Chris Ward

Chris Ward is a solo metal guitarist, bassist and vocalist from Manchester, England. He began playing guitar in 2007, and then moved on to writing his own original material in 2009 whilst studying at university. In 2010, he went into the studio to record his debut mini-album, the 'Souls For Trade' EP, which also featured session drums by Darren Pugh, of the tech-metal band 'Aliases'. All other instruments were performed by Chris Ward. Armed with more original material, 2011 heralded a return to the studio to record a second solo effort - the 'Metal Is Metal!' EP. Once again, Darren Pugh provided the drum tracks with all other music being recorded by Chris. Following the release of this second CD, Chris Ward formed a three-piece metal lineup along with Andrew McManus on bass and James Kirkby on drums. This band, based in Preston, England and known as 'Not A Buddhist Paradise', played a number of gigs throughout 2011 and 2012 until all three members agreed to part ways upon Chris Ward's return to Manchester and James Kirkby's departure for Europe and the US. In late 2012, Chris went into the studio again to record his third solo mini-album, tentatively titled the 'Tell Yourself' EP, which will likely be released some time in 2013. Like his first two CDs, this release will comprise of another set of original tracks, but this time features drums by Jake Ryder, formerly of Shaun Ryder's solo band 'Black Grape'.