Dark Moor

Dark Moor

Biography

Dark Moor was formed in 1994 in Madrid, Spain, and recorded their debut album ,"Shadowland", in the summer of 1999. Dark Moor played live supporting Demons & Wizards on their Spanish Tour.

Dark Moor began the recording sessions for their second album, "The Hall of the Olden Dreams", in August 2000 at New Sin Studios with producer Luigi Stefanini. During these recording sessions, the band recorded their cover of "Halloween", which was included on the CD "The Keepers of Jericho" - A Tribute to Helloween - (Arise Records). Their E.P "The Fall of Melnibone" was released in June 2001. This E.P was a limited edition; 1500 copies were released, and only for the Spanish market.

Dark Moor began the recording of their third album, "The Gates of Oblivion", in Autumn 2001 at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor signed with the major label J.V.C for the Asian release. The band played 18 gigs at festivals such as Rock Machina, Viña Rock and Nit De Reis. After the first part of the tour, keyboardist Roberto Peña left the band and the band was forced to finish the tour with a guest musician.

In August 2003 Dark Moor recorded four new exclusive acoustic tracks along with a string quartet, to be included in "Between Light and Darkness", which was released in April 2003. Due to differing points of view regarding the musical direction for the next Dark Moor album, vocalist Elisa Martin, guitarist Albert Maroto and drummer Jorge Sáez decided to leave Dark Moor to start a new band.

The two remaining members of the band decided to start a search for new members. After the auditions, they accepted vocalist Alfred Romero, guitarist Jose Garrido, and drummer Andy C.

In August 2003, the band started recording their fourth album, "Dark Moor", at New Sin Studios in Italy. Following a month of recording sessions, the album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.

On November 23rd, 2006, the band announced the departure of their drummer on their official website, due to "incompatibility with his other musical projects." He would go on to play drums for Saratoga. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, was previously in the Spanish metal band Anima Sola.

Members

Current Members

• Alfred Romero (2003-present) - Vocals
• Enrik Garcia (1994-present) - Guitar
• Mario Garcia (2008-present) - Bass
• Roberto Cappa (2006-present) - Drums

Former members

• Javier Rubio (1994-1999?) - Guitar
• Roberto Peña De Camus (1994-2002) - Keyboards
• Elisa Martin (1999-2003) - Vocals
• Albert Maroto (1999-2003) - Guitar
• Jorge Sáez - (1999-2003) Drums
• Jose Garrido (2003-2004) - Guitar
• Anan Kaddouri (1999-2004) - Bass
• Andy C. (2003-2006) - Drums/Keyboards
• Dani Fernandez (2004-2008) - Bass

Albums

Shadowland [1999]

Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Roberto Peña de Camus - Keyboards
Jorge Saez - Drums

Recorded at NC Studios
Mixed at NC Studios & Dark Moor
Mastered at T.S.S Studios
Produced by Dark Moor,Chema & Javi M.
Cover concept by Dark Moor
Cover Artwork by Blackie C.Martín
Ejecutive Producer by Dark Moor & Arise
Engineered by Chema
Guest musicians: Carlos Maroto & Leo "Saratoga"

Tracklist

1. Shadowland
2. Walhalla
3. Dragon into the fire
4. Calling on the wind
5. Magic land
6. Flying
7. Time is the avenger
8. Born in the dark
9. The king´s sword
10. The call

Downloads

The Hall of the Olden Dreams [2000]

Elisa Martin- vocals
Enrik Garcia- guitar
Albert Maroto- guitar
Anan Kaddouri- bass
Jorge Saez- drums
Robert P.C.- keyboards

Recorded,Mixed & Mastered at New Sin Studios by Luigi Stefanini
Produced by Luigi Stefanini & Dark Moor
Cover concept by Andreas Marschall
Cover painting by Andreas Marschall
Published by Arise Records S.L.
Guest musician:Valerio Viliani-U.Symphony

Tracklist

1. The Ceremony
2. Somewhere in dreams
3. Maid of Orleans
4. Bells of Notredame
5. Silver lake
6. Mortal sin
7. The sound of the blade
8. Beyond the fire
9. Quest for the eternal fame
10. Hand in hand

Downloads

The Gates of Oblivion [2002]

Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Roberto Peña de Camus - Keyboards
Jorge Saez - Drums

Produced by Luigi Stefanini & Dark Moor
Recorded & mixed by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studios
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Cover painting by Andreas Marschall
Guest musicians: Valcavasia´s choir and Dan Keying.

