Jim Sheppard
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Jim Sheppard is an American musician.
He is the bassist and founding member of the progressive metal
band, Nevermore
, and its predecessor, Sanctuary
He and singer Warrel Dane
are certified chefs, and formerly owned a restaurant in Seattle.
He is the bassist and founding member of the progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band, Nevermore
Nevermore
Nevermore is an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1991, they are known to incorporate elements from styles such as thrash, power, progressive, and neo-classical metal into their songs, and also makes use of acoustic guitars and a wide range of vocal styles.-Early years...
, and its predecessor, Sanctuary
Sanctuary (band)
Sanctuary is an American heavy metal band founded in Seattle in 1985. The band consisted of Warrel Dane , Lenny Rutledge , Sean Blosl, Jim Sheppard , Dave Budbill , and in the end Jeff Loomis.-History:...
He and singer Warrel Dane
Warrel Dane
Warrel Dane is the lead singer of the progressive metal band Nevermore. He is also the singer of the metal band Sanctuary, who have recently reformed...
are certified chefs, and formerly owned a restaurant in Seattle.
Sanctuary
- Refuge DeniedRefuge DeniedRefuge Denied is the debut album by the band SanctuaryThis was the only album to feature extremely high pitched, layered vocals from vocalist Warrel Dane...
(1988) - Into the Mirror BlackInto the Mirror BlackInto the Mirror Black is the second album by the band Sanctuary, who disbanded in 1991.A video clip for the song "Future Tense" was made to promote the album.The video had some air play on MTV's Headbangers Ball....
(1989) - Into The Mirror LiveInto the Mirror Live-Personnel:*Warrel Dane – vocals *Lenny Rutledge – guitar *Sean Blosl – guitar*Jim Sheppard – bass *Dave Budbill – drums-External links:*...
(1991)
Nevermore
- NevermoreNevermore (album)Nevermore is the eponymous debut album by Seattle progressive metal band Nevermore. Released in 1995 under Century Media, it was singer Warrel Dane and bassist Jim Sheppard's first release after departing from their previous band, Sanctuary, in 1994...
(1995) - In MemoryIn MemoryIn Memory is Nevermore's only EP. It was recorded in April and May 1996 and released on July 23, 1996. It features a Bauhaus medley. It was re-issued in 2006 with 5 bonus tracks, which are all demos of songs from the next full-length album, The Politics of Ecstasy.It was their first album to...
(EP, 1996) - The Politics of EcstasyThe Politics of Ecstasy (album)-Personnel:*Warrel Dane - vocals*Jeff Loomis - guitar*Pat O'Brien - guitar*Jim Sheppard - bass*Van Williams - drums*Produced by Neil Kernon...
(1996) - Dreaming Neon BlackDreaming Neon Black-Credits:Nevermore* Warrel Dane - vocals* Jim Sheppard - bass* Jeff Loomis - guitars* Tim Calvert - guitars* Van Williams - drumsAdditional personnel* Christine Rhoades - additional vocalsProduction* Neil Kernon - production, mixing, mastering...
(1999) - Dead Heart in a Dead WorldDead Heart in a Dead WorldDead Heart in a Dead World is the fourth studio album by heavy metal band Nevermore, released in July 2000. In a style comparable to a darker, heavier Queensrÿche, its songs range topics such as criticism of drug possession penalties to rejection of religion. The album also features a cover of...
(2000) - Enemies of RealityEnemies of RealityBonus videos # "Enemies of Reality" # "I, Voyager" # "Enemies of Reality" -Limited edition DVD tracklist:# "Believe in Nothing" # "Next in Line" # "What Tomorrow Knows"...
(2003, remixed/remastered in 2005) - This Godless EndeavorThis Godless Endeavor-Credits:The Band:*Warrel Dane - lead vocals*Jeff Loomis - guitar*Steve Smyth - guitar*Jim Sheppard - bass*Van Williams - drumsGuest Musician:*James Murphy - Special guest lead guitar on "The Holocaust of Thought"Production:...
(2005) - The Year of the VoyagerThe Year of the VoyagerThe Year Of The Voyager is a double DVD/CD released by Nevermore. It was released in Europe on October 20, 2008 and in North America on November 25, 2008 via Century Media. The set covers the "This Godless Endeavor" touring cycle, starting with live footage from the U.S...
(2008) - The Obsidian ConspiracyThe Obsidian ConspiracyThe Obsidian Conspiracy is the seventh album by American heavy metal band Nevermore. The album was released on June 8, 2010 in North America by Century Media and was released at the end of May in Europe. The band's previous album, This Godless Endeavor was released in 2005, making the five year gap...
(2010)