''Pedal to the Metal'' is the second album by

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Blessed by a Broken Heart Blessed by a Broken Heart is a Canadian rock music, rock band from Montreal, Quebec. They released three albums, the last of which, ''Feel the Power'', was released by Tooth & Nail Records and made the ''Billboard'' Christian Albums and Top Hea ...

and was released on August 18, 2008 in Europe and September 2, 2008 in the US through

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. By the time of its release, original rhythm guitarist Robbie Hart and additional guitarist/keyboardist Simon Foxx had been kicked out of the band. Production for the album began in April 2007 and finished a month later in May.

Track listing

Personnel

* Tony Gambino – lead vocals * Sean "Shred" Maier – lead guitar * Robbie Hart – rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Tyler Hoare – bass, backing vocals * Simon Foxx – keyboard, additional guitar * Frank "Da Bird" Shooflar – drums

References

{{Authority control Blessed by a Broken Heart albums 2008 albums