Tracklist

1. In the heart of the stone
2. A new world
3. The gates of oblivion
4. Nevermore
5. Starsmaker (Elbereth)
6. Mist in the twilight
7. By the strange path of destiny
8. The night of the age
9. Your symphony
10. The citadel of the light
11. A truth for me
12. Dies Irae (Amadeus)

Downloads

Dark Moor [2003]

Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Jose Garrido - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Andy C. - Drums

Produced by Luigi Stefanni & Dark Moor
Recorded & Mixed by Luigi Stefanni at New Sin Studios
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Cover artwork, Booklet & inlay design by Diana Alvarez

Tracklist

1. A Life for Revenge
2. Eternity
3. The Bane of Daninsky (the werewolf)
4. Philip, The Second
5. Form Hell
6. Cyrano of Bergerac
7. Overture (Attila)
8. Wind Like Stroke (Attila)
9. Return for Love (Attila)
10. Amore Venio (Attila)
11. The Ghost Sword (Attila)
12. The Dark Moor

Downloads

Beyond The Sea [2005]

Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Daniel Fernandez - Bass
Andy C. - Drums

Produced by Luigi Stefanini & Enrik García
Recorded & mixed by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin studios & M20 studios by BigSimon
Mastered by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studio
Cover artbook by Derek Gores (Kamelot)
Booklet artwork & inlay design by Diana Alvarez

Orchestral arrangement by Enrik García
Guest choir:
Dobrin Ionela, Mamen Castaño, Nacho Ruiz, José Garrido, Kiko Hagall, Marcial Ortiz, Juan Vidal, Elena Canales, Lucia Ribera, Tina & Yolanda Alonso

Tracklist

1. Before the duel
2. Miracles
3. Houdini´s great escapade
4. Through the gates of the silver key
5. The silver key
6. Green eyes
7. Going on
8. Beyond the sea
9. Iulius Caesar (Interlude)
10. Alea Jacta
11. Vivaldi´s Winter

Downloads

Tarot [2007]

Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik García - Guitars
Daniel Férnandez - Bass
Roberto Cappa - Drums

There is a special release including "The Fool" as a bonus track.
The artwork was made by Derek Gores
Manda Ophuis from Nemesea appears as a guest singer on this album.

Tracklist

1. The Magician
2. The Chariot
3. The Star
4. Wheel Of Fortune
5. The Emperor
6. Devil In The Tower
7. Death
8. Lovers
9. The Hanged Man
10. The Moon
11. The fool

Downloads

Autumnal [2009]

Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik García - Guitars
Daniel Férnandez - Bass
Roberto Cappa - Drums

Tracklist

1. SWAN LAKE
2. ON THE HILL OF DREAMS
3. PHANTOM QUEEN
4. AN END SO COLD
5. FAUSTUS
6. DON'T LOOK BACK
7. WHEN THE SUN IS GONE
8. FOR HER
9. THE ENCHANTED FOREST
10. THE SPHINX
11. FALLEN LEAVES WALTZ

Downloads

EP/Singles

The Fall of Melnibone [2001]

Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Roberto Peña de Camus - Keyboards
Jorge Saez - Drums

This limited edition EP contains several bonus tracks released only in Japan &
Korea and covers.

Recorded,Mixed & Mastered at New
Sin Studios by Luigi Stefanini
Except "Cuentos de ayer y de hoy"
recorded,mixed & mastered at M20
Cover painting by Andreas Marschall
Booklet design & Layout by Carlos

Tracklist

1. The fall of Melnibone
2. Silver lake
3. Wood song
4. Halloween
5. Cuentos de ayer y de hoy

Downloads

From Hell [2003]

Limited to 1000 copies.

