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(vocals/rhythm guitar),

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(guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and

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(drums). Cavazo and Sarzo are the younger brothers of

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and

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. Hurricane released four albums: ''Take What You Want'' (1985), ''Over the Edge'' (1988), ''Slave to the Thrill'' (1990), and ''Liquifury'' (2001). ''Over the Edge'' was their most successful album featuring their only charting song, "I'm on to You", which peaked at No. 33 on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1988.

History

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introduced

and Tony Cavazo in the early 1980s. After deciding to form a band, Sarzo and Cavazo recruited singer

, drummer

and guitarist Michael Guy. With little label interest, the band decided to release an album themselves, ''Take What You Want''. The album and constant touring led to them getting a major label deal.

Increasing popularity

In 1986 and 1987, they opened for

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'' album tour. They were soon signed to

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, the same label as Stryper. They also opened for Gary Moore's 1987 US tour. In 1988, the band released their major label debut album, ''Over the Edge''. Propelled by a powerful, yet melodic heavy metal sound, the album made #92 on the US

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and featured a cover of

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," as well as the band's most successful song, the Jeff Jones-penned "I'm on to You." The title track, "Over the Edge", was also released as a single. In 1989, Sarzo left the group and was replaced by ex-Lion guitarist,

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described the record as the band's most "focused" album, it did not sell as well as its predecessor. The album's relative lack of success could be attributed to changing musical climates. Shortly after the release of this album, Aldrich moved on to

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and the rest of the group disbanded.

Aftermath

In 1991, Schellen wrote, recorded and toured extensively with both

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and Sircle of Silence, while Hansen did a considerable amount of session work. Schellen suggested that Hansen help with the recording of Unruly Child's second release, and shortly after they agreed to resurrect Hurricane.

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guitarist Sean Manning (former bandmate and Kevin Dubrow/Quiet Riot guitarist) (guitar) and Larry Antonino (bass) rounded out the new version of the band, who released ''Liquifury''. Guitarists

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and Randall Strom also appear as session musicians on this album, performing on one track apiece. Villalobos also co-wrote the track on which he performs. In the late 1990s, Schellen began a continuing collaboration with Billy Sherwood, encompassing World Trade,

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(with

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of Yes) and CIRCA:. Schellen joined the progressive pop band

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in 2005. He now tours with Yes. Hansen joined Foreigner, and Aldrich is currently in the Las Vegas production ''

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''. Manning went on to form The Exiles with three other English expatriates, original Bonham vocalist Paul Rafferty, bassist Paul Stanley, and drummer Terry Muscall. The band split up in the mid 1990s but a collection of demos, in part co-produced by

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guitarist

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, and Richard Baker, among others. In 2010,

and Tony Cavazo, founding members, reunited and recruited singer Andrew Freeman and drummer Mike Hansen. They announced a tour and a CD in 2011. In 2013, it was announced that Sarzo would be named the new lead guitarist of

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's version of

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. Hurricane was the opening act on the 2014 tour with Tate's Queensrÿche. Sarzo played with both the opening and headlining acts on the entire tour. Singer Jason Ames handled lead vocal duties on the tour.

Members

Current members *

– lead guitar, backing vocals * Tony Cavazo – bass guitar, backing vocals * Mike Hansen – drums * Chad Cancino – lead vocals Former members *

– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards *

– drums, percussion, backing vocals * Michael Guy – lead guitar, backing vocals *

– lead guitar, backing vocals * Larry Antonino – bass, backing vocals * Sean Manning – lead guitar, backing vocals * Andrew Freeman – lead vocals, rhythm guitar * Jason Ames – lead vocals * Michael O'Mara - lead vocals Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Take What You Want'' (1985) * '' Over the Edge'' (1988) * ''

Slave to the Thrill ''Slave to the Thrill'' is the third studio album released by the American heavy metal band Hurricane. The original album cover art was photographed by John Scarpati. It featured a nude female model lying on a machine. This cover was replaced sh ...

'' (1990) * ''

Liquifury ''Liquifury'' is the fourth studio album by the heavy metal band Hurricane. It was released in 2001 on Frontiers Records. The album arrived eleven years after the band's previous release, and it can be considered a "reunion" effort from the ban ...

'' (2001)

Singles

* "Over the Edge" (1988) * "I'm on to You" (1988) * "Next to You" (1990) * "Dance Little Sister" (1990)

References

External links

Hurricane page @ Sleaze Roxx
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