House of Lords is a hard rock band from Los Angeles and is the final incarnation of Giuffria, managed by Gene Simmons. Gene Simmons signed Giuffria to his record label "Simmons Records". He changed the band's name to House of Lords and replaced the band's original vocalist David Glen Eisley with James Christian. Simmons liked the material presented to him by Gregg Giuffria, a demo for Giuffria's third record, however wasn't a fan of the voice. James Christian was suggested by Chuck Wright, the bassist as the two had worked together in L.A. Rocks.
House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988, featuring a heavier sound than Giuffria with slightly less emphasis on keyboards, the debut received critical acclaim and the band toured with Cheap Trick and opened for Scorpions in 1989. The album featured one major hit, "I Wanna Be Loved". Despite a successful tour, original guitarist Lanny Cordola left in 1990, replaced by Michael Guy.
Their next effort, 1990's Sahara, features an impressive list of guest musicians. Other notable contributions to the album came from Doug Aldrich, Rick Nielsen, Chris Impellitteri, Mandy Meyer, David Glen Eisley, Robin Zander, Mike Tramp, Steve Plunkett and Ron Keel. Soon after this release Chuck Wright and Ken Mary (drummer) would leave.
1992's release Demons Down, described by Christian as his favorite release, features Dennis Chick (guitars), Sean McNabb (bass) and Tommy Aldridge (drums) as well as, sole original members, James Christian and Greg Giuffria. The band soon split up after this release.
A new album was rumoured to be released in 2002, with original members Lanny Cordola, Chuck Wright and Ken Mary. Two years later The Power And The Myth was released by Frontiers Records, however Greg Giuffria had pulled out and keyboard work was done by guests Derek Sherinian, Allan Okuye, Sven Martin and Ricky Phillips.
In 2006 House of Lords released a new album, World Upside Down with a new lineup, and a live album Live in the UK was released in January 2007.
2008 was marked with the release of a new studio album,Come to My Kingdom. They are on a worldwide tour supporting their newest album. Recently, they have been for the first time in Brazil, together with White Lion and Tyketto (both for the first time in Brazil as well), in the Hard in Rio II Hard Rock Festival.
House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988, featuring a heavier sound than Giuffria with slightly less emphasis on keyboards, the debut received critical acclaim and the band toured with Cheap Trick and opened for Scorpions in 1989. The album featured one major hit, "I Wanna Be Loved". Despite a successful tour, original guitarist Lanny Cordola left in 1990, replaced by Michael Guy.
Their next effort, 1990's Sahara, features an impressive list of guest musicians. Other notable contributions to the album came from Doug Aldrich, Rick Nielsen, Chris Impellitteri, Mandy Meyer, David Glen Eisley, Robin Zander, Mike Tramp, Steve Plunkett and Ron Keel. Soon after this release Chuck Wright and Ken Mary (drummer) would leave.
1992's release Demons Down, described by Christian as his favorite release, features Dennis Chick (guitars), Sean McNabb (bass) and Tommy Aldridge (drums) as well as, sole original members, James Christian and Greg Giuffria. The band soon split up after this release.
A new album was rumoured to be released in 2002, with original members Lanny Cordola, Chuck Wright and Ken Mary. Two years later The Power And The Myth was released by Frontiers Records, however Greg Giuffria had pulled out and keyboard work was done by guests Derek Sherinian, Allan Okuye, Sven Martin and Ricky Phillips.
In 2006 House of Lords released a new album, World Upside Down with a new lineup, and a live album Live in the UK was released in January 2007.
2008 was marked with the release of a new studio album,Come to My Kingdom. They are on a worldwide tour supporting their newest album. Recently, they have been for the first time in Brazil, together with White Lion and Tyketto (both for the first time in Brazil as well), in the Hard in Rio II Hard Rock Festival.
Current Members
James Christian : Vocals Ex. Arcangel
B.J. Zampa : Drums
Jimi Bell : Guitar
Chris McCarville : Bass
Former members
Gregg Giuffria : Keyboard Ex. Giuffria Ex. Angel
Lanny Cordola : Guitar Ex. Fifth Angel
Ken Mary : Drums Ex. Alice Cooper
Jeff Kent : Bass
Chuck Wright : Bass Ex. Giuffria Ex. Quiet Riot
Discography
House of Lords - 1988 (Simmons/RCA)
Sahara - 1990 (Simmons/RCA)
Demons Down - 1992
The Power And The Myth - 2004
World Upside Down - 2006
Live in the UK - 2007
Come to My Kingdom - 2008
Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/fanofhouseoflords
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Remember My Name
What Forever For
These are The Times (Live)
I Wanna Be Loved
Love Don't Lie
