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9TH FEBRUARY 2006 "Happy New Year everyone.. been living here in LA for a few months now.. loving the climate, the palm trees and living near to the beach.. things have been fairly quiet since the Mission European tour wrapped up last october.. I was invited down to a jam session recently by 'Happenin Harry' (friend of a friend); Harry knows alot of pro musicians and organises various 'all-star jams'.. so he invited me down with my trusty guitar to a club called The Joint in Beverly Hills LA.. I ended up jamming onstage with Dizzy Reed - Guns n Roses original keyboard player, still the last of original crew members of Guns N' Roses besides Axl. Also onstage with us was Nick Lucero, the ex-drummer from Queens of the Stone Age (Rated-R), plus some other great LA players; also performing was Reeves Gabriel - David Bowie's long-time guitarist and Tin Machine co-founder. I ended up chatting with Reeves for a while.. he's a very cool guy and a brilliant guitarist. By curious coincidence he actually played some lead guitar on a couple of Mission tracks a few years before i joined the band in 1992 (eg. guitar solo on 'Into the Blue' on Carved in Sand).. talk about 'Seven Degrees of Kevin Bacon'.. All in all a thoroughly good time had by all - I'll be joining them onstage again at Slim Jim Phantom's Cat Club on Sunset Strip Hollywood this Sunday (12th Feb). Maybe see you there.. more info at www.happeninharry.com." MGT |
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25th DECEMBER 2005 Thanks to all the Peter Murphy and Mission UK fans that came out to all the shows this year - have a kewl yule! NEW LOOK WEBSITE: Check out the new look site - added tour images, archive images from 1994-2005, an updated discography etc. |
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19th AUGUST 2005 Following the success of the Mission’s recent shows with MGT in South Africa, Mark will be playing guitar with the band again for the whole of the upcoming ‘Lighting The Candles’ European tour, promoting the band's first live DVD release - which includes bonus footage of MGT with the band between 1994-2000. This tour marks the first time that Mark has appeared live with the band in Europe since 2000.
The Mission -'Lighting The Candles' European Tour 2005
Check the band's official website www.themissionuk.com for more info.
THE MISSION 2005: Richard Vernon, MarkGT, Wayne Hussey, Steve Spring
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28 JUNE 2005 
The band features MarkGT on guitar, Justin Bennet (Skinny Puppy) on drums and Jeff Schwartoff (PMM) on bass. For more info visit www.petermurphy.info For PM 2005 tour images and reviews visit this official website: http://www.petermurphy.info/tours/unshattered/framesetimages.html |
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23 APRIL 2005 MarkGT is confirmed to perform with Bauhaus vocalist PETER MURPHY on PM's solo tour this summer, to promote new album 'Unshattered'. North American dates have been announced (below).. European dates are expected to be confirmed soon. For more info visit www.petermurphy.info PETER MURPHY 'UNSHATTERED' US TOUR MAY 2005 
12 Lake Buena Vista, Orlando FL - House of Blues 'Unshattered' features performances by Eric Avery & Steven Perkins of Janes Addiction fame, plus guitarist Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros) and Kevin Haskin of Bauhaus (Murphy is reuniting with Bauhaus to play at Coachella festival later this month). the forthcoming tour will feature MarkGT on guitar, with drummer Justin Bennett (Skinny Puppy, Thrill Kill Kult) and Jeff Schartoff (PMM). For more info check out the Peter Murphy interview with ROLLING STONE magazine [click here] SAN FRANCISCO FILLMORE: MAY 2005 For PM 2005 tour images and reviews visit this official website: http://www.petermurphy.info/tours/unshattered/framesetimages.html |
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10 SEPTEMBER 2004 New Disease guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite has been asked by LANEY amplification and IBANEZ guitars to perform a solo set at the 2004 Professional Music Technology Guitarfest at the Adrian Boult Hall Birmingham on Sunday September 19th. MGT will perform a solo set showcasing his work with New Disease, The Mission and Tricky. Also performing at the festival are Albert Lee, Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani band), Billy Sheehan (Steve Vai band), Tim/Dan Rayner (Pitchshifter), Gordon Giltrap and Eric Roche |
