Staind is an American rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki. The lineup remained largely stable until Wysocki’s departure in 2011, after which he was replaced by Sal Giancarelli. The band has released eight studio albums: "Tormented" (1996), "Dysfunction" (1999), "Break the Cycle" (2001), "14 Shades of Grey" (2003), "Chapter V" (2005), "The Illusion of Progress" (2008), "Staind" (2011), and "Confessions of the Fallen" (2023). Staind achieved their greatest commercial success in the early 2000s.