Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb: Periphery line up new guitarist

Periphery has announced the addition of guitarist Mark Holcomb to the group's ranks. Holcomb previously had a project with Periphery axeman Misha Mansoor called Haunted Shores and was the fill-in guitarist on Periphery "Frak The Gods" tour.

Commented Mansoor: "We are happy to announce that Mark Holcomb will be joining the Periphery ranks as a full-time guitarist! He toured with with us our headlining run of Australia, our 'Frak The Gods' U.S. headliner and our two shows opening for Dream Theater and we feel that we have found a perfect fit for us both live and in the studio. We are extremely excited to have him on board, and can't wait to show you all the cool new music we have been working on together!

"Since we made arrangements for the tour before Mark was inducted, our good friend Nolly (Red Sea Fires) will be filling in on the European touropening for Dream Theater. However that will be the last tour we do with a fill-in guitarist, as Mark will join on full time after that!" more