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1997 In Heavy Metal Music
This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1997. Newly formed bands *1349 *Akercocke * Aletheian * The Amenta * American Head Charge * Amoral * Armageddon * Atargatis *Blackstar *Blood Has Been Shed * Born from Pain * Brougham * Caliban *Carnal Forge * Dagoba * Dark Lunacy *Dark Suns * Deadlock * The Dillinger Escape Plan * Dir En Grey * Dolorian *Doomsword * Dope * Droid * Elvenking * Explorers Club * Factory 81 * Finntroll * Five Foot Thick *Forefather * Goatwhore * Gorod * Halestorm * Halfcocked *Hardcore Superstar * Hate Eternal * Insomnium * Isis *Karma to Burn * Karnivool * Keelhaul * Liquid Tension Experiment * Lostprophets *Nebula *Nonpoint * Norma Jean * Onesidezero * Origin * Paysage d'Hiver *Persuader * Pig Destroyer * Pleymo *Poison the Well * Primal Fear * Primer 55 * Pulse Ultra *Rapture *Secret Sphere *Severe Torture * Shuvel * Sinergy *Skrape (As JoJo) * Soil * Soulfly * Sunk Loto (As Messiah) * Spawn of Possess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal (or simply metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock and acid rock, heavy metal bands developed a thick, monumental sound characterized by distortion (music), distorted guitars, extended guitar solos, emphatic Beat (music), beats and loudness. In 1968, three of the genre's most famous pioneers – Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple – were founded. Though they came to attract wide audiences, they were often derided by critics. Several American bands modified heavy metal into more accessible forms during the 1970s: the raw, sleazy sound and shock rock of Alice Cooper and Kiss (band), Kiss; the blues-rooted rock of Aerosmith; and the flashy guitar leads and party rock of Van Halen. During the mid-1970s, Judas Priest helped spur the genre's evolution by discarding much of its blues influence,Walser (1993), p. 6 while Motörhea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Suns
Dark Suns is a German progressive metal band formed in 1997. It is currently composed of guitarists Maik Knappe and Torsten Wenzel, with Maik's brother Niko performing the vocals and drums. The band has released one demo, one EP, and five studio albums as of 2016. History The band was founded in 1997 by Tobias Gommlich and Niko Knappe, two well known players of the local metal scene in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany. Dark Suns was initially planned to only be a side project for Knappe and Gommlich, but they spent more and more time on it, eventually finding themselves absorbed in this "side project". In 1998 they recorded a demo called Below Dark Illusion. During that time they had numerous band member changes. Their first EP, ''Suffering the Psychopathic Results of Daily Blasphemy'' was released in 1999, and contained only one, 14-minute song. The band began to write their first album, '' Swanlike'', in 2001, and self-released it in 2002. In 2003, guitarist Gommlich left t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forefather
''Forefather'' is an English folk metal band from Surrey. They also incorporate elements of Viking metal and black metal. Since inception in 1997 the band has released seven studio albums. History ''Forefather'' was formed in September 1997 by brothers Wulfstan and Athelstan. Two years later ''Forefather'' released its first album, ''Deep Into Time'', on the band's own label, ''Angelisc Enterprises'', on which two more albums would be released by the band, ''The Fighting Man'' and ''Engla Tocyme'', in 2000 and 2002, respectively. ''Forefather's'' fourth album, ''Ours Is the Kingdom'' was released in 2004 by '' Karmageddon Media'', on which the band's entire back catalogue of albums was re-released as well - remastered and with added bonus tracks. In 2008, ''Forefather'' released its fifth album, '' Steadfast'', on the band's new own label, Seven Kingdoms, on which three years later the band's sixth album, ''Last of the Line'', would also be released. In April 2015, the band r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Foot Thick
Five Foot Thick were an American five-piece metal band originating from Spokane, Washington, United States. History Five Foot Thick was formed in the spring of 1997 by Kirt Whittle and George Silva after their return from attending the Vans Warped Tour. Both men were fans of various genres of music including hip-hop and rock, and wanted to create a band that incorporated both of those elements into the music and vocal delivery. By late 1997, the band was rounded out by Bryan Dilling and Cale Bartlett of local favorites Morning Breath and local turntablist DJ J-ster Jazz. Five Foot Thick played their debut show opening for Hed PE and local band Felix Shmitt, which included future FFT members Matt Gonzales and Kris DeMers. Cale Bartlett remained a member of FFT until late 1998. While recording what was intended to be a debut album at Dark Sessions Studios under the guidance of Donn Larsen, Barlett was fired from the band for unspecified reasons. Kris DeMers was asked to join in B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finntroll
Finntroll is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki that combines elements of black metal and folk metal. Finntroll's lyrics are mostly in Swedish, the only exception being the song "Madon Laulu" on ''Visor om slutet''. Finntroll's original singer, Katla, decided to use Swedish over Finnish since he was part of a Swedish-speaking minority in Finland and the sound of the language seemed to better suit the band's "trollish" outfit. Despite several vocalist changes, this tradition has continued. According to band members Vreth and Skrymer, they took their name from an old Finnish legend where Swedish priests coming to Finland had an encounter with a wild-looking man who killed most of their party. The survivors came back bearing the tale of the Finn-Troll. Finntroll's lyrics mainly deal with legends and tales revolving around the fictional troll-king "Rivfader" and the trolls fighting against the Christians who entered their lands and spread their beliefs. A recurring theme is the sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Factory 81
Factory 81 were an American nu metal band from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Formed in 1997, the band was active until 2003. Biography The band had not initially decided on a name until Nathan Wallace wore a shirt bearing a patch which read "Factory 81", and the rest of the band thought that "it sounded good", deciding that this would be the name of their band. Factory 81 released their only album, ''Mankind'' in 1999 on Medea Records; while it did not chart, it was reissued by The Orchard in 2000 and Universal Motown Republic Group on October 3, 2000. In 2001, the album was reissued by the independent record label Mojo Records. Factory 81 also appeared on the compilation '' Take a Bite Outta Rhyme: A Rock Tribute to Rap'', contributing a cover of Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain". The compilation peaked at No. 195 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In November 2000, Factory 81 toured alongside Mudvayne, Kittie and Apartment 26. The band signed to Jive Records, but le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Explorers Club (band)
