About 16 Second Stare
Step into the world of 16 Second Stare, but enter at your own risk. This is a realm of controlled chaos, where independent spirit reigns supreme and success isn’t handed out - it’s fought for. Free from major label restrictions, 16 Second Stare has carved its own path, driven by sheer passion and a relentless desire to create music that hits hard and stays with you.
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For an independent band, they’ve racked up some serious achievements. Their music has dominated major market radio stations across the U.S., with over 4,000 spins on airwaves in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Nashville, Tampa, Charlotte, and beyond. Their electrifying take on Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch became the highest-charting Christmas song on the Mediabase Active Rock chart in both 2011 and 2012, generating nearly 5 million gross impressions, and counting. Not to mention, their tracks have rocked nationally syndicated shows like HardDrive and The Dan Patrick Show, while amassing over 100,000 views on YouTube.
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The Road Warriors
Touring is where 16 Second Stare thrives. They’ve toured the U.S. and Europe, winning over fans one adrenaline-fueled show at a time. Their resume includes Crüe Fest 2, where they shared the stage with legends like Mötley Crüe, Godsmack, Drowning Pool, and Theory of a Deadman. They’ve also hit the road with Nonpoint, Brian “Head” Welch, Dokken, Royal Bliss, and more.
The band has independently released two full-length albums - Red Carpet Material and Beautiful Disaster, both met with massive success. Their third album was set to drop in summer 2013, featuring Spanish versions of The Judge and The Grinch to reach new audiences in South America.
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The Philosophy
At the core of 16 Second Stare is a no-compromise, take-no-prisoners attitude. Founding member Tim Shanks (vocals, guitar, songwriter) leads the charge, alongside Miguel Gonzalez (vocals, songwriter), Ray Ramos (lead vocals), Dennis (lead guitar), Nick Marinovich (keyboard), and Ricky Sanders (drums).
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For over a decade, their mission has stayed the same: "Do it our way; fight the good fight; and get out of our way, if you don’t like it!"