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In March 2022, a revamped More announced the recruitment of Polish vocalist Roman Kańtoch (ex-Kruk), who replaced Mike
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A further attempt to reform the band occurred in the spring of 1998, with Mike
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In 2011, Andy John Burton recruited Baz
Nicholls (bass; joined More in 1982), Mike Freeland (vocals; part of More's 1999 line-up), Paul Stickles (guitar; also with the band Dangerous Breed) and special guest
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and the band became a four-piece. Bassist Brian Day also left during the recording of the second album, to be replaced by Barry 'Baz' Nicholls, who has since remained a constant member in the line-up.
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Kenny Cox revived More briefly in 1985, with vocalist Ron
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Stratton released a 7" single called "Trickster" in 1982, before splitting up.
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220:VI' festival, with Steve Rix on drums.
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971:An extended biography of More
785:Steve Goldby (5 March 2011).
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589:"Killer on the Prowl" - 5:11
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598:"I've Been Waiting" - 3:21
575:"I Have No Answers" - 5:42
473:Chris Tsangarides - Guitar
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566:"Lord of Twilight" - 4:48
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341:Paul Mario Day - Vocals
318:Paul Mario Day - Vocals
966:Information about More
956:Official Facebook page
604:"Rock and Roll" - 4:30
601:"Traitors Gate" - 4:11
513:Mike Freeland - Vocals
493:Roman Kańtoch - Vocals
470:Mike Freeland - Vocals
453:Paul Stickles - Guitar
447:Mike Freeland - Vocals
427:Mike Freeland - Vocals
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563:"Road Rocket" - 3:54
516:Peter Welsh - Guitar
404:Ron Jackson - Vocals
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527:Discography
241:Cloven Hoof
172:Nicky Moore
160:Sun Red Sun
141:Iron Maiden
113:heavy metal
88:Peter Welsh
46:Heavy metal
980:Categories
657:References
249:Amstelveen
188:Deal, Kent
164:John McCoy
69:(previous)
277:and the '
195:Marseille
170:vocalist
86:Steve Rix
37:, England
645:See also
550:"Fire" (
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307:Line-ups
283:Pwllheli
268:Pwllheli
260:Balingen
225:Purfleet
162:bassist
887:14 June
816:Last.fm
765:Last.fm
745:14 June
638:Hey Joe
624:Singles
537:Warhead
400:(1985)
380:(1982)
360:(1982)
290:Bonfire
166:and ex-
145:drummer
97:Website
79:Members
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210:Bolton
203:Surrey
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156:Gillan
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