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14 APRIL 2004 Check out the May issue 126 of Metal Hammer magazine (UK) for cool two-page feature on MGT band New Disease; there's also an exclusive new recording of 'Song of one word', mixed and produced by David Bottrill on the cover CD. ALSO INCLUDES an outstanding 9/10 review of new single 'Like rain': "New Disease again prove themselves to be the great white hopes of this genre.. Tool producer Dave Bottrill adds a gargantuan sound.. Awesome, absolutely awesome" 08 APRIL 2004: NEW DISEASE UK TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED |
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29 APRIL 2004 Leading Online Music Industry resource www.HitQuarters.com have posted interviews with ND producer David Bottrill and Mark Gemini Thwaite (New Disease) which discuss the band's involvement with Bottrill and current record deal with Universal NYC: Hitquarters
interview with Mark Gemini Thwaite [click here] |
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02 FEBRUARY 2004 NewDisease release their single through Mainstation/Universal; ‘Like Rain’, recorded mixed and produced by DAVID BOTTRILL (Tool, Godsmack, Peter Gabriel) is scheduled for a US release through Universal on 27th April and UK release through Mainstation on 17th May. The band, formed by Mark Thwaite and vocalist Lee Bane, are also pleased to confirm that former One Minute Silence drummer Eddie Stratton is now a permanent addition to the band line-up. ‘Like Rain’ released in summer 2004 is the follow-up to the band's debut ‘Axiomatic’ EP released in 2003 to critical acclaim. The single is backed with ‘Dirty Blood’, featuring guest vocals by Angela Murrell (of Stereo MC's). Available on Maxi CD and 7" vinyl. "NEW DISEASE AGAIN PROVE THEMSELVES to be the great
white hopes of this genre.. they show effortlessly that in
Lee Bane they have a fearsomely gifted frontman.. he takes
what is already great music and renders it astonishing. Tool
producer Dave Bottrill adds a gargantuan sounding 80's studio
sheen.. Awesome, absolutely awesome" 9/10 NEW DISEASE RECOGNISE the bombast that 'proper' rock music
should carry with it and so deliver the goods with a lush,
full-bodied blast. Supremely self-confident, in every action
they carry with them a likeably stylish shimmer" 4/5 |
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30 APRIL 2003 The New Disease 'Axiomatic' EP as now available thru ChangesOne, Amazon and on the high street at VIRGIN, HMV or all good record stores. Alternatively ring the CD ORDER HOTLINE : (UK) 0191 237 0251 - or order via post by sending your payment to : ChangesOne, 58 Denham Drive, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England NE25 0JY. The EP retails at £5.00GBP / 7.00EURO (free delivery to UK - international postage rates apply). E.P. Catalogue no: CHANGESCD-019.Distribution thru Cargo records. METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE - AXIOMATIC E.P. REVIEW |
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20 FEBRUARY 2003 "Ladies and gentlemen allow us to introduce you to New Disease... the new band from ex-Wildhearts/Grand Theft Audio drummer Ritch Battersby and Tricky guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite. the band, who are currently unsigned, sound like the best rockin' tunes you ever heard at the best club on the best night out of your life" (METAL HAMMER : Nov 2002)
here's what KERRANG! magazine had to say about the band's debut gig in September 2002: "A sound this big really shouldn't be squeezed into
a venue this small.. In an ideal world, New Disease's expansive,
grandiloquent songs would be blasting forth from a 150,000
watt rig"... "tracks like the punchy, anthemic 'Song
of One Word' and the soaring 'Syanara' connect with heart and
head with equal ferocity. For those craving a homegrown 'intelligent'
rock band, there's salvation in this sickness" 17 FEBRUARY 2003 : NEW DISEASE SPECIAL GUESTS AT HIM SHOW
Finnish rockers HIM requested New Disease open for HIM at their London Astoria sold out show on Saturday May 3rd.. vocalist Ville Valo personally requested New Disease appear on this exclusive one-off UK show to promote their new album 'Love Metal'.. Tickets are £10 in advance. The show is expected to sell out.. visit the Mean Fiddler website to order tickets and for more info. For more information on HIM visit their official website at www.heartagram.com. 
