CO2 Formed in the Winter of 2002 out of Hartford, CT by founding member - Shawn Layne Songs written from his real life experiences and tribulations with the mind set of sharing those with our fans and giving people something they can "relate" to, has won the hearts and respect of many around the world!  With the debut release of their song "MIND", this quickly earned the band instant success with local and National Radio stations across the US. In August 2004, CO2 won the best "Unsygned Band"! CO2 was also honored to take part in "OZZFEST, kicking off at the ROXY in 2004 and asked to take part in a future T.V series "Making the Band". CO2 never was part of that series but, was still honored to be asked to be part of it. CO2 then won second place in the World Wide Battle of the Bands, hosted by comedian Carrot Top. Following that came great opportunities for CO2; playing alongside major recording artists (2016) Brett Michaels, (2016) WARRANT, (2016) TRIXTER, (2016) Lita Ford, (2016 ) L..A GUNS, Papa Roach, Trust Company, DIO, ADEMA, American Standard, Super Troup… to name a few. CO2 played numerous dates for the Paul McCartney Linda McCartney Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise money for charity, along with Night Ranger, and Gary Hoey. CO2s next single "Time Alone" was the feature song in the movie "Sway". ​ In the month of August (2016), CO2 was asked to be showcased as “Unsigned Artist” award sponsored by (Toyota) of the month of August. In 3 short weeks the bands spin of “Time Alone” has reached #1 status on a nationally aired radio station and again for the fourth week in a row holding #1. Station owner (Mike Karoli former WCCC 106.9 director and owner of iRockRadio). Such an accomplishment from a band with no label support. Shawn Layne is currently writing and producing new material for the CO2 brand along with a debut Country album. Stay tuned!