British rockers V12 recruit a new member

BRITAIN'S critically acclaimed rock band V12 have a new guitarist. He is Charlie Parry who had just completed four years at the London Guitar Institute. V12 recently won their way to the finals of the Rock Idols competition, held at the London School of Economics where they came second. In other news, the band are recording a new EP with highly acclaimed producer Phil Brown at Chapel Studios in Lincoln. As well as three new recordings, the EP will feature a video "rockumentary" of the band. V12 are also organizing a short tour of the USA in May 2004.