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Army of Anyone was an American rock supergroup formed by Filter frontman Richard Patrick with two members of rock band Stone Temple Pilots. In addition to Patrick on vocals, the band featured brothers Dean DeLeo and Robert DeLeo (on guitar and bass respectively), and Ray Luzier, formerly of David Lee Roth's band (later Korn), on drums.
Key Information
The band released one self-titled album in November 2006, which was well-received, but sold well short of the members' multi-platinum selling releases of their other bands, even despite the success of their first single, "Goodbye", which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
After releasing a second charting single, "Father Figure", and touring in support of the album, the band went into hiatus in mid-2007, with members returning to their respective bands, except Luzier, who joined Korn. Despite being relatively inactive since 2007, all members have stayed in contact, and have independently shown interest in working on a second album if the logistics and scheduling of their commitments to other bands ever aligned.
History
[edit]Formation (2002–2004)
[edit]The band's formation traces back to Richard Patrick and the DeLeo brothers taking breaks from their respective bands, Filter and Stone Temple Pilots. Shortly after releasing Filter's third album, The Amalgamut, Patrick checked himself into rehab in October 2002, ceasing all band activity and touring for the time being.[3] Around the same time, in late 2002, Stone Temple Pilots broke up due to increasing problems with lead singer Scott Weiland and his issues with substance abuse.[4]
Once out of rehab, Patrick began writing new material for a fourth Filter album.[5] Upon Patrick hearing that Dean and Robert DeLeo had wanted to work with him on a song for the album, he invited them over to do so.[6] The result of their meeting was a track called "A Better Place",[7] and a twelve-hour jam session.[7] Patrick felt so strongly about the music that he put the fourth Filter album on hold, despite his record label urging him to continue, in order to start a new band with the DeLeo brothers.[6] Ray Luzier was called to audition after the DeLeo brothers were impressed with Ray's sound check at a show. Luzier joined the band later after a successful auditioning. The band's name "Army of Anyone", was chosen as an allusion to the members' past troubles with bands, with Patrick explaining "We are all in the fight of life together, united in an army of anyone".[8]
Debut album (2005–2007)
[edit]Formal recording for the band's debut album commenced in 2005.[5] They entered the studio with Bob Ezrin, the producer behind Pink Floyd's epic rock opera The Wall.[5] The band had recorded more than 30 songs in Patrick's home studio, 11 of which would make their way on to their debut album.[9]
The album was originally slated for an early 2006 release through Columbia Records.[7] However, most of the personnel who backed them at the label were fired during the process of recording the album, making them opt to change their label.[10] Instead, the band signed to The Firm Music, a division of the band's management company The Firm, Inc., in an effort to avoid typical record labels and go straight to distributors.[11] Beyond the label switching, Patrick commented further delay was caused by personal commitments, such as members' families getting married and having children.[11] During this time, they also opted to replace the album's original mix with ones done by sound engineer Ken Andrews.[11] They were able to fit this into their schedules because they used Andrew's Pro Tools set-up at his house, rather than renting time at a high-budget studio.[11]
The album, simply titled Army of Anyone, was finally released on November 14, 2006. The band's first single was the track "Goodbye", which gathered significant radio airplay, peaking at number 3 place in the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart.[12] However, the second and final single, "Father Figure", failed to match that success, only peaking at number 31 in the same chart.[12]
The band started touring in support of the album on November 18, including performances of "Goodbye" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly.[13] In addition to playing songs from the album, they also included covers of the Stone Temple Pilots songs "Big Bang Baby", "Vasoline", and "Interstate Love Song", as well as "Hey Man, Nice Shot", "Take a Picture", and "Welcome to the Fold" by Filter. Additionally, an interlude version of "The Rain Song" by Led Zeppelin was played on occasion. The band would also go on to headline the SnoCore Tour in 2007 with the band Hurt,[8] and later toured with Three Days Grace.[14]
The band had alluded to releases beyond their first release and touring cycle. A DVD release, containing studio footage of the group recording their debut album, was planned, but ultimately never released, in 2007.[13] Patrick, shortly before the first album, anticipated that a second album would not be too far off.[13] Dean DeLeo would also say that he wanted listeners to wait and judge the band's songs once the band had released their fifth record.[11][15]
