Album Notes

BulletProof Messenger’s music can be described as being melodic enough to attract alternative rock fans, though heavy enough to appeal to even metal listeners. Couple this with layers of electronics and powerful vocals, BPM creates a completely new dynamic. This sonic variety is clearly reflected in the music and live performances.

Formed by DJ/Programmer Matt Litwin and Guitarist Voley Martin, BulletProof Messenger underwent a great deal of change before finding their niche. While the duo wrote various tracks together and performed instrumentally for quite some time, finding a solid vocalist was paramount to the success of the group.

Unwilling to compromise with the sound with poor vocals, after a grueling three year search for a singer, vocalist Marcus Klavan joined the band. His dedication was immediately evident when he relocated from his home in Maryland to Long Island, NY.

Immediately following Marcus' incorporation into the group, the band was selected by Incubus to perform as their opening act after consideration of countless applicants. This show ignited the following year’s touring schedule.

Later that year, the band was selected to perform in the 92.5 KGB FM Clear Channel Battle of the Bands. The band went on to win the competition, turning heads along the way with their newest addition drummer, Alex Straiter. His energy at live performances and unique style brought an exciting new dynamic to the sound of BulletProof Messenger.

Following this success, the band was selected by Collective Soul to be the direct opener for the release of their new album. Just days later, the band was selected by XM Satellite Radio as one of the top unsigned acts in the country and was selected by the band Trapt to open their shows.

After a year and a half in pre-production and 3 months in the studio, working with noteworthy individuals such as Tony Dawsey (NIN, Jay-Z, Kid Rock) BulletProof Messenger completed their self produced debut release, “The Crucial Line”, released in November 2006.