I LOVE them :shock: .....they are one of my favorite band!!!

I think Paul McCoy did an awesome collaboration with Amy....their voices fit very well together....

Anyway, right now Paul, Aaron, Greg, Eric and Kevin are working on their 2nd album....it's due to be released somewhere in the beginning of next year :D .

Despite what anyone says, I still like them. Get this....I actually knew them BEFORE Evanescence. Some people can't say that. Anyway, I love them! They are one of my fave bands.

I knew them before Ev too. Not much though because I had only heard Broken but they are pretty good. I really really like their 2 other singles and Back Up (a song that was originally intended to be on WWE Forceable Entry for the Rock)

I would say I knew that I learned about 12 stones after EV, but before EV... to clairfy I knew about EV back in the origin days, then heard about 12 stones, before BMTL was recorded with the Lead Singer. I didn't think the colaboration was all that great with Amy. and over all I thought it sucked pretty bad.

But on the other hand I really like 12 stones Music now that i have their CD...


Sincerely,
The master

I knew 12 Stones when their album was released cause a friend of mine liked them. I bought the album and was blown away by it.....

I can't wait to get their 2nd album, which comes out....at the beginning of 2004.

Love um, can't wait for their 2nd cd.. saw them twice while they were in Cali.. hope they come back soon with the goods!

I love any band with a robot lead singer!

12 Stones is pretty damn good, That's for sure :D

I like 12 stones... but I can't say I love them! They are a good group. All the songs I have heard are great! :D

I love any band with a robot lead singer
Me too!

12 Stones is pretty damn good, That's for sure :D

i agree

I like them too..

Broken in an excellent song.. so is Crash.. and every other songs i've heard.. ;)

i love 12stones
their CD was the one 'stuck' in my CD player until i heard of ev (which was before i heard of paul doing the BMTL thing.. bwaaa)

yeah
paul is better as a singer as a rapper
but i really really :heart: 12stones

hell yea. 12 stones kick ass. they are why I know Eva. the 12 stotnes enews sent me a lewsletter bout paul being in BMTL listened to it...... "holy crap.. a chick!!" and became an ev addict

yeah same here, i listened to them before evanescence and they are the reason i listen to evanescence...and plus paul is kinda cute. ;)

yeah same here, i listened to them before evanescence and they are the reason i listen to evanescence...and plus paul is kinda cute. ;)

kinda cute?? woah man... hes frickin hott im telling you..... 8)

I didn't like them before Evanescence and I certainly don't like them after.

yeah same here, i listened to them before evanescence and they are the reason i listen to evanescence...and plus paul is kinda cute. ;)

kinda cute?? woah man... hes frickin hott im telling you..... 8)

ok ok, i shall give in to the fricking hottness that is paul mc coy.

Oh, I love 12 Stones. Last spring one of my friends was talking about Paul McCoy doing a song with some group called Evanescence. Bought "Fallen" soon after and I've loved Evanescence ever since. I think Paul McCoy the rest of the band rocks. Can't wait for their new album. Awesome Christian band.

...I really like 12 stones Music now that i have their CD...
same with me, i didn't think that i would like them, but i bought their CD with a gift card a couple months ago and i've become a fan

Oh, I love 12 Stones. Last spring one of my friends was talking about Paul McCoy doing a song with some group called Evanescence. Bought "Fallen" soon after and I've loved Evanescence ever since. I think Paul McCoy the rest of the band rocks. Can't wait for their new album. Awesome Christian band.

ermmmm but i dont think they categorize themselves as a chrisian band. so therefore i dont think they are.

everyont should check them out they are really good!

I have ther album and it's pretty good, I like Paul's voice. But I like other bands better.

When I saw BmtL the first time, I thought Paul is the Ev-Leadsinger, then I checked out the offcial Ev-Site and then I finally got that Paul isn't a Ev-Member (I thought Amy is guestvocal). Checked out the 12Stones - Homepage, but I fell in love with Evanescence :D

Yea they are a good band.
I love the song "Broken" its so damn catchy :D
I discovered them after i heard BMTL
Yea i thought he was the lead singer of evanescence
until I went to their website.
I was like Cool a great band with a female vocalist :D
So i ran out and bought the album.

not a huge fan of "Broken" like some of y'all. "The Way I Feel" "Crash" and "Erics Songs" are my favorites. The guitarist, Eric, my god that guy is probably the best new guitarist. His riffs and solos are incredible. :D

Oh, I love 12 Stones. Last spring one of my friends was talking about Paul McCoy doing a song with some group called Evanescence. Bought "Fallen" soon after and I've loved Evanescence ever since. I think Paul McCoy the rest of the band rocks. Can't wait for their new album. Awesome Christian band.

ermmmm but i dont think they categorize themselves as a chrisian band. so therefore i dont think they are.

Umm . . . actually they do. Go check the lyrics, your local Christian bookstore or Christian radio station :D Be blessed.

I also really like 12 Stones. Their lyrics are great, and I really like Paul's voice, and the instrumentation is great too. I knew them before Evanescence as well, but I didn't start really listening to them until after Evanescence (meaning I only heard Broken and stuff). The band is really good in concert too, which is always a plus.

And about the Christian band thing. I thought they were at first, but I had heard that the band said they weren't. So even though they might be sold in Christian bookstores, I don't think they call themselves a Christian band? I could be wrong though.

Still the best remark that I've ever heard about 12 Stones was when my one friend said "I can't believe you like them, they are just anothe rip-off of Linkin Park." Now I think that's just ridiculous, the music is Totally different. But ah well.

