Trapt

**Trapt** is an American hard rock band from Los Gatos, California.

### Formation and early years (1997-1998)

The band was formed in 1997 when the members met each other in high school in the mid-'90s and shortly thereafter developed an act with vocalist Chris Taylor Brown, guitarist Simon Ormandy, bassist Peter Charell and drummer David Stege.

### _Amalgamation_, _Glimpse EP_ and Warner Bros. Records (1999-2001)

In 1999, Trapt independently released Amalgamation. In 2000, Trapt also independently released Glimpse EP. Also in 2000, David Stege left the band and was replaced by Robin Diaz. In 2001, Trapt signed with Warner Bros. Records. Also in 2001, Robin Diaz left the band and was replaced by Aaron Montgomery.

### _Trapt_ (2002-2003)

Trapt starting working on their debut album in 2001. Trapt released their self-titled debut album, _Trapt_, on November 5, 2002. Their self-titled album featured the band's best known song is "Headstrong" which reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

### _Trapt EP_ and _Someone In Control_ (2004-2006)

In early 2004, Trapt started to working on their second studio album to release in fall of that year, but got delayed into early 2005, then delayed once again to fall 2005. Also in 2004, Trapt released a self-titled three track EP. The three tracks were _Made of Class_ and _Echo_ from the debut album and the previously unreleased, _Promise_.

On September 13, 2005, Trapt released the second studio album, _Someone In Control_. It's single, "Stand Up" reached No. 3 on the US Mainstream Rock chart.

### _Only Through the Pain_ (2007-2009)

Their live album, Trapt Live was released in 2007. In 2008, Simon Ormandy left the band and was replaced by Robb Torres. Trapt's third studio album, _Only Through the Pain_ was released on August 5, 2008.

### _No Apologies_ and compilation album (2010-2011)

Trapt's fourth studio album, _No Apologies_ was released on October 12, 2010. In 2011, Trapt released a compilation album called _Headstrong_.

### _Reborn_ (2012-2013)

In 2012, Aaron Montgomery left the band and was replaced by Dylan Howard. _Reborn_ was released on January 22, 2013.

### Re-releases and _DNA_ (2014-present)

On February 7, 2014, Trapt re-released _Amalgamation_ and _Glimpse EP_. On June 15, 2014, they started working on their sixth studio album. _DNA_ was released on August 19, 2016.

## Band members

- Current
- Chris Taylor Brown – lead vocals (1997–_present_)
- Pete Charell – bass (1997–_present_)
- Travis Miguel - lead guitar (2013–_present_)
- Dylan Thomas Howard - drums (2012–_present_)

- Former
- Simon Ormandy - lead guitar (1997–2008)
- David Stege - drums (1997–2000)
- Robin Diaz - drums (2000–2001)
- Aaron "Monty" Montgomery - drums, percussion (2001–2012)
- Robb Torres - lead guitar (2008–2013)

### Albums

- _Trapt_ (2002)
- _Someone in Control_ (2005)
- _Only Through the Pain_ (2008)
- _No Apologies_ (2010)
- _Reborn_ (2013)
- _DNA_ (2016)

## Tours

- Trapt Tour (2002-2003)
- Someone in Control Tour (2005-2007)
- Only Through The Pain Tour (2008-2009)
- No Apologies Tour (2010-2011)
- Reborn Tour (2013-2014)
- DNA Tour (2016-2017)

## Other websites

- Official website

## Infobox (musical artist)

- **name**: Trapt
- **img**: Trapt.jpg
- **img capt**: Chris Tyler Brown performing with Trapt in 2007
- **img size**: 250px
- **landscape**: yes
- **background**: group_or_band
- **origin**: Los Gatos, California, Los Gatos, California, United States, U.S.
- **genre**: Hard rock
Alternative metal
Post-grunge
Nu metal
- **years active**: 1997–_present_
- **label**: Eleven Seven Music, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros.
- **url**: [http://www.trapt.com/ Official website]
- **current members**: Chris "Hotpants Manlover" Taylor Brown
Peter Charell
Robb Torres
Dylan Thomas Howard
- **past members**: Robin Diaz
Aaron 'Monty' Montgomery
Simon Ormandy
David Stege