Symphonity (CZ/GER/SLO)

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Symphonity - King Of Persia (2016)















Year : 2016
Style : Melodic Power Metal
Country : Czech Republic , Germany , Slovakia
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 134 mb

Bio:

Until now the Czech Republic hasn’t exactly been in the spotlight of the international Heavy Metal Scene. But with the expansion of the European Union towards the east, more and more bands from those countries will find it easier to establish themselves. One of the first ones to tick all the boxes of becoming a potentially great name in the classical Symphonic Metal scene is SYMPHONITY.Back in 1994 guitarist Libor Krivak and drummer Tomas Suchacek formed a band called OTTER, which was renamed NEMESIS a few years later after the lineup had changed several times. An experienced singer was found in Vilem Majtner and it was with him that the band recorded their debut album, "Goddess of Revenge" on the Italian label, Underground Symphony in 2003. The Japanese label Hot Rockin' bought the licence for the album in the same year for the Japanese market. During 2003 the band was joined by keyboarder Ivo Hofmann, found their bass player Tomas Celechovsky the next year and after that, NEMESIS played their first international gigs. 2005 started off badly when the band's co-founder Tomas Suchacek decided to leave, but fortunately, he was quickly be replaced by Martin Skaroupka. In the same year the band was given the chance to open for NIGHTWISH in Zilina. This, their biggest performance until then, was a great success. However, during the preparations for their new album, singer Vilem Majtner surprisingly left the band. Making the most from a bad situation, the lads decided to use the opportunity for a reshuffle. They changed the band's name from NEMESIS to SYMPHONITY and in the LUCA TURILLI and ex-DIONYSUS singer Olaf Hayer they found a suitable vocalist who met all their high musical demands. The German-Czech Entente was a paradigm of harmony, a fact that was not overlooked by Limb Music Products, who offered SYMPHONITY a contract straight away. A sudden death of bass guitarist Tomas Celechovsky in June 2012 delayed a making of an upcoming album. The band didn't leave for Gate studio in Wolfsburg until September 2013. Ronnie König of SIGNUM REGIS filled in on bass and Herbie Langhans (SINBREED, AVANTASIA), who has already appeared in cover version of the song „Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime“ on previous album, stood by Olaf's side at a mic. The album called King of Persia is going to be released on 23rd of September 2016 at the Limb Music and Marquee Inc. / Avalon in Japan.

Album:

Czech/German/Slovak power metal act Symphonity makes it triumphant return after an eight year absence with a new album entitled "King of Persia." The album will be released via Limb Music on September 23rd and it contains ten songs, including a nine-minute long title track.The album marks the return of vocalist Olaf Hayer (ex-Luca Turilli, ex-Dionysus, ex-Lord Byron), who was last heard on Magic Kingdom's "Symphony of War" album in 2010. Joining Hayer on lead vocals is Herbie Langhans of Sinbreed, Beyond the Bridge and Avantasia.The album was produced by guitarist/composer Libor Krivák, mixed by Sascha Paeth (Avantasia, Edguy, Rhapsody, Kamelot, Angra) and mastered by Miro (Avantasia, Rhapsody, Kamelot, Epica). A mezzo-soprano Jana Hrochová from the National Theatre Brno appears as a special guest.The cover artwork (shown below) was created by Andreas Marschall (Blind Guardian, Kreator, Running Wild, HammerFall).

Line Up:

Herbie Langhans - Vocals (lead) (Beyond the Bridge, Sinbreed, Whispers in Crimson, Avantasia (live), ex-Seventh Avenue, ex-The Preachers, ex-Neoshine)
Olaf Hayer - Vocals (ex-Dionysus, ex-Lord Byron, ex-Luca Turilli, ex-Magic Kingdom, ex-Chryztyne, ex-Treasure Seeker)
Libor Krivak - Guitars (ex-Nemesis)
Ivo Hofmann - Keyboards (ex-Nemesis)
Ronnie König - Bass (Signum Regis, Trigger, Vindex)
Martin Škaroupka - Drums

Tracklist:

01. King Of Persia
02. The Choice
03. In The Name Of God
04. Flying
05. A Farewell That Wasn't Meant To Be
06. Children Of The Light
07. Siren Call
08. Live To Tell The Tale
09. Unwelcome
10. Out Of This World



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Symphonity - King Of Persia (Japan Edition) (2016)















Year : 2016 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Power Metal
Country : Czech Republic , Germany , Slovakia
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 134 mb

Bio:

