Artist description - "...little Zeppelinesque type stuff. I like that, myself!" -Pete Cummings, Radio Personality "Local 98 Rock" radio program KUPD, 97.9 FM, Tempe, AZ, USA (Pete is currently with KDKB); - New Jerusalem originates from Phoenix, Arizona. The focus of the band is to bring the message of salvation in Jesus Christ to all people throughout the world. This mission is burning in the heart of the group's founder: Thurane Aung Khin. The Great Commission of Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:18-20 - "All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I am with you always, even to the end of the age." is the band's official slogan and is the basis of New Jerusalem's mission statement. The "Zeppelinesque" influence is merely musical. Most importantly, the spiritual focus of the unit is to reflect the love, tenderness, power, authority and fun of God! Currently, the Gray Dot, Inc./Bulletproof Music CD "New Jerusalem" is available on both CD and cassette - distributed by Diamante Music Group. - NEW JERUSALEM topped the secular hard rock and Christian charts at IUMA simultaneously achieving both #1 slots for the first time on Thursday, June 1, 2000. The group maintained top 10 status from January - November, 2000, and has consistently remained in the top 40 since January, 2000; - To view the charts, go to: SECULAR HARD ROCK CHART -http://www.iuma.com/Genre/HR/ CHRISTIAN CHART - http://www.iuma.com/Genre/CR/; - On Monday, September 24, 2001, New Jerusalem topped the Mp3.com Christian & Spiritual Pop & Metal Charts at #1, with top 10 appearances in Christian & Spiritual Rock & Easy Listenin

Music Style Christian Hard Rock

Musical Influences Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Guns-n-Roses, Black Crowes, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, AC/DC, Petra

Similar Artists Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Guns-n-Roses, Black Crowes, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, AC/DC, Petra, Guardian, Bride

Artist History - Randy Householder and Thurane Aung Khin established the vision of New Jerusalem in 1994 as an acoustic duo, choosing particular Zeppelin, Bad Company and Pearl Jam songs that, in Thurane's words, "don't dishonor God lyrically" along with the group's then eponymous Christian material. Other cover tunes were "watered down" to fit with Thurane's stringent insistence on maintaining Christian integrity. They sought to start a band that would heavily minister in the Christian Church as a whole, while simultaneously reaching the secular market. - Randy and Thurane were equally impressed with their respective talents, Thurane being enthralled with Randy's vocal range and ability to stylize his singing after Robert Plant, Paul Rogers, Axl Rose, Eddie Vedder and Mick Jagger. Randy was moved by Thurane's ability to play many cover tunes and learn note-for-note versions of Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Guns-n-Roses, Pearl Jam and The Rolling Stones. As the duo developed, they added a host of bassists and drummers to fill the musical void, developing a truly classic rock sound - a sound that has inspired countless New Jerusalem fans across the globe. Many secular clubs and churches were visited by the NJ duo and full band during that critical formation period, with notable performances at the "Spirit Fest" Christian festival, Desert Sky Pavillion, Arizona Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Mesa Amphitheater and gigs at the now legendary Mason Jar. Literally thousands of free NJ live and demo tapes were distributed during the 1994 -1996 period. - In 1995, the band released "Foundation", a cassette that spawned their independent "New Jerusalem" CD. The 1996 release of the indie CD established the act nationally, with an initial distribution deal through Juke Box Media and considerable radio support. The original project was produced by Thurane, assisted by Phil Parmenter. The inside album jacket includes a beautiful poem written by John Madsen. An unusual liason was also established by promoter Michael Wilkerson in late 1996/early 1997 with Cactus Game Design. Michael introduced Thurane to Rob Anderson, president of Cactus Game Design, maker of the Scattergories game. Rob's company designed a Redemption playing card for New Jerusalem, available exclusively in the Bulletproof Music CD "New Jerusalem". - In 1998 -1999, a computer game utilizing NJ's music and called "Saints of Virtue" was developed by Shine Studios - distributed by Cactus Game Design. That further entrenched the group in the Christian gamer's and hard music markets. A veritable plethora of compliation CD's and cassettes include NJ's music, including DMR Diversions "e=mp3" - released 2 years prior to the recent influx of mp3 soundfile popularity(!); and Jay Raymond's "Virtual Snowboarding" interactive CDROM (interspersed with video clips of snowboarding stunts and New Jerusalem songs). After respectable exposure in the underground rock scene, Bulletproof Records signed New Jerusalem in 1997, further expanding the ever-growing legions of faithful New Jerusalem followers. That record deal wasinitiated by a simultaneous visit to the National Association of Christian Rock Radio summit meeting, with then aspiring NJ manager Mari Spyker and Thurane meeting Gray Dot/Bulletproof Music vice-president Dave Vanderpoel - and a referral by St. Marys, PA radio personality Eric Lane of WKBI. Eric prompted Thurane to call David at Gray Dot/Bulletproof. The resulting Bulletproof Records "New Jerusalem" re-release includes three tracks not available on the indie record: "You Are My Life", "Final Stand" and "Hail Tonight". The Gray Dot, Inc./Bulletproof Music CD "New Jerusalem" is available on both CD and cassette - distributed by Diamante Music Group at any Christian/secular record retailer world wide. That initial record sold respectably, further garnering the foothold New Jerusalem has fast been attaining in the general music market. - The ABC Network made-for-television movie "What We Did That Night" included "Take Me Home" from the Bulletproof Music release in the soundtrack in late 1998. "Take Me Home" was published by DSM Producers/Warner-Tamerlane BMI. "What We Did That Night" features Golden Globe award winner Rick Schroder("NYPD Blue", "Silver Spoons", "The Champ") - Michael Easton("Ally McBeal", "413 Hope St." "Total Recall 2070") - Jack Noseworthy ("Cats", "Breakdown" starring Kurt Russell, "The Brady Bunch Movie") - Jayce Bartok("SubUrbia") - Tara Reid("The Big Lebowski", "American Pie"); directed by Paul Shapiro("Black and Blue", "The Invaders"). "Take Me Home" reached #32 on the rock chart, "Living In the Light" hit #11 on the Loud chart and "Sincerity" is currently charting on many radio stations. Upcoming promotions include "Judgement Day", "Final Stand", "Hail Tonight" and "You Are My Life". - Thurane and Kenneth W. Long (formerly of the Christian hard music group: "Destiny") have teamed up to form a new project called "Kenyon Grey". Their current single, "Heaven In Your Eyes" is the title of their E.P. and featured in the movie "A Fairy's Tale", screenplay written by Kenn as well. Kenyon Grey is signed to Rudy Morales' (of Christian progressive rock group "King David") label, RCM Records. - New Jerusalem is soon to record new music, with excellent tracks including titles "Freedom Train","Do Tell", "My Reflection", "As Yet Untitled", "I Wanna Be Loved By You", "Arrival", "The Road (That Leads to You)" and many more on the New Jerusalem horizon... - New Jerusalem has been honored to enjoy a veritable host of musicians who have performed live and/or recorded with the band. A chronological history of former New Jerusalem members: - 1994 - Randall James Householder/Thurane Aung Khin(current members - the duo met in late 1993); Micheal Adams, drums; Joe Brantner, bass; Ryan (?), drums; Steve Green, bass; Mike Jesse, vocals; Jeoff Camden, bass(recorded on first NJ project); John (?), drums; Ron Martin, drums - 1995 - Glen Dudley, drums(recorded on first NJ project); Andrew Lee Olson, vocals and bass(recorded on first NJ project) - 1996 - Todd Fitch, bass; Johnny Allen, bass and drums(of the Phoenix band Mogollon); Jeff Braner,drums - 1997 - Grant Collins, drums; Dave Reeves, vocals(with L.A. band "Neon Cross") Rich Ross, drums(recorded on first NJ project; former member of Capitol Records Recording Artist "Loosely Tight" and Holy Smoke); Chris Gough, keyboards(Phoenix area studio musician, recorded on first NJ project); Frank Loro, bass (member of Rosemary's Silence) - 1998 - Dominic Giuliano, drums; Barry Jenkins, drums (current member); Rod Reasner, bass - 1999 - Brian Hutchison, bass - 2000 - Keith Jandacek, bass; Eric (?), bass - 2001 - Abe Rosa, bass - Write: NEW JERUSALEM, 4730 E. INDIAN SCHOOL RD., SUITE #120-239, PHOENIX, AZ 85018 (USA) Phone: 480-379-2337 email: njiuma@yahoo.com Website: http://www.mp3.com/newjerusalem & http://newjerusalem.iuma.co

