithic Symphony features a total of 15 tracks, including Kill Your Heroes produced by Brian West, and a bonus track that differs based on location of purchase, being either Shoestrings, Swinging from the Castles, I\'ve Been Dreaming.

The band\'s first single, Sail, debuted at #30 on the U.S. Billboard.