Effective period / Period of releases: 1982

Members: Rick Fowler, Joel Shipp, Nathan De Foor

Hard rock power trio from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Fortnox were led by guitarist/vocalist Rick Fowler, and were signed to Epic records. The label hooked them up with up with British producer Chris Tsangarides (Ozzy Osbourne, Thin Lizzy) who took control of recording the band’s sole album in Atlanta. The album received positive reviews but despite extensive touring, playing with the likes of Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and April Wine, support from the label began to dwindle, leaving the band vulnerable to forces beyond their control. Without Epic's investment, the band’s life support system was slowly withdrawn, leaving them unable to carry on.