FRANKENSHRED- Originally formed in late 1996 started out as an Instrumental project. The original line-up consisted of: Dr. Frankenshred - Guitar, W.W. Spencer - Bass, and Kelly Knight - Drums.
By June of 1997, Frankenshred recorded a self-titled Instrumental CD engineered by Michael Vein and released on his own Vein Records label. Many positive reviews and a lot of live dates followed including shows with The Lynch Mob, Sacred Reich, and Tony MacAlpine.
By October, 1998, the band split up due to different personal obligations. At this time the doctor retained his role as Dr. Frankenshred and joined the shock metal band St. Madness.- http://www.myspace.com/stmadness Dr. Frankenshred performed on 3 St. Madness releases:
God Bless America- [98]
Scare the World - [99]
We make Evil Fun - [unreleased tracks]-03
More live dates followed including shows with King Diamond, Flotsam & Jetsam, Sacred Reich, Van Halen 3, and Milwaukee Metalfest 12 & 13.
In 2000, the original Frankenshred line-up reformed and recorded a follow up instrumental CD called Evil Shred and is released on Guitar Nine Records.-http://www.guitar9.com/
This recording led to having the song "Igor's Revenge" featured on the 2001 Guitar Compilation Called "Lick This" which also featured guitar shredders-Rusty Cooley and Mike Chasciak.
Also, in 2001, Dr. Frankenshred recorded a CD on David T. Chastain's Diginet label called The Guitar Masters series which features Dr. Frankenshred - Guitar, David T. Chastain - Bass, and Mike Haid - Drums. Other Guitar shredders were involved in this series including Gus G. [Ozzy's new guitarist].
This also led to a live performance at the annual Ibanez Jemfest [2001] in Orlando, Florida.
Another CD called Extreme Solos was also released in 2001 on The Diginet label which features guitar solos for Dr. Frankenshred, Joe Stump, David T. Chastain among others.
Around this time in 2002, the band tried to add a vocalist to the line-up. Many auditions were held and unfortunately the original Frankenshred drummer quit due to not being able to agree on which vocalist to use and what direction to pursue.
It wasn't until 2004 that a new vocalist and drummer were secured. This line-up featured Rich McManus - Vocals, Dr. Frankenshred - Guitar , W.W. Spencer - Bass Greg Hall - Drums [Sacred Reich].
A new CD was recorded at Tall Cat Studios in Phoenix , Arizona and was mixed and mastered at The Music Factory by Christian Schmid at the recommendation from David T. Chastain. Many live dates followed including shows with Metal Church , Grave Digger, Lizzy Borden, Atomic Punks, Gary Hoey, and Jackyl.
By 2006, the singer and bass player quit due to the frustrating state of the music industry.
It wasn't until 2008 that a suitable vocal and bass replacement were found. This line-up featured Kyran Brennan - Vocals Dr. Frankenshred - Guitar Robbie Erwin - Bass Greg Hall - Drums [Sacred Reich].
In 2009 a new CD was recorded, mixed and mastered at Tall Cat Studios, Phoenix Arizona.
Currently, both recordings caught the interest of Metal on Metal records, who are combining the best of both Cd's for a November release date.
The band is very excited and feels it’s a great new beginning for the band. The next Frankenshred live appearance will be November 14th at this years annual Metalstock Festival in Tempe , Arizona. Keep checking back for updates.
Thnx 4the request, glad 2add u. Fantastic Energy on guitar & Cool Vocals. Please keep it going & keep me updated with any new cds or vids or just 2talk. If u know any other talented groups, soloist or cool people please send them my way 2friend. Cya Shredder
Metal greetings from Germany. Be my Welcome to my lap. Thanx for the request. I really liked what I've just heard and a genuine praise for your music. I wish you a nice and great weekend.
Hi, guys! Greetings from Russia! Thank you for request! There is no words, you are great virtuosos. Your music is very powerful and it reminds me Manowar. Doctor, your sound is excellent, I really like it. Good luck!
HEY, FRANKENSHRED!!! I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!!! AND I WANT TO WISH YOU,HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! YOUR FANTASTIC MAN !!!MUSIC FOREVER!!! SHAKY DON
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Thank you much for the friend request. Wow, I'm impressed! I watched the two videos, & I must say that if you're that great on tape, your band must be of much excellence in person. I shall wish all a Happy Thanksgiving & a great rest of the week...Nancy
Your solos remind me of the old Chastain when i first heard you and then i read i your bio about him. Keep on Metal Shredding surgery guys and my deep greetings to Greg Hall...I was (since the old days), i am and i always be a HUGE SACRED REICH fan. Try to come in Greece with them and you will see what moshing is all about.
Hi!! Thanks for the request. I think that your music is good. I hope your success all the world. Have a wonderful weekend!! Support message from Tokyo. Puchi Bruce.
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