Formed: 2009, United Kingdom Members: Pete Newdeck (vocals), Ian Nash (guitar), Mark Cross (drums), Pontus Egberg (bass, 2010-present) Related Artists Eden's Curse, Firewind, Grim Reaper, Helloween, Killers, Kingdom Come, Lionsheart, Lions Share, Outloud, The Poodles, Zan Clan Recently described as Rock 2013 style , Tainted Nation have the experience, identity and sound to make full impact. Formed by Pete Newdeck (drummer of Eden s Curse) and Ian Nash (Lionsheart). After successfully writing an array of hard hitting music, they quickly enlisted the enthusiastic and talented drummer Mark Cross (Firewind, Marco Mendoza, Helloween), who Pete had recently solidified a friendship with as drummers in crime on the Firewind / Eden s Curse UK Tour. Cross was so impressed by the vocal ability of drummer Newdeck, he booked into a studio lockdown, to pound out the backbone of the forthcoming album F.E.A.R. Within days, Pontus Egberg from Swedish sensations The Poodles was located and draughted.... there was little resistance. Tainted Nation was born and F.E.A.R was evolved - a maximum impact hard hitting, commercial masterpiece, featuring strong hooks, melodic lines, and an overall, up to date identity. Mixed by Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Pink Cream 69...) in Germany and produced by Pete Newdeck, the album sees its release on January 25, 2013 by Massacre Records. Recently the band hit the ground running playing alongside The Electric Boys and Vega and have already played two successful London shows.