Tracks 2 & 3 feature Beatriz Albert as lead vocalist

Recorded at New Sin Studios
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Published by Arise Records S.L

Tracklist

1. From hell
2. The sea
3. The mysterious maiden

Downloads

Between Light and Darkness [2003]

Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Jorge Saez - Drums

Guest musicians:
Mari Llanos Calleja - Harpist
Alicia Fernández - Flute
Justo Maroto - Classic guitar
Luis Álvarez - Violins and viola
MarÃ*a José López - Cello
Isabel Garcí*a - Piano
Nacho Ruiz, Mamen, José Garrido (Arwen) - Choirs

Track 6 & 7 were bonus tracks from The Gates of Oblivion
Tracks 1,2,3 & 4 Produced by Dark Moor and Simón Echeverría
Recorded at Cube Studios by Alberto Seara in August 2002;Mixed at Sintonia
Studios by Simón Echeverría
Mastered at New Sin Studios by Luigui Stefanini
Tracks 5,6 & 7 Produced by Dark Moor & Luigui Stefanini
Mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila
Track 8 Produced by Dark Moor & Luigui Stefanini
Recorded,Mixed & Mastered at New Sin Studios by Luigui Stefanini
Anagram by J.P. Fournier
Cover Artwork,Booklet & inlay Design by Diana Alvarez. Published by Arise
Records S.L

Tracklist

1. Memories
2. From dawn to dusk
3. A lament of misery
4. Echoes of the seas
5. Mistery of goddess
6. The shadow of the nile
7. Dies Irae (orchestral version)
8. The fall of Melnibone

Downloads

Read more »

Arwen

Arwen



ARWEN began in the middle of 1996 from an idea of JOSE A. GARRIDO (guitar) and LUISMA HERNANDEZ (bass) with the intention of reflect in their music a melodic metal with progressive and aggressive dyes.

In 1997 NACHO RUIZ joins the band as guitarist and vocalist, later he decicated only to the vocals. In this period, a mixture of ideas from the three composers gave its fruit and there appears songs of the current setlist with certain Celtic influence. MAMEN CASTANO became another incorporation, since the group needed the support of a female voice for sweeter and softer tones.

NACHO ARRIAGA's incorporation (drums), ROSALVA ALONSO (keyboards) and ALBERTO AVILES (guitar) carried out throughout 1999. The same year the band recorded the demo "At The End..." with the one that performed several concerts sharing stage with bands as DEF CON DOS or SEGURIDAD SOCIAL giving place to, during 2000, be part in several contests like Villa De Madrid.

After this facts, during these two years, the band considers a professional career in music. This new mentality takes them, due to their passion for the spectacle and the live show, to the incorporation of an eights member, who finally would be JONATHAN ZAPATERO (keyboards), becoming a group of a powerful live and without sampled parts: This fact is the reason of Arwen's line-up with eight members.

Arwen signs with Arise Records in December 2001, and in May 2002 they released their first album "Memories Of A Dream" and also the Helloween's cover "March Of Time" who will be included in "The Keepers Of Jericho Part II" tribute to Helloween.

"Memories Of A Dream" introduces a band with very clear ideas, a defined particular sound and many new things to contribute to the current musical scene. "Memories..." is edited in Europe, E.E.U.U, Russia, Greece, Mexico and Taiwan, with a very good acceptance and finally in Japan, whereArwen has achieved the major number of sales.

During the "Memories" tour JONATHAN ZAPATERO" decides to leave the band to continue with his personal side projects and career in London. After trying several new keyboard players they choose their new member; JAVI DIEZ. With this stable line-up they could finish their tour and start working in the next record.

After several months of hard work, composing and preparing the new songs, the band shuts themselves in the New Life Studios to record the second album "Illusions" which was released in November 2004. This new work, according to the reviews, overcomes undoubtedly all the created expectations.

Genre: Progressive Power Metal
Lyrical theme: Fantasy
Origin:Spain (Madrid)
Formed in: 1996
Current label: Arise
Status: Active

Current line-up
María del Carmen “Mamen” Castaño - Vocals
José A. Garrido - Vocals, Guitars (Dark Moor)
Alberto Avilés - Guitars
Luis M. Hernández - Bass (Santelmo)
Nacho Arriaga - Drums (Gauntlet (Esp), Inntrance)
Javier Díez - Keyboards (Ebony Ark, Jorge Salan, Wayland)
Roberto Peña de Camús - Keyboards (Dreamaker, Dark Moor, Ebony Ark)
Former/past member(s)
Vocals:
Nacho Ruiz (also formerly Guitars) (1997-2007) (Gauntlet (Esp))

Keyboards:
Jonathan Zapatero (2000-2002)
Rosalva Alonso (1998-2005)

ALBUMS:

