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{{Short description|Multinational heavy metal band}}
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| name = Meldrum
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| origin = International
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| origin = [[International]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| years_active = 2001–2009
| years_active = 2001–2009
| label = [[Frontiers Records|Frontiers]]
| label = [[Frontiers Records|Frontiers]]
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| website = {{URL|meldrum.nu}}
| associated_acts = [[Phantom Blue]], [[WARFACE (band)|Warface]], [[Wargod]], [[Strapping Young Lad]], [[Tourettes (band)|Tourettes]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.meldrum.nu}}
| current_members =
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| past_members = [[Michelle Meldrum]]<br />Frida Ståhl<br />Moa Holmsten<br />Frida Ståhl<br />Fredrik Haake<br />[[Gene Hoglan]]<br />Michele Madden<br />Laura Christine
| past_members = [[Michelle Meldrum]]<br />Frida Ståhl<br />Moa Holmsten<br />Fredrik Haake<br />[[Gene Hoglan]]<br />Michele Madden<br />Laura Christine
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'''Meldrum''' is a multi-national [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed by ex-[[Phantom Blue]] guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]].
'''Meldrum''' was a multinational [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band formed by ex-[[Phantom Blue]] guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]].


==History==
==History==
[[United States|American]] guitarist [[Eliot Meldrum]] started her first band [[the pen island]] with [[Strapping Young Lad]] drummer [[Gene Hoglan]], later going on to form [[Phantom Blue]], with whom she released two albums and an EP between 1989 and 1993.
American guitarist [[Michelle Meldrum]] started her first band Wargod with [[Strapping Young Lad]] drummer [[Gene Hoglan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Gene Hoglan Interview: Death Drummer on Slayer and James Hetfield (August 2008)|url=http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/gene-hoglan-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|accessdate=July 3, 2013|date=August 12, 2008|archive-date=September 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928130718/http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/gene-hoglan-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref> later going on to form [[Phantom Blue]], with whom she released two albums and an EP between 1989 and 1993.


Meldrum was formed in [[Sweden]] in late 1999 with Hasse Sjölander on the drums, who was later replaced by [[Fredrik Haake]]. They recorded their debut album ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' in 2000, but due to trouble with the record company, the album wasn't released until 2001. Guest musicians included [[Brian Robertson]], [[Marcel Jacob]] and [[John Norum]], who was also Michelle's husband.
Meldrum was formed in Sweden in late 1999 with Hasse Sjölander on the drums, who was later replaced by Fredrik Haake. They recorded their debut album ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' in 2000, but due to trouble with the record company, the album was not released until 2001. Guest musicians included [[Brian Robertson (guitarist)|Brian Robertson]], [[Marcel Jacob]] and [[John Norum]], who was also Michelle's husband.


In 2005 they toured for three months with [[Zakk Wylde]]'s [[Black Label Society]], appearing in sold out venues across the [[United States]] and [[Europe]]. In the fall of 2005 Meldrum joined [[Motörhead]] as special guests on their 30th anniversary tour throughout Europe. The band has also toured with [[Sepultura]], [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]], and [[Nashville Pussy]].
In 2005 they toured for three months with [[Zakk Wylde]]'s [[Black Label Society]], appearing in sold out venues across the [[United States]] and Europe. In the fall of 2005 Meldrum joined [[Motörhead]] as special guests on their 30th anniversary tour throughout Europe. The band has also toured with [[Sepultura]], [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]], and [[Nashville Pussy]].


Their second album, ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'' (produced by [[Toby Wright]]), was released through [[Frontiers Records|Frontiers]] in Europe on May 11, 2007, and in the U.S. on September 11, 2007. Motörhead's [[Lemmy Kilmister|Lemmy]], Gene Hoglan, and former [[Phantom Blue]] drummer [[Linda McDonald]] all guest on the album.
Their second album, ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'' (produced by [[Toby Wright]]), was released through [[Frontiers Records|Frontiers]] in Europe on May 11, 2007, and in the U.S. on September 11, 2007. Motörhead's [[Lemmy Kilmister|Lemmy]], Gene Hoglan, and former [[Phantom Blue]] drummer [[Linda McDonald]] all guest on the album.


On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, in critical condition. Three days later, on Wednesday, May 21, she died as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead.
On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, in critical condition. Three days later, on Wednesday, May 21, she died as a result of a [[cyst]]ic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead. Michelle had just completed writing and recording Meldrum's soon-to-be-released third album ''Lifer'' with drummer [[Gene Hoglan]], along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members planned the release of the CD initially for 2009 in tribute to their fallen bandmate, but they kept the album from coming up indefinitely. On May 26, 2009, Meldrum, along with former vocalist Moa Holmsten, participated in a memorial concert in Hollywood, California, for the benefit of Michelle's family.