Explorers Club was an American progressive metal/rock supergroup, formed and led by brothers Trent and Wayne Gardner of Magellan. Explorers Club featured multiple guests, including singer James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (of Dream Theater), singer D. C. Cooper (Royal Hunt), drummer Terry Bozzio, bassist Billy Sheehan (UFO, Mr. Big) and guitarists Steve Howe ( Yes), Marty Friedman Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist, best known for his tenure as the lead guitarist for thrash metal band Megadeth from 1990 to 2000. He is also known for playing alongside Jason Becker in Cacophony from 1986 unti ... ( Megadeth) and James Murphy ( Obituary). Their first album, '' Age of Impact'' was released to critical praise in 1998, and '' Raising the Mammoth'' was released in 2002, to a less favourable critical reception. Discography Studio albums *'' Age of Impact'' (1998) *'' Raising the Mammoth'' (2002) Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvenking (band)
Elvenking is a heavy metal band from Sacile, Italy. As of 2019, they have released one demo and ten full-length studio albums. Elvenking's music draws inspiration from different genres such as metal, folk, hard rock, pop, prog, and classical music. Biography The origins (1997–2000) Elvenking was formed in late October 1997 by two guitarist friends, Aydan and Jarpen, both sharing a passion for heavy metal music and folklore. They were soon joined by Sargon as bassist. The young band faced many issues with its line-up that prevented them from progressing. In March 1998, Damnagoras joined the band as a lead singer, and was followed by the arrival of the drummer Zender in September. It was only then that the band found stability. The members of Elvenking intended to create a fusion of power metal and folk music. After gaining experience through many shows, the band decided to record a promotional album, ''To Oak Woods Bestowed'', in 2000. Damnagoras performed both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Droid (band)
Droid (sometimes typeset as -D-R-O-I-D- or DROID as to fit their official logo) was an American groove metal band from Long Beach, California, formerly signed to Korn member James "Munky" Shaffer's record label Emotional Syphon Records. History Droid was signed to Emotional Syphon Records after Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer saw them perform at the world-renowned Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles. The band accompanied Korn and Limp Bizkit on their 2003 Back 2 Basics Tour, as well as the 2006 and 2007 installments of the Family Values Tour. Droid also served as backing musicians for Korn bassist Fieldy's side project Fieldy's Dreams. The band was voted 2007 newcomer of the year at The Gauntlet, and the music video for "Fueled by Hate" was voted the No. 11 video of 2007 on MTV2's ''Headbangers Ball ''Headbangers Ball'' is a music television program that consisted of heavy metal music videos airing on MTV and its global affiliates. The show began on MTV on Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dope (band)
Dope is an American nu metal band from New York City, formed in 1997. The band has released six full-length studio albums with their most recent studio album, '' Blood Money Part 1'', being released in 2016. The lineup currently consists of founding member and lead singer Edsel Dope, guitarist Virus, bassist Acey Slade and drummer Daniel Fox. History Early days (1997–1998) The band was founded in 1997 by songwriter and lead vocalist Edsel Dope. As a child, Edsel and his brother Simon Dope were separated when their parents divorced. When the two were adults, they reunited and Simon joined Edsel's band, playing keyboards, samples and percussion. The pair then recruited Sloane Jentry as guitarist, Preston Nash as drummer, and Tripp Eisen as bassist. Unlike many of the popular bands from the 1990s, Dope derived their sound from influences taken from heavy metal bands and fused that with the sound of industrial rock acts who had made waves earlier in the decade, such as Min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doomsword
DoomSword is an Italian heavy metal band from Varese, Northern Italy, that combines elements of doom metal, viking metal and traditional heavy metal. Doomsword's lyrics are concerned with epic themes such as ancient and medieval history, fantasy literature, and European mythology. History 1014AD and early days Founded in 1997 File:1997 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The movie set of ''Titanic'', the highest-grossing movie in history at the time; ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', is published; Comet Hale-Bopp passes by Earth and becomes one of t ... by Deathmaster (previously a member of the metal band Agarthi), DoomSword were born as a studio project aimed at playing epic / medieval influenced epic metal in the way of Warlord. The original members of the band, Deathmaster and Guardian Angel, were already working together on an ancient music project called 1014AD with strong medieval influences, and after a short hiatus they re-arranged the 1014AD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolorian
Dolorian is a doom metal band from Oulu, Finland. Their early recordings are viewed as prime examples of blackened doom metal. Later recordings mixed dark ambient music with the traditional doom metal style. The band was founded in mid-1997 as a duo consisting of A. Haapapuro and A. Kukkohovi. Their combination of varied songs, structures and melodies, several vocal styles, and obscure spiritual lyrics set the band apart from many others in their genre. Dolorian recorded their first demos in autumn 1997 at Tico-Tico Studios with temporary keyboard player H. Riihinen. They were subsequently signed with Wounded Love Records. In April 1998 the band, along with their new keyboard player J. Ontero, recorded the debut album ''When All the Laughter Has Gone''. The album was released in 1999. The following year, the band recorded their second album. Entitled simply ''Dolorian'', it was a continuation of the black doom sound of their debut, although with much quieter vocals. The self-t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
