Mob Rules (band)
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Mob Rules are a German
power metal
band. They were founded in 1994 by erstwhile Van Blanc guitarist Matthias Mineur and bassist Thorsten Plorin. Pulling in vocalist Klaus Dirks and drummer Arved Mannott, the quartet began to gig. Opening slots included shows with Pink Cream 69
, C.I.T.A. and Crossroads.
During the Spring of 1996 Mob Rules added second guitarist Oliver Fuhlhage and a self financed mini album prompted a deal with Limb Music Productions
for the March 1999 Savage Land. The reaction in Europe was encouraging and the band toured Germany on a co-headline jaunt with Ivory Tower
. Other shows witnessed valuable support slots to Overkill
and Scorpions
as well as an appearance at the Wacken Open Air
festival in 2000.
In 2000, the band released their second album Temple of Two Suns
, Thomas Rettke of Heavens Gate and Susanne Möhle of Heavens Gate and Hyperchild providing backing vocals. Live work had the band crossing Europe in 2001 with Company of Snakes.
Mob Rules then returned to live action during July 2002 acting as support to Savatage
, topping this activity off with an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival. The band's third album arrived in September 2002 Hollowed Be Thy Name. Guests include Peavy Wagner
of Rage
on the track "How the Gypsy Was Born" and ex-Helloween
guitarist Roland Grapow
on both "All Above the Atmosphere" and "Way of the World".
Among the Gods, arrived in May 2004 through SPV
. Guitarist Oliver Fuhlhage was replaced by Sven Lüdge of Murder One
in October as the band geared up for European dates supporting Europe
. The band recorded a live album and DVD, billed Signs of the Time LIVE
, at a hometown gig at the Wilhelmshaven Pumpwerk.
In spring 2006 Markus Brinkmann replaced Thorsten Plorin. In October 2006 their latest album Ethnolution A.D. was released through SPV.
Singles
EPs
DVD
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band. They were founded in 1994 by erstwhile Van Blanc guitarist Matthias Mineur and bassist Thorsten Plorin. Pulling in vocalist Klaus Dirks and drummer Arved Mannott, the quartet began to gig. Opening slots included shows with Pink Cream 69
Pink Cream 69
Pink Cream 69 is a German hard rock band founded in 1987 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Andi Deris, Dennis Ward, Kosta Zafiriou and Alfred Koffler. The band gained their first contract by winning music magazine Metal Hammer 's newcomer competition in Ludwigsburg one year after forming. In 1994, Andi...
, C.I.T.A. and Crossroads.
During the Spring of 1996 Mob Rules added second guitarist Oliver Fuhlhage and a self financed mini album prompted a deal with Limb Music Productions
Limb Music
Limb Music is an independent record label based in Hamburg, Germany.-Artists:*Abraxas*Adagio*Archetype*Black Majesty*Burningblack*Burning Point*Casus Belli*Chinchilla*Code of Perfection*Concerto Moon*Cryonic Temple*Domain*Double Dealer*Dungeon...
for the March 1999 Savage Land. The reaction in Europe was encouraging and the band toured Germany on a co-headline jaunt with Ivory Tower
Ivory Tower
The term Ivory Tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon , and was later used as an epithet for Mary.From the 19th century it has been used to designate a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in pursuits that are disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life...
. Other shows witnessed valuable support slots to Overkill
Overkill (band)
Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many line-up changes, with singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D. Verni remaining from the original lineup. Along with Anthrax , the band is one of the most successful East Coast thrash metal...
and Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
as well as an appearance at the Wacken Open Air
Wacken Open Air
Wacken Open Air is a summer open air heavy metal music festival. It takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany...
festival in 2000.
In 2000, the band released their second album Temple of Two Suns
Temple of Two Suns
Temple of Two Suns is the second album by the German power metal band Mob Rules, released in 2000.The basic tracks for the album were recorded at Soundgarten Studio in Oldenburg, Germany, engineered by Andreas Schulz in June 2000...