Hiatus and future (2007–present)
[edit]The album was not nearly as successful as their past individual projects, with the album only debuting and peaking at No. 56 on the Billboard 200, only selling 20,000 copies in its opening week,[16] and only 88,000 copies as of April 2010.[17] Dean DeLeo stated that the band was also unhappy about the performance, stating "We were all let down that that album didn't do what we thought it would do. It was a big let down for all of us."[18]
In May 2007, the band quietly entered an indefinite hiatus upon the completion of touring in support of the album release.[19][20] Later in the year, Patrick confirmed that he had returned to working on the fourth Filter album,[21] and publicly announced that Army of Anyone was on hiatus.[22] Patrick went on to record and release three new Filter albums, 2008's Anthems for the Damned, 2010s The Trouble with Angels, and 2013's The Sun Comes Out Tonight. Robert and Dean DeLeo rejoined Stone Temple Pilots when the band reunited in early 2008 to play a reunion tour[18] and then released their self-titled sixth studio album in 2010. Ray Luzier became Korn's new drummer, officially being announced as a full-time member in April 2009.[23]
Despite band members moving on to new or previous projects, they also alluded to the possibility of reforming in the future. Patrick said in an interview that he wouldn't mind possibly reuniting Army of Anyone someday, but only if the conditions weren't too difficult.[18] Dean DeLeo answered similarly when asked the same question, stating "I don't know man, I would love to."[18] In an interview after Korn's May 24, 2010 show in Omaha, Nebraska, Luzier went as far as to say that there were plans for all members to reconvene to work on a second album after Korn, Filter and Stone Temple Pilots' respective Summer 2010 tours.[24] However, no other band members would report on such concrete plans, with Patrick even stating in a July 2010 that Filter was his main focus for the foreseeable future.[25] He would also expand on this later on, complaining that the first one took too long (three years), and he and Robert DeLeo agreed it may be best to go back to their previous bands for now.[26]
In 2011 and 2012, band members continued with the sentiment that it was possible, depending mostly on everyone's schedule. In a November 2011 interview, Patrick said of the future of the band:
Those guys are amazing, it's basically this simple: Robert has a studio in his basement where he can totally do his old-fashioned kind of classic sound. They can write and record at any moment in time, they can get Ray Luzier in to play drums and I can take it for a week or two and write vocals or sing it. So it's as easy as them kind of recording everything, which is actually probably tough because they're constantly working with Scott on Stone Temple Pilot stuff. So the band is always there, you know what I mean, we're alive, we talk, Dean and I are constantly in communication. Ray Luzier, every time I see him he's like "Man that Army of Anyone record is still, people still come up to me and talk about that Army of Anyone record". And I think that I honestly could probably do a way better job just 'cause of what I've learned lately as a singer...I think the best Army of Anyone record is still to come, it's still totally doable and could be even better.[27]
When asked in May 2012 about the future status of Army of Anyone, Luzier reiterated Patrick's comments that they were still in contact, and even stated there was music they were working on, responding, "It's possible. We are all really good friends. We have a bunch of tunes in the works. I think if the time ever arose where we all could make our schedules fit, it would work out."[28]
In July 2013, it was revealed that the Stone Temple Pilots would be touring with Filter starting in September 2013.[29] With three of the four members of Army of Anyone present, Patrick hinted that some Army of Anyone songs could be revisited.[30] However, in regard to working on new music as a band, Patrick referred to it as "a sleeping beauty" that " won't wake up for a long time to come".[31] A year later, at a July 2014 Filter concert, Patrick alluded to starting work on a new Army of Anyone album soon.[32][33] He later clarified that band members are currently in talks about if and how it would work, and that the music would largely be made by the other three members while he puts his vocals over it at the end of the recording process.[34] As of 2016, Patrick still expressed interest in recording future albums with the band.[35]
In May 2020, Patrick stated that a new song entitled "Summer Child", could possibly be released in the near future. Written by Patrick during recording sessions for a new Filter album, the song is currently awaiting additional recording and contributions from the Deleo brothers and Luzier.[36] This song was later released on the Filter album The Algorithm in 2023, but without any production from the other Army of Anyone members.
