Mike Protich

Mike Protich achieved significant chart success with the band Red Sun Rising, where he served as vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter. After co-founding the band in 2007, Protich contributed to their independent albums, including ‘Red Sun Rising’ (2010) and ‘Making of Kings’ (2011), cultivating a national following by 2013. The band signed with Razor & Tie records in 2014, leading to the release of their debut major label album, ‘Polyester Zeal,’ in 2015. ‘Polyester Zeal’ debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hard Rock album chart, featuring the international hit singles ‘The Otherside’ and ‘Emotionless,’ both of which reached number 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Following this breakthrough, Protich continued to drive Red Sun Rising’s creative output, releasing their second album, ‘Thread,’ in 2018, and the EP ‘Peel’ in 2019. In 2020, after Red Sun Rising announced an indefinite hiatus, Protich quickly pivoted to co-found a new band, The Violent, alongside former Red Sun Rising members Dave McGarry and Pat Gerasia. As the principal author of The Violent’s material, Protich led the release of their first single, ‘Fly on the Wall,’ in May 2020. This track gained immediate traction, peaking at number 28 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

Through his roles as a dynamic vocalist, skilled guitarist, and prolific principal songwriter, Mike Protich consistently demonstrates an unwavering dedication to crafting impactful and commercially successful rock music.