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The band originally formed as Pezz in 1993, when vocalist Ben Kowalewicz, guitarist Ian D'Sa, bassist Jon Gallant, and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk, met at the same high school in Streetsville, Ontario. They released a few independent recordings and caught the attention of Juno-nominated producer Brad "Merlin" Nelson, with whom a full-length CD, "Watoosh," was recorded in 1998.

After toiling in indie rock obscurity and many repeated cycles through the Toronto club circuit, the quartet changed its name to "Billy Talent" in late 1999 after a character ("Billy Tallent") in Bruce McDonald's film adaptation of Michael Turner's 1993 book "Hard Core Logo". The change was also a reflection of the band's sound and attitude: aggressive emotional punk rock. With the goal of crafting memorable songs that fire away like ammunition with precision hard-as-math rhythms, Billy Talent recorded a four-song e.p. in September of 2001 that they called "Try Honesty". Their live show put audiences in riot mode as one journalist described them, "...Billy Talent isn't so much a band of four guys as it is a singular, sonic force; they're the music equivalent of a tsunami tidal wave that destroys your village, crushes your loved ones, and then comes back to laugh at you."

With the help of Warner Canada A&R rep Jen Hirst, that tsunami named "Billy" rolled into the spotlight throughout the spring of 2002 carrying a demo tape produced by Gavin Brown (former drummer of Big Sigar, Danko Jones). The record companies flew into Toronto like vultures and in the end Billy Talent signed with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Canada at home. With the mandate of trying to bring indie rock credibility back to the majors like so many bands a decade before them did, their label debut is in the works for an early summer release in 2003.

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billy talent | Reviewer: kayla | 4/28/2008

they worked there asses off.lol they can rub it in the journalist face. he probably at home saying "nooooo"*him with a sad face* lol billy talent rocks XD best thing is that they are Canadians. yay! you know whats funny? i used to be a billy talent hater! how did that work out.lol!XD now my brother hate them when i start to like them. more funny. its like we can't like the same band.lol

Billy Talent <333 | Reviewer: Monique | 1/30/2008

I saw them twice last year, august 28th & 30th
They were just soooo f*cking amazing, really loooved it =D!!
I just love them with all my heart!!
The lyrics are amazing, they really mean so much, Ben's voice is just <3, it's such powerfull music!

Ahh and they're really nice too, met them after the gig in August 30th, they are sooo sweet and nice =D

OMFG | Reviewer: regan.xx | 1/14/2008

There are no words to describe how most people feel when they listen to BT's music. The lyrics make you fell like you're part of the music.
My friends used to hate them, but they got into the mood of it AND NOW THEY'RE PROUD DEDICTAED FANS AS WELL!!!
My love goes out to you: Ben, Ian, Jon and Aaron.
PLEASE KEEP ON MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!

luv billy talent | Reviewer: jun | 11/20/2007

They probably have the most incredible lyrics. they always teach a lesson that everyone should learn, "life's lyrics" are theirs to write, i think. Who's with me?

there DEFINATELY ***** (five stars)
and
b d (two thumbs up)

holy crap they rock | Reviewer: victoria | 10/28/2007

its so nice to see all the fans they have, and i feel exactly the same way as all of you guys- there is just something about this band, the powerful lyrics, heartfelt singing and great guitar/drums/bass. i am yet to see one of their shows, BUT THEYRE AWESOME AND I LUV THEM SO MUCH!!! WHOOHOOO!!!!!

Live-Show | Reviewer: mola | 9/11/2007

I´ve seen Billy Talent Live. Two Times (Southside-Festival, Rock im Park). It was so great. It rocks.
The only thing I complain about, is the pronounciation of the singer. For a german like me it´s quiet difficult to understand him. ;-)

It´s worth seeing them!

Lyrics of gold | Reviewer: TheFan | 8/7/2007

i cannot even explain what i feel when i listen to them. you can feel a connection when they sing and it is really hard to describe unless you have listened and loved them as i have done. Pezz, which is more punk, had some of the most insane lyrics i have heard to date. not a day goes by that i dont listen to their work. if you dont like them at first, let them grow on you. as all the other reviews have went. this is the best band ever

Billy Talent | Reviewer: Bg Annie | 8/3/2007

well, Im a great fan of theirs too. I absolutely like them and the music. BTs lyrics do really have a message sung to all the world and especially to us their fans. I first listened to Fallen Leaves and Red Flag ( my brother played them 4 me) and I didnt like it that much (what the hell was I thinking then) but as I listened the songs several times I quite loved them. and then I heard Surrender and absolutely LOVED it!!! and thats how it all began. now I listen to all their songs at least 4 times a day every day. and every time I end up w/ the conclusion that Billy Talent is definitely one if the best bands out there, and I do hope that they'll keep on making that great music for a long time, because BILLY TALENT ROX!!!!!!!!!!!

BILLY TALENT IS AWSOME | Reviewer: jalepino | 7/28/2007

billy talent is the best band ive ever herd theyre also my favourite i saw tem live feb3rd in civic center when they opened they played this is how it goes it was so cool

I know more | Reviewer: Aaron | 7/19/2007

I Bet I Know More About Billy Talent Than Anyone Here!!! They R My Favourite Band And I Have Made Numerous Research's On Them

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