12 Stones

12 Stones, an American alternative rock band, has achieved recognition through significant musical releases and collaborations, contributing to film and television soundtracks. After lead vocalist Paul McCoy was featured on Evanescence’s Grammy Award-winning single ‘Bring Me to Life’ in 2003, alternative rock band 12 Stones established a significant presence in the music industry. The collaboration earned a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2004, elevating the band’s profile. Prior to this, 12 Stones secured a record deal with Wind-up Records in 2001, releasing their self-titled debut album in 2002.

This initial release quickly garnered exposure, with their track ‘My Life’ featured on The Scorpion King soundtrack in 2002. Another album cut, ‘Broken,’ served as the official theme for WWE’s Judgment Day pay-per-view in May 2002, and ‘Home’ was utilized in a WWE Desire video for Kurt Angle. The band continued its robust contributions to film soundtracks, recording the exclusive song ‘Let Go’ for Daredevil: The Album in 2003. Their 2004 album, Potter’s Field, further solidified their presence, with the track ‘Shadows’ used in a trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest in 2004.

After a nine-year tenure, the band departed Wind-up Records in August 2010, subsequently signing with Executive Music Group. Under Executive Music Group, 12 Stones released their album Beneath the Scars in 2012, followed by Picture Perfect in 2017. Most recently, the band unveiled the EP Smoke and Mirrors, Volume 1 in 2020, continuing to deliver their signature sound and expand their discography for their dedicated fanbase.