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Hit the Lights
Hit the Lights performing at the Glasgow Carling Academy, 2006
Hit the Lights performing at the Glasgow Carling Academy, 2006
Background information
OriginLima, Ohio, United States
Genres
Years active2003–present
Labels
Members
  • Nick Thompson
  • Omar Zehery
  • Kevin Mahoney
  • Nate Van Damme
  • David "Dave" Bermosk
Past members
  • Ryan Radebaugh
  • Colin Ross
  • Kyle Maite

Hit the Lights is an American pop punk band from Lima, Ohio. It is named in allusion to the '80s skateboarding film, Gleaming the Cube, and has sold over 120,000 albums in North America.[1][2]

History

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Formation and Until We Get Caught EP (2003–2005)

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Hit the Lights formed in 2003. During the band's documentary "Vultures Don't Eat Vans," the band dispelled rumors that their name was taken from a Metallica song. Band members Colin Ross and Omar Zehery first played in a local band The Goodbye Session. Nick Thompson originally was in a group called The Summer Departure and Nate Van Dame had worked for Hawthorne Heights as a drum tech. The band released their first EP, Leaving Town Tonight, in 2004. In March 2005, Hit the Lights recorded and released the EP Until We Get Caught on Silent Movie Records. The band signed to Triple Crown Records which reissued Until We Get Caught in November 2005.[3]

This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder (2006–2007)

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Hit the Lights headlined the Let It Ride Tour in 2007 which featured support from Just Surrender, All Time Low, Valencia, Forgive Durden, The Secret Handshake, and Love Arcade.[4] Lead singer Colin Ross stated that he could no longer be a part of the band because his heart just was not in it. The other members said they noticed that Ross did not seem to be as into performing and being part of the band the better part of the last year. They were slated to embark on a headlining tour in the United Kingdom in October 2007, but had to cancel due to not being able to find a permanent lead vocalist after Colin Ross left in June 2007.[5] Colin performed his last show with the band on September 15, 2007, at The Axis in Lima, Ohio.[6]

Signing with Universal Republic and Invicta EP and Invicta (2010–2012)

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In April 2010 Hit The Lights toured Australia with New Found Glory and Fireworks. Hit the Lights had fulfilled their contract obligations with Triple Crown Records and began looking for a new label. After a bidding war in March 2010, they announced that they had signed with Universal Republic Records, in partnership with Vagrant Records.[7] Hit the Lights worked to write their major label debut, but became increasingly frustrated from the lack of feedback and the desire from the label for them to write Top 40 Radio hits. During this time, Universal Republic experienced significant restructuring and in May 2011 Hit the Lights asked for release from their contract, which was granted. On June 1, 2011, Hit the Lights entered the studio to begin recording their new record.[8] Guitarist Omar has said that they have collaborated with Ryan Key from Yellowcard, Tim Pagnotta from Sugarcult, and Kenny Vasoli from The Starting Line. In September 2011, the band signed with Razor & Tie Records.[9]

Summer Bones (2013–2015)

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Hit the Lights headlined the Glamour Kills holiday show in New York City on January 11, 2014. They played Skip School, Start Fights in full with support from Handguns, State Champs, Misser, and Elder Brother.

The band signed to Pure Noise Records on April 14, 2014.[10]

Side projects

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Vocalist Nick Thompson is currently involved in his side project, Thief Club.[11]

Guitarist Omar Zehery owns and manages a recording studio, Legacy Sounds Studio, and a record label, Rustgaze Records, based in Lima, Ohio.[12]

Members

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Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Chart positions[13]
Top 200 US Indie US Heat
2006 This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder – – 41
2008 Skip School, Start Fights 97 11 –
2012 Invicta 129 – –
2015 Summer Bones – 23 –

EPs

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  • Leaving Town Tonight (2004)
  • Until We Get Caught (2005)
  • Coast to Coast (2009)
  • Invicta EP (2011)
  • Just to Get Through to You (2016)

Singles

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  • "Anthem" (2017)
  • "Believe in Me" (2017)
  • "Siberian Itch" (2017)
  • "All Messed Up" (2018)

Splits

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  • From Ohio with Love (2004)

References

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  1. ^ "Hit The Lights". Razor & Tie Music Publishing. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  2. ^ Omar Zehery. "Professional Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  3. ^ Hit the Lights. "Hit the Lights | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  4. ^ "Correct Let It Ride Tour Dates With Hit The Lights - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  5. ^ "Vocalist For Hit The Lights Leaves Band - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  6. ^ "Hit The Lights Announce Last Show With Colin - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  7. ^ "Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  8. ^ PropertyOfZack
  9. ^ "Hit the Lights Sign to Razor & Tie - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  10. ^ "Hit The Lights sign to Pure Noise Records : Pure Noise Records". purenoise.net. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  11. ^ "Thief Club". Thief Club. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  12. ^ "Legacy Arts District coming to Central Ave". Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Hit the Lights – Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
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