Artist description Ignoring Trends, Raine relies on strong melody, fresh vocals and solid playing to create the material presently being heard all over Asia and Europe.

Music Style Melodic Rock

Musical Influences Journey

Similar Artists Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, Journey, Train

Artist History In May of 2000, Raine's debut album, "Peace," reached #22 in the Japanese rock charts along with Bon Jovi, Cypress Hill, and The Smashing Pumpkins and voted "Best New Band in Ireland" by Voltz Magazine, Raine draws upon its many influences to fashion a unique blend of sound both inovative and accessible. The band originally formed in 1997 in Manchester, England. They are finishing work on the highly anticipated sophomore album "Nearly Inivisble," to be released early 2004.

Group Members David Lindland - Lead\Guitar Ben Powell - Acoustic-Electric drums\percussion\vocals Rennie Xosa - Bass\Frettless Bass\Vocals

Instruments Vocals Electric Guitar, Samples and NOISE, Drums, Bass

Albums Peace, Nearly Invisible

Location Wilton, CT - USA

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