On November 20, 2012, Meldrum released their third and last studio album, titled ''Lifer'', which paid tribute to Meldrum.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3206367/members-of-dethklok-black-label-society-and-dangerous-toys-remember-meldrum-guitarist-michelle-meldrum/|title=Members Of Dethklok, Black Label Society, And Dangerous Toys Remember Meldrum Guitarist Michelle Meldrum|publisher=Bloody Disgusting|date=December 4, 2012|access-date=December 5, 2012|archive-date=August 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828224324/http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3206367/members-of-dethklok-black-label-society-and-dangerous-toys-remember-meldrum-guitarist-michelle-meldrum/|url-status=live}}</ref>
eliot had just completed writing and recording Meldrum's soon-to-be-released third album ''[[Lifer (Meldrum album)|Lifer]]'' with drummer [[Gene Hoglan]], along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members planned the release of the CD later in 2009 in tribute to their fallen bandmate.

On May 26, 2009, Meldrum, along with former vocalista participated in a memorial concert in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood, California]], for the benefit of Michelle's family.


===Other projects===
===Other projects===
Moa Holmsten is special guest vocalist on Motörhead's 30th anniversary DVD, and recorded guest vocals for Lemmy's solo album on a song written by [[Dave Grohl]] of the [[Foo Fighters]].
Moa Holmsten was the special guest vocalist on Motörhead's 30th anniversary DVD, and recorded guest vocals for Lemmy's solo album on a song written by [[Dave Grohl]] of the [[Foo Fighters]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
* ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Loaded Mental Cannon]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Blowin' Up the Machine]]'' (2007)
* ''Lifer'' (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Meldrum/Lifer/354040 |title=Lifer - Meldrum |publisher=Metal-archives.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-10}}</ref>
* ''Lifer'' (2012)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=86403|title=Meldrum Releasing New Album "Lifer" Later This Month|publisher=Metal Underground|date=November 15, 2012|access-date=November 16, 2012|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203128/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=86403|url-status=live}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.meldrum.nu Official website]
* [http://www.meldrum.nu Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/meldrumrocks Official MySpace profile]
* [http://www.myspace.com/meldrumrocks Official MySpace profile]
* [http://www.youtube.com/meldrumrocks Official YouTube channel]
* [https://www.youtube.com/meldrumrocks Official YouTube channel]


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Latest revision as of 03:27, 6 August 2023

For other uses, see Meldrum (disambiguation).
Meldrum
OriginInternational
GenresHeavy metal
Years active2001–2009
LabelsFrontiers
Past membersMichelle Meldrum
Frida Ståhl
Moa Holmsten
Fredrik Haake
Gene Hoglan
Michele Madden
Laura Christine
Websitemeldrum.nu

Meldrum was a multinational heavy metal band formed by ex-Phantom Blue guitarist Michelle Meldrum.

History

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American guitarist Michelle Meldrum started her first band Wargod with Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan,[1] later going on to form Phantom Blue, with whom she released two albums and an EP between 1989 and 1993.

Meldrum was formed in Sweden in late 1999 with Hasse Sjölander on the drums, who was later replaced by Fredrik Haake. They recorded their debut album Loaded Mental Cannon in 2000, but due to trouble with the record company, the album was not released until 2001. Guest musicians included Brian Robertson, Marcel Jacob and John Norum, who was also Michelle's husband.

In 2005 they toured for three months with Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, appearing in sold out venues across the United States and Europe. In the fall of 2005 Meldrum joined Motörhead as special guests on their 30th anniversary tour throughout Europe. The band has also toured with Sepultura, Danzig, and Nashville Pussy.

Their second album, Blowin' Up the Machine (produced by Toby Wright), was released through Frontiers in Europe on May 11, 2007, and in the U.S. on September 11, 2007. Motörhead's Lemmy, Gene Hoglan, and former Phantom Blue drummer Linda McDonald all guest on the album.

On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, in critical condition. Three days later, on Wednesday, May 21, she died as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead. Michelle had just completed writing and recording Meldrum's soon-to-be-released third album Lifer with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with the group's latest additions, Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). The surviving band members planned the release of the CD initially for 2009 in tribute to their fallen bandmate, but they kept the album from coming up indefinitely. On May 26, 2009, Meldrum, along with former vocalist Moa Holmsten, participated in a memorial concert in Hollywood, California, for the benefit of Michelle's family.

On November 20, 2012, Meldrum released their third and last studio album, titled Lifer, which paid tribute to Meldrum.[2]

Other projects

[edit]

Moa Holmsten was the special guest vocalist on Motörhead's 30th anniversary DVD, and recorded guest vocals for Lemmy's solo album on a song written by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters.

Discography

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Gene Hoglan Interview: Death Drummer on Slayer and James Hetfield (August 2008)". Music Legends. August 12, 2008. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "Members Of Dethklok, Black Label Society, And Dangerous Toys Remember Meldrum Guitarist Michelle Meldrum". Bloody Disgusting. December 4, 2012. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  3. ^ "Meldrum Releasing New Album "Lifer" Later This Month". Metal Underground. November 15, 2012. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
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