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There are 2 bands by this name: Operator is a hard rock group with their debut album being released August 21, 2007. Their first single is "Soulcrusher" and they are currently on tour promoting their forthcoming debut album. The second single off the album Soulcrusher is called "Nothing to Lose". The band bears a strong resemblance to Soundgarden. Their lead singer, Johnny Strong, is also a MMA fighter, and appeared in the movie Black Hawk Down. In the movie, he played a Special Forces Delta Operator, which is in part how they got their band name.

Skillet is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of all Christian members. Skillet formed in 1996 with two members: John Cooper, former vocalist for Tennessee progressive rock band Seraph, and Ken Steorts, former guitarist for Urgent Cry. The two bands met through touring together, but those bands disbanded soon after, so John and Ken's pastor encouraged them to form their own band as a side-project.

Cynotia is a 4-piece alternative rock band from the United Kingdom. After a long time in the works Cynotia finally launched in Feb 2011 with their debut album "i would fly..." For more info check out www.cynotia.com

Brantley Gilbert (born january 20 1985 ), is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment Group label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In February 2011, he left Average Joe's label to join Valory Music Group, where he has charted "Country Must Be Country Wide". A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven was released on September 13, 2011, two months before "Country Must Be Country Wide" reached number one on the Hot Country Songs charts.