MARKGT / GARY NUMAN COLLABORATION Mark Thwaite's collaboration with Gary Numan last year is now included on Numan's 'Hybrid' remixes album, released 10 Feb 2003 to rave reviews - features brand new mixes by Flood, Alan Moulder, Rico, Andy Gray, Sulpher, Curve & New Disease; ND guitarist Mark Thwaite completely re-recorded an alt-metal version of 'This Wreckage'. Mark performed the music and programming & produced the mix with Numan on behalf of New Disease, with Gary supplying new vocals. Visit the official Gary Numan website at www.numan.co.uk more info. NEW DISEASE RECORD WITH PRODUCER JOHN FRYER NewDisease went into Universal Music studios in January 2003 with producer John Fryer (Nine Inch Nails, Paradise Lost, Him, Stabbing Westward, Raging Speedhorn etc) to record new trax, plus shooting footage for inclusion on a live video of their recent London Barfly performance - now available for download in quicktime movie format on the ND website: http://www.newdiseasemusic.com. EXCLUSIVE MP3 DOWNLOADS ON MP3.COM & METAL HAMMER.CO.UK Visit www.MP3.com now to listen and download full HQ MP3's.. visit the MP3.com NewDisease artist page at http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/495/newdisease.html. Also check out the interview with the band featured in the December issue of Metal Hammer.. check out the exclusive MP3 download of "In Vitro" on the Metal Hammer website: http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/article.asp?ID=6636&type=NWS Visit the ND website for more info, news, images, movies and MP3's... www.newdiseasemusic.com |
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| JUNE 2002:
COLLABORATION WITH GARY NUMAN ON NEW SINGLE
MarkGT has just completely re-recorded metal versions of GARY NUMAN's classic tracks 'Are Friends Electric?' and 'This Wreckage' for inclusion on Numan's new single 'Rip' to be released in the UK during the first week of July 2002. Mark performed guitars, music and programming (with re programming and audio editing by Eden on 'A.F.E'.), and Gary Numan supplied his unique vocals. Both tracks were mixed and produced by Gary Numan & MarkGT at Alien studios UK. Visit the official Gary Numan website http://www.numan.co.uk for more info. Also watch this space for info on Mark's new band NEW DISEASE - coming soon.. |
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| November 2001
A NEW ALBUM; A SAD DEPARTURE
In November 2001 the Mission (Wayne Hussey, Craig Adams, Mark Thwaite, Scott Garrett) released the much anticipated comeback album 'Aura' - the Mission's first studio album in 5 years. Hailed as a striking return to form, the band plan to tour the album extensively in 2002. However, due to, amongst other reasons, guitarist Mark Thwaite's ever increasing touring commitments with Tricky, and by mutual consent with the remaining three members of the band, we are sad to announce his departure from The Mission. Mark reqgrets this unfortunate clash of his commitments, and wishes the Mission success with the new album he helped create. Mark has been touring with Tricky since April 2001 promoting the new album 'Blowback', and has visited many countries including USA, Canada, Mainland Europe, Switzerland, and Russia. A new Tricky 'live' album is planned for 2002, when the band resume their world tour. |
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| 12 April 2001
MARK GEMINI THWAITE TO PERFORM LIVE WITH TRICKY IN APRIL 2001
MarkGT is to perform live with Tricky and band at two shows in California later this month. Tricky's appearances at the San Francisco Fillmore (26th April) and the Coachella Festival (28th April) in California are the first live performances by the Tricky band since New Years Eve 1999. Mark also recorded guitars on 9 tracks on Tricky's new album 'Blowback', which is scheduled for release this summer. Amongst the songs recorded Mark appears on 'Girls' alongside performances from Anthony Keidis and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Mark also appears on a track with Alanis Morrisette. Other artists to contribute to the album include Ed Kowalczyk from Live and Cyndi Lauper. |
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| 24th March 2001
