metal band Iced Earth. At the final show the 2 bands played together Fury UK joined Iced Earth for a tour finale jamming "War Machine" by KISS in Ludwigsburg, Germany. 2012 Fury UK began 2012 with a break from live shows until 16 March when they played Hammerfest IV at Prestatyn, North Wales, headlined by Anthrax. The band also announced a DVD release for 6 April, entitled "Death By Lightning" and including mainly a video tour diary from the 2011 European Tour. A 24 date European Tour was announced to begin on 6 April including several shows as special guests with Michael Schenker and an appearance at PPM Fest headlined by Accept. On 10 April 2012, Luke Appleton was announced as the bassist for the American heavy metal band Iced Earth, for the remainder of their Dystopia World Tour, after Freddie Vidales announced that he was leaving the band. Upon completion of their UK and European Tour by May 2012, Fury UK went on hiatus until such time as all three members are available concurrently. In May 2012, Fury UK members Chris Appleton and Martin McNee formed a new band Absolva, joined by Tom Atkinson and Dan Bate. Absolva was confirmed to play its debut show at SOS Festival in Manchester on 22 July, followed by three shows as special guests with Iced Earth in August. Members Chris Appleton – lead vocals and lead guitar Martin McNee – drums Luke Appleton – bass guitar and backing vocals Discography Face Of Adversity album, released October 2007 on Rocksector Records. Salvation EP, released February 2008 on Rocksector Records. VR album, released July 2009 on Rocksector Records. A Way Of Life released September 2010 on Rocksector Records. References External links Fury UK website English heavy metal musical groups Musical groups from Manchester