Yeah, I'm also a 12 Stones fan and I heard about them before Evanescence. I first heard "Broken" back in May of 2002, since it was the theme for WWE's PPV, Judgment Day. Along with Evanescence, they're another band I heard about via the WWE. 8)

yeah they are really awesome guys..... they were soooo nice when i met them cause there were these ppl in wheelchairs that couldnt get to them and so they were gonna have a special meeting place cause i was right there when this guys came up to them and thwy were like ....... "yeah thats totally cool" i heard about them like 2 summers when they were touring with creed and me being a big creed fan at the time wanted to find out who 12 stoens were so bought the cd and loved it

yah, i hear 12 stones before i heard evanescence. i really liked them, and bought their cd the second i had a chance.. they are pretty damn good and their cd is still in my visor which are my 12 most played cds

Just thought I'd post this article here for anyone who likes 12 Stones:


Police book former bassist of local band

Group 12 Stones split with him last month


Wednesday March 03, 2004


By Meghan Gordon
St. Tammany bureau

The former bassist of north shore rock band 12 Stones surrendered to Tangipahoa Parish authorities Tuesday and was booked with carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

Kevin Dorr, 21, of Ponchatoula was booked in the Tangipahoa Parish jail in Amite two weeks after state Judge Brenda Ricks of the 21st Judicial District signed a warrant for his arrest.

A short note on the band's Web site announced Dorr's departure Feb. 13.

"12 Stones have parted ways with bassist Kevin Dorr," the Web site said. "The name of the group's new bass player will be announced shortly."

A spokesman for Wind-Up Records, the New York music label that signed the Mandeville group in 2001, wouldn't comment on whether the departure was related to the allegation.

Steve Karas, senior vice president of publicity, said singer Paul McCoy and guitarist Eric Weaver made the change as the group's "co-leaders."

"Ultimately, personnel changes are their decision," Karas said. "Beyond that, there's not much more that I can tell.

"I got a phone call that they were parting ways, which is what they reported to me."

The band, known for its song "Broken," is set to start a tour Friday in Birmingham, Ala. Karas said the band is still looking for Dorr's replacement.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office officials deflected calls on the case Tuesday and wouldn't release the probable cause affidavit. "What's all the interest in this?" Chief of Operations Mike Sticker asked. "He's just a guy that's been accused of making a mistake. He's not even in the band anymore."

Dorr's attorney, Roy Burns of Covington, said the musician was shocked by the arrest warrant. "He knows nothing of what it would be about," Burns said.

The group formed in 2000 after introductions at Lanier Music in Mandeville, where employee Pat Quave overheard Weaver testing a guitar. The young musicians met singer McCoy through a friend and then added Dorr to the group after he stopped in the music store for bass strings.

They named the band after an Old Testament reference to the stones God told Joshua to pluck from the Jordan River to commemorate the Israelites' safe crossing. While never dubbing itself a Christian band, 12 Stones has cultivated an image similar to Creed and Grammy winner Evanescence: rock bands with positive messages.

12 Stones lyrics, like those in "Broken," often make reference to faith, sacrifice and prayer.

McCoy recently won a Grammy award for his guest vocals on "Bring Me to Life," last year's big hit by Evanescence.

Dave Fortman, whose Balance Productions is recording 12 Stones' second album, said Dorr told his bandmates about the allegations in early February during recording sessions at Fortman's Mandeville home studio.

"He's always been a huge-hearted dude, and I can't bring myself to believe that he would ever do something like that," Fortman said last week.

Despite what anyone says, I still like them. Get this....I actually knew them BEFORE Evanescence. Some people can't say that. Anyway, I love them! They are one of my fave bands.


Yeah, Same Here, I had their cd long before Evanescence. It's an awesome cd, I can't wait for the next one!

Brandon J.

My band Tranquil opened for 12 stones when they came through Toledo back in Spring 03. The band and their crew were really nice, and Paul invited us onto their bus to check it out. I recall the sound guy being a bit off that night, but oh well, it was a fun time.

Where is the link at? Somehow I find this hard to believe

Where is the link at? Somehow I find this hard to believe

http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/index.ssf?/base/news-1/107833473589980.xml

I heard of 12 Stones before they collaborated with Evanescence. They showed the video for Broken once on Channel V and I thought the song was very cool.

That's unfortunate, and I don't know if you've seen the 12 Stones site lately with their new promo pictures.

12 Stones kick ass.. I bought their CD back when it first came out. Cant wait to see what their new album is going to sound like. :D

I like crash, fade away and in my head, but I love Broken, the song is awesome.

Yup downloaded the self titled album after hearing Paul on BMTL. I love "In my head", "Running out of pain" and "Crash" hell i love them all!!!

xxbye byexx

I like 12 Stone's music, its very deep, even though its slightly too 'Christian' for me (not offence to anyone!)

The only problem is the album hasn't been released where I live, so I have to go to their site to listen to any songs, lol.

I liked Paul McCoy in BMTL, but I slightly prefer the song without his vocals...it just sounds good with a guitar solo where Paul's voice was in the released version....

I will be seeing 12 Stones for the first time pretty soon. They are coming to play at Juanitas either late this month or early next month. *excited* I am going to try to get Paul to sign my Fallen liner. I know he was only on one song but still. Right now, I have David Hodges, Terry, Ben, Amy, John, Will, and Rocky. So I think I need Paul! :P

Yes, to clear it up. 12 Stones is not a christian band. Yes, each person has their own personal beliefs and relationships with God, but that's about it. They're a rock band, trying to bring out the positive in their lyrics.

http://www.iconomusic.com/it/2002/12s/index.shtml

The link above will direct you to an interview done for some time ago, where Paul talks about the meaning of the songs from the debut album. To me, the songs means a great deal to me and has helped me through the tough times in my life.