Interview with Mark Gemini Thwaite in German magazine SONIC SEDUCER MISSION: PARIS LOCOMOTIVE 2000 In the April 2001 edition of SONIC SEDUCER magazine there is a full page interview with Mark discussing the new Mission album, and Mark's various side projects with Metalmorphosis and Bluemax ... click here for the original article (in German), or click here for an English transcript |
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| 02 JANUARY 2001
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
MGT just finished the last European leg of the Mission Recon2000 World tour, which culminated in 2 weeks recording new album material at a studio in Brighton UK... expect a brand new Mission album in the shops by summer 2001! Keep checking the official Mission World Information Service website at www.themissionuk.com for news on a chance to see the Mission live, up close and personal at a famous exclusive location in the UK this Spring! |
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| NOVEMBER 2000:
Before the next leg of the Mission Recon2000 tour in November, MarkGT has been busy recording with Tricky and producer Rob Cavello (who also produced (Green Day / Goo Goo Dolls / Alanis Morrisette etc). While you're waiting for the recording to be released, it's worth mentioning that Mark's debut recording appearance on a Tricky release will be on the 'Mission Accomplished' EP due for release by Epitaph in Europe sometime in October/November.
TRICKY: MISSION ACOMPLISHED EP |
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SEPTEMBER 2000:
MarkGT travels to New York USA at the beginning of September for 2 weeks to record guitars on 8 new TRICKY songs for his new album, as yet untitled. Further recordings are planned with the full Tricky band lineup of Perry Melius (drums), Wayne Nunes (bass), Gareth Bowen (keyboards/samplers) and Mark in a London studio at the end of September. Tricky has now signed to Hollywood Records (a division of Disney) in the USA. No live touring is planned at present until the album is nearer completion. |
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Summer 2000:
The Mission (featuring MarkGT) are currently on a world tour this year : RECON 2000. In the last six months the band have played in many countries including South Africa, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Holland, UK, Mexico, and the USA. Mark has also commenced recording of a new Mission studio album, the first studio album since the band split in 1996. Visit the official MISSION WORLD INFORMATION SERVICE website for more info, tour dates, tour images etc. |
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| 26th
March 2000:
TRICKY STUDIO ALBUM; MISSION WORLD TOUR
MarkGT is currently lending his guitar expertise in the recording studio to the new TRICKY album for new record label Epitaph. Mark and the band are currently recording tracks for a new Tricky EP to be released soon... Meanwhile The Mission (including Mark) are currently booking a worldwide tour, and plan to visit South Africa, Portugal and Spain during April and May... visit the official Mission website at http://www.themissionuk.com for more info... |
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OCTOBER/DECEMBER 1999: MGT performed at Tricky's Los Angeles show at the Mayan theater on 3rd October 1999 (in between Mission tour rehearsals in Orange CA) By all accounts it was a fun show... Mark rejoined Tricky and band for a one-off show at the 205 club in New York City on New Years Eve 1999... MGT also contributed guitars to Tricky's remix of 'Judgement Day' by Methodman at Soundtrax studio in New York..
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1999: THE MISSION - RESURRECTED
The Mission (featuring guitarist Mark Thwaite) reunited in 1999 to promote the new Mission UK 'Resurrection' remix album with a tour of the USA and Europe. 'Resurrection' is a collection of classic Mission UK songs totally re-recorded, revamped, remixed and produced by founder member and vocalist Wayne Hussey, due for release in the USA on November 2nd on Cleopatra records. It will also be released in the UK by Eagle/Pegasus Records. The Mission Resurrection tour 99 featured Wayne Hussey & Craig Adams (original founder members, previously of the Sisters of Mercy & The Cult) plus Mark Thwaite (The Mission, Tricky) & Scott Garrett (previously of The Cult). Visit the official MISSION UK website for full info and tour pix and diary.... |
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