Until now the Czech Republic hasn’t exactly been in the spotlight of the international Heavy Metal Scene. But with the expansion of the European Union towards the east, more and more bands from those countries will find it easier to establish themselves. One of the first ones to tick all the boxes of becoming a potentially great name in the classical Symphonic Metal scene is SYMPHONITY.Back in 1994 guitarist Libor Krivak and drummer Tomas Suchacek formed a band called OTTER, which was renamed NEMESIS a few years later after the lineup had changed several times. An experienced singer was found in Vilem Majtner and it was with him that the band recorded their debut album, "Goddess of Revenge" on the Italian label, Underground Symphony in 2003. The Japanese label Hot Rockin' bought the licence for the album in the same year for the Japanese market. During 2003 the band was joined by keyboarder Ivo Hofmann, found their bass player Tomas Celechovsky the next year and after that, NEMESIS played their first international gigs. 2005 started off badly when the band's co-founder Tomas Suchacek decided to leave, but fortunately, he was quickly be replaced by Martin Skaroupka. In the same year the band was given the chance to open for NIGHTWISH in Zilina. This, their biggest performance until then, was a great success. However, during the preparations for their new album, singer Vilem Majtner surprisingly left the band. Making the most from a bad situation, the lads decided to use the opportunity for a reshuffle. They changed the band's name from NEMESIS to SYMPHONITY and in the LUCA TURILLI and ex-DIONYSUS singer Olaf Hayer they found a suitable vocalist who met all their high musical demands. The German-Czech Entente was a paradigm of harmony, a fact that was not overlooked by Limb Music Products, who offered SYMPHONITY a contract straight away. A sudden death of bass guitarist Tomas Celechovsky in June 2012 delayed a making of an upcoming album. The band didn't leave for Gate studio in Wolfsburg until September 2013. Ronnie König of SIGNUM REGIS filled in on bass and Herbie Langhans (SINBREED, AVANTASIA), who has already appeared in cover version of the song „Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime“ on previous album, stood by Olaf's side at a mic. The album called King of Persia is going to be released on 23rd of September 2016 at the Limb Music and Marquee Inc. / Avalon in Japan.

Album:

Czech/German/Slovak power metal act Symphonity makes it triumphant return after an eight year absence with a new album entitled "King of Persia." The album will be released via Limb Music on September 23rd and it contains ten songs, including a nine-minute long title track.The album marks the return of vocalist Olaf Hayer (ex-Luca Turilli, ex-Dionysus, ex-Lord Byron), who was last heard on Magic Kingdom's "Symphony of War" album in 2010. Joining Hayer on lead vocals is Herbie Langhans of Sinbreed, Beyond the Bridge and Avantasia.The album was produced by guitarist/composer Libor Krivák, mixed by Sascha Paeth (Avantasia, Edguy, Rhapsody, Kamelot, Angra) and mastered by Miro (Avantasia, Rhapsody, Kamelot, Epica). A mezzo-soprano Jana Hrochová from the National Theatre Brno appears as a special guest.The cover artwork (shown below) was created by Andreas Marschall (Blind Guardian, Kreator, Running Wild, HammerFall).

Line Up:

Herbie Langhans - Vocals (lead) (Beyond the Bridge, Sinbreed, Whispers in Crimson, Avantasia (live), ex-Seventh Avenue, ex-The Preachers, ex-Neoshine)
Olaf Hayer - Vocals (ex-Dionysus, ex-Lord Byron, ex-Luca Turilli, ex-Magic Kingdom, ex-Chryztyne, ex-Treasure Seeker)
Libor Krivak - Guitars (ex-Nemesis)
Ivo Hofmann - Keyboards (ex-Nemesis)
Ronnie König - Bass (Signum Regis, Trigger, Vindex)
Martin Škaroupka - Drums

Tracklist:

01. King Of Persia
02. The Choice
03. In The Name Of God
04. Flying
05. A Farewell That Wasn't Meant To Be
06. Children Of The Light
07. Siren Call
08. Live To Tell The Tale
09. Unwelcome
10. Out Of This World
11. The Last Goodbye (Bonus Track)
12. Live To Tell The Tale (Demo) (Bonus Track)
13. Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime (Bonus Track)



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Symphonity - Marco Polo: The Metal Soundtrack (2022)















Year : 2022
Style : Melodic Power Metal
Country : Czech Republic , Germany , Slovakia
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 134 mb

Bio:

Until now the Czech Republic hasn’t exactly been in the spotlight of the international Heavy Metal Scene. But with the expansion of the European Union towards the east, more and more bands from those countries will find it easier to establish themselves. One of the first ones to tick all the boxes of becoming a potentially great name in the classical Symphonic Metal scene is SYMPHONITY.Back in 1994 guitarist Libor Krivak and drummer Tomas Suchacek formed a band called OTTER, which was renamed NEMESIS a few years later after the lineup had changed several times. An experienced singer was found in Vilem Majtner and it was with him that the band recorded their debut album, "Goddess of Revenge" on the Italian label, Underground Symphony in 2003. The Japanese label Hot Rockin' bought the licence for the album in the same year for the Japanese market. During 2003 the band was joined by keyboarder Ivo Hofmann, found their bass player Tomas Celechovsky the next year and after that, NEMESIS played their first international gigs. 2005 started off badly when the band's co-founder Tomas Suchacek decided to leave, but fortunately, he was quickly be replaced by Martin Skaroupka. In the same year the band was given the chance to open for NIGHTWISH in Zilina. This, their biggest performance until then, was a great success. However, during the preparations for their new album, singer Vilem Majtner surprisingly left the band. Making the most from a bad situation, the lads decided to use the opportunity for a reshuffle. They changed the band's name from NEMESIS to SYMPHONITY and in the LUCA TURILLI and ex-DIONYSUS singer Olaf Hayer they found a suitable vocalist who met all their high musical demands. The German-Czech Entente was a paradigm of harmony, a fact that was not overlooked by Limb Music Products, who offered SYMPHONITY a contract straight away. A sudden death of bass guitarist Tomas Celechovsky in June 2012 delayed a making of an upcoming album. The band didn't leave for Gate studio in Wolfsburg until September 2013. Ronnie König of SIGNUM REGIS filled in on bass and Herbie Langhans (SINBREED, AVANTASIA), who has already appeared in cover version of the song „Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime“ on previous album, stood by Olaf's side at a mic. The album called King of Persia is going to be released on 23rd of September 2016 at the Limb Music and Marquee Inc. / Avalon in Japan.

