Protest the Hero is a band from Whitby, Ontario.
Formed in 1999, when they were just 14 years old, they originally used the name Happy Go Lucky, but changed their name before releasing their first EP, A Calculated Use of Sound, to Protest the Hero. This was followed by the release of their first full length, Kezia, on the indie label Underground Operations. On January 23, 2006 the band officially signed with Vagrant Records for Kezia’s United States release. Kezia was released in the US on April 4, 2006. Their second full length, Fortress was officially released by Underground Operations in Canada and by Vagrant Records worldwide on January 29, 2008
The band has announced that their third full-length release, “Scurrilous” is due out March 22nd, 2011.
Members|Rody Walker – lead vocals |Tim Millar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals|Luke Hoskin – lead guitar, backing vocals, piano |Arif Mirabdolbaghi – bass guitar, backing vocals |Moe Carlson – drums, percussion| |
