2000s Rock Band, Disbanded for Two Years, Ranked Among 'Best Supergroups' of All Time

Frost made a lasting mark on the industry after earning a place as one of the best rock supergroups of all time.

BBC Music Magazine unveiled its list of the top 23 supergroups, recognizing bands whose members were already established musicians or successful solo artists before joining forces.

Legendary supergroups like Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Asia secured the top three spots. Frost, fronted by founder Jem Godfrey, landed at No. 18.

The English progressive rock band eventually brought together musicians with backgrounds spanning progressive rock, jazz-funk and pop rock.

Along with Godfrey, Frost’s original lineup also featured guitarist and vocalist John Mitchell, best known for his work with Arena and Kino, drummer Andy Edwards and bassist John Jowitt, best known for his work with IQ, was formed in 2004.

Although the band formed in 2004, it was not until 2006 that Frost released its debut album, Milliontown, which took the prog world by storm.

Described by some as “the greatest prog rock album of all time,” it featured six tracks with the title track “Milliontown” lasting 26 minutes and 35 seconds.

Amid the band’s growing success and critical acclaim, Frost went on a two-year hiatus, as confirmed by Godfrey.

On his MySpace blog, the frontman unexpectedly announced the disbandment after the band completed its remaining tour dates. At that time, he cited personal and professional commitments as the primary reason, particularly “increasing professional and personal commitments elsewhere,” since he was also a sought-after music producer and songwriter.

Following the release of Experiments in Mass Appeal in 2008, Craig Blundell joined as Frost’s drummer while Nathan King became the band’s full-time bassist in 2009.

They have been longtime members of the band throughout Frost’s on-again, off-again history, including its second breakup in 2011, which stemmed from health issues and leadership challenges.

Eight years after releasing its second album, Frost returned with Falling Satellites in 2016, marking the band’s third studio album.

The album showcased 13 tracks with “Numbers,” “Towerblock” and “Heartstrings” standing out among its highlights.

Following another hiatus, Frost returned in 2021 with Day and Age, followed by its fifth album, Life in the Wires, in 2024.

Leading up to the release, Godfrey hinted at the band’s comeback by introducing the members.

“Work on Life In The Wires is progressing nicely and the old crew are back together – Craig, Nath and John are standing by, Mr Carl Glover is back onboard to deliver yet more cracking album art and even the mastering date is (foolishly) booked,” he said on the band’s Facebook page at that time.

It was a major success for the band as it earned Album Of The Year, Epic Of The Year and Album Production Of The Year at the 2024 Prog Report Awards.

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