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Lostprophets (pron-enl?st?pr?f?ts, often stylised as lostprophets) are a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins (Ian Watkins (Lostprophets)), bassist (later guitarist) Mike Lewis (Mike Lewis (musician)), drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance (Public Disturbance (band)). Since their formation, Lostprophets have released four studio albums and three EPs, most recently releasing The Betrayed (The Betrayed (album)) on 13 January 2010, and are part of the Cardiff music scene.
The band have achieved two top ten hits on the UK Singles Chart ("Last Train Home (Last Train Home (Lostprophets song))" and "Rooftops (Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast))"), one number one single on the Alternative Songs chart ("Last Train Home"), and several Kerrang! Award (Kerrang!#Kerrang! awards)s and nominations.
Background: group_or_band
Origin: Pontypridd, Wales, UK
Genre: Alternative rock, hard rock, nu metal
Years Active: 1997-present
Allias Name: Lozt Prophetz (1997-1999)
Associated Acts: Public Disturbance (Public Disturbance (band)),The New Regime (Ilan Rubin#The New Regime),The Blackout (The Blackout (band)),L'Amour la Morgue
Website: www.lostprophets.com
Current Members: Ian Watkins (Ian Watkins (Lostprophets)),Lee Gaze,Mike Lewis (Mike Lewis (musician)),Stuart Richardson,Jamie Oliver (Jamie Oliver (musician)),Luke Johnson (Luke Anthony Johnson)
Past Members: DJ Stepzak,Mike Chiplin,Ilan Rubin