[2] The band's debut single "Invincible", broke them into the mainstream scene after the song made numerous television appearances in commercials and live sporting events.

[3] The band has toured with notable acts such as Guns N' Roses, Creed, Papa Roach, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Seether, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Deftones, Puddle of Mudd, Sick Puppies, Shinedown, Staind, Alter Bridge, Skillet, Halestorm, Thousand Foot Krutch, Red and others.

After signing with Virgin Records, vocalist Rick DeJesus, drummer Trevor Stafford & guitarist Chris iOrio headed for Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, Illinois where producer Johnny K awaited their arrival.

On April 17, 2009, the band released their debut single "Invincible" which, became the official theme song for WWE Superstars on WGN America as well as being featured in the Smackdown vs.

Adelitas Way's first single off the second album Home School Valedictorian, "Sick", was released on March 11, 2011.

[7] Around the same time, original guitarist Chris iOrio also departed to join the band Foundry.

Recording began in early September at Rock Falcon Studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

On January 14, 2015, the band announced the release of a new single, a five-song EP, and a full-length album.

[10] The lead single, "Bad Reputation", off their follow-up album, Getaway, was released on December 18, 2015.

The first single, "Ready for War (Pray for Peace)", of off their fifth studio album, Notorious, charted at No.

"Ready for War (Pray for Peace)" was the official theme song of WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2016).

On February 22 the band started their second PledgeMusic campaign for the 2017 album, and they released a song, "Black Diamond", exclusively for their pledge supporters.

[failed verification] The band released their sixth studio album Shine On, on August 14, 2020.