Jump to content

Meldrum: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 16: Line 16:
| past_members = [[Michelle Meldrum]]<br />Frida Ståhl<br />[[Moa Holmsten]]<br />Fredrik Haake<br />[[Gene Hoglan]]<br />Michele Madden<br />Laura Christine
| past_members = [[Michelle Meldrum]]<br />Frida Ståhl<br />[[Moa Holmsten]]<br />Fredrik Haake<br />[[Gene Hoglan]]<br />Michele Madden<br />Laura Christine
}}
}}
'''Meldrum''' is a multi-national [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed by ex-[[Phantom Blue]] guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]].
'''Meldrum''' was a multi-national [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed by ex-[[Phantom Blue]] guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]].


==History==
==History==
[[United States|American]] guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]] started her first band [[Wargod]] with [[Strapping Young Lad]] drummer [[Gene Hoglan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Gene Hoglan Interview|url= http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/gene-hoglan-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref> later going on to form [[Phantom Blue]], with whom she released two albums and an EP between 1989 and 1993.
[[United States|American]] guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]] started her first band [[Wargod]] with [[Strapping Young Lad]] drummer [[Gene Hoglan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Gene Hoglan Interview: Death Drummer on Slayer and James Hetfield (August 2008)|url= http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/gene-hoglan-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|accessdate=July 3, 2013|date=August 12, 2008}}</ref> later going on to form [[Phantom Blue]], with whom she released two albums and an EP between 1989 and 1993.


Meldrum was formed in [[Sweden]] in late 1999 with Hasse Sjölander on the drums, who was later replaced by [[Fredrik Haake]]. They recorded their debut album ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' in 2000, but due to trouble with the record company, the album wasn't released until 2001. Guest musicians included [[Brian Robertson (guitarist)|Brian Robertson]], [[Marcel Jacob]] and [[John Norum]], who was also Michelle's husband.
Meldrum was formed in [[Sweden]] in late 1999 with Hasse Sjölander on the drums, who was later replaced by [[Fredrik Haake]]. They recorded their debut album ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' in 2000, but due to trouble with the record company, the album wasn't released until 2001. Guest musicians included [[Brian Robertson (guitarist)|Brian Robertson]], [[Marcel Jacob]] and [[John Norum]], who was also Michelle's husband.
Line 29: Line 29:
On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, in critical condition. Three days later, on Wednesday, May 21, she died as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead.
On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, in critical condition. Three days later, on Wednesday, May 21, she died as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead.


Michelle had just completed writing and recording Meldrum's soon-to-be-released third album ''[[Lifer (Meldrum album)|Lifer]]'' with drummer [[Gene Hoglan]], along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members planned the release of the CD later in 2009 in tribute to their fallen bandmate.
Michelle had just completed writing and recording Meldrum's soon-to-be-released third album ''Lifer'' with drummer [[Gene Hoglan]], along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members planned the release of the CD initially for 2009 in tribute to their fallen bandmate, but they kept the album from coming up indefinitely.


On May 26, 2009, Meldrum, along with former vocalist Moa Holmsten, participated in a memorial concert in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood, California]], for the benefit of Michelle's family.
On May 26, 2009, Meldrum, along with former vocalist Moa Holmsten, participated in a memorial concert in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood, California]], for the benefit of Michelle's family.


On November 20, 2012, Meldrum released their third studio-album, entitled ''Lifer''. The album pays tribute to the late Michelle Meldrum.<ref>http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3206367/members-of-dethklok-black-label-society-and-dangerous-toys-remember-meldrum-guitarist-michelle-meldrum/</ref>
On November 20, 2012, Meldrum finally released their third and last studio album, titled ''Lifer''. The album paid tribute to the late Michelle Meldrum.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3206367/members-of-dethklok-black-label-society-and-dangerous-toys-remember-meldrum-guitarist-michelle-meldrum/|title=Members Of Dethklok, Black Label Society, And Dangerous Toys Remember Meldrum Guitarist Michelle Meldrum|publisher=Bloody Disgusting|date=December 4, 2012}}</ref>


