House of Lords (band)

House of Lords was formed in 1987 by former Angel member and keyboardist Gregg Giuffria following his solo project Giuffria. After listening to demos – originally intended for Giuffria's third record – a record deal with Gene Simmons' company Simmons Records was agreed upon, on two conditions: to change the band's name (to House of Lords) and to recruit a new lead singer (firing David Glen Eisley in the process). James Christian replaced Eisley. Christian was suggested by ex-Giuffria and Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright, after having worked together in L.A. Rocks. House of Lords' eponymous debut was released in 1988, Christian cites this as one of his favorite shows with House of Lords. James Christian recorded and released Rude Awakening, James Christian released his third solo album, Lay It All On Me in 2013. In 2014 House of Lords released their ninth studio album, Precious Metal. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom. In April 2015 it was announced that House of Lords tenth studio album Indestructible would be released in the EU on June 5 and 9 in North America. The album was recorded with the same line-up as the 2008 album Come to My Kingdom, this line-up celebrates ten years of togetherness. According to Christian: "The name Indestructible was chosen because we all felt that we have been through a lot in our long careers and what better way to say, 'Hey, I'm still here' than by giving the CD a bold title". He added: "'Indestructible' features eleven brand new songs... ...The album is heavier in the beginning, but we love songs that are both melodic and heavy, and the idea was to fill the best of both on one CD without sounding like two different bands. I think we have accomplished that". In addition to announcing an appearance at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo (MI), Italy on April 12, 2015, jameschristian.com stated 'a European tour in September, with a very special surprise show to be announced soon. More details soon!' In January 2017 it was announced that House of Lords eleventh studio album Saint Of The Lost Souls would be released on March 24. According to a Frontiers press release the album was recorded with essentially the same line-up as previous albums, the only change being Chris Tristram replacing Chris McCarvill on bass guitar. ==Band members==

Current • James Christian – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (1987–1993, 2000–present) • Jimi Bell – lead guitar (2005–present) • B.J. Zampa – drums, backing vocals (2005–present) • Chris Tristram - bass (2016–present) Former • Gregg Giuffria – keyboards, backing vocals (1987–1993, 2000–2004, 2006) • Ken Mary – drums, backing vocals (1987–1991, 2000–2005) • Chuck Wright – bass, backing vocals (1987–1991, 2000–2005) • Lanny Cordola – guitar, backing vocals (1987–1990, 2000–2005) • Doug Aldrich - guitar, backing vocals (1990–1991) • Dennis Chick – guitar, backing vocals (1992–1993) • Sean McNabb – bass, backing vocals (1991–1993) • Tommy Aldridge – drums, backing vocals (1991–1993) • Jeff Kent – bass, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriting (2006, 2008) • Chris McCarvill – bass, backing vocals (2005–2008, 2009–2015) • Matt McKenna – bass, backing vocals (2008–2009) ==Discography==

Studio albums • House of Lords – 1988 (Simmons/RCA) • Sahara – 1990 (Simmons/RCA/BMG Music) • Demons Down – 1992 (PolyGram) • The Power and the Myth – 2004 (Dead Line/Frontiers) • World Upside Down – 2006 (Frontiers) • Come to My Kingdom – 2008 (Blistering/Frontiers) • Cartesian Dreams – 2009 (Frontiers) • Big Money – 2011 (Frontiers) • Precious Metal – 2014 (Frontiers) • Indestructible – 2015 (Frontiers) • Saint of the Lost Souls - 2017 (Frontiers) • New World - New Eyes - 2020 (Frontiers) • Saints & Sinners - 2022 (Frontiers) • Full Tilt Overdrive - 2024. (Frontiers) Singles • "I Wanna Be Loved" - 1988 (Simmons/RCA) No. 58 – Billboard Hot 100 • "Love Don't Lie" - 1988 (Simmons/RCA) • "Can't Find My Way Home" - 1990 (Simmons/RCA/BMG Music) • "Remember My Name" - 1990 (Simmons/RCA) • "Heart on the Line" - 1991 (Simmons/RCA) • "What's Forever For" - 1992 (Victory/Metronome) • "O Father" - 1992 (Victory/Metronome) Compilation albums • Anthology – 2008 (Cleopatra) Live albums • Live in the UK – 2007 (Frontiers) Billboard chart ==References==