Yes, to clear it up. 12 Stones is not a christian band. Yes, each person has their own personal beliefs and relationships with God, but that's about it. They're a rock band, trying to bring out the positive in their lyrics.

http://www.iconomusic.com/it/2002/12s/index.shtml

The link above will direct you to an interview done for some time ago, where Paul talks about the meaning of the songs from the debut album. To me, the songs means a great deal to me and has helped me through the tough times in my life.

oh, thanks for the link, clears thing up a bit :)

My band Tranquil opened for 12 stones when they came through Toledo back in Spring 03. The band and their crew were really nice, and Paul invited us onto their bus to check it out. I recall the sound guy being a bit off that night, but oh well, it was a fun time.


That's awesome! I'm just wondering...which part of Ohio are you from?

Anyways, I love 12 Stones, though I didn't hear about them until after Paul collaborated with Ev for BMTL. It's too bad they haven't become as big as Evanescence has, but I probably enjoy them even more that way.

I hate to admit that I didn't know about 12 Stones until I heard BMTL. I love them and their music.(my parents actually approve of this band.)

The only thing that irritates me is when Paul tries to scream. He has a nice voice, he doesn't need to be Chester Bennington.

off-topic:
Dina, I LOVE your avatar!

I hate to admit that I didn't know about 12 Stones until I heard BMTL. I love them and their music.(my parents actually approve of this band.)

The only thing that irritates me is when Paul tries to scream. He has a nice voice, he doesn't need to be Chester Bennington.

off-topic:
Dina, I LOVE your avatar!

A lot of people didn't know about 12 Stones until BMTL. I think that Paul screams pretty well, but he doesn't scream as well as Chester :p

And, thank you :)

I like them and I'm so looking forward to their new stuff. It was almost impossible to get their record here, but WindUp shits in European Fans, there's nothing new.

Anyway, and Paul has become even hotter since the last time I saw him, I love the new promo-pix :D

Anyway, and Paul has become even hotter since the last time I saw him, I love the new promo-pix :D

I've seen them in person, but I this Paul looks a lot better without the facial hair. But hey, that's just personal preference.

That's awesome! I'm just wondering...which part of Ohio are you from?

We're from Toledo, which is northwest Ohio right below Michigan. But hopefully we'll be able to play more and more outside of Ohio soon :)

We're from Toledo, which is northwest Ohio right below Michigan. But hopefully we'll be able to play more and more outside of Ohio soon :)

Awesome. I was just curious because I'm from the Cleveland area.

I hadn't heard of 12 stones until Bring Me To Life and i still havn't checked them out. *Hangs head* Ive been meaning to jusyt never got round to it. My sisters friend is a fan of theirs and says i look like the singer i don't think so myself. Anyway songs to download so i can see if i like them please

I hadn't heard of 12 stones until Bring Me To Life and i still havn't checked them out. *Hangs head* Ive been meaning to jusyt never got round to it. My sisters friend is a fan of theirs and says i look like the singer i don't think so myself. Anyway songs to download so i can see if i like them please

I only heard of them from Ev too, although I can guarantee you that their music is pretty good, I have some of them and they all rock :cool:

You could always go to their website, www.12stones.com

You could listen to their singles "Broken", "The Way I Feel", and "Crash". I also suggest "Back Up".

I've heard the Broken song and have it on my computer I think (reminds me that I have a free download off itunes from a Sierra Mist bottle cap or something...maybe I could use it for a 12 Stones song! ha)...I liked it. 12 Stones is okay...I've checked out other Wind-Up artists as well, and they're mostly pretty good.

I've heard the Broken song and have it on my computer I think (reminds me that I have a free download off itunes from a Sierra Mist bottle cap or something...maybe I could use it for a 12 Stones song! ha)...I liked it. 12 Stones is okay...I've checked out other Wind-Up artists as well, and they're mostly pretty good.

Yep. Wind-up even has THE BACHELOR~!!!!!!!!!!1111oneoneoneone

:p :D

12 Stones started their tour, and from the looks of it, they are doing very well on the road. But, you know ... all I'm waiting for is their 2nd album ...

I will be seeing 12 Stones tonight...With Big Dismal opening.

You're lucky.. I'll be seeing them pretty soon as well.. I forgot the date but I think its within the next month of two they're coming to town. :D

Wonder if they'll play their new stuff. They've got an album scheduled to come out this summer...so that'd be nice :)

They played quite a few new ones. It was an awesome show. Big Dimsal opened for them- very cool guys. One of my favorite big dismal songs is missing you- the one he did with Amy Lee. Anyway, I asked Eric (lead singer) if that song was on the setlist and he said no, because he was sick, and that's one of their hardest songs to do..but he would add it to the list for me anyway. So he did. Its better with Amy but was still really good without her. I met Paul McCoy.. he's a really nice/crazy guy. He is quite entertaining on stage- he did the "robot" throughout the show. I have tons of pics of Paul and the rest of 12 stones..and big dismal..If anyone wants to see them , PM me. But, I might put one up on here later. I did get Paul to sign my Fallen liner. So now I have everyone's sig on there..terry, ben, paul, david hodges, amy, will, rocky, and john. yay.

12 Stones kick ass. I saw them open for Evanescence and Julianna's Theory last May for $6! I have their CD and it's awesome.

