Nonpoint is an American heavy metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The band currently consists of vocalist Elias Soriano, drummer Robb Rivera, rhythm guitarist Rasheed Thomas, bassist Adam Woloszyn, and lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra.

Nonpoint was formed in 1997 by Rivera and Soriano. They released two independent demo albums in the 1990s, followed by their major label debut album, Statement, in 2000. Over the years, Nonpoint released numerous albums, with their most recent, X, released in 2018. The band has toured extensively and has had their music featured in various video games, movies, and soundtracks. In April 2021, Nonpoint announced the creation of their independent record label, 361 Degrees Records.

History

Early years (1997–2004)

During the early 1990s, drummer Robb Rivera formed a band named Nonpoint Factor. The band released various demos and its lineup changed numerous times, with Rivera as the only constant member. By 1997, the band's name was shortened to simply "Nonpoint", and the lineup was restructured with Rivera on drums, Elias Soriano on vocals, Ken MacMillan on bass, and Andrew Goldman on guitar. The name Nonpoint came from a Believer song named "Nonpoint". Soriano recalls: "I dug the name so I started using it around that time. It has no real meaning to us. It has something to do with pollution, but to us it just sounded cool." The band self-released their first independent album, Separate Yourself, in late 1997. Another independent album, Struggle, was released on May 18, 1999, on the now-defunct Jugular Records.

The band released their debut major label album Statement on October 10, 2000, via MCA Records. To promote the album, as well as the band on a nationwide scale, Nonpoint toured with such artists as Hed PE, Mudvayne, Fuel, Taproot, and Drowning Pool, with their main tour appearing on the United States leg of the 2001 Ozzfest tour. A year after its release, the album entered the Billboard 200 charts, where it peaked at No. 166. The first single from the album, "What a Day", peaked at No. 24

Two years after the release of Development, Nonpoint released their third major album Recoil on August 3, 2004, via their new label Lava Records. The album entered the Billboard charts at No. 115. The album's first single, "The Truth", peaked at No. 22 The single, "Bullet with a Name", peaked at No. 22

As of 2019, To the Pain has sold over 130,000 copies in the United States.

On November 6, 2007, Nonpoint released their fifth major album, Vengeance, under Bieler Bros. Records. The album sold 8,400 copies in the first week. Vengeance peaked at 129th on the Billboard charts. The Pantera cover was later featured on their sixth studio album, Miracle.

Recent years (2010–present)

The band started work on their sixth studio album in late 2009, with plans to release it early to mid-2010. In February 2010, they released the first single and title track off the new album, "Miracle", along with a release date of April 27. About a month later, the release was pushed back a week to May 4.

At the time of its release, Miracle was No. 59 on the Billboard 200, the second highest debut of the band's career, also reaching No. 5 on the Rock Albums chart in the week following the release.

The band later announced that the album would be released on September 18, 2012. It was pushed to October 9, 2012. Nonpoint released a music video for Left For You on October 1, 2012.

In early January 2014, Nonpoint announced on Facebook that they were working on a new album: "Update. We are writing a new album. Really blown away with what we have done so far. If you liked the last album then you will dig this new stuff. From what I can hear we are digging deeper into our influences. Really exciting."

Nonpoint signed with Metal Blade Records for areas outside of North America. They remain signed to Razor & Tie for North American releases.

The band's new album titled The Return was released on September 30, 2014. Also Nonpoint released the song "Breaking Skin" as the album's lead single on August 12, 2014. Not long after the album's release, BC Kochmit (Eye Empire, Switched) took over Dave Lizzio's role as Nonpoint's lead guitarist.

While playing a show at Amos Southend in Charlotte, North Carolina on the Crack the Sky tour with 10 Years, the band revealed they had begun work on their ninth studio album and that they would enter begin recording in February 2016. It was announced on October 15, 2015, that the band had signed with Spinefarm Records. In early May the band announced the 14-track album and the first song, "Generation Idiot" via their official Facebook page. The Poison Red was released on July 8, 2016. Nonpoint revealed plans to take a hiatus from touring in 2018.

The band's tenth album, X, was released on August 24, 2018. The band released a lyric video for the song "Dodge Your Destiny" on June 22 while simultaneously releasing "Chaos and Earthquakes" as the first radio single, with an official video for the latter premiering on the band's YouTube channel on August 16.

In April 2021, Nonpoint announced that they had created their own independent record label called 361 Degrees Records.

In early 2026 the band announced spring US tour dates with Soil and Sumo Cyco, dubbed the "Outta Control Tour". They also teased new music during this time.

Musical style and influences

Nonpoint have been described as nu metal, alternative metal, hard rock, groove metal, and rap metal. Vocalist Elias Soriano views Nonpoint both as a metal band and a rock band, elaborating, "We don't try to pigeonhole ourselves."

Originally playing an aggressive style, Nonpoint moved to more melodic sounds with their 2002 album Development, due to pressure from their record label MCA. The 2004 album Recoil marked a return to the band's heavier roots. The band's self-titled album "[added] a dash of post-grunge to the mix," according to AllMusic. on their album covers, as well as in vocal samples in Development.

Band members

Current members

  • Elias Soriano – lead vocals (1997–present)
  • Robb Rivera – drums (1997–present)
  • Rasheed Thomas – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2011–present)
  • Adam Woloszyn – bass (2011–present)
  • Jaysin Zeilstra – lead guitar, backing vocals (2019–present)

Former members

  • Andrew Goldman – guitars, backing vocals (1997–2008)
  • Ken MacMillan – bass, backing vocals (1997–2011)
  • Zach Broderick – lead guitar (2008–2011)
  • Dave Lizzio – lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–2014)
  • B.C. Kochmit – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014–2019)

Timeline

Discography

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  • Statement (2000)
  • Development (2002)
  • Recoil (2004)
  • To the Pain (2005)
  • Vengeance (2007)
  • Miracle (2010)
  • Nonpoint (2012)
  • The Return (2014)
  • The Poison Red (2016)
  • X (2018)
  • The Last Words (2026)

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