Thomas MacLean

Thomas MacLean

Tom Maclean performing live in 2007.

Tom Maclean performing live in 2007.
Background information
Origin England
Genres Jazz fusion, Progressive metal, Progressive rock, Heavy Metal
Occupation(s) Guitarist, Session musician
Instruments Guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
Years active 2005-Present
Labels Candlelight Records, Sensory Records
Associated acts To-Mera, Haken, Architect
Website To-Mera home, Haken home "The Point of No Return"

Thomas MacLean is an English born guitarist and bassist. He is best known for being the guitarist in the progressive metal/jazz fusion band To-Mera and for being the former bassist of the progressive metal band Haken. MacLean was taught the classical guitar at the age of 10 and changed to electric at 14. It wasn't until he was 25 that he started to play the bass in order to join Haken.[1]

To-Mera

Main article: To-Mera

To-Mera formed in 2005 between a few friends, Julie Kiss (vocals), Lee Barrett (bass), Akos Pirisi (drums), Hugo Sheppard (keyboard) and MacLean.[2] They released a demo, which caught the attention of Candlelight Records. The band's musical style was drastically different from conventional Progressive metal; the band drew upon a plethora of influences such as Jazz, Progressive rock, and others. In 2006, Candlelight released Transcendental. In 2008, To-Mera released their next album, Delusions, in 2008. In 2009, they parted with Candlelight. Hugo Sheppard left after this, and they recruited Richard Henshall for the post. They then self released the Earthbound EP.

Haken

Main article: Haken (band)

Haken was formed by school friends Ross Jennings (vocals), Matthew Marshall (guitar), and Richard Henshall at first in 2004. The members parted ways for a while to study at university, reuniting in 2007. The current members found Peter Jones on keyboards and Raymond Hearne on drums. Jones left soon after, and was replaced by Diego Tejeida. Charlie Griffiths was found on guitar, and Henshall brought in To-Mera bandmate Maclean on bass. They released two demos in 2007 and 2008, which received excellent reviews. Their music caught the attention of Sensory Records, and the first album, Aquarius, was released in 2010.[3][4] MacLean left Haken in 2013.

Discography

With To-Mera

With Haken

References

  1. ↑ Serafine, Frank (September 23, 2011). "Haken Explains Story Behind "Visions," Favorite Bands, And Musical Training". metalunderground.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  2. ↑ To-Mera bio
  3. ↑ Haken homepage biography
  4. ↑ Interview with Richard Henshall, talking about history of Haken
  5. ↑ To-Mera homepage biography with discography
  6. ↑ Haken homepage, with discography
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