I will be seeing 12 Stones tonight...With Big Dismal opening.

*envys you* :p :rolleyes:

12 Stones will be releasing their new single entitled "Photograph" to American alternative radio on June 22nd.

12 Stones will be releasing their new single entitled "Photograph" to American alternative radio on June 22nd.

Sweet. Thanks for letting us know :D

Some other news about 12 Stones. Their new album is called, Potter's Field. It struck me as kinda strange, but .... *shrugs* ....

oh, awesome...a new single and a cd soon, thx for the heads up. :)

well, this is kinda old news but last month i was front row and met the band.. it was amaaazing. not even 400 people there. good show, i'm sooo buying the next album. i got eric's setlist. it was amazoring.

picspicspicspicspics (http://groups.msn.com/naikuusstorageplace/12stones.msnw)

I love 12 Stones! I'm sure I would have heard of Evanescence eventually, but it's because of them, that I first listened to "Bring Me To Life". I'm growing impatient for a new cd from them!

Photograph:

http://www2.allaccess.com/sounds/12stones.ram

This is going to be fucking huge.

AMAZING! I am soooo excited to hear their new album! Thanks for posting that link. For some reason, it won't let me log onto the eteam page =(

well, this is kinda old news but last month i was front row and met the band.. it was amaaazing. not even 400 people there. good show, i'm sooo buying the next album. i got eric's setlist. it was amazoring.

picspicspicspicspics (http://groups.msn.com/naikuusstorageplace/12stones.msnw)

That's awesome! *envys you* :p :rolleyes:

Photograph:

http://www2.allaccess.com/sounds/12stones.ram

This is going to be fucking huge.

I agree with you. I also think Photograph's gonna be a HUGE success, if not, there's something seriously wrong with people :p J/K, but anyway, the song is freakin' amazing! I can't wait for their new album, Potter's Field to come out in stores :D

Also some other news ... 12 Stones will be opening up for Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd, and Three Doors Down in July.

Great to hear new music!

Well, when I thought that Photograph was amazing, another song from the album has blown me away. The newest in the audio section, Far Away, is just as amazing as Photograph!
I'm sensing that 12 Stones will have quite the success with the new album, and hopefully, they will :D

So, go and check out the song ... it's worth it!

so far, between these clips and also what theyve played live, i have heard all or part of
Far Away
Photograph
Shadows
Speak Your Mind

this album(as well as the other one, for those of you who dont have it) is a must-buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO GET IT!

this album(as well as the other one, for those of you who dont have it) is a must-buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO GET IT!

I definitely agree. The new album, and the old, is worth having:)

Does anyone know when it's gonna be released? I know it's gonna be released this summer, but anyone have any idea when?

Does anyone know when it's gonna be released? I know it's gonna be released this summer, but anyone have any idea when?
Potter's Field will be released the 10th of August :)

Potter's Field will be released the 10th of August :)

Thank you!!!!! I now have something to look forward too!

Thank you!!!!! I now have something to look forward too!

Indeed you do. The album will be great :p

http://www2.allaccess.com/sounds/12stofar.ram

Full clip of Far Away from Potter's Field.

I'm assuming this is already being plugged as their second single after Photograph.

http://www2.allaccess.com/sounds/12stofar.ram

Full clip of Far Away from Potter's Field.

I'm assuming this is already being plugged as their second single after Photograph.

That clip was great, had to listen to it again :)

http://www2.allaccess.com/sounds/12stofar.ram

Full clip of Far Away from Potter's Field.

I'm assuming this is already being plugged as their second single after Photograph.

Thanks for the link!

Thanks for the link!

Instead, they completely changed the first single to Far Away.

I guess they liked Far Away as a first single better. So I'm guessing Photograph could be a second single.

I knew 12 stones before Evanescence too, just like callistio had. I love their song Broken, (you know i need you now.. cuz im) ok you get it.. Anyway, they rock.

Rock on Paul! :D

Instead, they completely changed the first single to Far Away.

I guess they liked Far Away as a first single better. So I'm guessing Photograph could be a second single.

I kinda favored Photograph better than Far Away, but all in all, I guess Far Away will become a great single as well.

Along with Evanescence, 12 Stones is my favourite band! I have an MD with both albums on and it never leaves my player. I only found out about them through BMTL but I'm so glad I did. :D
I love all the tracks but Broken is one of my favourites; also Let Go and Crash. Although Photograph may become my new favourite, we'll have to see...
Btw, it's nice to come to a board where a person doesn't immediately get lynched for saying Paul (or any of the other boys) is attractive. :)

the first and olny time time that I heard about 12 stone was when bring me to Life

the first and olny time time that I heard about 12 stone was when bring me to Life

They're obviously not too well known outside of the states. Check out their website. They've got some good songs on there.

I knew 12 stones before Evanescence too, just like callistio had. I love their song Broken, (you know i need you now.. cuz im) ok you get it.. Anyway, they rock.

Rock on Paul! :D

Well here is the interesting one I know about EV before 12 stones, but I didn't find out about 12 stones because of EV. I found out about 12 stones from this guy I used to live with (about 3 years ago), who was a big Creed fan that came up to me one day asked me if I knew anything about this new Christian band 12 stones that was currently touring with Creed.

I said no. cause up until he asked that question I had never even heard of 12 stones. By this time I already had mp3 copies of Origin, and was attempting to order origin via BigWig records but Paypal was being a but.

