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Lostprophets formed in Pontypridd 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins, bassist (later guitarist) Mike Lewis, drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance. To date, Lostprophets have released four studio albums. The band's debut album Thefakesoundofprogress was released in November 2000 Recorded in less than two weeks for a mere £4000 the record drew on a wide range of influences, it would be re-released the following year through Columbia Records. Shortly after the completion of the album, DJ Stepzak left and was replaced with Jamie Oliver Their second studio album ‘Start Something’ was released in the UK in 2004, and was commercially successful, achieving number four in the UK Albums Chart. The album has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide . The critical response from mainstream magazines was mostly positive, though the response from some rock publications was at times tepid. To promote the album, they toured North America, Australia and New Zealand. The tour for this record culminated on 21 November 2004, at a sold out show in Cardiff International Arena On 19 June 2005, founding member Mike Chiplin left the group to pursue other musical opportunities. The remaining members began working on material for the next album. Liberation Transmission was recorded in Hawaii, and saw the band work with Bob Rock. The album was released on 26 June 2006, and became the first Lostprophets album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album has seen the band adopt a more contemporary sound with far less emphasis on screaming than previous releases (exceptions being songs "Everyday Combat" and Writing and recording the band's fourth studio album began in early 2007. however due to both touring and being unhappy with the results of their work in the studio this work was shelved in favour of material they later recorded and produced themselves.The album ‘The Betrayed’ finally saw the light of day in January 2010, where it reached a peak of 3 on the UK Albums Chart. Lostprophets are currently in LA writing for their fifth Studio album, expected in 2011

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