Maria Brink

Singer

Birthday December 18, 1977

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Schenectady, New York, U.S.

Age 46 years old

Nationality United States

Height 1.65 m

#17825 Most Popular

1977

Maria Brink (born December 18, 1977) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the frontwoman of the 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.

Brink was born on December 18, 1977, in Schenectady, New York; her father left the family when she was young.

She was moved around to various parts of Schenectady including low income housing because the family had little money.

Brink's mother introduced her to bands and artists such as Black Sabbath, Patti Smith, and the Rolling Stones.

Brink became interested in performing at the age of 5.

The first band Brink was ever in was an Albany-based band called Pulse, before moving to California.

2002

In 2002, when she was 25, she moved to Los Angeles to find a band to work with.

Before finding a band, she worked in stores, and sang in coffee shops and bars.

2004

In 2004, she met now-band member Chris Howorth at an audition.

At first, Howorth rejected Brink for being a woman.

Two weeks later, Howorth apologized and hired Brink as the singer.

They formed the band Dying Star with drummer Jeff Fabb.

They were later joined by guitarist Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell.

Soon after, the band changed their name to In This Moment.

Along with her band, she has released seven studio albums.

2007

They released their debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, on March 20, 2007.

2008

Their second studio album, The Dream, was released on September 30, 2008.

2010

The band's third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland was released July 9, 2010.

2012

Magazine in 2012, and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal".

The band's fourth album titled Blood was released on August 14, 2012.

Magazine in 2012, and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal".

At age 15, Brink gave birth to a son, Davion.

She worked to support herself and her son as well as helping her mother to overcome a drug addiction.

She is also an aspiring artist/painter going by the alias of 'Maria Brink's Wonderland'.

Brink was in a relationship with DevilDriver bassist, Jonathan Miller.

2013

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!

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!

2014

Their fifth studio album titled Black Widow was released on November 17, 2014.

2017

Their sixth studio album, Ritual, was released on July 21, 2017.

2020

Their seventh studio album, Mother was released on March 27, 2020.

Brink was reported in 2020 in a relationship with Ded vocalist Joe Cotela.

Brink has cited Deftones, Pantera, M83 as some of her favorite bands.

She was inspired by vocalists Sarah McLachlan and Phil Anselmo.

Outside of music, Brink has cited Queen Elizabeth I, Mother Teresa, Joan of Arc, and her two mothers as the women that influenced her the most.