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LION'S SHARE

LION'S SHARE

About Me

The self-titled debut album sees the light of day in early 1995 (late 1994 in Japan), and is met with universal acclaim. In 1996, Lion's Share ink a worldwide deal with the Century Media label (JVC in Japan), in the process tightening their sound by becoming heavier and more guitar-oriented then ever before, as evidenced by the band's sophomore effort, simply entitled "Two". The band is also the only Scandinavian band to appear on the "A Tribute to Judas Priest- Legends of Metal Vol.1", to which the group contribute their version of "A Touch of Evil". The CD also features Saxon, Mercyful Fate, Helloween, U.D.O, among others. In November and December Lion's Share join metal legends Saxon on their European tour.The "Two" album is released on January 3rd. April and May 1997 see the band doing a 3 1/2 week European tour with Iced Earth and Nevermore. By now, Lion's Share prove to have hardcore fans all around Europe. Another tour with Saxon rounded off the year. Word is by now spreading that Lion's Share is something special and in 1998 a Scandinavian tour with U.D.O. (ex-Accept) follows. Additional club dates in Sweden take place.1999 sees the Japanese release of the band's masterpiece, the uncompromisingly riff-laden and melodic "Fall From Grace". Packed with catchy material and featuring a sound tightened by successful touring and an increased self-confidence stemming from all the rave reviews, the album is the band's heaviest ever without losing the melodic sensibility that makes the band stand out as songwriters. Along with a stunning cover of City Boy's 1979 masterpiece, "The Day The Earth Caught Fire", the sought-after Priest cover is also included on the album. Early 1999 sees Lion's Share touring with another legend - Dee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister). The band also makes an appearance at the renowned Sweden Rock Festival together with bands like Scorpions, Deep Purple, David Lee Roth, Manowar, Motorhead, Dio and others.In autumn 1999, the band contribute a classy version of "I Don't Believe In Love" (included on the "Perspective" 2-CD release from 2000), to an American Queensryche tribute and "Ready To Believe" (Electric Boys) to a Swedish Metal tribute that also features, among others, Yngwie Malmsteen, Entombed, In Flames and Hammerfall.The year ends on a high note, as Lion's Share announce a new record deal with Germany's Massacre Records (Playground in Sweden & Finland), and embark on an extensive Scandinavian tour with Dio, Manowar and Motorhead. A hugely successful trek, the latter tour goes a long way towards establishing the band as one of Europe's premier hard rock outfits. In 2001 the band releases the fourth album "Entrance" which also includes Yngwie Malmsteen keyboardist Mats Olausson. Lion's Share performs a number of headline shows plus another visit at Sweden Rock Festival.After a few years break from the public eye, the band has now signed a worldwide deal with AFM Records and the comeback album "Emotional Coma" will be released on June 15, 2007.

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Member Since: 6/13/2005
Band Website: lionsshare.org
Band Members: LARS CHRISS - guitar / SAMPO AXELSSON - bass / PATRIK JOHANSSON - vocals /(touring drummer) - Stefan Norgren
Influences: Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, DIO, Rammstein, Accept, KISS, Iommi, Rush, Queensryche, Metallica, Dream Theater, Saxon, Marilyn Manson, Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, OZZY, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Manowar,
Sounds Like: Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, DIO, Accept, Iommi, Queensryche, Metallica, Dream Theater, Saxon, OZZY
Record Label: AFM (EU), Locomotive (US), Spiritual Beast (Jap)
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Rockweekend

Thanks to everybody that showed up for the May shows in Sweden and Holland. We had a blast! Now we are back in the studio working on guitar solos, bass etc. We have postponed the mix till the Fall, so...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:47:00 PST

The Crash

The recordings of the new album is going great. No doubt this will be the best LS album to date! All drums, rhythm guitars and lead vocals are done. We will take a break from the studio during May to ...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:44:00 PST

Forthcoming album

"Emotional Coma" is now out in all planned territories. The release dates got a bit spread out (Europe  June 2007, Asia  November 2007, North America  January 2008, Russia  February 2008, South Am...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:22:00 PST

Russia and CIS

LION'S SHARE "Emotional Coma" will be released in Russia and CIS on February 11 by CD Maximum. Already out in USA (Locomotive Records Jan 29 - 2008)Europe (AFM Records)Japan (Spiritual Beast)To be rel...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:18:00 PST

Update from the LION'S SHARE writing session

Time to give you all an update!!Me, Lars and Sampo are currently working our asses off, writing new songs for the upcoming Lion's Share album. Almost all the songs are written now and hopefully we can...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:07:00 PST

"Emotional Coma" nominated for the SWEDISH METAL AWARDS 2008

LION'S SHARE "Emotional Coma" is nominated for the SWEDISH METAL AWARDS 2008 (Heavy/Power Metal). Vote for LS at www.swedishmetalawards.com...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 02:22:00 PST

USA release of EC & LS live on DVD

LION'S SHARE will release their new album, "Emotional Coma", in USA on January 29 via Locomotive Music. "Emotional Coma"was released by AFM Records in Europe and Spiritual Beast in J...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:50:00 PST

Istanbul endorsement

Istanbul endorsement Lion's Share live drummer Stefan Norgren has signed an exclusive deal with Istanbul Mehmet cymbals. These amazing looking and sounding instruments are handmade in Turkey by cra...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:19:00 PST

Tour report from Patrik

REPORT FROM THE LION'S SHARE SHOWS Just finnished the Swedish mini tour with Lion's Share. As always with these dudes I h...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:13:00 PST

TV interview, bootleg clip, GLENN HUGHES compilation

TV interview with Lion's Share from the Magic Circle Festival to be aired this weekend (sat & sun) at 9:30 pm , 0:30 am & 3:30 am CET on Streetclip TVShort bootleg clip from the Magic Circle F...
Posted by LION'S SHARE on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 02:10:00 PST