Blessed by a Broken Heart, a Canadian metalcore band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 2003 by Tyler Hoare. Their debut album, All Is Fair in Love and War (2004), released under Blood and Ink Records, showcased a deathcore sound. They evolved towards glam metal after integrating Sean "Shred" Maier as lead guitarist in 2005. In 2007, Tony Gambino joined on vocals, and they signed with Century Media Records. The second album, Pedal to the Metal (2008), was successfully released. They toured extensively. In 2012, Gambino left the group, and Sam Ryder took over as vocalist. The third album, Feel the Power (2012), featured the single "Out of Control" (2012). They disbanded in 2013 due to legal disputes with record labels, but reunited in 2022. Other notable releases include the singles "Deathwish" (2011), "Forever" (2011), and "Shots Fired" (2023).