Memories Of A Dream [2002]



1. Transcendental
2. Dreamland
3. Between Love and Pain
4. Time's Gate
5. Alone
6. So High
7. Woodheart
8. Once upon a Time
9. Eternally
10. At the End
11. New Life

José A. Garrido - guitars
Luis M. “Luisma” Hernández - bass
Nacho Ruiz - vocals
María del Carmen “Mamen” Castaño - vocals
Nacho Arriaga - drums
Rosalva Alonso - keyboards
Alberto Avilés - guitars
Jonathan Zapatero - keyboards

Full-length, Arise Records
October 21st, 2002

Recorded at Cube Studios between December, 2001 and May, 2002 by Alberto Seara & Samuel B. Moreno. Mixed at Cube Studios by Alberto Seara.
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studio.
Produced by Alberto Seara, Jose & Nacho Ruiz.
Music by José, Luisma, Nacho Ruiz & Jonathan. Lyrics by Luisma & Rosalva.
Cover artwork by Kris Verwimp
Photo by Henry

Download

Illusions [2004]



1. Into the...
2. Illusions
3. Riding Alone
4. Dance of Souls
5. Infinity
6. Keltia
7. Fantasy of Reality
8. No More Tears
9. By my Own Sight
10. One Reason to Live
11. Lullaby
12. Somewhere in the Past
13. Touch the Sky

José A. Garrido - guitars
Luis M. “Luisma” Hernández - bass
Nacho Ruiz - vocals
María del Carmen “Mamen” Castaño - vocals
Nacho Arriaga - drums
Rosalva Alonso - keyboards
Alberto Avilés - guitars
Javier Díez - keyboards

Recorded, mixed and mastered at New Life Studios by José Garrido & Daniel
Melián.
Cover art by Nacho Arriaga & Eduardo Tejero.

Download

Read more »

Stratovarius

Stratovarius

History

1982 - 1989
Stratovarius was founded in 1982 in Finland under the name Black Water. The founding members were Tuomo Lassila, Staffan Stråhlman, and John Vihervä. In 1983, the name was changed to Stratovarius (a portmanteau of Stratocaster and Stradivarius), an idea of Stråhlman's. In 1984, Timo Tolkki joined the band, replacing Stråhlman on guitar, as well as contributing vocals and assuming most of the songwriting. He brought along not only strong rock influences, but also a neo-classical style.
The band released a demo to various record companies by 1987 and was picked up by CBS Finland. In 1988, they released their first two singles, "Future Shock" and "Black Night," followed by their 1989 debut album Fright Night. Their "Future Shock" single was filmed the same year, becoming theirfirst music video.

1990 - 1993
After being dropped by CBS, the band went through several member changes, but in 1991 they managed to release the album Stratovarius II on Bluelight Records, which was re-released as Twilight Time through Noise Records the next year. The album was followed by one single, "Break the Ice," in 1992.

1994 - 1995
In 1994, Stratovarius released their third album, Dreamspace, featuring new bass player Jari Kainulainen, who joined the band when 70% of the new material was already recorded. No singles or music videos were recorded for the album.

Tolkki decided to stop singing for the band, and they hired a full-time singer, Timo Kotipelto. The release of Fourth Dimension in 1995 was a huge success for the band, and had a following single called "Wings of Tomorrow." The song "Against the Wind" was filmed without any single support.

1996 - 1997
Despite the success of Fourth Dimension, internal differences - particularly of the style the band was going for - prompted the departure of long-time drummer Tuomo Lassila and keyboardist Antti Ikonen. Two new non-Finnish members were recruited: Swedish keyboardist Jens Johansson (of Yngwie Malmsteen fame) and German drummer Jörg Michael.

With the fifth release Episode in 1996, Stratovarius had finally found its sound and had a strong, diverse line-up. Episode featured a large choir and a string orchestra. It was another commercial success. It resulted in two new singles, "Father Time" and "Will the Sun Rise?."

Their next studio album, Visions, was released in 1997 without changes in line-up, and together with it came two singles, "Black Diamond" and "The Kiss of Judas." Both of these were filmed.
1997 also saw the release of their first compilation album, The Past and Now.

