10 YEARS

Band members: Current Jesse Hasek - vocals – vocals Ryan "Tater" Johnson – guitar Matt Wantland – guitar Lewis "Big Lew" Cosby – bass Brian Vodinh – drums, guitar , backing vocals Former Mike Underdown – vocals Andy Parks – bass History 10 Years was initially formed in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1999 with singer Mike Underdown, drummer Brian Vodinh, bassist Lewis Cosby, and guitarists Ryan "Tater" Johnson and Matt Wantland. They soon recruited current vocalist Jesse Hasek from another local band. In 2002, Parks decided to leave the band and Cosby returned; this is their current line-up. The band then released their independent album Killing All That Holds You in 2004. 10 Years were then signed to Republic/Universal in 2005 and released their major label debut, The Autumn Effect on August 16, 2005 with the songs "Wasteland" and "Through The Iris" picking up regional radio play. They opened for Korn and Mudvayne on Korn's See You On The Other Side tour. Their first single, "Wasteland" spent over 12 months on the Rock charts, finally reaching #1 at Active Rock in December 2005. In mid February 2006, "Wasteland" reached #1 on both Alternative and Billboard Modern Rock charts. Their first two singles, Through the Iris and Wasteland, have been certified Gold by the RIAA. On November 19, 10 Years unveiled and confirmed the title "Division" for their upcoming album on their MySpace Friend Status. On May 21, 2007 a demo song titled "All Your Lies" from their upcoming album was released onto their MySpace. On September 7, the band announced on their MySpace that the album was finished. 10 Years was featured on the Revolution Stage of Linkin Park's summer Project Revolution 2008 tour in the summer of 2008. Division was released on May 13, 2008. Albums 2001: Into the Half Moon 2004: Killing All That Holds You 2005: The Autumn Effect- #72 US 2008: Division- #12 US, #1 US Hard Rock Albums