THE TREATMENT Signs With POWERAGE RECORDS

August 21, 2010

Powerage Records has announced the signing of Cambridge rockers THE TREATMENT.

THE TREATMENT was formed in 2008 when founding member drummer Dhani Mansworth was still at school in Cambridge . Although only 15 at the time, he already had a clear vision of the kind of band he wanted to form. Having grown up on a diet of AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN and AEROSMITH, he began to put the band together under the watchful eye of his father guitarist and manager Laurie Mansworth (MORE, AIRRACE, ROADSTAR).

Having had little success with local musicians, he decided to go further afield. First to join the lineup was 18-year-old Ben Brookland from Tadley who shared the same passion for classic bands as Dhani. Ben's unique guitar style suited the bill perfectly. Soon after came bass player Rick Newman (a.k.a. Swoggle) also 15. Rick's enthusiasm and solid bass sound fitted perfectly. Rick suggested that the band audition Tagore Grey, his school friend and guitarist from Petersfield. Rick's recommendation was spot-on as Tag's guitar style was exactly what they had been looking for. The boys passion for the band was proved when they all packed bags and moved to Cambridge were they shared a home with the Mansworths so they could focus completely on the band and rehearse on a daily basis.

After a six-month search, THE TREATMENT found the final piece of the jigsaw — Matt Jones, a 17-year-old wonder kid hailing from Norwich . His high-energy rock vocals was exactly what the guys were looking for. Matt moved to Cambridge within one week of joining the band and after locking themselves away to refine their sound, they emerged one year later, ready to showcase.

On March 2 at The Borderline supporting VOODOO SIX, Powerage A&R guru Derek Oliver came down to check out THE TREATMENT's set. He was very impressed and immediately signed the band.

THE TREATMENT has just finished recording its first album (at IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's Barnyard studios). The CD was produced by Laurie Mansworth and mixed by Tony Newton of VOODOO SIX.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/the_treatmentt.

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