Origin:	England
Genres:	Hard Rock
DISBANDED?

Last update/review:	April 25, 2015

Statetrooper

Statetrooper was formed in 1985 as a solo project for vocalist Gary Barden, who had just left Michael Schenker Group. He recruited former Wildfire drummer Bruce Bisland, and eventually three more Wildfire members comprised the lineup that recorded their self-titled album in 1986. Decidedly more in the poppy hard rock world than MSG, Statetrooper nonetheless was a minor hit for the band, but while the fans were behind the group, for whatever reason they couldn't take it to the next level, and Barden folded the band in late 1987, citing disillusionment with the music industry. As the years went by Barden realized that interest in the band was still present, and buoyed by a 2002 re-release of the album, reformed the group, with most of the original cast along for the ride. 2004 saw the release of the band's second album, The Calling. They haven't been heard from since and are probably done.