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Melodic metal act Artizan has announced the lineup for their upcoming tour this December with progressive metal legends Fates Warning.
Aaron Sluss from power metal act Seven Kingdoms will be filling in for Artizan bassist Jon Jennings. Jon has family matters to attend to, but plans to make any future Artizan tours.
Guitarist Kevin Byrd will accompany Artizan guitarist Shamus Mconney for rhythm duties as well as performing all of the solo's.
Both Aaron and Kevin have extensive touring experience including the direct support for Sratovarius on this years European Nemesis tour, and Blind Guardian's Sacred World's and Songs North American tour in 2010.
Artizan founder Ty Tammeus states "We saw how well Aaron and Kevin performed when Artizan joined forces with their band in 2011 for a short US tour. They are outstanding musicians and great guys to be around. I am extremely impressed with how well they are playing the Artizan songs that we chose for the set. The fans can expect to see a solid, entertaining show exhibiting pure energy."
The touring lineup will be:
Tom Braden - vocals
Ty Tammeus - drums
Shamus Mconney - rhythm guitar
Kevin Byrd - Lead, rhythm guitar
Aaron Sluss - Bass
Melodic metal act Artizan has announced the lineup for their upcoming tour this December with progressive metal legends Fates Warning.
Aaron Sluss from power metal act Seven Kingdoms will be filling in for Artizan bassist Jon Jennings. Jon has family matters to attend to, but plans to make any future Artizan tours.
Guitarist Kevin Byrd will accompany Artizan guitarist Shamus Mconney for rhythm duties as well as performing all of the solo's.
Both Aaron and Kevin have extensive touring experience including the direct support for Sratovarius on this years European Nemesis tour, and Blind Guardian's Sacred World's and Songs North American tour in 2010.
Artizan founder Ty Tammeus states "We saw how well Aaron and Kevin performed when Artizan joined forces with their band in 2011 for a short US tour. They are outstanding musicians and great guys to be around. I am extremely impressed with how well they are playing the Artizan songs that we chose for the set. The fans can expect to see a solid, entertaining show exhibiting pure energy."
The touring lineup will be:
Tom Braden - vocals
Ty Tammeus - drums
Shamus Mconney - rhythm guitar
Kevin Byrd - Lead, rhythm guitar
Aaron Sluss - Bass