, Thomas Rettke of Heavens Gate and Susanne Möhle of Heavens Gate and Hyperchild providing backing vocals. Live work had the band crossing Europe in 2001 with Company of Snakes.
Mob Rules then returned to live action during July 2002 acting as support to Savatage
Savatage
Savatage is an American heavy metal band founded by the brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1978 at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs, Florida.-Early days :...
, topping this activity off with an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival. The band's third album arrived in September 2002 Hollowed Be Thy Name. Guests include Peavy Wagner
Peavy Wagner
Peter "Peavy" Wagner is a German heavy metal musician. He is best known for being singer and bassist of the band Rage.- Biography :...
of Rage
Rage (band)
Rage are a German heavy metal band, formed in 1984. They were part of the German heavy/speed/power metal scene to emerge in the early to mid 1980s, along with bands such as Helloween, Running Wild and Blind Guardian.-Background:...
on the track "How the Gypsy Was Born" and ex-Helloween
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
guitarist Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
on both "All Above the Atmosphere" and "Way of the World".
Among the Gods, arrived in May 2004 through SPV
SPV GmbH
SPV GmbH is an independent German record label.Founded on January 1, 1984, it has slowly grown to be one of the largest independent distributors and record labels worldwide....
. Guitarist Oliver Fuhlhage was replaced by Sven Lüdge of Murder One
Murder One (TV series)
Murder One is an American legal drama series that first aired on the ABC network in the United States in 1995. The series was created by Steven Bochco, Charles H. Eglee, and Channing Gibson.-Premise:...
in October as the band geared up for European dates supporting Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
. The band recorded a live album and DVD, billed Signs of the Time LIVE
Signs of the Time
Signs of the Time is the live album/DVD by Mob Rules, released in 2005.Recorded June 18, 2004 at Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven, Germany • Engineered by Markus Teske & Sascha Onnen • Mixed and mastered by Markus Teske, Bazement Studio • Filmed by ROAX-Films Directed by Ronald Mattes & Alexander Max Braune...
, at a hometown gig at the Wilhelmshaven Pumpwerk.
In spring 2006 Markus Brinkmann replaced Thorsten Plorin. In October 2006 their latest album Ethnolution A.D. was released through SPV.
Band members
- Klaus Dirks - Vocals (1994–present)
- Matthias Mineur - Guitar (1994–present)
- Sven Lüdke - Guitar (2004–present)
- Markus Brinkmann - Bass (2006–present)
- Sascha Onnen - Keyboards (1999–present)
- Nicholas Fritz - Drums (2009–present)
Discography
Albums- Savage Land (1999)
- Temple of Two SunsTemple of Two SunsTemple of Two Suns is the second album by the German power metal band Mob Rules, released in 2000.The basic tracks for the album were recorded at Soundgarten Studio in Oldenburg, Germany, engineered by Andreas Schulz in June 2000...
(2000) - Hollowed Be Thy Name (2002)
- Among the Gods (2004)
- Signs of the TimeSigns of the TimeSigns of the Time is the live album/DVD by Mob Rules, released in 2005.Recorded June 18, 2004 at Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven, Germany • Engineered by Markus Teske & Sascha Onnen • Mixed and mastered by Markus Teske, Bazement Studio • Filmed by ROAX-Films Directed by Ronald Mattes & Alexander Max Braune...
(Live, 2005) - Ethnolution A.D. (2006)
- Radical Peace (2009)
Singles
- "Lord of Madness" (2002)
- "Black RainBlack RainBlack Rain may refer to:* Black rain, a term used by survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to describe the nuclear fallout from the bombs, which initially occurred in the form of precipitation- A film :...
" (2004)
EPs
- Savage Land Pt. 1 (1996)
- Astral Hand (2009)
DVD
- Signs of the TimeSigns of the TimeSigns of the Time is the live album/DVD by Mob Rules, released in 2005.Recorded June 18, 2004 at Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven, Germany • Engineered by Markus Teske & Sascha Onnen • Mixed and mastered by Markus Teske, Bazement Studio • Filmed by ROAX-Films Directed by Ronald Mattes & Alexander Max Braune...
(Live, 2005)