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band formed in 2002 by

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History

''Revenge Is My Name'' (2002-2005)

Petrossi signed with

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in early 2002 to record a side project, Iron Mask. The band’s name and some songs of the first album were based on the book

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. The album was titled '' Revenge Is My Name''. Bass was recorded by Vassili Moltchanov (

, Cryme), vocals were performed by Phil Letaw (Karyan, Cryme, Stormy Night), keyboards - by Youri De Groote.

''Hordes of the Brave'' (2005-2009)

In April 2005, Iron Mask had a different line up for the album ''

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''. The band inaugurated Goetz "Valhalla Jr" Mohr (Arrow, Hanz Damf, Rolf Munkes) as vocalist. Guest vocalist

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, Edguy, Aina,

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) added vocals to three tracks. The keyboardist

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, Silver Seraph) is responsible for all the keyboards solos on ''Hordes of the Brave''. In November 2005 the band gave several concerts in Europe to promote ''Hordes of the Brave'', touring with Canadian heavy metal veterans Anvil and Phantom X. The shows were filmed, and as a result in 2008, Iron Mask contributed to documentary film about Anvil, called

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, as well as to soundtrack for the film.

''Shadow of the Red Baron'' (2009-2011)

In 2009, the band's third album, entitled ''

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'', was released. Petrossi wrote and produced eleven songs. The vocals were performed by Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr on all songs, with the exception of "Dreams", which was sung by backing vocalist

. Another guest was

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who played the third guitar solo on "Sahara". Still on bass guitar was Vassili Moltchanov, but a new drummer was found in Erik Stout ( Vengeance, Joe Stump, Daize Shayne); keyboards were played by Andreas Lindahl (

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). As with the previous album, Roma Siadletski (Magic Kingdom) performed extreme vocals.

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) was responsible for the sound. Iron Mask at PPM Fest 2011 2

Due to vocalist Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr's health problems, Iron Mask brought Carsten "Lizard" Schulz (

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, Altaria, Shining Line, Eden's Curse) to perform vocal duties at their appearance at

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on June 26, 2010, in Dessel, Belgium. There were also a couple of other lineup changes: Ramy Ali (

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, Evidence One, State of Rock) was the band's new drummer. Philippe Giordana (Magic Kingdom,

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) handled the keys as Andreas Lindahl was tied with other work engagements. On 4 December 2010 the same band-lineup performed at Frostrock metal festival (

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, Belgium), the other participants -

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''Black as Death'' (2011-2013)

On 30 April 2011, the band played a concert at Power & Prog Metal Fest ( Mons, Belgium) alongside

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. In July 2011 the band announced that for the forthcoming album '' Black as Death'' part of vocal duties would be performed by ex-

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singers

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) will be responsible for all the keyboard parts. The mix and production will be done by Denis Ward (

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). For the album the band signed in September 2011 with

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. ''Black as Death'' was released on 16 December 2011.

''Fifth Son of Winterdoom'' (2013-2014)

In 2013 Iron Mask announced the forthcoming of 5th studio album '' Fifth Son of Winterdoom''. The album was released on 8 November 2013 by AFM Records with Mark Boals on vocals.

''Diabolica'' (2014-present)

In July 2014 the band started working on a new studio album, and two years later, it was announced that the band's next studio album, ''Diabolica'', would be released on 23 September 2016, on AFM Records with Diego Valdez on vocals.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Revenge Is My Name'' (2002) * ''

'' (2005) * ''

'' (2009) * '' Black as Death'' (2011) * '' Fifth Son of Winterdoom'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2016) * ''Master of Masters'' (2020)

Contributions

*V/A - ''Beyond Inspiration: A Tribute to Uli Jon Roth'' (2003, Lion Music) - "Yellow Raven" *V/A - ''Blackmore's Castle vol.1: A Tribute to Deep Purple & Rainbow'' (2003, Lion Music) - "Gates of Babylon" *V/A - ''Give Us Moore!: A Tribute to Gary Moore'' (2004, Lion Music) - " Out in the Fields" *V/A - ''Anvil! The Story of Anvil: Soundtrack'' (2008) - "Holy War" *V/A - ''Embrace the Sun - Lion Music Japan Benefit Album'' (2011, Lion Music) - "Sons of the Sun"

Music videos

*2002 ''Revenge Is My Name'' *2010 ''Forever in the Dark'' *2012 ''God Punishes, I Kill'' *2013 ''Rock Religion'' *2016 '' I don't forget, I don't forgive '' *2020 '' Tree Of The World''

Members

Current lineup

* Dushan Petrossi - guitars, composing & songwriting * Mike Slembrouck - vocals * Vassili Moltchanov - bass * Ramy Ali - drums

Former & guest members

- vocals (2010-2014) * Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr - vocals * Roma Siadletski - extreme vocals and backing vocals * Carsten "Lizard" Schulz - vocals (live) *

- vocals (Track 10 of Black as Death) *

- vocals (2009-2010) * Marcos Rodriguez - vocals (live) * Fil Letow - vocals * Diego Valdez - vocals *

- keyboards (2003-2005) *

- keyboards (2011-2015, his death) * Andreas Lindhal - keyboards * Phil Giordana - keyboards (live) * Erik Stout - drums * Anton Arkhipov - drums (Exhumator, Magic Kingdom)

Timeline

References

External links

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Official Myspace

Official Facebook Page

Dushan Petrossi's official website

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