1998 - 2002
Destiny was released in 1998, and Infinite in 2000. With these albums, their fame and fan-base expanded, and they started gaining a stronger following outside Scandinavia, particularly in Japan. While Destiny only resulted in one single, "SOS," Infinite resulted in three: "Hunting High and Low," "It's a Mystery," and "A Million Light Years Away."

In 2000, Stratovarius and Sonata Arctica went on a tour with one of the biggest bands of Power metal, Rhapsody, to support them on their first tour.
In these years, Stratovarius also released three new compilation albums: The Chosen Ones in 1999, 14 Diamonds in 2000, and Intermission in 2001.
[edit]2003 - 2004
In 2003, the band released its most epic project yet, the two-album suite named Elements. With these albums, they reached a peak in their progressive and symphonic style of power metal. Thefirst album, Elements, Pt. 1, was released in early 2003, followed by a world tour. The same year, it was followed by Elements, Pt. 2, both released on Nuclear Blast.

In late 2003, the band broke up, with Timo Kotipelto and Jörg Michael leaving after a very vaguely-explained conflict. Tolkki hired a new singer, Katriina "Miss K" Wiiala, and Anders Johansson of Hammerfall (Jens' brother) temporarily on drums. The rest of 2004 saw almost complete silence from the band.

Despite the break-up, the band still had to finish off their Elements tour. While touring in Spain, Tolkki was announced to have been attacked by a furious fan. Rock magazines and tabloid papers showed pictures of the stabbed guitarist. However, some time later news begun to spread that no stabbing actually happened. Around the same time, Tolkki was hospitalized because of severe mental illness.

It was later revealed by Keyboardist Jens Johansson on the band's forum that the break-up never happened, and that Miss K and Anders were hired as a publicity stunt to generate buzz around the band. The stabbing was also reported to have been a publicity stunt.

2005 - 2007
In January 2005, it was announced that Stratovarius had reunited with the former line-up. In June 2005, Tolkki announced that the band's bassist, Jari Kainulainen, had left the band due to personal reasons. He was replaced by Lauri Porra, a young Finnish musician.

Stratovarius then released the self-titled album Stratovarius in September 2005. During this time, Stratovarius began a world tour, starting in Argentina, which included a North American leg, where they toured the United States and Canada for thefirst time in the band 's history. They played at such events as Atlanta's ProgPower, and in well-known venues such as B.B. King's House Of Blues in New York and Philadelphia's Trocadero Theatre. The tour also included European and Japanese cities.

2008
After a long period of silence, on March 4, 2008, Timo Tolkki officially stated the break-up of Stratovarius on his site. Internal tensions within the band were cited as the cause, saying that Lauri Porra and Jens Johansson were his only supporters, Jörg Michael was more focused on his session work, and Kotipelto was best for having a band by himself. The band was planning to release a new studio album, codenamed R.... R....., in 2008. Instead, however, Tolkki will be releasing the album himself in June 2008, and will be forming a new band around the album, called "Revolution Renaissance".
The remaining members of Stratovarius, however, posted a statement online giving their side of the story. They concluded by saying that the band was very much alive, but that Tolkki will no longer be a part of it.

Tolkki rebutted with another statement online, his final statement, wherein he waived the rights to the Stratovarius name, as well as all profits from their back-catalogue. Since Tolkki has written 95% of all Stratovarius songs since 1989, the continuation of the band without Tolkki would almost certainly change the musical direction of the band.

On August 22, Stratovarius announced that the new guitarist would be Matias Kupiainen. Over fifteen new songs were written and recorded as demos for the new album.

2009
In February 2009, Stratovarius announced the upcoming release of Polaris, which is set for May 21st, 2009[4]. There is an accompanying tour planned for May 2009.

Transfer of rights
In May 2008, Timo Tolkki signed over the Stratovarius catalog, the Stratovarius name, and all royalties to Timo Kotipelto, Jens Johansson, and Jörg Michael.[5]

Band members



Current Members
Timo Kotipelto - Vocals (1994-Present)
Jens Johansson - Keyboards, Piano (1995-Present)
Jörg Michael - Drums (1995-Present)
Lauri Porra - Bass guitar (2005-Present)
Matias Kupiainen - Guitar (2008-present)

