Army of Anyone
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Richard Patrick, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, Ray Luzier |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Rock music |
Army of Anyone was a rock supergroup from the United States, created by Filter's lead vocalist Richard Patrick alongside Stone Temple Pilots siblings Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass), with drummer Ray Luzier, who had previously played with David Lee Roth and later joined Korn.
Their sole album, titled Army of Anyone, was released in November 2006. Although it garnered favorable critical feedback, it did not achieve the commercial success comparable to the members' earlier multi-platinum projects. The album's primary single, "Goodbye", climbed to number three on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart. Following another charting track, "Father Figure", and subsequent touring, the band entered a hiatus in mid-2007. While all members reverted to their original groups, Luzier became a permanent member of Korn. Despite inactivity since 2007, the musicians have stayed in touch and expressed willingness to produce a second album if their schedules allow.
Formation (2002–2004)
Army of Anyone came into existence during downtime from Filter and Stone Temple Pilots activities. After Filter released its third studio album The Amalgamut, Patrick entered rehabilitation in October 2002, causing a pause in the band's progress. Concurrently, Stone Temple Pilots disbanded due to lead singer Scott Weiland’s struggles with substance abuse.
Following his recovery, Patrick started composing material for Filter’s fourth album. Upon discovering that Dean and Robert DeLeo were interested in collaborating on a track, he invited them over. Their session resulted in the creation of "A Better Place" along with an extended jam session. Inspired by this collaboration, Patrick decided to suspend work on Filter’s album—despite pressure from the record label—to establish a new group with the DeLeo brothers. Ray Luzier joined after impressing the DeLeos during a soundcheck and successfully completing an audition. The name "Army of Anyone" symbolizes their collective battles and solidarity, with Patrick commenting, "We are all engaged in life’s struggle together, united as an army of anyone."
Debut album (2005–2007)
Work on the band's first album commenced in 2005 under the guidance of producer Bob Ezrin, renowned for his work on Pink Floyd's The Wall. More than 30 songs were recorded at Patrick's home studio, from which 11 tracks were chosen for the final release.
Originally slated for an early 2006 launch through Columbia Records, changes within the label led the band to partner with The Firm Music, a branch of their management company, allowing them to bypass traditional label procedures and collaborate directly with distributors. Additional postponements were caused by personal obligations such as family matters. The initial album mixes were replaced by versions mixed by engineer Ken Andrews using his personal Pro Tools setup at home, which also helped reduce production expenses.
Army of Anyone was officially released on November 14, 2006. Its lead single "Goodbye" achieved notable radio airplay success, reaching number three on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart. The subsequent single "Father Figure" attained number 31 on the same chart.
Touring began on November 18 and included appearances on television programs such as Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly. Their setlists featured songs from their album alongside covers from Stone Temple Pilots and Filter catalogs, occasionally incorporating Led Zeppelin segments. In 2007, they headlined the SnoCore Tour alongside Hurt before supporting Three Days Grace on tour.
Although there were announcements regarding a DVD capturing studio sessions, it never came to fruition. Prior to releasing their debut, Patrick anticipated following up quickly with a second album, while Dean DeLeo envisioned the band being assessed based on their fifth release.
Hiatus and prospects (2007–present)
The album did not achieve the commercial success of the members' previous endeavors, entering the Billboard 200 chart at No. 56 and selling 20,000 units during its first week. By April 2010, total sales had reached 88,000 copies. Dean DeLeo voiced his dissatisfaction with these sales figures.
Following the promotional tour for the album, the group went on an indefinite break in May 2007. Later that same year, Richard Patrick resumed work on Filter’s fourth studio album and announced that Army of Anyone would be temporarily shelved. Between 2008 and 2013, Patrick released three albums with Filter. Meanwhile, Robert and Dean DeLeo reunited with Stone Temple Pilots for their 2008 tour and the release of their self-titled album in 2010. Ray Luzier officially joined Korn as their full-time drummer in April 2009.
Although members pursued individual projects, they have contemplated reuniting. Both Patrick and Dean DeLeo expressed willingness to collaborate again, while Luzier indicated intentions to reconvene for a follow-up album after their respective tours in 2010. Nevertheless, Patrick stressed that Filter remained his main priority and remarked that the production of Army of Anyone’s debut album had taken longer than anticipated.
During 2011 and 2012, the band maintained communication with the possibility of creating new material contingent on their schedules. Patrick noted that collaborating remotely was facilitated by Robert’s home studio and ongoing dialogue among the group. Luzier confirmed that they had some compositions underway but were waiting for an appropriate time to proceed.
In July 2013, Stone Temple Pilots toured alongside Filter, which included three members of Army of Anyone; Patrick hinted at revisiting certain tracks but referred to new band activities as "a sleeping beauty" unlikely to be revived shortly. By 2014, Patrick suggested that work on a new album could commence, clarifying that the other three members would handle most of the music production while he would contribute vocals later. He remained interested in recording additional albums with the band as of 2016.
In May 2020, Patrick disclosed a new song entitled "Summer Child," originally written during sessions for Filter but awaiting input from the Deleo brothers and Luzier. This track was eventually released on Filter’s 2023 album The Algorithm without participation from other Army of Anyone members.
Band members
- Richard Patrick – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Robert DeLeo – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dean DeLeo – lead guitar
- Ray Luzier – drums and percussion
Studio album
- Army of Anyone (released November 14, 2006)
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Goodbye" | 21 | 3 | Army of Anyone |
| 2007 | "Father Figure" | - | 31 |