Maria Brink facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maria Brink
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Brink performing with In This Moment at With Full Force 2018
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| Born | December 18, 1977 Schenectady, New York, U.S.
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Children | 1 |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Maria Brink is an American singer and songwriter. She was born on December 18, 1977. Maria is most famous as the lead singer of the metal band In This Moment. Her band has released eight studio albums. They have also received four important nominations. These include two from the Alternative Press Music Awards, one from the Grammy Awards, and one from the Loudwire Music Awards.
Maria Brink has won several awards for her talent. She was named "Rock Goddess of the Year" in 2013 and 2015. This award came from the Annual Loudwire Music Awards. She was also recognized as a top female artist in metal in 2010. In 2012, Yell! Magazine listed her as one of eleven important women in heavy metal. Revolver Magazine also featured her as one of the "25 Top Female Artists in Hard Rock & Metal."
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Early Life and Music Dreams
Maria Brink was born in Schenectady, New York. Her father left the family when she was very young. Her family moved often and lived in low-income housing. This was because they did not have much money. Maria's mother introduced her to music. She listened to bands like Black Sabbath and the Rolling Stones. Maria became interested in performing when she was only 5 years old.
Maria's Music Journey
Starting a Band
Maria Brink's first band was called Pulse. They were based in Albany, New York. After that, she moved to California. In 2002, when she was 25, Maria moved to Los Angeles. She wanted to find a band to join. Before finding a band, she worked in stores. She also sang in coffee shops and bars.
In 2004, she met Chris Howorth at an audition. Chris is now a band member. At first, Chris was unsure about Maria. This was because she was a woman. But two weeks later, he changed his mind. Chris apologized and asked Maria to be the singer. They formed a band called Dying Star. Jeff Fabb joined them as the drummer. Later, Blake Bunzel became the guitarist. Josh Newell joined as the bassist. Soon after, the band changed its name to In This Moment.
Success with In This Moment
Maria Brink and her band have released eight studio albums. Their first album, Beautiful Tragedy, came out on March 20, 2007. Their second album, The Dream, was released on September 30, 2008. The band's third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland, came out on July 9, 2010.
Their fourth album, Blood, was released on August 14, 2012. The fifth album, Black Widow, came out on November 17, 2014. Their sixth album, Ritual, was released on July 21, 2017. The seventh album, Mother, came out on March 27, 2020. Their newest album, Godmode, was released on October 27, 2023.
Maria has received many awards for her music. She was named "Rock Goddess of the Year" in 2013 and 2015. She was also recognized as a top female metal artist in 2010. Yell! Magazine listed her as one of eleven important women in heavy metal in 2012. Revolver Magazine also featured her as one of the "25 Top Female Artists in Hard Rock & Metal."
Maria's Personal Life
Maria Brink became a mother at age 15. She gave birth to her son, Davion. She worked hard to support herself and her son. Maria is also an artist and painter. She uses the name 'Maria Brink's Wonderland' for her art.
Musical Inspirations
Maria Brink has mentioned some of her favorite bands. These include Deftones, Pantera, and M83. She was inspired by singers like Sarah McLachlan and Phil Anselmo. Outside of music, Maria looks up to strong women. She has mentioned Queen Elizabeth I, Mother Teresa, and Joan of Arc. She also credits her two mothers as big influences.
Discography
In This Moment Albums
Studio Albums
- Beautiful Tragedy (2007)
- The Dream (2008)
- A Star-Crossed Wasteland (2010)
- Blood (2012)
- Black Widow (2014)
- Ritual (2017)
- Mother (2020)
- Godmode (2023)
Live Albums
- Blood at the Orpheum (2014)
Compilation Albums
- Rise of the Blood Legion: Greatest Hits (Chapter 1) (2015)
Songs Featuring Maria Brink
Maria Brink has also been featured on songs by other artists:
- "Here's to Us" (Guest Version) – Halestorm
- "Heaven's a Lie" – Manntis
- "Anywhere But Here" – Five Finger Death Punch
- "Big Mouth" – Red Dragon Cartel
- "Contemptress" – Motionless in White
- "Gravity" – Papa Roach
- "Criminal Conversations" – P.O.D.
- "New Devil" – Asking Alexandria
- "Love Song" – Ded
- "I Refuse" – Five Finger Death Punch
See also
In Spanish: Maria Brink para niños