Anyways after he mentioned 12 stones I went to go locate more info about them. Didn't think much of them. Anyways, fast forward to EV's first tour last year and at one of their concerts I ended up scoring free copies of 12 stones, Creed's, and Seethers most recent albums. Still haven't listened to Seether yet, but did listen to 12 stones. and I dug them for the most part though they where way better than Creed, from a musical stand point.

Sincerely,
The Master

Potter's Field is scheduled to come out August 24th.

Potter's Field is scheduled to come out August 24th.

Oh I can't wait for that... I just got hooked on them last year when they were touring with Ev... and Now I am hungry for some new stuf... I can't wait til the 24th!

I really like 12 Stones, I love the songs Broken and Way I Feel... excited for their new cd!

so I was on vacation in charleston SC and I was walking down the street in the old historic part and we came to a stop sign, I looked at the sign and what do I see? I thought that was great. :D



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/nagini/100_0782.jpg

Potter's Field was given a 3 1/2 star rating in Revolver magazine.

Potter's Field was given a 3 1/2 star rating in Revolver magazine.

o_O
Oh, well ... :)

http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=2665

Scott's Spotlight
12 Stones Interview
by Scott Juba
August 1, 2004


Paul McCoy isn’t your typical 22-year-old musician. At an age when most people are just beginning to define their professional aspirations, McCoy has already firmly established himself in the career that he loves. With a Grammy Award already under his belt, and serving as the lead singer for the popular rock band, 12 Stones, McCoy has proven that no accomplishment is beyond his grasp. Now, after an impressive debut album that has sold over 300,000 copies, McCoy and his bandmates are preparing to issue their sophomore release, “Potter’s Field”. Arriving in stores on August 24th, the band’s second album is a reflection of their professional and personal growth. “(The band’s) grown musically overall,” McCoy tells me. “I think more so than that, we’ve grown as friends and as bandmates. We’ve had a chance to get to know each other and get to really work together rather than just being friends and working on the side every once in awhile.”

12 Stones is recognized for the strong Christian element that they include in their music, a component that McCoy traces back to his southern roots. “I grew up in a southern Baptist church,” he says. “For me, a lot of it was just a part of my upbringing, part of who I was, and who I am still.”

For those of the Christian faith, 12 Stones’ music is filled with hope and eternal optimism. At the same time, the band’s songs have a strong resonance with fans outside of the Christian spectrum as well, mainly because their lyrics often deal with collective themes that speak to all people. “Far Away”, the first single off of “Potter’s Field”, exemplifies this quality. “It was one of our more honest songs,” McCoy remarks. “When people keep pushing you and keep trying to make you be a way (that) you don’t want to be, it’s just kind of that anthem that we’ve got to be our own people. We just wanted to really come out and make a statement.”

As with any band, however, it usually takes much more than quality lyrics to draw the initial attention of new fans. 12 Stones has been able to reach an increasing number of people through many outlets, including their extensive touring schedule. Currently on the road with 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, and Puddle of Mudd, McCoy credits the band’s live shows for attracting a growing amount of supporters. “I think that if people don’t hear it, they can’t appreciate it,” he tells me. “I think the key to any band is to play as many shows in front of as many people as possible and spread the word that way.”

Although he enjoys performing at venues all across the country, McCoy cites the southern United States with having the best crowds. “(In the south) you can hear (the crowd) before you can see them,” he says. “They have that mentality of let’s just party and have a good time at all times.”

McCoy’s vocal collaboration with Amy Lee in the Evanescence smash, “Bring Me To Life” also drew attention to 12 Stones. When I ask McCoy if he plans to do any future collaborations with Evanescence, he replies, “That was a very last minute, fly by the seat of the pants collaboration. It would be cool. I love collabs. I love doing any kind of musical project I can. Anybody that’d be willing to come out and do some stuff, I’m always looking. But I think for the most part, we did that one thing, and it was very cool, and I’m very happy with it, but I’m not sure (we’ll do it) again.”

Given his working relationship with Evanescence, I ask McCoy if he was surprised by the sudden and much talked about departure of Evanescence band member, Ben Moody. “Not really,” he responds quite candidly. “It’s one of those things that musicians, no matter how well they play together, it’s still a person to person thing. If people aren’t getting along or that vibe isn’t there (it won’t work). That’s one of the hardest things to do with bands, is to keep them together. Everybody is so creative that a lot of times that creativity separates them a little bit.”

Hopefully 12 Stones will be able to channel their creativity in a positive manner, because as their latest single indicates, their artistic growth continues to blossom. Considering how talented they all are at such early ages, if they can stay together for years to come, they truly have the potential to become one of rock music’s most extraordinary bands.

I really like 12 Stones, I love the songs Broken and Way I Feel... excited for their new cd!

I agree- they rock! However.. when is the new album coming out? I haven't heard anything yet..???

I agree- they rock! However.. when is the new album coming out? I haven't heard anything yet..???

The album Potter's Field which has been mentioned in the thread will be released August 24th.

The Far Away video has at last arrived! Go to www.12stones.com and check it out. I've already seen it a few times, and it's alright though maybe kinda boring at times, lmao :p

Story from Allaccess.com

"Far Away," the lead track from the forthcoming sophomore CD by 12 Stones, is gaining adds at Alternative stations.
"The shape of that song was pretty much the way it sounds on the record from day one," singer Paul McCoy says. "It's about a friend of my sister's, who in high school was in a relationship that ended about three months in -- and how he killed himself in a very weak way."

The arrangement, he continues, "was a reflection of how I felt sad about what had happened. As I started working on the song it started to make me angry, that someone would take their life over something so trivial."