Group Members NEW JERUSALEM is: THURANE AUNG KHIN: GUITAR, BLUES HARP, DRUM PROGRAM, PERCUSSION, VOCALS, BASS; RANDALL JAMES HOUSEHOLDER: VOCALS, GUITAR, PERCUSSION; GLEN DUDLEY: DRUMS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS; ABE ROSA, BASS

Instruments Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Blues Harp, Strings, Cowbell

Albums Foundation, New Jerusalem (Independent & Gray Dot, Inc./Bulletproof Music), NJ: THE LEGACY (Independent)

Press Reviews - "It is an encouragement to me that Christians are producing rock music of the standard evident on your recording. May your ministry serve to draw many into His kingdom of life! - Dr. Timothy B. Savage, Senior Pastor, Camelback Bible Church; - "...came to your concert on Saturday: you guys rocked!...you guys can change many lives w/your music and messages." - Brandon, age 15,a fan; - "The band is more than just an average rock band -they are a Christian band and ministry. ...music is very well produced and performed...crisp and clean." - Pryor, Cashman, Sherman & Flynn, Law Firm; - "GREAT CD!!!!" - Dave Bowman, Bowman music services; - "I LIKE IT (CD) A LOT!!! - Don Studebaker, Christian Demo Clearing House; - "This sounded way cool...the sound itself is worth listening to..." - David Broome, The Grapevine News; - "Never before have I heard such magical sounds of angels, harps and timbrels. NJ stirred the crowd..." - Daniel Carter, Takin' It to the Streets Ministries Newsletter; - "...guitarist Thurane Aung Khin, a slick Scotty Moore sound-alike." - Andy Van De Voorde, New Times; - "Laying in the spotlight of such notables as Zeppelin-AC/DC-Great White and Slaughter...bright spots on this (CD) guitar-wise..." - Wayne Klinger, Half Speed Fanzine; - "This hard rock outfit tries very hard. ...great guitar playing." - Brian McGovern, HM Magazine(Heaven's Me

Additional Info Redemption Trading Card & Saints of Virtue CDROM game

Location Phoenix, AZ - USA

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