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Billy Talent



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Hometown: Mississauga, ON (Canada)

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unk rock inspired countless artists over the years, so isn't it time for a band to bring that inspiration back around? Blistering with energy, Billy Talent captures the spirit, attitude, and explosiveness that first launched rock's rebel cause. Though they describe themselves as a "walking, talking Seinfeld episode," the group musically captures a pressing sense of urgency devoid of anything trite or gimmicky. Ultimately, Billy Talent is the type of band that pops as much for its melodic sensibilities as for its against-the-grain aggression.

Billy Talent's major label debut takes center stage with the same zest and zeal that earned them huge underground acclaim. For the new album, band members Benjamin Kowalewitz (vocals), Ian D'Sa (guitar), Jon Gallant (Bass), and Aaron Solowoniuk (drums) worked with producer Gavin Brown to record 13 songs that underline the group's accessible melodies, distinct writing, and balanced arrangements.


Reviews

Billy Talent Billy Talent III

Billy Talent

Billy Talent III (2009)

Atlantic / Roadrunner

Billy Talent Billy Talent II

Billy Talent

Billy Talent II (2006)

Atlantic

Billy Talent Watoosh! [reissue] (as Pezz)

Billy Talent

Watoosh! [reissue] (as Pezz) (2005)

Atlantic

Billy Talent Billy Talent

Billy Talent

Billy Talent (2003)

Atlantic

Interviews

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Billy Talent

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 7:00 PM (EST)

Videos: Billy Talent: "Stand Up and Run"
Billy Talent have posted their video for "Stand Up and Run" from their 2012 album, Dead Silence. You can click Read More for the…
February 08, 2013
Tours: Billy Talent / Sum 41 / Hollerado / Indian Handcrafts
Canadian rock act Billy Talent have announced a spring tour for 2013, and will be joined on the outing by Sum 41, Hollerado, and Indian…
November 30, 2012
Videos: Billy Talent: "Surprise Surprise"
Billy Talent have posted their video for "Surprise Surprise." It comes from this year's Dead Silence . You can click Read More for the…
October 16, 2012
Media: Billy Talent: 'Dead Silence'
Billy Talent have launched a stream of their new album, Dead Silence. The record is due out September 11, 2012. You can click Read More for the…
September 04, 2012
Media: Slayer, Sick of It All, Bullet for My Valentine, and more added to Soundwave 2013
The lineup for Australia's Soundwave Festival continues to grow, with the organizers confirming a number of new acts for the 2013 edition of the festival. Among those added are Slayer, Cypress Hill, Bullet for My…
August 20, 2012
Videos: Billy Talent: "Viking Death March"
Toronto's Billy Talent have posted the video for "Viking Death March." The song comes from Dead Silence which is due out September 7, 2012 via Warner Music Group. It's…
July 13, 2012
Media: Billy Talent: "Viking Death March"
Toronto's Billy Talent have posted an new song from their upcoming album set for release sometime in 2012. You can click Read More for the…
May 25, 2012
Tours: Billy Talent (Europe, Canada)
Billy Talent have released the dates for a European and Canadian tour. The band will be heading to Europe at the end of May, then to Canada in July for a handful of dates, then once again off to Europe. The band last released…
May 18, 2012
Tours: Billy Talent to release new album in June
Toronto's Billy Talent have announced that they will be releasing their new album in June of this year. Frontman Benjamin Kowalewicz said "Things are fantastic right now! This record has been a really amazing experience right the way through. we…
March 26, 2012
Tours: Refused confirms Germany, Belgium festival dates
Refused have announced two more festival dates in additional to their much ballyhooed appearance at Coachella. The influential hardcore outfit will be headed to the Groezrock Festival in Belgium which already includes…
January 11, 2012

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