===Other projects===
===Other projects===
Moa Holmsten is special guest vocalist on Motörhead's 30th anniversary DVD, and recorded guest vocals for Lemmy's solo album on a song written by [[Dave Grohl]] of the [[Foo Fighters]].
Moa Holmsten was the special guest vocalist on Motörhead's 30th anniversary DVD, and recorded guest vocals for Lemmy's solo album on a song written by [[Dave Grohl]] of the [[Foo Fighters]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
* ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Lifer (Meldrum album)|Lifer]]'' (2012)<ref>[http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=86403 Meldrum Releasing New Album "Lifer" Later This Month]</ref>
* ''Lifer'' (2012)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=86403|title=Meldrum Releasing New Album "Lifer" Later This Month|publisher=Metal Underground|date=November 15, 2012}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
Line 53: Line 53:
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}
[[Category:Swedish heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Swedish heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2001]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2009]]
[[Category:2001 establishments in Sweden]]
[[Category:2009 disestablishments in Sweden]]

Revision as of 11:39, 12 November 2019

For other uses, see Meldrum (disambiguation).
Meldrum
OriginInternational
GenresHeavy metal
Years active2001–2009
LabelsFrontiers
Past membersMichelle Meldrum
Frida Ståhl
Moa Holmsten
Fredrik Haake
Gene Hoglan
Michele Madden
Laura Christine
Websitewww.meldrum.nu

Meldrum was a multi-national heavy metal band formed by ex-Phantom Blue guitarist Michelle Meldrum.

History

American guitarist Michelle Meldrum started her first band Wargod with Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan,[1] later going on to form Phantom Blue, with whom she released two albums and an EP between 1989 and 1993.

Meldrum was formed in Sweden in late 1999 with Hasse Sjölander on the drums, who was later replaced by Fredrik Haake. They recorded their debut album Loaded Mental Cannon in 2000, but due to trouble with the record company, the album wasn't released until 2001. Guest musicians included Brian Robertson, Marcel Jacob and John Norum, who was also Michelle's husband.

In 2005 they toured for three months with Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, appearing in sold out venues across the United States and Europe. In the fall of 2005 Meldrum joined Motörhead as special guests on their 30th anniversary tour throughout Europe. The band has also toured with Sepultura, Danzig, and Nashville Pussy.

Their second album, Blowin' Up the Machine (produced by Toby Wright), was released through Frontiers in Europe on May 11, 2007, and in the U.S. on September 11, 2007. Motörhead's Lemmy, Gene Hoglan, and former Phantom Blue drummer Linda McDonald all guest on the album.

On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, in critical condition. Three days later, on Wednesday, May 21, she died as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead.

Michelle had just completed writing and recording Meldrum's soon-to-be-released third album Lifer with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members planned the release of the CD initially for 2009 in tribute to their fallen bandmate, but they kept the album from coming up indefinitely.

On May 26, 2009, Meldrum, along with former vocalist Moa Holmsten, participated in a memorial concert in Hollywood, California, for the benefit of Michelle's family.

On November 20, 2012, Meldrum finally released their third and last studio album, titled Lifer. The album paid tribute to the late Michelle Meldrum.[2]

Other projects

Moa Holmsten was the special guest vocalist on Motörhead's 30th anniversary DVD, and recorded guest vocals for Lemmy's solo album on a song written by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters.

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Gene Hoglan Interview: Death Drummer on Slayer and James Hetfield (August 2008)". Music Legends. August 12, 2008. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "Members Of Dethklok, Black Label Society, And Dangerous Toys Remember Meldrum Guitarist Michelle Meldrum". Bloody Disgusting. December 4, 2012.
  3. ^ "Meldrum Releasing New Album "Lifer" Later This Month". Metal Underground. November 15, 2012.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Meldrum&oldid=925799806"