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The Black Maria
Rock / Punk / Alternative

""A SHARED HISTORY OF TRAGEDY" out Sept 2006"

Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  6/10/2008
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   The Black Maria: General Info
Member Since8/7/2004
Band Websitetheblackmaria.com
Band MembersChris Gray - Vocals
Alan Nacinovic - Guitar
Mike De Eyre - Bass, Keyboards
Theo McKibbon - Drums
Scott Swain - Guitar
Record LabelVictory Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About The Black Maria

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As a catalyst for generations of great art, music and literature, psychic pain and anxiety are not uncommon; under the relentless strain of the road, many a rock musician has battled crippling paranoia and dark thoughts. The Black Maria stand out from the pack by creating music of epic beauty and fierce power, transforming ugliness and fear into songs that explode from the speakers with a symphonic vengeance. A Shared History of Tragedy refers to the lives of The Black Maria, in a line pulled from the acclaimed drama Six Feet Under. Vocalist Chris Gray felt it perfectly characterized their experiences, explaining, In the last year of touring, we have learned more about ourselves and the kind of men we are than you could possibly imagine. We have worked, sacrificed, won and lost more than most trying to live a sometimes impossible dream. We shared in all of this together. The Black Maria takes the orchestral elements, electronic parts and off-beat song effects they experimented with on their 2005 debut, Lead Us To Reason and marries them to their hard rock base, creating a gorgeous, layered musical framework that walks the razor edge of rock genres toward their own precise statement.... (more)

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JOSHUA GROPP





Jan 1 2008 10:25 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Kaylas Heart





Dec 9 2007 1:13 AM

ya'll fuckin rock! you should put commitments a sickness, organs, or the lines we cross on ur playlist so i can put it as my default!!! think about it id be hella happy
Jonny Diina





Dec 8 2007 6:37 PM

Hey remember me Chris? The Guverment? Toronto? haha

You sound awesome man, I'm proud of you, you were always great but you are really pwning hard now. hit me up, peace.

-jonny d
megan





Nov 22 2007 6:31 AM

Hey guys, whats all new, i saw that you guys are back on tour, iam so going to try to get down to somewhere, too bad i wasnt still livin in alberta! I MISS YA!
Harley Quinn





Nov 20 2007 11:00 AM

hey how´s it going??
come to MEXICO CITY SOON!!
YOU FUCKIN´ROCK!!
Crush, Zac & Begg





Nov 20 2007 10:52 AM

Hi The Black Maria

Thanks for your friendship,
keep rockin' on!
Greetings from Switzerland
Zac
Holly †





Nov 19 2007 7:57 PM

D'you think you guys will be back in Winnipeg sometime? I saw you at the Evanescence show a year ago and well, enjoyed you more than the main show!
Come back!
<3
Christos





Nov 13 2007 4:29 AM

Hi !
Sending you good vibes!
[AshleyLynn]





Nov 12 2007 3:08 PM

I remember, two years ago in December, I was only just turned fourteen, my friend and I went to Big bucks to see you guys play. + My friend from Euphoria's Depression.
I was right in the front ahaha.
And I got to sing with you..
That was so cool.

How're you doing?
Mr. Christopher





Nov 9 2007 3:39 PM

waking up with the wolves is one of my fave songs. it owns, lol.
Helena





Nov 5 2007 12:28 PM

u guys are amazing and thanxs sooo much for the add!! keep rockin <3
Steve Paul | Producer | Composer | Engineer Mixer





Nov 5 2007 12:07 PM

Thanks for being our friend and good luck with what you're doing.

All the best,
-Steve Paul
Steven.





Nov 3 2007 3:20 PM

hey. you guys are one of my favorite bands. i love your music. keep up the good work.
Punk Daddy





Oct 30 2007 11:56 PM

happy halloween
Define me a parasite. Define my host.





