The lead single, "Halo", was consistently voted No. 1 on syndicated radio network Air 1's Mixology (a voting program on weeknights). In 2011, Manic Drive worked with producer Rob Wells and released Epic September 27, 2011. In January 2010, Manic Drive released "Walls", which hit No. 7 on the Christian CHR Billboard Charts Top 30, No. 9 on Christian Music as well as hitting No. In late of 2009, they toured with 80s metal band Stryper on their "25th Anniversary Tour". CCM Magazine (January 2010 issue) listed Blue No. 7 in their Top 10 picks of 2009. On August 18, 2009, Manic Drive re-released Reset & Rewind, renaming it Blue and adding several new songs including "Walls", "Music" and "Rain". In 2009, Manic Drive parted with Phil Massicotte and Johnny Dimarco and added drummer Anthony Moreino, converting into a three-piece band. The album was praised by critics, with CCM Magazine listing Reset & Rewind in the Critic Picks Top 10 Albums of 2007, along with Relient K and Anberlin. "Blue" was also featured as a world premiere in over 20 countries by the Gospel Music Channel, and was No. 2 only to Skillet's "Comatose" as the best Rock Video of 2009. In 2008, the band released their single "Blue", featuring Kevin Max of DC Talk, which reached number No. 28 on the Top 30 Christian Rock Billboard chart. After the album was released, Lucas Wright left the band, and former members Phil Massicotte (bass and backup vocals) and Johnny Dimarco (drums) were enlisted. Manic Drive recorded their follow-up album, releasing it in 2007, titled Reset & Rewind. In late 2005, they toured with Seventh Day Slumber and Fireflight. Singles "Luckiest", "Nebulous", "Memories" and "Middle of it All" all hit the R&R Top 30 Christian Rock charts, debuting high in the top 10. In May 2005 they released their debut album, Reason for Motion. In April 2004, following a GMA showcase, Manic Drive were signed to Butterfly Music Group (now Whiplash Records). The band went through several lineup changes early in their career, starting with session musician Lucas Wright. Manic Drive formed in 2004 after disbanding Christian family band One Cross with two members: Shawn Cavallo, former lead singer and drummer and brother Michael Cavallo. Over the last several years, the band has released albums including Reset and Rewind (2007), Blue (2009), Epic (2011), VIP (2014), Into the Wild (2017), and Vol. After receiving interest from a record label, they released Reason for Motion in May 2005. Manic Drive is a Canadian Christian rock band, formed in 2004 by brothers Michael and Shawn Cavallo. Whiplash, Inpop/ Capitol, Bema Media, SELECT Entertainment Group
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