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United States Mike Protich has established himself as a prominent figure in the rock music scene, co-founding bands and actively shaping their creative direction from Akron, Ohio.
Razor & Tie signed Red Sun Rising after a sold-out hometown show. Mike Protich noted that the band 'played well that night.'
Mike Protich was interviewed by Loudwire Nights explaining the transition from Red Sun Rising to The Violent. He compared the Red Sun Rising hiatus to a divorce, acknowledging creative differences within the band. The Violent chose to debut anonymously to ensure a reception based purely on the music.
Mike Protich is an American rock musician from Akron, Ohio, known for his roles as a vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter. He began his musical career with the band Red Sun Rising, which formed in 2007. With Red Sun Rising, Protich contributed significantly to their independent albums, such as “Red Sun Rising” (2010) and “Making of Kings” (2011), building a national following by 2013. The band signed with Razor & Tie records in 2014, releasing “Polyester Zeal” in 2015, which debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hard Rock album chart. Following this, their singles “The Otherside” and “Emotionless” both reached number 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart. The band’s second album, “Thread,” was released in 2018, and they continued to tour and release music, including the EP “Peel” in 2019.
In 2020, Red Sun Rising announced an indefinite hiatus, leading Protich to co-found a new band, The Violent, with former Red Sun Rising members Dave McGarry and Pat Gerasia. The Violent released their first single, “Fly on the Wall,” in May 2020, initially without revealing the band members’ identities, and this track peaked at #28 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. Protich is recognized as the principal author of The Violent’s material, drawing influences from artists such as Chris Cornell, Maynard Keenan, and Trent Reznor. The band has since released two EPs, “The Violent” (2022) and “002.TV” (2023), with a third, “003.TV: Culmination,” set for 2025. His career demonstrates a consistent commitment to music, marked by an evolution in sound and continued creative output.
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