Oct 23 2007 2:53 PM

you guys fucking rule :)...

come to europe... please :)

hugs
Marc





Oct 22 2007 5:16 PM

I love you guys to bits ur the best band
Timothy





Oct 21 2007 5:19 PM

Thanks for the add guy's. Love the music.Ye must be a busy bunch took a month for the add to get accepted.Hope u get even busier u deserve it music is great.
Sebastian™





Oct 20 2007 11:39 AM

The song "Lucid" is so awesome cuz im a lucid dreamer. i'm wondering what the meaning behind the song is. is someone or everyone in your band lucid dreamers? I would love know. please respond

I must say, TBM has helped me throughout the tough times. Keep rocking!!!
-Sebastian
analiasa





Oct 20 2007 5:20 AM

It's comforting to know you're not dead.

Please make more music. Pleaase?

love,

=)
sw33t $p@n!$# d()ll


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Oct 19 2007 1:33 PM

u guys just rock the world. and i love you all. i can't wait for the next project, because i have utter faith in ur abilities to pick up whenever ur ready and just make awesome music.

but in the mean time, enjoy ur break! i love u guys, and i'll be waiting for whatever comes next!
Karn





Oct 19 2007 12:55 PM

Hey guys! I just wanted to stop by and say hi. I met you all a few times back in Poughkeepsie NY at the Chance and in New Jersey as well. Sorry to hear about the hiatus but hope you all take advantage of your time doing what you want. Best of luck with anything you do.

Much love,
Karen
nikki is wrong





Oct 19 2007 12:24 PM

i still haven't seen you guys live yet!
i hope the hiatus ends soon.. aand that you'll tour so i can see you =D
♥ Katherine Harlequin ♥™





Oct 19 2007 12:21 PM

LOVE YOU♥
danny





Oct 5 2007 12:45 PM

I LOVE YOU MUTHA FUCKAZ :)
DJ WE-WE





Sep 14 2007 7:00 AM

hey guys, when are you going to come back around on tour?
danny





Oct 15 2007 8:00 PM

>wakeing up with wolves is a song i can't even describe.
say i, say you.





Oct 5 2007 11:00 PM

hey guys whats up i just want you to know i love all your songs yall are the best band ever well love yall ttyl
Die Romantic♥





Jul 20 2007 3:20 AM

Hey guys, what have you guys been up to?

<3 CHaR O'Hara
The World At Rise





Jul 18 2007 3:50 PM

The Black Maria is good.

So is this:
www.myspace.com/theWorldAtRise
The Nads





Jul 17 2007 12:17 PM

How many punks does it take to change a light bulb?

None.
Punks can't change anything.
The Reverend





Jul 9 2007 12:58 PM

So when are you guys gunna like...do something?
Girl





Jul 8 2007 8:55 PM

hey sexy, whats up?
Nathaniel





Jul 8 2007 6:07 PM

I love you guys so much, my god. you were the first band I EVER saw live.

I'll never forget it

Chris Gray, "Hey Spokane! You guys are fucking awesome"

first song was Our Commitment's a Sickness

magical

come back to washington guys! we miss you
Lost in what I have found!





Jul 8 2007 5:11 PM

YOUS ALL
INSPIRE
THE DESIER TO
BE HEARD
IN THIS WORLD
GONE TO THE DUMP OF THE FUCKED AND SWOLLED HARD
TO NEVER BE ALOWED TO
BE SET FREE AGAIN
YET IN THIS MUSIC CREATES A BEING THAT GIVES US WINGS TO ESACAPE THE
PLACE OF THE BOUNDED DOWN NEED


THANK YOU FOR THIS EXPRESSION THAT FOREVER WILL TEACH US LESSONS

-BALOO TO TRUE
♥ Pocahontas





Jul 8 2007 5:03 PM

butt fuck

baaaaaaaaaa
JuliaMassacre.[FR3$H]


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Jul 8 2007 5:02 PM

i love you guys with all my heart.
yess yess i do.
.:Sur~ah:.





Jul 6 2007 9:57 AM

thanks fer the add guys, you guys really rock a live show I saw you with Taproot & Chevelle, we got the shit beat out of us in the pit. love ya -Sarah
Jasmine





Jul 5 2007 4:04 PM

Hey guys! Any chance you'll be playing any gigs in the next little while? I saw you in Ottawa in January with Evanescence. It would be really great if you could do another show in the nation's capital. Keep on rocking! And I hope to see you soon.

Jasmine
jonnie