Band members
[edit]- Richard Patrick – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Robert DeLeo – bass guitar, vocals
- Dean DeLeo – lead guitar
- Ray Luzier – drums, percussion
Discography
[edit]Studio album
[edit]- Army of Anyone (November 14, 2006)
Singles
[edit]| Year | Song | U.S. Modern Rock | U.S. Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Goodbye" | 21[12] | 3[12] | Army of Anyone |
| 2007 | "Father Figure" | - | 31[12] |
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- ^ "Blog Archive » Stp Guitarist Dean Deleo Talks Army Of Anyone & Trashes The Dallas Cowboys". GrungeReport.net. May 6, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
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- ^ "Melodic Net – Interview". Melodic.net. October 18, 2010. Archived from the original on December 27, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
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Formation (2002–2005)
In 2003, following the disbandment of Stone Temple Pilots, brothers Dean DeLeo and Robert DeLeo began collaborating with Filter frontman Richard Patrick on new material, initially conceived as a side project to contribute to Patrick's next Filter album.[8] This partnership marked the origins of what would become Army of Anyone, blending Patrick's industrial rock sensibilities with the DeLeos' melodic hard rock style during informal songwriting sessions in Los Angeles.[8] The lineup took shape in 2005 when the group recruited drummer Ray Luzier, formerly of David Lee Roth's band, after he impressed the members during a performance at a Deftones concert and a subsequent audition at the NAMM show.[8] Luzier's addition came following trials with other drummers, finalizing the core quartet in Los Angeles and solidifying the band's supergroup status.[8] From late 2004 through 2005, the members focused on early songwriting and demo recordings, including their first collaborative track "A Better Place," without securing a record deal.[8] These sessions emphasized experimentation and built a foundation of material, allowing the group to refine their sound independently before pursuing formal commitments.[8] The band officially announced its name, Army of Anyone, in 2005, chosen spontaneously during a phone conversation involving Patrick, his wife, and Luzier after months of deliberation; the title evoked a theme of individual resilience turning into collective power.[8][1]Debut album and promotion (2005–2006)
Following the band's formation, Army of Anyone secured a deal with The Firm Music, a division of their management company The Firm, Inc.[10] This arrangement allowed for greater creative control, marking the label's inaugural release.[10] Recording for the self-titled debut album began in 2005 at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, with sessions extending into 2006.[11] The band, consisting of vocalist Richard Patrick, guitarists Dean and Robert DeLeo, and drummer Ray Luzier, initially demoed material using computer-based methods during early collaborations, with "A Better Place" among the first tracks captured.[8] Production was handled by Bob Ezrin, known for his work with Pink Floyd and KISS, who emphasized the group's chemistry to capture a raw, collaborative sound; mixing occurred at Red Swan Studios, and mastering at Oasis Mastering.[8][11] The album features 11 tracks, including "It Doesn't Seem to Matter," "Goodbye," "Generation," "A Better Place," "Father Figure," and "Ain't Enough," exploring themes of personal redemption, emotional loss tied to recovery from addiction, and social responsibility amid grim realities.[5][8] Promotion kicked off with the lead single "Goodbye," released on July 28, 2006, which drew from Patrick's experiences with personal loss and sobriety.[12] A music video for the track, directed by Scott Speer and shot in late August 2006 in Los Angeles, accompanied the rollout, supporting a radio tour from early October through the album's November 14 release date via Firm Music/EMI.[13][14] The effort positioned the album as a supergroup endeavor blending industrial edges with melodic rock.[8]Touring and hiatus (2006–2007)
Following the release of their self-titled debut album on November 14, 2006, Army of Anyone embarked on their first U.S. headlining tour in late 2006, consisting of club and theater shows to promote the record. The band's initial live performances began with a show in Philadelphia on November 18, 2006, followed by dates in cities including Boston, Atlanta, and Nashville through December.[15][16] These outings featured a setlist blending new material like "Goodbye" and "It Doesn't Seem to Matter" with covers from the members' prior bands, such as Stone Temple Pilots' "Vasoline" and Filter's "Take a Picture," which helped bridge their supergroup identity with audience familiarity.[17] In early 2007, the band escalated their touring efforts by headlining the SnoCore Tour, a winter package that kicked off on January 18 in Houston, Texas, and ran through February, hitting 19 markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Supported by Hurt and other acts, the tour emphasized high-energy renditions of album tracks, receiving positive feedback for the band's tight musicianship and stage presence, as evidenced by enthusiastic crowd responses during shows like their February 1 performance at New York's Bowery Ballroom.