Meldrum

Meldrum
Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1999 in Sweden
Founder	Michelle Meldrum
Defunct	2009
Headquarters	Sweden
Products	Heavy metal music albums
Website	web.archive.org/web/20090414084901/http://www.meldrum.se/

Meldrum was an international heavy metal ensemble created by former Phantom Blue guitarist Michelle Meldrum.

History

American guitarist Michelle Meldrum initially performed with Wargod alongside Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan, before joining Phantom Blue, where she contributed to two albums and an EP released between 1989 and 1993.

In late 1999, Meldrum was founded in Sweden, originally featuring Hasse Sjölander on drums, who was subsequently replaced by Fredrik Haake. Their first album, Loaded Mental Cannon, was recorded in 2000 but its release was postponed until 2001 due to complications with their record label. Notable guest artists on the album included Brian Robertson, Marcel Jacob, and John Norum, who was Michelle’s spouse.

During 2005, the band embarked on a three-month tour alongside Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, performing at sold-out venues throughout the United States and Europe. Later that year, Meldrum supported Motörhead on their European tour celebrating the band's 30th anniversary and also toured with acts such as Sepultura, Danzig, and Nashville Pussy.

Their sophomore release, Blowin' Up the Machine, produced by Toby Wright, was launched through Frontiers in Europe on May 11, 2007, followed by a U.S. release on September 11, 2007. Guest appearances included Motörhead’s Lemmy, Gene Hoglan, and former Phantom Blue drummer Linda McDonald.

On May 18, 2008, Michelle Meldrum was admitted to hospital in critical condition and passed away three days later due to a cystic growth impacting her brain function. Prior to her death, she had completed writing and recording the band’s third album Lifer with drummer Gene Hoglan and new members Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass). Although the band intended to release the album in 2009 as a tribute, its launch was delayed indefinitely. On May 26, 2009, Meldrum reunited with former vocalist Moa Holmsten for a memorial concert in Hollywood held to support Michelle’s family.

Ultimately, on November 20, 2012, Meldrum issued their third and final studio album, Lifer, honoring Michelle Meldrum’s legacy.

Other projects

Moa Holmsten appeared as a guest vocalist on Motörhead’s 30th anniversary DVD and provided vocals for Lemmy’s solo album on a track composed by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters.

Discography

Loaded Mental Cannon (2002)
Blowin' Up the Machine (2007)
Lifer (2012)

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