"Potter's Field," 12 Stones' followup to their 2002 self-titled debut, will arrive in stores on August 24th.

"This is a bigger record all the way around," McCoy states. "We wrote it the way we wanted it to be put out. A lot of the songs don't necessarily sound like 12 Stones songs; people might say, 'That's not the 12 Stones I know.' Maybe not, but it's the 12 Stones you're about to know."

"I'm extremely proud of it," adds drummer Aaron Gainer. "I feel like we've really come together musically, it's heavier in some senses, but also a bit more musical as well."

Here's the track listing for 12 Stones' sophomore release:

"Speak Your Mind"
"Last Song"
"Far Away"
"Shadows"
"Lifeless"
"Bitter" "Photograph"
"3 Leaf Loser"
"Stay"
"Waiting For Yesterday"
"In Closing"


As for the album's title, McCoy explains: "Typically a potter's field is the cemetery where they bury the Jane and John Does, the homeless people who have no family or relations or friends, who are really lost. And that's the way musicians very often are, working anonymously a lot of the time. We may have sold over 300,000 units but at the end of the day there are still a lot of people who have never heard of 12 Stones."

McCoy continues, "On the other hand we've received a lot of messages from people saying they heard a particular track of ours, and it helped to change their life. That's a great feeling, that we're able to reach out to all those John and Jane Does and possibly effect their lives."

Catch 12 Stones live in New Orleans, LA 8/28, West Valley City, UT 8/31, Bozeman, MT 9/1, Pot Falls, ID 9/3, Baton Rouge, LA 9/8, Houston, TX 9/9, Lake Buena Vista, FL 9/11, and Huntsville, AL 9/24. 12 Stones will appear with Nickelback and Puddle Of Mudd 8/31-9/3 and with Tantric 9/8-9, and 9/24

"It's really inspirational for us to walk onstage," guitarist Eric Weaver says. "When we're backstage, getting ourselves together, you can tell from the noise level when our banner goes up. It can get really crazy - but in a good way,"

"12 Stones to me is primarily a live experience," says Gainer. "The show. The music. The energy exchanged between us and the crowd, it's the whole reason we exist as a band. Anyone can make an album, but not everyone can reproduce it live. We wanted to capture that on the record, and we feel like we did."

"Touring is really all we've got," McCoy adds. "It's so great to see these people coming to our shows, and singing along with every song. That's what we love about what we do."

The band is posting audio messages at their site (http://www.12stones.com) with a new one just in August 4th from Aaron.

Thanks for that article Cfw828!!

Ahh I really cannot wait for this album to come out. From the songs I've heard off it it sounds like it'll be all around a fantastic album. And Cfw, great article man...you always find the good stuff :) A lot of what Paul said was cool though...he wasn't trying to sound like the 1st record, and he's right, the new stuff doesn't sound like it. But it's not a bad thing :)

Potter's Field came out today, with a few spins of the album done, and I'm pretty impressed. Its not more of them same, you can tell its 12 Stones but its certainly not their self titled album all over again. I'll have more to say about this one once I've listened to it some more, so for now I'll just say its a really good pick up.

I'm going to have to wait till Thurs to pick up my copy. That's when I'm off. But I was extremely surprised to see that Circuit City has Potter's Field on sale for $7.99!!!!!!!

I'm going to have to wait till Thurs to pick up my copy. That's when I'm off. But I was extremely surprised to see that Circuit City has Potter's Field on sale for $7.99!!!!!!!

$7.99? My goodness, now that's quite a money-saving deal. Thank you for sharing.

The CD will be $9.99 when it goes to regular price. Target and Wal-Mart (I think) are both doing the same thing. Its a a major steal at that price, too.

I'll have to buy the CD as well not that it's out in stores. Just haven't had the time ...

The album is pretty good. It's damn near perfect in the middle. Far Away, Lifeless, Bitter, Photograph, and Waiting for Yesterday are my standout tracks.

Review from Allmusic.com

Review by Johnny Loftus
With 12 Stones' sophomore effort, both the band and Wind-Up are aiming to capitalize on the recognition brought by Paul McCoy's memorable chorus cameo in the Evanescence monster hit "Bring Me to Life". To that end Potter's Field opts for a more powerful, guitar-heavy sound than the band's 2002 debut. Returning producer/mixer Dave Fortman (who also handled boards for Evanescence' Fallen) goes for maximum compression, which should ensure thick-stemmed rockers like "Speak Your Mind" and "Far Away" are palatable to loud rock audiences. The thing is, this far into the post-grunge game, the old Alice in Chains-via-Creed model of loud lead riffs balancing on introspective verses that then burst through the fog into elegiac or bittersweet choruses is getting pretty tiresome. And yet, the initial measures of Potter's Field's first five songs are completely interchangeable. Riff, rest, roar, repeat. Likewise, 12 Stones' lyrics - though they're probably more spiritual than, say, Nickelback's - aren't convincing enough to mark McCoy or his mates' particular mental anguish as connectable. "I walk to the edge again searching for the truth", he says in the Three Doors Down-ish "Stay"; "Last Song" is either an ode to a helpful girlfriend or a reference to the big JC. "I'm sorry for needing you to carry me". "Stay"'s plaintive lope is nice break from the album's chunky distortion-mongering, but overall Potter's Field is straightforward post-grunge formula.

The album is pretty good. It's damn near perfect in the middle. Far Away, Lifeless, Bitter, Photograph, and Waiting for Yesterday are my standout tracks.
I listened to the tracks on the official site and the album seems to be awesome! I think 12 Stones really has grown in the years and after releasing their 1st album.

