Foundry (band) explained

Foundry
Origin:Las Vegas
Genre:Rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Years Active:–present
Label:Sleaszy Rider Records

Foundry is an American hard rock band from Las Vegas.[1] The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Kevin Lacerda, guitarist Chris Iorio, bassist Niko Gemini, and drummer Marc Brattin.[1] [2] Their newest singles, “30,000 Feet” and “Primadonna” are released in 2024 and produced by Colin Brittain. While Foundry's roots are in classic rock, in 2023 they achieved success with their 4th top 40 radio song in mainstream rock. Foundry has performed with notable acts such as Nickelback, Rob Zombie, Disturbed, Godsmack,[3] Staind, Papa Roach, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Tesla, Queensrÿche, Bret Michaels, Night Ranger, Warrant, Skid Row, and others.

History

In 2020, Foundry’s single, “Intoxicate”, spent 8 weeks in the Active Rock Radio Top 40 Chart.[4] In 2019 they released original singles, “Intoxicate”, “Not This Time”, and “Thunder Rolls”, also produced by Colin Brittain. The band came out with two remakes, “Money” in 2020 and “Poker Face” in 2019. Foundry performed a 4th of July tribute LiveStream to pioneer new technology and hybrid audiences in response to the pandemic’s effect on live music.

Foundry released the single "Vegas Baby!" in December 2014.[1] The band's self-titled album was released January 5, 2015.[5] The record was mixed by Grammy-producer Steve Thompson with multi-platinum recording engineer Matt Breunig, and features guitarist Stoney Curtis and keyboardist Erik Norlander.[1] [6] [7] Foundry's record has 10 songs and was recorded at Vegas View Recording.[8] [9] In March 2015, the band played at Count's Vamp'd in Las Vegas, where Keeling was inducted into the RockGodz Hall of Fame.[10] [11] Foundry was featured on Radio Narcea, 107.5 FM out of Oviedo, Spain, in January 2017.[12]

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Main.

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"Vegas Baby"2014Foundry
"Thunder Rolls"2019rowspan="9"
"Poker Face"
"Intoxicate"38
"Not This Time"34
"Money"2020
"Let You Go"2021
"Another Way"
"Waiting for You"
"Crocodile Tears"202334
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Discography

Foundry, released January 2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Las Vegas Rockers Foundry Featuring Kelly Keeling Release "Vegas Baby!" Single For Free Download; Full Album Due in January. December 22, 2014. BraveWords.
  2. Web site: Foundry Interview. September 16, 2015. Bobby Caughron. Sleaze Roxx.
  3. Web site: Godsmack and Foundry play The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. July 19, 2019. Las Vegas Music Guide.
  4. Web site: THE ACTIVE ROCK CHART DECEMBER 2020. Metal Meyham Radio. December 22, 2020. Metal Meyham Radio.
  5. Web site: Foundry - The Debut Album From Kelly Keeling's Latest Band Has Arrived At Long Last!. Taylor Carlson. February 16, 2015. ZRockr.
  6. Web site: Rock Band 'Foundry' Releases Debut Self-Titled Album. April 4, 2016. Broadway World.
  7. Web site: Kelly Keeling's Vocal Energy. July 5, 2015. Voice Council Magazine.
  8. Web site: Foundry Releases Debut Album Mixed by 7X Grammy-Winner Steve Thompson. February 2015. Jammerzine.
  9. Web site: Grammy Producer Steve Thompson says 'Foundry' Record is explosive. July 2015. Complete World News.
  10. Web site: RockGodz Crowned in Sin City. April 2015. Sin City Presents.
  11. Web site: Rock Godz Hall of Fame Second Induction Ceremony at Vamp'd Las Vegas. March 27, 2015. Vegas News.
  12. Web site: Morgana. La Corredoria Suena.
  13. Mainstream Rock Charts: Week of May 8th, 2021 . Billboard . May 4, 2021.