Forte

Forte was formed in 1990 by Jeff Scott (guitar) , brother Greg Scott (drums) , Rev Jones (bass) with former Oliver Magnum vocalist James Randel. The band recorded and released their debut ep. DEMENTIA BY DESIGN, generating a huge buzz on the band which was followed by constant touring and performing with bands such as PANTERA,OVERKILL,SAVATAGE,FLOT SAM AND JETSAM,FATES WARNING,EXODUS,PRONG,and countless others, creating a reputation as a ferocious live act. In early 1991 METAL BLADE RECORDS selected the title track from the ep DEMENTIA BY DESIGN as the third track on METAL MASSACRE volume 11. Shortly thereafter the band signed with Germany's MASSACRE RECORDS in late 91. Then traveled to Germany in Feb 92 to record their debut lp STRANGER THAN FICTION. The album sold well in Europe and established the band in a great light. The band recorded and released their follow up DIVISION in 94 which was released worldwide receiving great reviews on both sides of the Atlantic , continuing to tour with the likes of DREAM THEATER,YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, and TESTAMENT. In 96 with metal at an all time low the band recorded their heaviest work to date, FORTE III DESTRUCTIVE, the album was released featuring new vocalist DAVID THOMPSON. The band moved forward once again touring and supporting SUICIDAL TENDENCIES,TESTAMENT,EXODUS,KI NG DIAMOND, as well as headlining shows in the U.S. In 1999 the band released their fourth album RISE ABOVE. once again receiving great reviews. Tours with Death, Hammerfall, Testament, and Manowar followed. Tension with MASSACRE at an all time high over the label's inability to book a European tour and lack of promotion for the album , the band ended their ties with the label and the band went on hiatus.... Now regrouping for the first time in over a decade, Forte is preparing a new album/tour for late 2008/early 2009.