[18][19] During these outings, subtle internal dynamics emerged, such as minor onstage improvisational mismatches where vocalist Richard Patrick occasionally deferred to the DeLeo brothers' and drummer Ray Luzier's extended jams, though overall reception highlighted their cohesive live chemistry and ability to captivate audiences with polished, veteran-driven rock performances.[19] By mid-2007, after completing their primary touring cycle—including a final documented show on April 6 at Las Vegas' Fremont Street Experience—the band announced an indefinite hiatus, citing commitments to members' original projects as the key factor. Specifically, Patrick shifted focus to reviving Filter with a new album, while brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo prepared to rejoin a Stone Temple Pilots reunion.[20][21] This decision came amid post-album creative explorations that, while fruitful in live settings, underscored the supergroup's temporary nature amid diverging priorities.Post-hiatus developments (2007–present)
Following the conclusion of their touring commitments in mid-2007, Army of Anyone entered an indefinite hiatus with no further official group activities or recordings.[1] This pause was prompted by the band's demanding schedule supporting their debut album, after which members shifted focus to prior commitments.[6] The group's members soon diverged into separate endeavors, effectively shelving any immediate plans for continuation. Drummer Ray Luzier joined Korn in 2007, becoming a permanent member after auditioning and contributing to their albums starting with the 2009 release Untitled.[22] Guitarist Dean DeLeo and bassist Robert DeLeo reunited with vocalist Scott Weiland and drummer Eric Kretz for a full Stone Temple Pilots lineup in 2008, launching a reunion tour that same year and culminating in the self-titled album Stone Temple Pilots in 2010.[23] Vocalist Richard Patrick revived Filter, releasing Anthems for the Damned in 2008 as a follow-up to their 2002 album The Amalgamut, followed by The Trouble with Angels in 2010.[24] As of November 2025, the supergroup remains on hiatus with no new releases or performances announced. In occasional interviews, members have expressed ongoing contact and vague openness to potential future collaboration if schedules align, but priorities with their primary bands have prevented any revival.[25]Musical style and influences
Genre classification
Army of Anyone is primarily classified as a post-grunge hard rock band, incorporating elements of alternative rock and subtle alternative metal influences derived from vocalist Richard Patrick's background with Filter.[26][5] The band's sound features heavy, riff-driven structures blended with melodic choruses, creating mid-tempo anthems that emphasize introspective themes without venturing into nu-metal aggression.[27][8] Central to their style are the distorted guitar tones crafted by brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo, which deliver psychedelic grooves and trademark post-grunge riffs rooted in their Stone Temple Pilots tenure, providing a foundation of in-your-face intensity balanced by melodic textures.[28][27] Richard Patrick's vocals contribute an aggressive edge with harsh, raspy growls that shift to clean, soaring melodic lines, offering a versatile dynamic range distinct from his more industrial-leaning Filter delivery.[8][27] Drummer Ray Luzier's contributions add propulsion through powerful, groovy patterns and dynamic solos, enhancing the overall hard rock drive while maintaining a straightforward rhythm section.[27][8] This supergroup's approach marks a departure from the members' prior projects, toning down Filter's industrial experimentation in favor of more accessible rock structures and streamlining Stone Temple Pilots' psychedelic flourishes into solid, riff-centric hard rock.[8][28] The result is a cohesive sound that evokes 1970s stadium rock anthems through its elegant, big-chorus arrangements.[8]Key influences and songwriting approach
The musical style of Army of Anyone was shaped by the diverse backgrounds of its members, drawing heavily from the grunge and alternative rock foundations of Stone Temple Pilots through brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo, whose riff-driven compositions infused the band's sound with raw, melodic intensity.[8] Richard Patrick's contributions added an industrial edge, rooted in his time as a touring guitarist for Nine Inch Nails and his work with Filter, blending electronic textures with aggressive guitar work to create a hybrid of heavy rock dynamics.[29] This fusion avoided overt classic rock revivalism but echoed the era's alt-rock ethos, prioritizing emotional depth over polished production.[30] The band's songwriting process emphasized collaboration, beginning with Patrick's solo demos—often 20 to 30 tracks recorded on computer—before the DeLeo brothers refined them with organic guitar riffs and bass lines during rehearsal sessions.[8] Patrick typically handled the lyrics, exploring personal themes of addiction and redemption drawn from his sobriety journey since September 28, 2002, as evident in tracks like "Goodbye," which reflects the loss of lives to substance abuse and the resolve to move forward.