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Lostprohets is a Welsh band that was formed in 1997 in the city of Pontypridd. It is stylized as 'lostprophets' and was founded by members of a punk band, Public Disturbance. The founding members of the band were Ian Watkins, Lee Glaze, Mike Lewis and Mike Chaplin. Originally a rock band, Lostprophets also participates in Cardiff music scene. As of June 2011, the band four albums to their record and have released two singles that reached Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart and one single that reached Number 1 in the Alternative Songs chart. They also have several Kerrang! Awards to their name with a lot of nominations.

The band began with none of the members having left Public Disturbance except Watkins who quitted it in 2008. Watkins handled the vocals, Lewis played the bass while Chaplin and Gaze handled the drums and losprophets began. Dj Stepzak was the recruited into the band but shortly after the release of the first album, Thefakesoundsofprogress in 2000, he decided to leave the band. DJ Stepzak was then replaced by Jamie Oliver. This followed much of touring and many successful performers by the band. They then released the second album, Start Something from Los Angeles. It spawned singles that were heavily aired on TV. When the third album, The New Transition came out, Ilan Rubins had been recruited into the band. It reached Number 1 on UK Albums Chart. The fourth album, The Betrayed reached Number 3 on the same chart.

As of June 2011, the band is busy recording its fifth studio album with Ian Watkins as the vocalist, Luke Johnson as the drummer and percussionist, Mike Lewis as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, Jamie Oliver as the keyboardist, pianist, sampler, vocalist and turntable, Stuart Richardson as bassist and backing vocalist and Lee Gaze as backing vocalist and lead guitarist.

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Hear Lostprophets' comeback single 'Bring Em' Down' - NME
Lostprophets have debuted the first single from their new album 'Weapons' online. The track, which is titled 'Bring Em' Down', can be heard by scrolling down to the bottom of the page and clicking. It is set to be released as a single this week. 'Weapons ...
Lostprophets For Reading And Leeds Festival 2012 - Sound-Check Music
Lostprophets have hinted that they could be playing this year's Reading and Leeds festival. The band, who are set to release new album 'Weapons' on April 2, said their dream is to headline the event. Discussing possible festival performances this summer ...
Lostprophets Debut New Single 'Bring Em Down' - Listen - Sound-Check Music
Lostprophets have unveiled their new track 'Bring Em Down ' you can listen to it below. The track was given its first play on Zane Lowe's Radio One show last month. The band's fifth album, set for release April 2, is the follow up to 2010's 'The Betrayed'.
Lostprophets announce UK and Ireland tour - Digital Spy
Lostprophets have announced plans to embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland this spring. The band will play 14 dates in support of their upcoming fifth studio album Weapons, which is due to be released on April 2. Lostprophets will start the string of ...
Lostprophets announce new album and Welsh show - WalesOnline
WELSH rock giants Lostprophets have announced the release of their new album Weapons and their first headline UK tour in two years. The new album, their fifth, is released on April 2 and is followed by a 14 date tour of the UK which includes a homecoming ...
Bands tune up for student gig - south wales.co.uk
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