Maria Brink

Maria Diane Brink (born December 18, 1977) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the frontwoman of American heavy metal band In This Moment. The band has gone on to release seven studio albums and receive four nominations, two from Alternative Press Music Awards, one from Grammy Awards, and one from Loudwire Music Awards.

Maria Brink
Brink performing with In This Moment at With Full Force 2018
Born
Maria Diane Brink

(1977-12-18) December 18, 1977
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2004–present
Children1
Musical career
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Labels
Associated actsIn This Moment
Websitemariabrinkswonderland.com

Brink has been awarded "Rock Goddess of the Year" in the third (2013) and fifth (2015) Annual Loudwire Music Awards, "Hottest Chick in Metal" in 2010, one of eleven women in heavy metal who matter by Yell! Magazine in 2012, and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal".


Early life

Brink was born on December 18, 1977,[1][2] in the state of New York, and her father left the family when she was young.[2][3] Brink's mom introduced her to bands/artists such as Black Sabbath, Patti Smith, and Rolling Stones.[3] Brink became interested in performing at the age of 5.[3]

Career
Brink performing at Fort Rock Festival 2013

The first band Brink was ever in was an Albany, New York-based band called Pulse, before moving to California.[4] In 2002, when she was 25, she moved to Los Angeles to find a band to work with.[2][3] Before finding a band, she worked in stores, and sang in coffee shops and bars.[2] In 2004, she met now-band member Chris Howorth at an audition.[2][3] At first, Howorth rejected Brink for being a woman.[2][3] Two weeks latter, Howorth apoligized and hired Brink as the singer.[2][3] They formed the band Dying Star with drummer Jeff Fabb.[2][3] They were later joined by guitarist Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell.[3] Soon after, the band changed their name to In This Moment.[2] The band went on to release seven studio albums. Their debut, Beautiful Tragedy, was released in 2007.[5] Their follow up, titled The Dream was released the following year debuting at number 73 on the Billboard 200.[5][6] The band's third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland was released in 2010, and their fourth album titled Blood was released in August 2012 and debuted at number 15.[5][6] Their fifth album titled Black Widow was released in November 2014 and debuted at number 8, their highest position in the charts to date.[5][6] Ritual, their sixth, was released in 2017 and debuted at number 23.[5][6] Their seventh studio album, Mother was released in 2020.[5] They have received two nominations of Alternative Press Music Awards, including two for Best Hard Rock Artist and one for Best Live Band.[7][8] They have also received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.[9] Brink has been awarded "Rock Goddess of the Year" in the third (2013) and fifth (2015) Annual Loudwire Music Awards,[10][11] "Hottest Chick in Metal" in 2010,[12] one of eleven women in heavy metal who matter by Yell! Magazine in 2012,[13] and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal".[14]

Personal life

When she was 15, she got pregnant and had her son Davion.[2][3] She had to support herself and her son; she also helped her mother to overcome her drug addiction.[2][3] Brink is a vegetarian and active with the PETA campaign.[15] She is also an aspiring artist/painter going by the alias of 'Maria Brink's Wonderland'.[16] Brink was in a relationship with DevilDriver bassist, Jonathan Miller.[3][17]

Discography
Brink performing at With Full Force 2018

In This Moment
Main article: In This Moment discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

References
  1. "Maria Brink on Twitter". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  2. Beebee, Steve (March 28, 2005). "Maria Brink - In This Moment - Über Röck Interview Exclusive". Über Röck-Kick Ass Rock N Roll. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  3. "Celebrities Maria Brink feature". Inked Mag. April 25, 2008. Archived from the original on May 10, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
  4. Metal, Upstate. "In This Moment's Maria Brink Talks to Upstate Metal – NYS Music". nysmusic.com.
  5. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "In This Moment Allmusic Bio". Allmusic. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  6. "In This Moment – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  7. "And the winners of the 2017 APMAs are..." Alternative Press. July 17, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  8. Redrup, Zach (July 17, 2017). "News: Winners of The APMAs 2017 confirmed!". Deadpress. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  9. "2021 Grammys: Complete Nominees List". Grammy. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  10. "Loudwire Music Awards: Maria Brink Is Rock Goddess of 2013". Loudwire. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  11. "Maria Brink Wins Rock Goddess of 2015 in 5th Annual Loudwire Music Awards". Loudwire. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  12. "Maria Brink, lead singer of In This Moment on the black carpet after receiving her award for 'Hottest Chick in Metal' at the Revolver Golden God Awards 2010 in L.A." Mtv.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  13. Shawn Loeffler (March 14, 2012). "11 Women In Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Who Matter". Yellmagazine.com. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  14. "NewBay Media Online Store — Revolver - Feb/Mar -2014 - 25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock". Guitarworld.myshopify.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  15. "In This Moment's Maria Brink Stands Up for Animals - peta2". July 19, 2011.
  16. Eduardo Rivadavia. "In This Moment - Discography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  17. "In This Moment Frontwoman Talks New Album". Blabbermouth.net. June 14, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  18. "In This Moment: 'Live At The Orpheum' DVD To Be Made Available With 'Blood Special Edition'". Blabbermouth.net. December 23, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  19. "In This Moment To Film Live DVD In Madison, WI Next Month". The PRP. April 16, 2013.
  20. "In This Moment Detail New Greatest Hits CD/DVD Collection "Rise Of The Blood Legion…". theprp.com. March 10, 2015.
  21. "Exclusive Song Premiere: Halestorm — "Here's To Us" (Guest Version), Featuring Slash, David Draiman, Brent Smith and More". Revolvermag.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
  22. "Manntis Feat In This Moment:"Heaven's A Lie"".
  23. James Christopher Monger. "Red Dragon Cartel - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  24. Samuel Lang (September 16, 2014). "Motionless In White Release "Reincarnate"". 303 Magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  25. Chad Childers (April 22, 2015). "Papa Roach Unleash 'Gravity' Video Featuring Maria Brink". Loudwire. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  26. "P.O.D. lift lid on The Awakening". June 9, 2015.
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