I bought the album last night...and it's damn good imo. I like it better than the last one. This is a completely different sounding album than their debut...but it's not a bad thing at all.

I didn't want to make the far drive to Circuit City, so I bought mine from Sam Goody, but it was $9.99, so that's not much more than $7.99. I really like the album!! One of my favorite songs on the album other than "Photograph" is "Stay". I can't stop listening to that song!!!! But of course, I've always liked their slower songs like "The Way I Feel" and "Let Go".

$7.47 AT BEST BUY BABYYYYYYY

now that i'm home and all..
this CD rocksessis..

mmmmmmmmm

i miss them, wish they'd come back here on tour! :(

This album is great its selling horribly though it debuted at 28 then fell to 96 come on people seriously check out this album its great. One of the best this and alter bridge are great rock albums maybe the best of the yr.

This album is great its selling horribly though it debuted at 28 then fell to 96 come on people seriously check out this album its great. One of the best this and alter bridge are great rock albums maybe the best of the yr.

::running around:: I GOT IT! I GOT IT!. and i love it. :D

*dances*

i'm going to see them next weekendddddddddddd =D

Well, I have the new album coming, since I bought it on Pronto Merch, along with Disclaimer and Finger Eleven. So I'll tell you what I think, since I've never actually listened to them before. It was on sale though.

*dances*

i'm going to see them next weekendddddddddddd =D

with who?!?!?! Lucky bitch...

Oh...wait.

hehe yeah I'm excited much too...woooo!

Well...

Last night, b00bles, JimmyPage711 and I saw 12 Stones in Towson, MD. They were awesome. Better than the last time I saw them (with Ev, May 2003)...but only because their set was longer (performance wise they were phenomenal each time). Everyone needs to check these guys out, go see them live if possible, buy their CDs...they are seriously great. The 3 of us got to meet them then and talk a good bit, plus they signed our stuff. They are sooo nice, and very cool too. Gah I want to see them live again...right now...lol.

I'm jealous of you! I've always wanted to see them live. I saw a televised live performance that they did last year. They did sound amazing.

Mmm... I'm listening to their last album now... well some songs of it, I haven't finished it yet! Afterwards, in my winplayer it says...
REM-At my most beautiful, L. Kravitz- A million miles away, Robbie Williams - Someathing beautiful, 3 songs from Sting - I was brought to my senses, you still touch me and the hounds of winter, and a spanish song from a band called Guarana, noche en vela... I think the first sting song has a weird beggining, it's in a strange scale i think... but the second part its very relaxing and nice!
Anyway I wanted to post this in the old "what are you listening to" thread but it seems to be locked... but now that i'm here just to say that 12 stones sound very well and really like their last album...

(by the way I thought you were talking about that album, maybe you weren't... communication problems as you can see XD)

This album is great its selling horribly though it debuted at 28 then fell to 96 come on people seriously check out this album its great. One of the best this and alter bridge are great rock albums maybe the best of the yr.

I totally agree - Potter's Field by 12 Stones and Alter Bridge's debut CD are my favorites of the year as well. Sorry to learn that Potter's Field isn't selling well; Alter Bridge debuted at #5 and is now below #50 somewhere -- both deserve better.

-- Joan
NP (LOUD): Alter Bridge "Down To My Last"
A guitar anthem for the ages
Mark Tremonti, guitar

Here's a pic of Paul taken in WI summer 2004. Believe it or not, but I caught him this way, he was not posing for this. :)

Here's a pic of Paul taken in WI summer 2004. Believe it or not, but I caught him this way, he was not posing for this. :)

He looks so goofy in that pic :p

Ok, I finally got Potter's Field about 2 weeks ago, and I love it. My favorite song is "The Last Song." The whole album is just so catchy. *hums*

Not much of a big fan but the lead singer is pretty hot. I need to try and listen to there album, i might like it.

Ok, I finally got Potter's Field about 2 weeks ago, and I love it. My favorite song is "The Last Song." The whole album is just so catchy. *hums*

That's my favorite song off the album too :D Photograph too...really powerful song imo. But yeah, the whole album IS quite catchy.

I actually never heard anything by them except Paul on BMTL. *ducks random fists plummeting at her* I'll be sure to get their album, I should've by now. Just as long as there is some screaming in there, I'll get it.

I actually never heard anything by them except Paul on BMTL. *ducks random fists plummeting at her* I'll be sure to get their album, I should've by now. Just as long as there is some screaming in there, I'll get it.

haha...no fist flying from me. There is screaming on the album...quite a bit actually. It's a really good CD...you won't be disappointed if you do decide to buy it.

It's not selling well? mmm... it's difficult to find the right formula i imagine... (wait a moment, what I'm talking about? do I have any idea of selling records? no! :D) maybe it's too similar all the way and not very original... but that doesn't necessarily make it a bad record, I prefer that the band feel the songs like their own rather than they sell many records... (Maybe Paul McCoy wouldn't agree with this point of view XD) Maybe it's not only in the music, maybe advertising makes a big deal as well... That's not the problem... the problem is that there's a enormous amount of awful records which seem to sell a lot... I remember I started listening to it because there was an e-team letter or something in an evanescence web, and I like it at least... maybe the next one sells better...
edit: forget what i said i've been listening to it today and it's great... :p

i luv the 12 stones!! :D

I do not think the problem with bands not having good songs, its more with the record company putting forth the money to get their music heard. 12 stones, val emmich, ect ect are all awesome bands. But, theres no record label support for them, I mean why wasnt 12 stones video seen on mtv or vh1 or even fuse. The record label needs to provide radio and all the great stuff with an incentive for them to play the song, they need to do more television appearances more ect. Thats the problem .

