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Pyramaze
Pyramaze is a Danish power metal band formed in 2001. History Pyramaze was formed in 2001 by guitarist Michael Kammeyer. Next to join were fellow Danes drummer Morten Gade Sørensen (Wuthering Heights, Anubis Gate) and bassist Niels Kvist. American keyboardist Jonah Weingarten, who originally met Kammeyer over the Internet, joined next. The band then set out in search for a singer. After listening to many demos, the band selected American singer Lance King (formerly of Balance of Power) to be their lead vocalist. The band's first live show took place on 23 April 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They released their debut studio album, ''Melancholy Beast'', in May 2004 and followed with a tour over the summer of 2004. During this time, Danish guitarist Toke Skjønnemand joined the group. In February 2006, the band released their second album, ''Legend of the Bone Carver'', a concept album that was received very well by fans. On 15 September 2006, the band performed at the ProgP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immortal (Pyramaze Album)
''Immortal'' is the third studio album by the Danish power metal band Pyramaze, released on 30 May 2008. Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow, who had originally left Iced Earth and later joined Pyramaze, performs the vocals on ''Immortal''; however, on the official Pyramaze website, both Barlow and Pyramaze guitarist Michael Kammeyer have stated that this album will be Barlow's only contribution to Pyramaze, after which he will continue to work only with Iced Earth. accessed 5 January 2008 Track listing Personnel *Matt Barlow
Matthew Barlow (born March 10, 1971) is an American heavy metal singer. He is the lead singer for Ashes of Ares and former lead si ...
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Matt Barlow
Matthew Barlow (born March 10, 1971) is an American heavy metal singer. He is the lead singer for Ashes of Ares and former lead singer of Iced Earth and Pyramaze. He is Jon Schaffer's brother-in-law. History Barlow joined Iced Earth after the ''Night of the Stormrider'' tour with Blind Guardian in Europe, as a replacement for John Greely. The first album Barlow can be heard on is '' Burnt Offerings'' (1995). Barlow left the band in 2003, much to the chagrin of many fans. His reason for leaving was due to personal beliefs related to the September 11 terrorist attacks. He took a look at his life and realized that he wanted to contribute to the "real world" instead of living the illusion of a "rock star." He approached Jon Schaffer with this in late 2002, but Schaffer, known for his persuasive personality, convinced Barlow to stay with the band. When the band recorded ''The Glorious Burden'', Schaffer decided that Barlow's vocals were not what he desired them to be; he believed they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disciples Of The Sun
''Disciples of the Sun'' is the fourth studio album by the Danish power metal band Pyramaze, released on 22 May 2015. This album features a significantly different lineup than the band's previous records. Pyramaze recruited vocalist Terje Harøy to replace Matt Barlow and Urban Breed Urban Breed (often written with a lowercase "breed") is a Swedish singer. He is the former vocalist for Project Arcadia Bloodbound, Serious Black, Tad Morose, and Trail of Murder. Urban's style and voice have been described as similar to Ronn ... (with whom Pyramaze did not make a release) after their departures, and producer Jacob Hansen replaced Michael Kammeyer on guitars while remaining the band's producer. The album's title track had a music video produced to promote the album, a first for the band. Reception ''Disciples of the Sun'' was generally well-received, and was compared favourably to the band's previous efforts. Track listing Personnel * Jacob Hansen − guitars, bass * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of The Bone Carver
''Legend of the Bone Carver'' is the second studio album by the Danish power metal band Pyramaze, released by Nightmare Records on 20 February 2006. It is a concept album. Track listing All songs written and composed by Michael Kammeyer, except where noted. # "Era of Chaos" (Kammeyer, Jonah Weingarten) − 1:17 # "The Birth" − 5:52 # "What Lies Beyond" − 4:26 # "Ancient Words Within" − 5:37 # "Souls in Pain" − 5:16 # "She Who Summoned Me" − 5:53 # "The Bone Carver" − 5:06 # "Bring Back Life" − 4:55 # "Blood Red Skies" (Kammeyer, Weingarten) − 3:31 # "Tears of Hate" − 6:00 # "Flame and Retribution" (Japanese edition bonus track) Story The story is set in a time when the balance of good and evil has deteriorated and darkness rules the world. In this time, a wish went out for deliverance. (Era of Chaos) Soon, a child "conceived by wishes" is born in the forest. Without parents, the child is raised by unnamed guardians of the forest and guarded from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance King
Lance King (born November 23, 1962) is an American heavy metal music singer and songwriter specializing in melodic progressive power metal. He has sung with many groups over the last 35 years and started the record label Nightmare in 1990 to release his own music, and is currently still at the helm of the label. Career Freelance years An American hard rock band: 1981–86 As a performing musician since 1981, King has sung with many bands in his career, in 1981 the summer after he graduated high school in Winona, MN, King was asked by a few musician friends that he had jammed with in the past to join a small weekend club band called "The News" The band focused mainly on Canadian rock covers and after a couple shows they decided to change the name of the band to "Freelance". During his five years with the band from (1981–1986) Freelance began playing local bars on the weekends, almost every weekend, then the band reached out to talent agents in the Twin cities and the band b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melancholy Beast
''Melancholy Beast'' is the debut studio album by the Danish power metal band Pyramaze, released by Nightmare Records and Massacre Records in May 2004. Track listing # "Sleepy Hollow" − 6:11 # "Forsaken Kingdom" − 5:27 # "Melancholy Beast" − 6:11 # "The Journey" − 5:47 # "Until We Fade Away" − 4:36 # "Legend" − 7:11 # "Mighty Abyss" − 8:03 # "The Nature of Triumph" − 0:50 # "Power of Imagination" − 6:29 # "The Wizard" − 4:38 (Japanese bonus track) Credits Band members * Lance King Lance King (born November 23, 1962) is an American heavy metal music singer and songwriter specializing in melodic progressive power metal. He has sung with many groups over the last 35 years and started the record label Nightmare in 1990 to ... − vocals * Michael Kammeyer − guitars * Jonah Weingarten − keyboards * Morten Gade Sørensen − drums * Niels Kvist − bass Songwriting * Lyrics and music written and composed by Michael Kammeyer * "The Nature of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Breed