[13] The group then jammed collectively to structure arrangements, fostering a seamless dynamic where the DeLeos' 1990s alt-rock experience complemented Patrick's vision, resulting in songs that evolved from introspective ideas into radio-friendly hooks without excessive overproduction.[29] This approach highlighted the members' shared history in the alternative scene, allowing for spontaneous creativity in the studio; for instance, "A Better Place" emerged quickly from initial demos, incorporating soaring melodies that balanced heaviness with uplift.[8] Early ideas retained subtle psychedelic undertones from the DeLeos' Stone Temple Pilots era, such as layered harmonies and atmospheric builds, but were streamlined into more accessible structures to emphasize thematic redemption over experimentation.[31] The result was a cohesive album that felt musician-led, prioritizing live energy and emotional resonance in its final form.[30]Critical reception and legacy
Album and singles reviews
The self-titled debut album by Army of Anyone garnered mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who often highlighted the band's supergroup dynamics while critiquing its familiarity within the post-grunge genre. AllMusic assigned it a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising the sharply defined dynamics, nuances, and big, bold sound created by the synergy between vocalist Richard Patrick and the DeLeo brothers.[4] Similarly, Rolling Stone rated the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, comparing it to Audioslave and commending Richard Patrick's vocal performance alongside the professional craftsmanship of the tracks.[32] Reviews of the lead singles echoed these sentiments, with praise for melodic hooks tempered by observations of conventional structures. The track "Goodbye," the band's first single, was lauded for its anthemic, catchy chorus and immediate appeal to rock radio audiences, with critics noting its energetic drive and radio-friendly polish as standout elements that showcased the group's collaborative chemistry.[33] In contrast, "Father Figure" received more divided feedback; while some appreciated its emotional depth and introspective lyrics exploring personal vulnerability, others critiqued its slower tempo and ballad-like pacing as dragging the momentum in an otherwise riff-heavy album.[33][8] Across critiques, common themes emerged regarding the band's strengths and shortcomings. Reviewers frequently celebrated the evident chemistry among the supergroup members—drawing from their established pedigrees—which resulted in tight, professional songwriting and dynamic performances that felt cohesive despite diverse backgrounds.[28] However, a recurring negative was the album's predictability, with many tracks adhering too closely to post-grunge tropes like heavy riffs and introspective themes, rendering the overall sound competent but unadventurous in a genre already crowded with similar acts.[28]Commercial performance and impact
The self-titled debut album by Army of Anyone, released in November 2006, debuted at number 56 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a modest entry into the mainstream rock market despite the supergroup's high-profile lineup.[34] In its first week, the album sold approximately 20,000 copies in the United States, reflecting limited initial commercial traction compared to the multi-platinum successes of members' prior bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Filter.[35] By April 2010, cumulative U.S. sales had reached 88,000 units according to Nielsen SoundScan data, with no certifications awarded due to the threshold not being met.[36] The album's singles achieved greater visibility on rock radio formats, underscoring the band's appeal within niche audiences. "Goodbye," the lead single, peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart and number 21 on the Alternative Songs (formerly Modern Rock Tracks) chart, benefiting from significant airplay.[37] The follow-up, "Father Figure," reached number 31 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart, providing further exposure but failing to cross over to broader pop audiences.[37] As part of the mid-2000s supergroup surge—following acts like Audioslave (2001) and Velvet Revolver (2004)—Army of Anyone exemplified a brief revival of collaborative rock projects amid post-grunge transitions, though its underperformance highlighted the challenges of sustaining such ventures commercially.[28] The project helped maintain the DeLeo brothers' creative momentum during Stone Temple Pilots' hiatus, contributing to STP's successful 2008 reunion and subsequent album sales of 63,000 copies in its first week.[36] Classified within post-grunge and hard rock styles, the band's output is often viewed as a transitional footnote linking 1990s alternative rock legacies to 2000s heavier sounds, appreciated for its musicianship despite limited long-term market impact.[26]Band members
Core lineup
The core lineup of Army of Anyone formed a stable quartet from 2005 to 2007, with no changes during the band's active recording and touring period.[8][1] The members and their primary instruments were:- Richard Patrick – lead vocals, rhythm guitar[38][39]
- Dean DeLeo – lead guitar[39][38]
- Robert DeLeo – bass guitar, backing vocals[39]
- Ray Luzier – drums, percussion[39][19]
