The Shell

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Shell

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Origin = St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Genre = Alternative rock, Indie rock.
Years_active = 1996–present
URL = [http://www.theshell.de]
Current_members = Michael Fromenwiler Sacha Leunberger Christoph Schorro Patrice Lambeau
Past_members = Roger Cadalbert Raphael Cernelc Christian Riesen

The Shell is an alternative rock band from St. Gallen, Switzerland. They currently comprise of Patrice Lambeau (vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Frommenwiler (bass), Sacha Leuenberger (lead guitar) and Christoph Schorro (drums). The band was formed by childhood friends Lambeau and Fromenwiler in 1996 and have since gone on to enjoy success in their native Switzerland and throughout Europe [ [http://www.myspace.com/theshellworld MySpace.com - The Shell - berlin, santiago di gallo - Indie / Alternative / Rock - www.myspace.com/theshellworld ] ] .

History

Early years (1996–2004)

Lambeau and Fromenwiler formed The Shell in spring 1996. After an unsuccessful search for band members in St. Gallen they moved to San Francisco in 1998 where they played a series of live shows with a local drummer. Upon returning to Switzerland they joined with drummer Roger Cadalbert and guitarist Raphael Cernelc before moving to London in 2000 where for six months they played a series of shows and worked on new material. In February 2001 the band recorded their first demo CD in Stuttgart, Germany which was supported by shows at Rock am See, the Montreux Jazz Festival, St. Gallen Open Air and a support act with grunge band Bush.

Powered By The People (2004–2006)

After winning a national contest for new bands in Zurich The Shell signed to Universal, Switzerland and released their debut album Powered By The People in early 2004. Singles "Streetwise" and "All On Its Way" topped Swiss alternative radio airplay charts and the video for "Not In My Name" enjoyed rotation on Swiss music TV. By the end of 2004 The Shell had received a best newcomer award from Universal, Switzerland.

Feel Free (2006–2007)

After splitting with guitarist Raphael Cernelc the band moved to a farmhouse in Tuscany, Italy where they wrote and recorded new songs. Their second album, "Feel Free" was released in 2006 and was produced by Placebo, Radiohead and Pulp producer Phil Vinall. Joined by guitarist Sacha Leuenberger and keyboardist Christian Riesen the band supported German band The BossHoss on their 2006 "Rodeo Radio" tour playing to over 20,000 people in Germany, Denmark and Austria.

Disco Monte Cristo (2007–present)

After parting ways with their keyboardist and drummer Roger Cadalbert in 2007 the band moved to Berlin where they were taken on by independent record label Exzess Berlin. The band recorded their new album "Disco Monte Cristo" with drummer Christoph Schorro in their own studio in Berlin which will be released in fall 2008 and will be supported by live shows in Switzerland, Germany and the UK.

Discography

Albums

* "Powered By The People" (2004)
* "Feel Free" (2006)
* "Disco Monte Cristo" (2008)

ingles

* "Streetwise" (2004)
* "All On Its Way" (2004)
* "Not In My Name" (2004)
* "Everywhere is Home" (2006)

References

External links

* [http://www.theshell.ch Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theshellworld Offical Myspace]
* [http://www.exzessberlin.de Label/Management]