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[[Image:Lordlive.jpg|right|thumb|450px|LORD supporting Saxon, 2008]] | [[Image:Lordlive.jpg|right|thumb|450px|LORD supporting Saxon, 2008]] | ||
LORD began as a solo project for [[Dungeon]] singer and guitarist Lord Tim. The material on the first album is 80s inspired heavy rock and metal and features backing vocals from '''Dungeon's''' [[Stu Marshall]]. Ex-'''Dungeon''' member Justin Sayers provided some bass tracks and Gustav Hoffman | LORD began as a solo project for [[Dungeon]] singer and guitarist Lord Tim. The material on the first album is 80s inspired heavy rock and metal and features backing vocals from '''Dungeon's''' [[Stu Marshall]]. Ex-'''Dungeon''' member Justin Sayers provided some bass tracks and Gustav Hoffman some keyboards. | ||
After the decision was made to abandon the use of the '''Dungeon''' name with the departure of two of the band's key members in late 2005, LORD became a full-fledged band. Yatras was also from '''Dungeon'''. LORD began playing live in early 2006 and within months were touring nationally. The band supported '''Queensrÿche''' nationally in July 2006 and also appeared with '''Nightwish''' and '''Atrocity'''. LORD then supported '''Nevermore''' in November at the [[Festival of the Dead]], along with appearing at [[Metal for the Brain]] the same afternoon. | After the decision was made to abandon the use of the '''Dungeon''' name with the departure of two of the band's key members in late 2005, LORD became a full-fledged band. Yatras was also from '''Dungeon''', and is also a member of [[Nazxul]] and [[Austere]]. LORD began playing live in early 2006 and within months were touring nationally. The band supported '''Queensrÿche''' nationally in July 2006 and also appeared with '''Nightwish''' and '''Atrocity'''. LORD then supported '''Nevermore''' in November at the [[Festival of the Dead]] in Sydney, along with appearing at [[Metal for the Brain]] in Canberra the same afternoon. | ||
Guitarist Mav Stevens left LORD in December 2006. Shane Linfoot from [[Transcending Mortality]] filled in for some touring commitments in early 2007 but he was replaced by Mark Furtner of [[FromBeyond]]. Furtner and [[Chris Brooks]] make guest appearances on the band's debut album ''Ascendence''. | Guitarist Mav Stevens left LORD in December 2006. Shane Linfoot from [[Transcending Mortality]] filled in for some touring commitments in early 2007 but he was replaced by Mark Furtner of [[FromBeyond]]. Furtner and [[Chris Brooks]] make guest appearances on the band's debut album ''Ascendence''. | ||
LORD toured the east coast with '''Saxon''' in May 2008. A limited edition EP entitled "Hear No Evil" was released on October 31, ahead of a new album in 2009 that will feature a slew of special guests. LORD | LORD toured the east coast with '''Saxon''' in May 2008. A limited edition EP entitled "Hear No Evil" was released on October 31, ahead of a new album in 2009 that will feature a slew of special guests. LORD is currently on an extensive tour of Australia and New Zealand. Two dates had to be performed acoustically when Tim Yatras suffered a back injury that restricted his playing. | ||
===Discography=== | ===Discography=== | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 19 April 2009
Band members
- Current line-up
- Lord Tim (vocals, guitar)
- Tim Yatras (drums)
- Andrew Dowling (bass)
- Mark Furtner (guitar)
- Former members
- Shane Linfoot (guitar) 2007
- Mav Stevens (guitar) 2006 - 2007
Website
Formed
Wollongong, NSW, 2006
Band information
LORD began as a solo project for Dungeon singer and guitarist Lord Tim. The material on the first album is 80s inspired heavy rock and metal and features backing vocals from Dungeon's Stu Marshall. Ex-Dungeon member Justin Sayers provided some bass tracks and Gustav Hoffman some keyboards.
After the decision was made to abandon the use of the Dungeon name with the departure of two of the band's key members in late 2005, LORD became a full-fledged band. Yatras was also from Dungeon, and is also a member of Nazxul and Austere. LORD began playing live in early 2006 and within months were touring nationally. The band supported Queensrÿche nationally in July 2006 and also appeared with Nightwish and Atrocity. LORD then supported Nevermore in November at the Festival of the Dead in Sydney, along with appearing at Metal for the Brain in Canberra the same afternoon.
Guitarist Mav Stevens left LORD in December 2006. Shane Linfoot from Transcending Mortality filled in for some touring commitments in early 2007 but he was replaced by Mark Furtner of FromBeyond. Furtner and Chris Brooks make guest appearances on the band's debut album Ascendence.
LORD toured the east coast with Saxon in May 2008. A limited edition EP entitled "Hear No Evil" was released on October 31, ahead of a new album in 2009 that will feature a slew of special guests. LORD is currently on an extensive tour of Australia and New Zealand. Two dates had to be performed acoustically when Tim Yatras suffered a back injury that restricted his playing.
Discography
Albums:
| 2003 | A Personal Journey | Metal Warriors | |
| 2007 | Ascendence | Modern Invasion |
EP:
| 2008 | Hear No Evil | self release |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Shattered" | The Art of Shredding: A Tribute to Dime | DarkStar |