Former members
Timo Tolkki - Guitar (1985-2008), vocals (1985-1994)
Jari Kainulainen - Bass guitar (1993-2005)
Antti Ikonen - Keyboards (1987-1996)
Tuomo Lassila - Drums (1982-1995), vocals (1982-1985)
John Vihervä - Bass guitar (1982-1984)
Jyrki Lentonen - Bass Guitar (1985-1990)
Sami Kuoppamäki - Drums (1994)
Staffan Stråhlman - Guitar (1982-1985)
Anders Johansson - Drums (2004)
Katriina "Miss K" Wiiala - Vocals (2004)


Albums
Studio albums

Fright Night (1989)
Twilight Time (1992)
Dreamspace (1994)
Fourth Dimension (1995)
Episode (1996)
Visions (1997)
Destiny (1998)
Infinite (2000)
Elements, Pt. 1 (2003)
Elements, Pt. 2 (2003)
Stratovarius (2005)
Polaris (2009)

Compilation albums

The Chosen Ones (1999)
Intermission (2001)

Enjoy The Greatest Power Metal Band from Finland!

Read more »

Cacophony (Marty Friedman & Jason Becker)

Cacophony (Marty Friedman & Jason Becker)

SPEED METAL SYMPHONY (1987)

Speed Metal Symphony (1987)
Track listing

1. "Savage" – 5:50 (Marty Friedman)
2. "Where My Fortune Lies" – 4:33 (Friedman, Jason Becker)
3. "The Ninja" – 7:25 (Friedman)
4. "Concerto" – 4:37 (Friedman, Becker)
5. "Burn the Ground" – 6:51 (Friedman, Becker)
6. "Desert Island" – 6:25 (Friedman)
7. "Speed Metal Symphony" – 9:37 (Friedman, Becker)

Personnel

* Peter Marrino - vocals
* Jason Becker - guitar
* Marty Friedman - guitar, bass
* Atma Anur - drums

DOWNLOAD

GO OFF! (1988)

Go Off! (1988)
Track listing

1. "X-Ray Eyes" – 5:10 (Jason Becker, Marty Friedman)
2. "E.S.P." – 6:06 (Friedman)
3. "Stranger" – 3:24 (Becker, Steve Fontano)
4. "Go Off!" – 3:46 (Becker, Friedman)
5. "Black Cat" – 7:45 (Becker, Friedman)
6. "Sword of the Warrior" – 5:09 (Friedman, Fontano)
7. "Floating World" – 5:10 (Friedman)
8. "Images" – 3:43 (Becker)

Notes
Although Kenny Stavropoulos was listed as the drummer on the album sleeves, Deen Castronovo is credited for playing drums on this album.

Quote from Jason Becker's site: "The song I am most proud of is 'Images'. It was inspired by Debussy. I had written words for it, but they were so silly Peter couldn't make anything out of them. There are some magical moments on this CD. Deen's drumming is incredible."

Personnel

* Peter Marrino - Vocals
* Jason Becker - Guitar
* Marty Friedman - Guitar
* Jimmy O'shea - Bass
* Kenny Stavropoulos - Drums

DOWNLOAD

[Password: -21grams]

Band History
Origin San Francisco, California, USA
Genres Heavy Metal,Speed metal,Neo-classical metal
Years active 1986–1989
Labels Shrapnel

Cacophony was an American metal band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. Cacophony is often recognized for its technically challenging, neo-classical metal and speed metal elements, as well as featuring two shred guitarists. The band broke up in 1989, with Friedman joining the successful thrash metal band Megadeth and Becker joining David Lee Roth's solo band.

Their first album, the predominantly instrumental Speed Metal Symphony, fused classical and hard rock styles with Friedman's preference of exotic scales (especially obvious in the song "The Ninja"). It featured exceptionally fast, melodic and technical music.
Their second release Go Off! was a more song-oriented album, while still displaying the virtuosity of the two guitarists. Besides Becker, Friedman and Marrino, it featured a new bassist and a new drummer. The drums were played by Deen Castronovo, however the picture of new drummer Kenny Stavropoulos was included on the back cover and one tour (the last) in the USA and Japan was with Kenny Stavropoulos and with vocalist - Dan Bryant (Hexx). The guitar playing is more technical and the harmonization of the lead lines and solos are different from the common twin-guitar harmonies made common inheavy metal by such bands as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.

Breakup
Though the second album was a commercial failure, it spawned cult followings around the band. Cacophony broke up with Jason Becker joining David Lee Roth and Marty Friedman joining Megadeth. Friedman and Becker have since left Megadeth and David Lee Roth's band respectively (in Becker's case due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Both released several solo albums that include a wide variety of music.

