House of Lords Members, Gear & Sound

US hard rock/AOR band

Genre

Hard rock Glam metal Glam rock Sleaze rock Arena rock Aor modern hard rock melodic hard rock

Members

Select a House of Lords band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Doug Aldrich

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Whitesnake Dio The Dead Daisies Revolution Saints Hurricane The Brutal Brothers Lion Bad Moon Rising Burning Rain

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Tommy Aldridge

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Ozzy Osbourne Thin Lizzy Whitesnake Black Oak Arkansas Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force Gary Moore Band Manic Eden M.A.R.S.

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Michele Luppi

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Whitesnake Vision Divine

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Gregg Giuffria

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Angel Giuffria

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Chuck Wright

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Quiet Riot Impellitteri Giuffria Magdalen Stream Murderer’s Row Blackthorne

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Lanny Cordola

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Giuffria Magdalen Magdallan

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Sean McNabb

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Quiet Riot Dokken Great White Lynch Mob Rough Cutt Burning Rain Resurrection Kings

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Chris McCarvill

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Dokken

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Ken Mary

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Accept Flotsam and Jetsam Fifth Angel Impellitteri Chastain Magdalen Magdallan

No gear added

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B.J. Zampa

Roles:

Drummer

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David Glen Eisley

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Drummer Keyboardist

Groups:

Giuffria Stream Murderer’s Row Dirty White Boy

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Jimi Bell

Roles:

Guitarist Composer

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About

House of Lords is an American hard rock band that emerged in 1987, following the dissolution of keyboardist Gregg Giuffria's previous band, Giuffria. The group initially featured James Christian (vocals, guitar), Chuck Wright (bass), Lanny Cordola (guitar), and Ken Mary (drums), with Giuffria handling the keys. Known for their blend of hard rock, glam metal, and AOR, House of Lords quickly made a name for themselves with their eponymous debut album. Over the years, the lineup has evolved, with Christian remaining a constant force at the helm, steering the band through a series of dynamic melodic rock releases.

How to Sound Like House of Lords

House of Lords crafts a sound that is both powerful and melodic, characterized by soaring vocals and intricate guitar work. Their music often features a polished, arena-ready production that allows each instrument to shine while maintaining a cohesive, driving energy. The guitar tones, shaped by gear such as the Marshall 2555X Silver Jubilee Reissue and Jackson Soloist Custom, are crisp and assertive, pushing forward with a blend of overdrive and clarity. The use of effects like the TC Electronic Flashback Delay adds dimension to their sound, creating expansive sonic landscapes that complement the band's anthemic choruses and rhythmic precision. This meticulous balance of melody and muscle forms the core of House of Lords' enduring appeal.

Discography

The Power And The Myth

2004

World Upside Down

2006

Come To My Kingdom

2008

Cartesian Dreams

2009

Big Money

2011

Precious Metal

2013

Indestructible

2015

Saint of the Lost Souls

2017

New World - New Eyes

2020

Full Tilt Overdrive

2024

Get the House of Lords Sound

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