Thousand Foot Krutch
Toronto-area Christian rockers Thousand Foot Krutch first appeared in 1997, when
Trevor McNevan, Joel Bruyere, and Steve Augustine started putting a worship song
spin on a rap-metal sound similar to Limp Bizkit or Korn. After building a buzz
around Ontario with numerous shows, a strong demo, and thriving trade of MP3s
through its website, Thousand Foot Krutch signed with Diamante and issued Set It
Off, its official debut, in March 2001. The album featured a rap-rockified
version of EMF's "Unbelievable," tricked out with a Christian-themed rap from
McNevan. TFK jumped to the much higher profile Tooth & Nail for September
2003's Phenomenon. They'd grown up considerably in the two years since Set It
Off, and the new album reflected a more focused, rocking sound. The trio joined
Kutless and FM Static for a late-2003/early-2004 tour.