![]() ![]() Once again with a complete line-up, the band stepped into the studio to begin recording a new album. Meanwhile the search for a new frontman was on way and in October of 2001, after a long selection period, Ron Finn(SUSPIRIA) was brought aboard to fill the lead vocalist position. In February of 2001 percussionist-Rafa Díaz(BARÓN ROJO) joined the band to fill the drummer position. With a couple of vacant positionsl, the band quickly got to work to fill the void. Chaves up and left the band resulting in the group having to cancel their "Evilution Tour". However, in 2001 the band's frontman-Eugenio Garañeda and drummer-Antonio M. Shortly after the release of their 'Evilution' project, Easy Rider set out on an intense tour to promote their new album. Whose rider is called "faithful and true" His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky Great and wondrous signs appeared in heaven Sores broke out on the people who had the mark ![]() It and take to heart what is written in it In 2000 the band showed no signs of hanging up their guitars when they entered Kirios Recording Studio in Madrid, Spain to begin work on their 3rd full-length album. These changes to their sound garnered the band the “Best new band” award by the Spanish music magazine-'Heavy Rock' in its annual 'Rockferendum'. With this second offering, the band wanted to expand their audience internationally by featuring all tracks in English. This sophomore release finds the band coming into their own with top notch vocals by Garañeda accompanied by some killer Power Metal arrangements. In 1998 Easy Rider members darkened the doors of the studio to record their follow-up album titled 'Lord Of The Storm' which was released that same year. The album was well received by fans and helped to launch the group forward as a band. Their debut features 3-tracks sung in English, 5-tracks sung in their native language-Spanish, and 1 instrumental track. In 1997 Easy Rider released their debut album titled 'Perfecta Creación' on the Soho Music label. With singer-Eugenio Garañeda now on board, the band entered the studio to begin work on their first full-length album. In 1996 Javier Villanueva left the band and vocalist-Eugenio Garañeda was added as the groups new frontman. However, after a four year run, the the growing discontent of the band's sound within the founding members, led them to begin looking for a new lead vocalist who could help give their creativity free reign. During this time, Easy Rider created a few demos and went on tour playing concerts all around Spain helping them to garner a stronger fan base within the Metal community. Then in 1992 Easy Rider members contacted vocalist-Javier Villanueva who promptly joined the band and held his position behind the mic from 1992 to 1996. However, it wasn't long before Antonio and Gabriel both went their separate ways leaving a void in the group's lead vocalist position. During their first year, the band brought on two different lead vocalist including Antonio Caballero and Gabriel Boente. Villanueva was contacted and soon added to the band's line-up. ![]() Not long after the band's conception, bassist-José A. Easy Rider's sound draws comparison to bands like Iron Maiden, Kamelot, and Gamma Ray. Easy Rider is a Power Metal band from Spain that was formed back in 1988 by guitarist-Javier Villanueva, guitarist-Daniel Castellanos, & drummer-Antonio M. ![]()
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