Founded in Vancouver, B.C. by Johnny Philippon (drums) and Jesse Wainwright (guitar), State of Shock has honed its sound with Cameron Melnyk (vocals), Alison Toews (bass), and Simon "Kadooh" Clow (guitar). State of Shock's debut album "Guilty By Association" was released June 2004 and led to a 2005 Canadian Music Award nomination for Favourite New Group. Currently touring for its second album, "Life, Love and Lies", the band has been buoyed by its lead single