Urban Breed (often written with a lowercase "breed") is a Swedish singer. He is the former vocalist for Project Arcadia Bloodbound, Serious Black, Tad Morose, and Trail of Murder. Urban's style and voice have been described as similar to Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Dio), Jon Oliva (Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain), Zak Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle), and Mike Howe (Metal Church). Career Urban has no current bands. His first official release was with Tad Morose. Tad Morose Urban joined Tad Morose in 1996, replacing singer Kristian 'Krille' Andrén. He appeared on the albums ''A Mended Rhyme'' (1997), ''Undead'' (2000), ''Matters of the Dark'' (2002) and ''Modus Vivendi'' (2003). He left Tad Morose in December 2005. Bloodbound He sang on Bloodbound's 2005 debut, ''Nosferatu'', and later co-wrote and performed on their third studio album, ''Tabula Rasa''. Although he announced in 2006 that he was no longer working with Bloodbound, who hired another singer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Breed
Urban Breed (often written with a lowercase "breed") is a Swedish singer. He is the former vocalist for Project Arcadia Bloodbound, Serious Black, Tad Morose, and Trail of Murder. Urban's style and voice have been described as similar to Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Dio), Jon Oliva (Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain), Zak Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle), and Mike Howe (Metal Church). Career Urban has no current bands. His first official release was with Tad Morose. Tad Morose Urban joined Tad Morose in 1996, replacing singer Kristian 'Krille' Andrén. He appeared on the albums ''A Mended Rhyme'' (1997), ''Undead'' (2000), ''Matters of the Dark'' (2002) and ''Modus Vivendi'' (2003). He left Tad Morose in December 2005. Bloodbound He sang on Bloodbound's 2005 debut, ''Nosferatu'', and later co-wrote and performed on their third studio album, ''Tabula Rasa''. Although he announced in 2006 that he was no longer working with Bloodbound, who hired another singer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anubis Gate
Anubis Gate is a power metal band from Denmark. Despite having formed Anubis Gate only in 2003, the members have regularly worked together since 1984. They have released eight studio albums, a six-CD boxset and two singles/EPs. History The band released their first album in 2004, but their history can be traced back to 1984, with bassist Jesper M. Jensen and Henrik Fevre as guitarist and vocalist forming V-Axe. The group changed its name to Graff Spee, and the line-up was completed with drummer Per M. Jensen (ex-Invocator/ex-The Haunted). Gaining some reputation in the local circles, Graff Spee released a few demos, but eventually split up in 1986 "due to creative differences". Jesper and Per went on to form heavy metal band Extreme Feedback in 1987, recruiting Morten Sørensen as vocalist and Kim Olesen as guitarist. In 1989 both Jesper and Per moved to Esbjerg to join Jacob Hansen's Invocator, releasing a couple of demos and also a full-length album ''Excursion Demise'' in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avian (band)
Avian is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist Yan Leviathan. Musically, they are influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden, HammerFall, Savatage, and Megadeth. In 2005, the band released their debut album ''From the Depths of Time'', a concept album dealing with the end of days and a warning to mankind. Their second album, titled ''Ashes and Madness'', was released in September 2008. In early 2010, vocalist Lance King decided to leave the band to focus on family and professional obligations and was replaced with Brian Hollenbeck, who appeared on the band's first EP, ''The Path'', released in September 2010. History Early years (2002–2005) Guitarist Yan Leviathan, who had been in several local bands over the years, formed Avian (pronounced 'A-VEE-YEN') in November 2002 after being inspired by a metal festival that featured performances by Gamma Ray (band), Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Edguy, and a number of other bands. On the flight b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ProgPower USA
ProgPower USA is a progressive and power metal festival held annually in the United States since 2001. Its upcoming edition, ProgPower USA XXI is scheduled to take place on June 1–4, 2022. The festival's band selection process focuses on quality over quantity. In addition to the emphasis on the power and progressive metal genres, the festival has branched out into other genres with the inclusion of the "oddball" slot that doesn't fit the normal motif. ProgPower USA gives bands that have never performed in the States a chance to perform in the country. The festival has been described as a cultural experience for fans with autograph signing sessions, guest appearances, reunions, and meet-and-greets. The festival hahosted over 70 bands' USA debutsincluding Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray, Nightwish, and Stratovarius. History ProgPower USA began i2001 The very first festival was February 23–24, 2001, in Lansing, Illinois, just outside Chicago, aJ.J. Kelley's The subsequent even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuthering Heights (band)
Wuthering Heights is a Danish-Swedish heavy metal band with a somewhat eclectic musical style which falls in somewhere between progressive metal, "folk music-into-heavy metal" and power metal, along with "a mixture of Neoclassical Metal, Melodic Speed Metal and various progressive elements. History The group formed in 1989 under the name Angelica. They recorded nothing under this name, changing the name to Minas Tirith for the release of a demo cassette, entitled ''Tales From the Woods'' in late 1992. By the release of their second demo in 1995 the band had changed their name to Vergelmir. One track from this demo was included in 1996 on the Danish sampler ''Extremity Rising Vol.2'' (on the Serious Entertainment label). In 1997, the band recorded their first album for German label Prophecy Productions, but the deal fell through and this version of the album has never been officially released. The band re-recorded the entire album in 1998 for their new American label The Las ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
