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Forte was formed in 1990 by ,Jeff Scott (gtr) brother Greg Scott (drums)Rev Jones (bass) And former Oliver Magnum vocalist James Randel,The band recorded and released their debut ep. DEMENTIA BY DESIGN, generating a huge buzz on the band which was followed by constant touring and performing with bands such as PANTERA,OVERKILL,SAVATAGE,FLOTSAM AND JETSAM,FATES WARNING,EXODUS,PRONG,and countless others, creating a reputation as a ferocious live act in early 1991 METAL BLADE RECORDS, selected the title track ,from the ep. DEMENTIA BY DESIGN as the third track on METAL MASSACRE volume 11.shortly thereafter ,the band signed with germanys MASSACRE RECORDS in LATE 91 And travelled to germany in Feb 92 to record thir debut lp. STRANGER THAN FICTION. The album sold well in europe and established the band in a great light.The band recorded and released their follow up DIVISION in 94. released worldwide the album recieved great reviews on both sides of the atlantic the band continuing to tour with DREAM THEATER,YNGWIE MALMSTEEN,TESTAMENT etc, In 96 with metal at an all time low the band recorded their heaviest work to date, FORTE III DESTRUCTIVE, the album was released featuring new vocalist DAVID THOMPSONand took the band forward once again touring and supporting SUICIDAL TENDENCIES,TESTAMENT,EXODUS,KING DIAMOND, as well as headlining shows in the US. .With tension between the band and label over MASSACRE's inability to tour the band in europe at an all time high, FORTE created their fourth album titled RISE ABOVE. Released in 1999 once again great reviews and shows with DEATH, HAMMERFALL,TESTAMENT,and MANOWAR. but the band at this time felt no promotion by Massacre and ended their ties to the label, for the first time in a decade the band went on hiatus...... SPRING 2006 the SCOTT brothers have now regrouped and are putting together a new album and lineup and will be debuting new material soon watch this space for new music and info.