AJ in Super Group Tred
George
Posted 2011-11-02 11:50 AM (#29036)
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I'm not sure if this was posted before.
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tim_ripper_owens_joins_brand_new_supergroup_tred.html

According to Blabbermouth.net, powerhouse American vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Beyond Fear, Judas Priest, Iced Earth) has been named the lead singer of Tred, the new band featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo (Blue Öyster Cult, Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Dio), drummer A.J. Pero (Twisted Sister) and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Stomp). An album's worth of material is currently being recorded for a 2012 release. European and U.S. tour dates are also planned.

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Tred's musical direction is described as "go-for-the-throat, straight-ahead rock."

Commented Orlando: "15 tracks so far are in pre-production."

"A.J., Rudy and myself are real excited about launching this new lineup and it will definetely have tons of energy, great playing and some kick-a-s hard rock!"

"It will be an honor to be part of this new band, as it is an honor to be part of Adrenaline Mob as well! Should be an exciting 2012!"

Tred is:


Tim "rRipper" Owens (Dio Disciples, Yngwie Malmsteen, Beyond Fear, Judas Priest, Iced Earth) - Lead Vocals

Rudy Sarzo (Blue Öyster Cult, Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Dio) - Bass

A.J. Pero (Twisted Sister) - Drums

Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Stomp) - Guitar
ADAMS888
Posted 2011-11-02 2:44 PM (#29038 - in reply to #29036)
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It woulb be simpli KICKING ASS project. I love AJ and Ripper.
Armadillo
Posted 2011-11-04 8:43 PM (#29046 - in reply to #29036)
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I love AJ too...of course I do....

but does anyone else wonder? What does this mean for a Twisted tour in 2012? I can't imagine they would tour without all five original members...

hmmm....
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Posted 2011-11-05 7:01 AM (#29050 - in reply to #29036)
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Terry... he can play in both bands, i don't see it as a problem
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Posted 2011-11-05 7:03 AM (#29051 - in reply to #29046)
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Armadillo - 2011-11-05 1:43 AM I love AJ too...of course I do.... but does anyone else wonder? What does this mean for a Twisted tour in 2012? I can't imagine they would tour without all five original members... hmmm....

Perhaps 'Tred' could open for Twisted? 

Armadillo
Posted 2011-11-05 6:07 PM (#29054 - in reply to #29051)
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marty - 2011-11-05 7:03 AM

Armadillo - 2011-11-05 1:43 AM I love AJ too...of course I do.... but does anyone else wonder? What does this mean for a Twisted tour in 2012? I can't imagine they would tour without all five original members... hmmm....

Perhaps 'Tred' could open for Twisted? 




OOOOoo! I hadn't thought of that. brilliant. I just hope he CAN do both. Touring is brutal.