Band members

* Peter Marrino - vocals
* Dan Byant - vocals for last tour
* Marty Friedman - guitar
* Jason Becker - guitar
* Jimmy O'Shea - bass
* Atma Anur - drums
* Craig Swain - bass
* Deen Castronovo - drums
* Kenny Stavropoulos - drums

Read more »

Micahel angelo batio - guitar lesson video

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO

This is Michael Angelo Batio's follow-up to the legendery shredder's bible "Speed Kills. Instead of being more difficult than the original
it's actually more approachable.

Yes, there are plenty of spectacular exercises and
licks in this program but it's
still basic enough for even an intermediate guitarist to enjoy.

Regardless of your level of playing experience, this will
take you to the next level.


Michael Angelo Batio

Speed Kills 2 begins with an the amazing six-minute live performance of Rain Forest from Michael's No Boundaries CD (above). Then, the program is divided into two sections. The first half is all about warm-up. These exercises are easy to learn but challenging to master.

They're guaranteed to increase finger dexterity and picking speed. One of the exceptional aspects of this approach is the unique combination of alternate and sweep picking explained here.

Part 2 covers the many aspects of Michael's unique style. Although he's known for his incredible speed, this isn't just about speed. He teaches jazz phrases in the style of Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt and explains how these masters have influenced his music. In these twelve exercises he not only teaches you the different styles that have influenced his playing but also explains how to apply this to your own music.

But you expect even more from Speed Kills 2 don't you? You won't be disappointed. Michael throws in several "hyper-speed" exercises that will keep you in your room shredding until you're a better guitarist. Isn't that what you really want?

All exercises feature picture-in-picture picking and fretting hands to view both in close-up detail. Every exercise is played at slow speed, normal speed, and includes animated on-screen tab. Just use your DVD player's remote to pause, review, and skip forward. There are 96 chapters in this program so finding any single section is as simple as punching the chapter number into your DVD player's remote and pressing select. This program is 57 minutes in length.

There are additional files included for those who have a computer with a DVD drive. These files include a printable form of tablature, animated play along tab, and a complete chapter list. If you don't have a DVD drive please send us your name, address, and tab request in an e-mail message. We'll send you these files via e-mail. This is bonus material, so even if you don't have a computer these files aren't necessary to master this program.

Read more »

Epica

2007 The Divine Conspiracy



Tracklist :
01 - Indigo ~ prologue
02 - The Obsessive Devotion
03 - Menace of Vanity
04 - Chasing The Dragon
05 - Never Enough
06 - La‘petach Chatat Rovetz ~ the Final Embrace
07 - Death of a Dream ~ the Embrace that Smothers part VII
08 - Living a Lie ~ the Embrace that Smothers part VIII
09 - Fools of Damnation ~ the Embrace that Smothers part IX
10 - Beyond Belief
11 - Safeguard to Paradise
12 - Sancta Terra
13 - The Divine Conspiracy

Download

2005 Consign to Oblivion



Tracklist:
01 - Hunab K'u "A new Age Dawns - prologue"
02 - Dance of Fate
03 - The Last Crusade "A new Age Dawns - part I"
04 - Solitary Ground
05 - Blank Infinity
06 - Force of the Shore
07 - Quietus
08 - Mother of Light "A new Age Daws - part II"
09 - Trois vierges
10 - Another Me "In Lack'ech"
11 - Consign to Oblivion "A new Age Dawns - part III"

Download
2003 The Phantom Agony



Tracklist
01 - Adyta "The Neverending Embrace"
02 - Sensorium
03 - Cry for the Moon "The Embrace that Smothers - Part IV"
04 - Feint
05 - Illusive Consensus
06 - Façade of Reality "The Embrace that Smothers - Part V"
07 - Run for a fall
08 - Seif al Din "The Embrace that Smothers - Part VI"
09 - The Phantom Agony

Download

Epica_Cry_For_The_Moon

Read more »

Epica Live at Rockpalast

Epica Live at Rockpalast

Read more »

Saosin

Live at the Theater of Living Arts DVDRip 07

Read more »

