Reveille (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Reveille was a nu metal and rap metal group originating from Harvard, Chelmsford, and Shirley in Massachusetts. Their discography includes two full-length studio releases: Laced (1999) and Bleed the Sky (2001).
Formation and major label period (1998–2003)
Established in 1998, Reveille produced a six-song demo that drew attention from major record companies. Following a standout show at Manhattan's CBGB, they secured a contract with Elektra Records. Their first album, Laced, featured a guest spot by Cypress Hill’s rapper B-Real and earned them national recognition. The band embarked on extensive tours, performing at events such as the 1999 Warped Tour, Woodstock 1999, and the 2000 edition of Ozzfest, sharing stages with bands like Godsmack, Machine Head, and Powerman 5000.
Their sophomore release, Bleed the Sky (2001), showcased collaborations with Stephen Richards of Taproot and Scooter Ward from Cold. The track "Inside Out (Can You Feel Me Now)" charted on Billboard. That year, Reveille earned the "Rising Star" accolade at the Boston Music Awards and toured alongside Static-X. Additionally, Bleed the Sky received a nomination for "Album of the Year" at the 2002 Boston Music Awards.
In 2002, guitarist Greg Sullivan departed due to "creative differences" and was succeeded by Chris Turner. Although there were announcements about producing a third album with producer Howard Benson, it never materialized as the band parted ways with Elektra Records. Lead vocalist Drew Simollardes explained that pressure from the label to create more commercially accessible music aimed at younger listeners was a significant factor in their split. After completing one final tour supporting Sevendust, Reveille disbanded in 2003. Their final live appearance took place on December 28, 2002, at Worcester, Massachusetts's "3rd Annual Hometown Throwdown," where they introduced two new tracks intended for their unreleased third album.
"Reveille Reborn" reunion (2008)
On October 20, 2008, Reveille announced a one-off reunion event named "Reveille Reborn," held in Worcester, Massachusetts. Vocalist Drew Simollardes emphasized that this reunion aimed to reconnect with their audience rather than promote new recordings or generate income. The December 26 concert sold out, attracting over 2,000 fans and featuring opening performances by Nullset, Debris, CrowneVict, and Breathe. The band's future plans remain undecided.
Members
- Drew Simollardes – lead vocals (1998–2003, 2008)
- Greg Sullivan – guitar (1998–2002, 2008)
- Steve Miloszewski – guitar (1998–2003, 2008)
- Carl Randolph – bass guitar (1998–2003, 2008)
- Justin Wilson – drums (1998–2003, 2008)
- Chris Turner – guitar (2002–2003)
Studio albums
- Laced (1999)
- Bleed the Sky (2001)
Extended plays
- Reveille (EP) (1998)
- Signal for Wakening (EP) (1999)
Additional Appearances
- The tracks "The Phoenix" and "Untied" were featured in a 2007 commercial for World of Warcraft, which starred Verne Troyer.
- The song "What You Got" was included in the soundtrack of EA Sports MMA.
Side Endeavors
- In 2003, bassist Carl Randolph had a short tenure with the alternative rock group Oma.
- Between 2005 and 2008, guitarist Steve Miloszewski was a member of City Sleeps.
- Chris Turner established Vera Mesmer, releasing the EPs "The Gypsy Magician" (2007) and "Orphans" (2012).
- Greg Sullivan leads the project Truth Ending Cycle, which produced the albums "Motion" (2004) and "The Obvious" (2010).
- Vocalist Drew Simollardes and Greg Sullivan co-founded Genuflect in 2005, issuing "The End of the World" (2007), "The Shadow Side" (2009), and following their reunion, "A Rose From The Dead" (2014).
- Drummer Justin Wilson has performed with Drum Hall and is currently a member of Sleep Alive.
- Since 2012, Greg Sullivan, Jeff Lawn, and Tim Munroe have been part of Shadow Therapy.