Soo has anyone seen the video for "Photograph" yet?? It's actually really really good. Then again, the song is one of my favorite 12 Stones songs period. But yeah, its a good video. I believe you can view it on their o-site.

I haven't seen the video yet, but I<3 the song "Photograph" so I'm betting it's pretty awesome.

I just checked my email and I got this:

Hey 12 Stones Fans,

12 Stones will take a break from writing their new record to perform at this year's Lifest in Oshkosh, WI on July 8th! The three day festival runs from July 7-10 and will include over 150 other artists on seven stages, guest speakers, camping and other activities. Visit www.lifest.com or call 800-955-LIFE for tickets and all other information.

More to come -

12 Stones Online
www.12stones.com

12 Stones rocks plain and simple. They are my favorite band, and they have been my fav for 3+ years. Unfortunately, Wind Up is more concerned with Alter Bridge, Seether, and Evanescence to give 12 Stones the promotion they deserve. I wouldn't be surprised if 12 Stones broke up out of necessity, as they are not doing well at all right now.

<spam<If anyone wants any unreleased 12 Stones songs, all of them can be downloaded at the forum at 12stonesrocks.com.</spam>
:D

so ive heard they r a christian rock band, r they or not??
god bless!!
-Dal

Yes, 12 Stones is a Christian band and i like it so much ^^. But isn't the best, if you like 12 Stones you must listen Chevalle or Thousand foot Krutch ^^

so ive heard they r a christian rock band, r they or not??
god bless!!
-Dal

Depends on your definition of a Christian band. They tend to think of themselves more as Christians in a band, but since they're played on Christian stations and such, you can consider them a Christian band.

Got my CD in the mail! Listening to it just now.......and me likes!:D

12 Stones is playing at Power of One November 12th in Green Bay.

Yes, 12 Stones is a Christian band and i like it so much ^^. But isn't the best, if you like 12 Stones you must listen Chevalle or Thousand foot Krutch ^^


yeah, they play thousand foot krutch on our christian radio station here, they are pretty awesome!! steriogram are awesome also, the guys are christians (some go to my church) and they play their music on our christian radio station, but im not sure if they actually are a christian band lol, all in all, they still rock!

Depends on your definition of a Christian band. They tend to think of themselves more as Christians in a band, but since they're played on Christian stations and such, you can consider them a Christian band.

Yeah, but they don't like to be pigeonholed as a 'Christian' band. Besides, how can things be Christian? I thought only people can be Christians, not things. A band is a thing, so it therefore cannot be 'Christian' nor 'secular'.

Dude, this is my first time seeing the 12 stones thread on here.I didn't even think there was one on here.I figured that most of the Evanescence fans didn't like 12 stones that much,because some people said that Paul ruined the song and stuff, but i'm glad to see that some of you do like them.I love 12 stones.They are fucking awesome dude:D .I knew about them way before i knew about Evanescence .I have both of their cd's and they're both awesome:D .My favorite songs are Broken,and most of the other ones off the first cd and Far Away and Photograph off the second cd.I know there is more songs off the second cd that i like but i haven't really listened to it enough to know.But i will listen to it more i just have to be in the mood for it.And this is kind of old but does anybody have a picture of Paul with Amy on the stage?.I know i saw atleast one back in 2003.And i saw a picture of him on Jay Leno with them too but i just wanted to see a different picture if anybody knows where one is.

Yeah, but they don't like to be pigeonholed as a 'Christian' band. Besides, how can things be Christian? I thought only people can be Christians, not things. A band is a thing, so it therefore cannot be 'Christian' nor 'secular'.

I know. But they're being sold to the Christian market.

I'm on their board, I know about the "not a Christian band" thing.

What's humorous is how a lot of 'Christian' bookstores pulled Potter's Field because of the word 'ass' in the liner notes. I think that was a good thing.

Mandalou, you can DL the Jay Leno video here (http://12stonesrocks.com/videos/)

What's humorous is how a lot of 'Christian' bookstores pulled Potter's Field because of the word 'ass' in the liner notes. I think that was a good thing.

Mandalou, you can DL the Jay Leno video here (http://12stonesrocks.com/videos/)


Thanks for the link, but when i clicked on the video it said ''The page you are looking for might have been removed,had it's named changed,or is temporarily unavailable''.Do you know if they have it anywhere else?

I've only heard a few songs by 12 stones, but my favourite is Photograph. Love this song.

Christian stores.. heh

I am really into 12 Stones it seems these days. I really like their sound. Maybe I am just getting old but I am starting to like smoother, almost slow songs... eeek!

I just got Potter's Field. 12 Stones is fucking great. I don't know why I never heard anything from them before. OK best songs Stay, Shadow, Broken and one of the best songs ever My Life - also on the Scorpion King soundtrack. Hey what happend to 12 Stones, did they break up or something??

I just got Potter's Field. 12 Stones is fucking great. I don't know why I never heard anything from them before. OK best songs Stay, Shadow, Broken and one of the best songs ever My Life - also on the Scorpion King soundtrack. Hey what happend to 12 Stones, did they break up or something??

12 Stones is actually at work on their third album.

12 Stones is actually at work on their third album.

NO WAY!! I can't wait!! Any info about it?

Their single, Lie to me is amazing, I already like that song so much.
Also their new album is gonna be in stores soon! (August 14th)