Lions Share
Do all metal bands have a member named Lars? Along with a sweat-stained bla… Read Full Bio ↴Do all metal bands have a member named Lars? Along with a sweat-stained black T-shirt, that seems to be a prerequisite. Stockholm's Lion's Share has both, so we know we can trust them. That and the fact their classic metal assault (read: blazing guitars and shrieking vocals) has earned them spots alongside Dee Snider, Motorhead, and others.
The self-titled debut album sees the light of day in early 1995 (late 1994 in Japan), and is met with universal acclaim. In 1996, Lion's Share ink a worldwide deal with the Century Media label (JVC in Japan), in the process tightening their sound by becoming heavier and more guitar-oriented then ever before, as evidenced by the band's sophomore effort, simply entitled "Two".
The band is also the only Scandinavian band to appear on the "A Tribute to Judas Priest- Legends of Metal Vol.1", to which the group contribute their version of "A Touch of Evil". The CD also features Saxon, Mercyful Fate, Helloween, U.D.O, among others.
In November and December Lion's Share join metal legends Saxon on their European tour. The "Two" album is released on January 3rd. April and May 1997 see the band doing a 3 1/2 week European tour with Iced Earth and Nevermore.
By now, Lion's Share prove to have hardcore fans all around Europe. Another tour with Saxon rounded off the year. Word is by now spreading that Lion's Share is something special and in 1998 a Scandinavian tour with U.D.O. (ex-Accept) follows. Additional club dates in Sweden take place.
1999 sees the Japanese release of the band's masterpiece, the uncompromisingly riff-laden and melodic "Fall From Grace". Packed with catchy material and featuring a sound tightened by successful touring and an increased self-confidence stemming from all the rave reviews, the album is the band's heaviest ever without losing the melodic sensibility that makes the band stand out as songwriters.
Along with a stunning cover of City Boy's 1979 masterpiece, "The Day The Earth Caught Fire", the sought-after Priest cover is also included on the album. Early 1999 sees Lion's Share touring with another legend - Dee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister). The band also makes an appearance at the renowned Sweden Rock Festival together with bands like Scorpions, Deep Purple, David Lee Roth, Manowar, Mot?rhead, Dio and others. In autumn 1999, the band contribute a classy version of "I Don't Believe In Love" (included on the "Perspective" 2-CD release from 2000), to an American Queensryche tribute and "Ready To Believe" (Electric Boys) to a Swedish Metal tribute that also features, among others, Yngwie Malmsteen, Entombed, In Flames and Hammerfall.
The year ends on a high note, as Lion's Share announce a new record deal with Germany's Massacre Records (Playground in Sweden & Finland), and embark on an extensive Scandinavian tour with Dio, Manowar and Mot?rhead. A hugely successful trek, the latter tour goes a long way towards establishing the band as one of Europe's premier hard rock outfits.
In 2001 the band releases the fourth album "Entrance" which also includes Yngwie Malmsteen keyboardist Mats Olausson. Lion's Share performs a number of headline shows plus another visit at Sweden Rock Festival. After a few years break from the public eye, the band is now back stronger than ever working on new material for a fifth album.
The self-titled debut album sees the light of day in early 1995 (late 1994 in Japan), and is met with universal acclaim. In 1996, Lion's Share ink a worldwide deal with the Century Media label (JVC in Japan), in the process tightening their sound by becoming heavier and more guitar-oriented then ever before, as evidenced by the band's sophomore effort, simply entitled "Two".
The band is also the only Scandinavian band to appear on the "A Tribute to Judas Priest- Legends of Metal Vol.1", to which the group contribute their version of "A Touch of Evil". The CD also features Saxon, Mercyful Fate, Helloween, U.D.O, among others.
In November and December Lion's Share join metal legends Saxon on their European tour. The "Two" album is released on January 3rd. April and May 1997 see the band doing a 3 1/2 week European tour with Iced Earth and Nevermore.
By now, Lion's Share prove to have hardcore fans all around Europe. Another tour with Saxon rounded off the year. Word is by now spreading that Lion's Share is something special and in 1998 a Scandinavian tour with U.D.O. (ex-Accept) follows. Additional club dates in Sweden take place.
1999 sees the Japanese release of the band's masterpiece, the uncompromisingly riff-laden and melodic "Fall From Grace". Packed with catchy material and featuring a sound tightened by successful touring and an increased self-confidence stemming from all the rave reviews, the album is the band's heaviest ever without losing the melodic sensibility that makes the band stand out as songwriters.
