User:Jarrex/Step zero

Step Zero is a nu metal and Experimental band that releases music through an independent record, composed of three members: Aric "Dialemic" Fleury (Vocals, Drums), Martin "Omakayd" Harp (Vocals, Keys), Matt "Minor Effect" Ander-Toledo (Digital DJ). The band was formed in Mid 2005 with a rare EP release in July 2006, and are releasing a full length album in the forthcoming months.

History
After the unsuccessful 2006 album and failure to get any widespread recognition, most thought Step Zero to be over. In early 2008, their original website of stepzeromusic.net went down. Three months later in March of 2008, stepzero.ning.com was created, it was stated by the band that they lost their old website due to financial problems. . Months following, new songs were released via MySpace and their new website, http://www.stepzer0.com, was put online. The full length album was expected to be released fall or early winter 2009. However, due to being hired by WWE to produce "I Came To Play" the album was delayed until 2010. Currently, there is no release date specified.

Contests Won By Step Zero
On January 23 2009, Step Zero was accepted into a US unsigned artist radio contest that allows them to be heard on 777 radio stations nation-wide. The contest is run by "I Heart Radio" and allows online play on all radio stations that work with I Heart Radio. The list of radio stations that work with "I Heart Radio" can be found at http://www.iheartradio.com/national_radio_tuner/main.html.

On July 27 2009, Martin Harp was featured on FiXT Celldweller Remix Competition. The reward was having both his Celldweller remix showcased, but also his debut solo album sold at FiXTStore. Martin Harp further collaborated with remixer ‎Voicians‎ aka "Daniel Voicians" on a cover of Celldweller's song "Goodbye"

Bobby Reeves of Adema Working with Step Zero
Bobby Reeves lead singer of the bands Adema and Level contacted Step Zero's friend and band manager Ryan Glynn on October 13, 2008. According to Aric and Ryan, Bobby wishes to promote Step Zero in movies and video games that are looking for Linkin Park-esque bands. Three days later, the exact message was posted on the Step Zero forums.

""WOW.they do sound good..............Only problem is they sound EXACTLY like LINKIN PARK........They even do a cover of one of their songs......i think they are really good hough.....i may be able to ge them some gigs for some TV and MOVIE trailer spots! i work with a company that wants songs like LINKIN but can't afford to pay LINKIN so songs that sound close is what thety want!! Have them hit me up .............""

- Bobby Reeves, Adema

Bobby Reeves has been known for his work with Adema and Level, and currently he has been trying to find bands like Step Zero to do promotional work for.

In July 2009, it was confirmed on Step Zero's manager's twitter page that Bobby Reeves was collaborating with Step Zero on a few songs on the new album as well as getting in contact with record companies and movie production companies.

As of January 10 2010, it was stated that due to Bobby's band LeVeL reforming, the collaboration songs would be put on hold until further notice.

WWE's Neil Lawi Contacts Step Zero
On November 6 2009, WWE's music manager Neil Lawi contacted Step Zero and asked them to cover the WWE song "I Came To Play". For unknown reasons, WWE ended contact with Step Zero in early January 2010. Downstait was then chosen to release the song "I Came To Play".

Band Members

 * Aric "Dialemic" Fleury - vocals, guitar, drums, and programming Aric passed away on January 31, 2012 of myocarditis
 * Martin "Omakayd" Harp - vocals, keyboard, drums, guitar, and programming
 * Matt "Minor Effect" Ander-Toledo - DJ and keyboard