Staind is an American rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The original lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki. From day one, STAIND’s sound was alternately crushing and comforting. They absorbed the teeth-kicking intensity of groove metal, the melodic grit of grunge, and the diaristic approach of dyed-in-the-wool singer-songwriters into a signature style. They have sold over 15 million records worldwide fueled by the 2x-Platinum Dysfunction [1999], 7x-Platinum Break the Cycle [2001], Platinum 14 Shades of Grey [2003], and Platinum Chapter V [2005]. Along the way, they earned five straight Top 5 debuts on the Billboard 200, including three consecutive #1 entries. “It’s Been A While” logged a staggering 20 weeks at #1 on airwaves, making it “one of the most-played songs in modern rock radio history. In 2023, they sent Confessions Of The Fallen to #1 on the Billboard Top Active Rock Albums Chart and notched Active Rock Radio #1 hits “Lowest In Me” and “Here And Now.” 2026 saw the beginning of a renaissance when the Break the Cycle deep cut “Warm Safe Place” surged on TikTok giving the band its biggest year yet with over 1 billion annual streams. Forever pushing forward, STAIND celebrated a seminal moment with 2026’s Break the Cycle (Live)[Alchemy Recordings/BMG], the Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour
