Krypteria

Band Name: Krypteria Status: Active Genre: Symphonic-MetalCity: Aachen Country: Germany Label: ONFIRE / ROADRUNNERKRYPTERIA is a German-Korean four piece, fronted by leadsinger Ji-In Cho. Ji-In, who studied vocals and piano at the renowned Musikhochschule/Cologne, and her trio of band mates form one of Europe's hottest new live acts. KRYPTERIA have a knack for dramatic punch-you-in-the-face songs with sizzling melodies all spiced up with mysterious atmospheres and classical elements such as their...

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Tristania

Band Name: Tristania Status: Active Genre: Gothic MetalCity: Stavanger Country: Norway Label: Napalm Records, SPVTristania was formed at the end of 1996 by Morten Veland, Einar Moen and Kenneth Olsson from the remains of their previous band Uzi Suicide. Later, Anders H. Hidle and Vibeke Stene joined the band, along with bassist Rune Østerhus. In May 1997 their first EP, Tristania, was released. The same year Tristania released its first full length album, Widow's Weeds. A year later, following...

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Visions of Atlantis

Band Name: Visions of Atlantis Status: Active Genre: Symphonic Power MetalCity: Styria Country: AustriaNapalm Records A first demo, Morning In Atlantis was released in 2000. In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, Eternal Endless Infinity was released. 2003 saw a change in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly. Now with Napalm Records, Visions of Atlantis released their second album Cast Away...

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Aesma Daeva

Aesma DaevaBand Name: Aesma Daeva Status: Active Genre: Operatic Symphonic MetalCity: Saint Paul, Minnesota Country: United States Aesma Daeva formed out of the early collaboration of Nick Copernicus (production) and John Prassas (guitars, composition) in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, circa 1998. They worked together on a remix of an original work, "Darkness", for COP International compilation disc Diva-X-Machina II. As their project began taking shape, a second new track "Stay," caught the eye of Adrian...

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Magica

Band Name: Magica Status: Active Genre: Gothic MetalCity: Country: RomaniaLabel: AFM Records Magica started in February 2002 as a project of Bogdan Costea, directly with the recordings for the 1st album "The Scroll of Stone" (having more of a demo purpose). After 2 months of intense work, the material was ready! 12 power melodic heavy metal songs, in the vein of Rhapsody, Nightwish, and Helloween, which show the high potential of the band. After the songs were ready Bogdan recruited the members...

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Kittie

Band Name: Kittie Status: Active Genre: Alt. MetalCity: Ontario Country: Canada Label: E1 Music LabelKittie formed in 1996, original bassist Tanya Candler left the band in 99 to finish high school, gaining Talena Atfield as the new bassist. In 2001, guitarist Fallon Bowman left the band and ultimately started a new project. Guitar tech Jeff Phillips filled the touring postion. In 2002, Talena left and Jennifer Arroyo was added to the band, also a 4th member, Lisa Marx was added on guitar so that...

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Otep

Band Name: Otep Status: Active Genre: MetalCity: Los Angeles Country: United States Label: Victory RecordsOtep formed in late 2000,seven months later Otep earned a record deal without a demo, solely on the strength of the line-up's live show. In 2001 the group recorded the 5-song EP "Jihad" and performed on the third stage at Ozzfest tour. In June 2002 they released their Capitol debut, "Sevas Tra". The disc hit #2 on the Billboard's Top Heatseekers Albums chart and reached the #145 position on...

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Amberian Dawn

Band Name: Amberian Dawn Status: Active Genre: Symphonic power metalCity: Country: Finland Label: www.suomenmusiikki.fiAmberian Dawn is a Finnish metal band which combines bravely many different kinds of styles in their music with high skilled playing. During their existence, Amberian Dawn has honed their trademark sound with expert precision, making highly polished albums of symphonic metal that are sure to be heralded as future classics by fans of the genre. Amberian Dawn is musically lead by...

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Light this City

Band Name: Light this City Status: Active Genre: Melodic Death Metal/MetalcoreCity: Country: United StatesLabel: Prosthetic Light this City is from the Bay Area, formed in 2002 while most of them were still in high school. Their debut led to a deal with Prosthetic. Remains of The Gods earned the band a spot on Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles' best of 2005 list. Facing the Thousands took the bands melody-driven death metal sound to the next level. Frontwoman Laura Nichol even graced Revolver's...

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