THE BAND
A Rising Force is an all original Minnesota rock act
made up of musicians from prominent regional and
national musical pasts. The band collectively have had
multiple albums released, MMA nominations & awards,
along with national and international touring
backgrounds.
A Rising Force’s members are no stranger to the
recording industry: Guitarist Leni DiMancari (Founding
member of Hurricane Alice who changed their name to
Hericane Alice for Atlantic Records) has recorded with
members of Y&T, Le Mans, Cacophony, and Montrose.
Bass player Brian Lorenson and Drummer Lane Allen were
members of Dare Force. DiMancari, Allen, and Lorenson
were all part of the last incarnation of the band prior
to A Rising Force.
Dare Force (who’s original lead vocalist was Dave Reese)
eventually reached international status touring and
worldwide distribution for their 4 albums. A Rising
Force lead singer Mark Westlund recorded with Them Pesky
Kids, Touched, and performed on a host of tribute
albums.
Their motto is “Old school rock with a new world
attitude” and the album definitely shows it on every
track of the debut of A Rising Force. The music is
guitar-driven commercial hard rock combined with 4-part
harmonies, and all fronted by an arena rock lead
vocalist. The songs are all real-life experiences and
stories about life, love, loss, heartache, and the world
around us.
Mark Westlund - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Brian Lorenson - Bass, Vocals
Lane Allen - Drums, Vocals, Percussion
Leni DiMancari - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
