Stitched Up Heart Explained

Stitched Up Heart
Origin:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active:present
Genre:Alternative metal, hard rock
Label:Another Century, Century Media
Current Members:
  • Alecia 'Mixi' Demner
  • James Decker
  • Merritt Goodwin
  • Randy Mathias
Past Members:
  • Derek Jochmann
  • Mikey Alfero
  • David DiSarro
  • Andrew Carroll
  • Dorian Dolore
  • Nikki Misery
  • Grant Webb
  • Nick Bedrosian

Stitched Up Heart is an American rock band on Another Century Records.[1] The band was formed in 2010 in Los Angeles by singer Alecia "Mixi" Demner. They have released three full-length albums and three EPs. They have performed as the opening act for Godsmack, Halestorm, Steel Panther and In This Moment.[2]

History

Early years, formation and early releases (2010–2015)

The group was founded in 2010 by vocalist Alecia 'Mixi' Demner, she would later recruit fellow guitarist Mikey Alfero and current New Years Day guitarist Nikki Misery with bassist David DiSarro and drummer Andrew Carroll the five-piece band would later release a self-titled EP on November 22, 2010, available by download only the EP featured "We're Alive" and "Is This the Way You Get to Hell?" they would release their second EP Escape the Nightmare in 2011.

After the release Alfero, Misery, and Carroll left the band in 2011 and the band was reformed by Mixi and current drummer James Decker, eventually recruiting Grant Webb, Nicky Warman and Dave DiSarro for a few shows. This lineup soon switched to just Mixi, Decker, Grant and Derek Jochmann on bass for a few U.S. tours.

In 2013, the band went through another line up change after Jochmann left the band, and was replaced by Jerry who was quickly replaced by Merritt Goodwin.

As of 2013, Stitched Up Heart continued on as four-piece group following Grant's departure with Luke Man on guitar. On May 20, 2014, Stitched Up Heart released a new EP titled Skeleton Key. In 2015 Dorian Dolore joined the band as the new second guitarist, but would later be replaced by guitarist Nick Bedrosian in 2016.[3]

Never Alone (2015–2017)

After several years spent developing their sound, recording demos and playing in local clubs, in 2015 Stitched Up Heart was signed to Another Century Records, a division of Century Label Group. A new single, "Finally Free," was released in late 2015 and eventually reached No. 19 in America's Active Rock Radio Chart.[4] A follow-up single, "Monster," was unveiled April 29, 2016[5] and Billboard.com premiered the song "Event Horizon" on June 3, 2016.[6] The band's major label debut, the album Never Alone was released on June 17, 2016, and debuted in the Top 10 of both the Billboard Heatseeker and Hard Rock charts.[1] [7]

In early 2017, the ensemble toured with American hard rock band Letters from the Fire.[8] After two months off the road, Stitched Up Heart headlined a sell-out concert at The Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho on Friday April 21, 2017, promoted by local radio station 100.3 The X.[9]

Darkness (2018)

In 2019 the band released the song "Lost" from their second album Darkness. It features vocals by Sully Erna of Godsmack. It also contains the singles "Darkness" and "Problems".

To The Wolves (2023)

On September 1, 2023 the band released their third LP To The Wolves. Its lead single is "Possess Me". It also contains the songs ""To The Wolves" (featuring Craig Mabbit from Escape the Fate) and "Immortal". They began a new tour with Escape the Fate, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, Points North, and Garzi a month later.[10]

Members

Former members

Source:[11]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

TitleYearUS
Main.
Album
"Finally Free"2015Never Alone
"Monster"2016
"Catch Me When I Fall"
"Lost" [14] 2019Darkness
"Darkness"
"Problems"
"To the Wolves" 2023To the Wolves
"Possess Me"
"Immortal"

Music videos

TitleYearAlbumDirector(s)
"Is This the Way You Get to Hell?"2011Escape the Nightmare EPEric Mendoza
"Grave"2012Skeleton Key EP
"Frankenstein"2014Sandy Stenzel & Robert G. Phelps
"Finally Free"2015Never AloneRon Thunderwood
"Monster"2016Robert Graves
"Catch Me When I Fall"
"Lost"2019DarknessParis Visone
"Warrior"2020Ron Thunderwood & Alecia 'Mixi' Demner
"My Demon"Alison Roberto
"To the Wolves"2023To the WolvesTony Aguilera
"Possess Me"
"Immortal"
"Conquer and Divide"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stitched Up Heart - Biography & History. AllMusic. June 17, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160619181849/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stitched-up-heart-mn0002842845/biography. June 19, 2016.
  2. https://blabbermouth.net/news/stitched-up-heart-releases-hard-hitting-new-single-to-the-wolves STITCHED UP HEART Releases Hard-Hitting New Single 'To The Wolves'
  3. Web site: Stitched Up Heart Sign With Another Century Records, Debut "Finally Free" Video - Theprp.com – Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More. September 30, 2015. Theprp.com. June 7, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160805230516/http://www.theprp.com/2015/09/30/news/stitched-up-heart-sign-with-another-century-records-debut-finally-free-video/. August 5, 2016.
  4. Web site: California-Based Hard Rock Band Stitched Up Heart Set To Play Battle Creek Show With Like A Storm, Full-Length Album Due Next Spring. December 17, 2015. Huffingtonpost.com. June 7, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160813002758/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-frazier/california-based-hard-roc_b_8834470.html. August 13, 2016.
  5. Web site: Another Century - Stitched up heart: : New Single 'Monster' Now Available!. Anothercentury.com. June 7, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160701101350/http://www.anothercentury.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=16971&IdCompany=19. July 1, 2016.
  6. Web site: Listen to Stitched Up Heart's 'Event Horizon': Exclusive. Billboard.com. June 7, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160607002812/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7393485/stitched-up-hearts-event-horizon-listen. June 7, 2016.
  7. Web site: STITCHED UP HEART: Entire 'Never Alone' Album Available For Streaming. June 16, 2016. blabbermouth.net. April 2, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161026153514/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/stitched-up-heart-entire-never-alone-album-available-for-streaming. October 26, 2016.
  8. Web site: Lacey Sturm + Stitched Up Heart to Embark on 2017 U.S. Tour. Loudwire.com. January 12, 2017 . December 27, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171228000231/http://loudwire.com/lacey-sturm-stitched-up-heart-2017-u-s-tour/. December 28, 2017.
  9. Web site: Free X Show: Stitched Up Heart. Boise Weekly. December 27, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207191825/https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/free-x-show-stitched-up-heart/Event?oid=4840303. December 7, 2017.
  10. https://blabbermouth.net/news/stitched-up-heart-announces-to-the-wolves-album-shares-possess-me-single STITCHED UP HEART Announces 'To The Wolves' Album, Shares 'Possess Me' Single
  11. Web site: Century Media Records - Stitched Up Heart. www.centurymedia.com. November 23, 2018.
  12. Web site: Stitched Up Heart – Never Alone album review. loudersound.com. June 18, 2016 . April 2, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180402102640/https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/stitched-up-heart-never-alone-album-review. April 2, 2018.
  13. Web site: Stitched Up Heart: Never Alone - Shockwave Magazine. June 16, 2016. shockwavemagazine.com. April 2, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180402102640/http://shockwavemagazine.com/stitched-up-heart-never-alone/. April 2, 2018.
  14. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8506772/stitched-up-heart-lost-godsmack-sully-erna-premiere/ Stitched Up Heart Debuts 'Lost' Featuring Godsmack's Sully Erna: Premiere