Pride Tiger
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
Key people | Matt Wood, Bob Froese, Sunny Dhak, Mike Payette |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Pride Tiger was a Canadian hard rock ensemble originating from Vancouver, British Columbia. The lineup included vocalist and drummer Matt Wood, guitarists Bob Froese and Sunny Dhak, along with bassist Mike Payette.
History
Established in 2005, the band's name was inspired by a lyric from the Dio track "Holy Diver" combined with the name of a cider-like beverage called "Pride Pops." Prior to forming Pride Tiger, Dhak, Froese, and Wood had been members of 3 Inches of Blood, while Payette was previously part of S.T.R.E.E.T.S.
Following the release of their initial EP in 2006, they secured a deal with EMI Music Canada, which led to the launch of their debut full album The Lucky Ones in June 2007. In 2008, the group took part in the South by Southwest festival.
Their track "White Witch Woman Blues" gained rotation on CBC Radio 3 along with other Canadian radio outlets. The band's musical style was often likened to that of legendary rock group Thin Lizzy, earning commendations from artists such as Alice Cooper.
By June 2009, the band had dissolved. Afterward, Froese and Payette ventured into entrepreneurship by starting a coffee shop.
Discography
- Wood, Dhak, Froese, Payette EP (2006)
- The Lucky Ones (2007)