User:Rafferty Rules

Rafferty Rules is the name of a Greek metal band. The origin of their name comes from the Australian slang and it stands for: "every thing is a mess and mixed up, done all wrong, with no rules at all."

Current Members
In 2006, Rafferty Rules are: Jim Politis - All guitars Thanasis Timplalexis - Bass Guitars Thanos Xatzianagnostou - Drums Chris Iakovoglou - Vocals, Lyrics, Web Design, Band Artwork Jon Valiakos - Vocals, Lyrics

The history of the band
The story begins back in 1996 when Jim Politis, Thanasis Timplalexis and Thanos Xatzianagnostou decided to create a band and do some live shows. At the time, Jim was playing the guitar and doing the vocal parts as well, while Thanasis was the bassist and Thanos the drummer. However, Jim soon gave up on vocals and dedicated himself to guitar.Several changes in the line-up of the band, while its core remained intact, lead to the introduction of Chris as the main vocalist of the band. The latest and last change came with the addition of Jon as a second vocalist in 1999, completing the band's line-up which remains the same until today.

Discography
"Dispossessed" Promo CD/EP 2003.(Self-Financed Production). "Name Your God" CD 2001. Distributed Worldwide by Metalfighters Distributions. "Outburst" Demo CD 1999. (Self-Financed Production).

Major Live Shows
Rafferty Rules has supported live on stage bands like Exodus, The Haunted, Tankard, Stampin' Ground and has played numerous shows throughout Greece.

Rafferty Rules Official Website
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