Shadow Gallery

Shadow Gallery is an American progressive metal band formed in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States, during the early 1980s, originally under the name Sorcerer. After changing their name toShadow Gallery (taken from the graphic novel V for Vendetta by Alan Moore) and recording a short 8-track demo, the band was signed to Magna Carta Records in 1991. Shadow Gallery's eponymous debut was released the following year in Japan and Europe. In mid-2005, Shadow Gallery released their fifth studio album, Room V, on the European-American independent label InsideOut.... Sumber Wikipedia

Tiranny
Tracklist:
Act I:

1. Stiletto in the Sand – 1:57
2. War For Sale – 5:35
3. Out of Nowhere – 4:20
4. Mystery – 5:42
5. Hope For Us – 6:00
6. Victims – 5:13
7. Broken – 1:54

Act II:

8. I Believe – 8:41
9. Roads of Thunder – 6:06

1. Empowered
2. Virus
3. Powerless

10. Spoken Words – 4:38
11. New World Order – 8:11
12. Chased – 4:36
13. Ghost of a Chance – 5:19
14. Christmas Day – 5:40

Download

Carved In Stone


Tracklist
# Cliffhanger – 8:41
# Interlude #1 - 0:40
# Crystalline Dream – 5:44
# Interlude #2 - 0:43
# Don't Ever Cry, Just Remember – 6:29
# Interlude #3 - 1:03
# Warcry – 5:59
# Celtic Princess – 2:05
# Deeper Than Life – 4:32
# Interlude #4 - 0:16
# Alaska – 5:18
# Interlude #5 - 0:18
# Ghostship – 21:56

1. The Gathering The Night Before – 2:42
2. Voyage – 1:37 (Instrumental)
3. Dead Calm – 2:32 (Instrumental)
4. Approaching Storm – 2:24
5. Storm – 5:38
6. Enchantment – 3:57 (Instrumental)
7. Legend – 2:54

Download

Room V


Tracklist
Act III:

1. "Manhunt" – 2:07
2. "Comfort Me" – 6:49
3. "The Andromeda Strain" – 6:44
4. "Vow" – 8:25
5. "Birth of a Daughter" – 2:38
6. "Death of a Mother" – 2:13
7. "Lamentia" – 1:02

Act IV:

8. "Seven Years" – 3:35
9. "Dark" – 1:01
10. "Torn" – 8:21
11. "The Archer of Ben Salem" – 7:26
12. "Encrypted" – 7:59
13. "Room V" – 7:42
14. "Rain" – 8:59

Download

Read more »

Rhapsody

RHAPSODY

IINFO
Rhapsody of Fire (formerly known as Thundercross and, more recently, Rhapsody) is an Italian symphonic power metal band performing since 1993 led by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli.
info di ambil dari wiki

MEMBER

Current members

* Fabio Lione—Vocals
* Luca Turilli—Guitar
* Alex Staropoli—Keyboards
* Patrice Guers—Bass
* Alex Holzwarth—Drums


Former members

* Cristiano Adacher—Vocals
* Andrea Furlan—Bass
* Alessandro Lotta—Bass
* Daniele Carbonera—Drums


Guest members

* Dominique Leurquin—Rhythm guitar (studio and live guest)
* Sir Jay Lansford—Narration, 1997 to 2002
* Christopher Lee—Narration 2004, December 2004 The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (Vocal); 2006
* Thunderforce—Drums, 2000-2002
* Sascha Paeth—Bass on Legendary Tales and Power of the Dragonflame
* Robert Hunecke-Rizzo—Bass on Legendary Tales
* Brandon Lavigne—Tin Whistle on Dawn Of Victory


DISCOGRAPHY

Studio Albums

* 1997 - Legendary Tales
* 1998 - Symphony of Enchanted Lands
* 2000 - Dawn of Victory
* 2002 - Power of the Dragonflame
* 2004 - Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga [Strictly Limited Edition Box With Digipak CD]
* 2004 - Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret
* 2006 - Triumph or Agony
* 2008 - Twilight Symphony

EPs, Live and Others

* 1998 - Emerald Sword [EP]
* 2000 - Holy Thunderforce [EP]
* 2001 - Rain Of A Thousand Flames [EP]
* 2005 - The Dark Secret [Live]
* 2005 - The Magic of The Wizard Dream's

Video
* 2007 - Vision From Enchanted Lands
band yang sangat keren.....
........................

Read more »