Along with a stunning cover of City Boy's 1979 masterpiece, "The Day The Earth Caught Fire", the sought-after Priest cover is also included on the album. Early 1999 sees Lion's Share touring with another legend - Dee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister). The band also makes an appearance at the renowned Sweden Rock Festival together with bands like Scorpions, Deep Purple, David Lee Roth, Manowar, Mot?rhead, Dio and others. In autumn 1999, the band contribute a classy version of "I Don't Believe In Love" (included on the "Perspective" 2-CD release from 2000), to an American Queensryche tribute and "Ready To Believe" (Electric Boys) to a Swedish Metal tribute that also features, among others, Yngwie Malmsteen, Entombed, In Flames and Hammerfall.
The year ends on a high note, as Lion's Share announce a new record deal with Germany's Massacre Records (Playground in Sweden & Finland), and embark on an extensive Scandinavian tour with Dio, Manowar and Mot?rhead. A hugely successful trek, the latter tour goes a long way towards establishing the band as one of Europe's premier hard rock outfits.
In 2001 the band releases the fourth album "Entrance" which also includes Yngwie Malmsteen keyboardist Mats Olausson. Lion's Share performs a number of headline shows plus another visit at Sweden Rock Festival. After a few years break from the public eye, the band is now back stronger than ever working on new material for a fifth album.
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Lions Share Lyrics
A Touch of Evil You mesmerize slowly Till I can't believe my eyes Ecstasy co…
Baptism of Fire In the heart of the lonely Lies a well of eternal…
Barker Ranch Lost and gone or buried as the family died After decades…
Behind The Curtain To walk on the water, to ride on the waves Requires…
Believe See you there on the corner Have nowhere to go All your…
Bloodstained Soil [Chriss / Johansson] Here now, burning ambition Scenes f…
Cult Of Denial [Chriss / Johansson] File driver detects Thoughts of the…
Demon In Your Mind Steal the light, let darkness be forever Heaven is the merce…
Don't Come Easy You know my love don't come easy I don't always see…
Drowning Icy water pulls me down, surrounding me Drifting with the ge…
Emotional Coma [Axelsson / Chriss / Johansson] From above; it's falling …
Flash in the Night As a break of dawn came closer My hopes seemed so…
Free Your Mind Don't let them run your life Tell you how to think…
Full Metal Jacket Died for the flag and the master Cried for the road…
Heavy Cross To Bear There's a rumor in the air 'Bout the blood on the…
I don't believe in love I awoke on impact Under surveillance from the camera eye S…
Lord of the Pain Feel my solid coat of steel Hear the thunder taste the…
Losing My Head Seems you said it all When you took him hack again I…
Lost All of my dreams, falling apart Taking me back, back to…
Mystery On a distant planet far away There's a place where we…
On and On Oh hear my call, Want some changes to come But don't get…
Phantom Rider I am the mind intruder* I am the primal fear Rise up…
Shadows I saw her standing by the shore Her eyes they looked…
Shotgun Messiah You're out there I know you're around Evil's your guide, Hea…
Sins Of A Father I thought I knew you so well I thought I knew…
Soultaker [Chriss / Johansson] A chaser of delight A jewel of the …
Space Scam I am insane, tried to shelter my brain My intentions are…
The Arsonist [Axelsson / Chriss / Johansson] Act of arson, trapped ins…
The Bottomless Pit Knives, I hold my knife so tender I am the great…
The Edge of Sanity They call me insane I'm not to blame Falling apart into…
The edge of the razor [Chriss / Johansson] Steal the eye from the blind In the…
The Presidio 27 I believe I'm alive I'm the river, I'm the child Like a…
Through the Clouds I never thought That you would leave me You'd always be by…
Toxication Rave [Axelsson / Chriss / Johansson] Balance of insanity Unio…
Transient I travel through time In this computorized world I'm lost I…
Unholy Rites The darkness comes but slowly the night Is still too young…
Waiting Out of darkness, you appear Speechless figure, Filling me wi…
War Machine I'm the master of sin Can you hear me tailing within? I'm…
Wild at Heart Sometimes my life whirls around The knowledge That somehow i…
World Gone Wrong Through, through these eyes I see The world, we share it's…