7th Cycle

Remember when Rock music shook you to the core? 7th Cycle is influenced by both hard rock and early nineties rock bands, 7th Cycle maintains a different viewpoint from many of their contemporaries, having witnessed firsthand the struggles that can affect the human spirit. “My job influenced the lyrics that I write because I have seen people in their greatest and in their worst moments,” says vocalist Dustin Grove, who once worked as a detective, “I have seen how souls can be touched and how souls can be crushed.” The journey of 7th Cycle really started to take off within the last 4 years. They have won 3 Midwest battles of the bands. Were named “2009 Artist to watch” by Skope Magazine. Along with their tri-state area touring, they played “Rock on the Range” in 2011 as well as “Rockapalooza” later in the same year. They have been a main stage act for the “Woodshock Festival” two years consecutively. 7th Cycle has shared the stage with well over 100 national touring acts including Papa Roach, Hinder, Seether, AFI, Drowning Pool, Sevendust, and Avenged Sevenfold to name a few. In 2012, 7th Cycle toured as a supporting act for the “Graveyard of Empires Tour 2012” with Evans|Blue. 7th Cycle has clearly begun to create their impression on the industry. 7th Cycle has been added to over 20 internet radio sites, 16,000 digital juke boxes, and secured placement for their songs in independent films: “Enlightenment,” “Reckless Operation,” "The Dirt Racing Connection," is featured on the "Flat Track Fan” website (http://flattrackfan.webs.com) and have also played live on Fox 28’s “Good Day Columbus,” which is the most popular morning television show in Ohio. They are also featured in the book: “All Access: A View Through the Lens Volume 1” by photographer and author, Christopher Stets. 7th Cycle recorded their first album, “My Lies Within”, at Track Six Studio (Hed PE, Driver’s Side Impact), with producer Don Debiase (Forever in Terror, Beneath the Sky). Released in January of 2008, it quickly became a regional favorite, selling several thousand of copies and leading to the filming of the band’s first music video, for the song “Turn Away”. In March of 2010, 7th Cycle recorded and released their second album titled "Small Town Drama" this time with producer Bryan Patrick (Sinomatic, Cherry Monroe, Downplay.) Small Town Drama has sold 6500 copies since its release. 7th Cycle is currently touring and supporting this album with close to 150 shows played in 2011 and 2012 combined. 7th Cycle plans to release their 3rd and newest album entitled: “Out of Many, One” in 2013. WE ARE A VIRUS! SPREAD THE MUSIC!