Album:

With its third full-length release, Symphonity has the attention of an audience that is hangry for something to sink its teeth into. Outside of New Horizon’s Gate of the Gods and Stray Gods’ Storm the Walls, there haven’t been too many standout power or heavy/power metal releases rivaling the best of last year’s bunch. Releases from Power Paladin, Validor, Veonity, and Palantir have all been strong but none reach the grandiosity of Marius Danielsen’s Legend of Valley Doom – Part 3 or the extreme noodling of Eternity’s End’s Embers of War. And, mostly, this album exploits that need well.Playing a highly particularized brand of symphonic power metal that very much sounds Italian in origin—despite the band’s Czech roots—Symphonity brings you, dear listener, the story of Marco Polo. Appropriately titled Marco Polo: The Metal Soundtrack, the album is as richly textured as it is heavy. And it’s that latter commitment to riffs that not only keeps this ship afloat but makes for smooth sailing—sorry, it had to be done.Symphonic metal can mean many things. But Symphonity’s symphonic has much more in common with Rhapsody of Fire than it does Nightwish. There’s a rapidity to Symphonity’s sound that feels more purely power metal than most symphonic metal bands that bridge the two sub-genres. As one might expect, the rapidity is more obvious in shorter songs such as “The Plague” and “I Found My Way Back Home” than a more epic song such as “Mongols.” But regardless of song length, there’s a grit to the band’s approach that, to its credit, stresses riffs above all else.Fair or not, I don’t expect a masterclass in rich and robust production from these lower profile symphonic metal releases. I am generally happy if the orchestral elements sound vaguely professional and less artificial. So I was surprised by how effectively grandiose Marco Polo proved to be. Granted, a lusher production is almost a requisite in symphonic metal, but the album does an admirable job of balancing the orchestral elements and the band’s riff-heavy foundation.Marco Polo: The Metal Soundtrack is one of only a few symphonic power metal albums this year. And the only one of note that I’ve heard and liked is Moonlight Haze’s Animus, which leans more heavily on its symphonic than power metal influences. I am not quite sure yet whether my enjoyment of Marco Polo hinges on that novelty. Regardless, it is refreshing to hear a symphonic power metal band that is as committed to the traditions of heavy metal as it is to new-fangled studio trickery.

Line Up:

Konstantin Naumenko - Vocals (lead) (2020-present) - See also: Delfinia, Sunrise, Titanium, ex-Majesty of Revival, ex-Тінь Сонця, ex-W. Angel's Conquest
Mayo Petranin - Vocals (2019-present) - See also: Castaway, ex-Dead Poets Society, ex-Dirty Game, ex-Signum Regis
Libor Křivák - Guitars (2006-present) - See also: ex-Nemesis
Tomáš Sklenář - Bass (2018-present)
Johannes Frykholm - Keyboards (2021-present) - See also: Palantír, Skyblazer, ex-Odin's Eye, ex-Starlight
Josef Cigánek - Drums - See also: Götterdämmerung, ex-Grizzly, ex-Willig, ex-Jerem.I, ex-Melancholy Pessimism, ex-Titanic, ex-Velká Morava, ex-Törr (live), ex-Aleš Brichta, ex-Černá Hora

Tracklist:

01. Marco Polo, Pt. 1: Venezia
02. Marco Polo, Pt. 2: Crimson Silk
03. Marco Polo, Pt. 3: The Plague
04. Marco Polo, Pt. 4: Love Theme
05. Marco Polo, Pt. 5: Mongols
06. Marco Polo, Pt. 6: Dreaming of Home
07. Marco Polo, Pt. 7: I Found My Way Back Home
08. Marco Polo, Pt. 8: Prisoner
09. Marco Polo, Pt. 9: Venezia finale
10. Marco Polo, Pt. 5: Mongols (Orchestral Version) (Bonus Track)
11. Marco Polo, Pt. 6: Dreaming of Home (Orchestral Version) (Bonus Track)
12. Marco Polo, Pt. 7: I Found My Way Back Home (Orchestral Version) (Bonus Track)



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