Elysion is a Greek gothic metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2006.
Elysion | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Alternative metal Gothic metal |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Massacre Records |
| Members | Johnny Zero Christianna NiD AR |
| Past members | FXF Petros Fatis |
The band members are Christianna (lead vocals), Johnny Zero (guitar),[1] AR (bass guitar), Nid (guitar) and Laitsman (drums).
History
editSilent Scream
editThe band released its debut studio album, Silent Scr3am, on 18 December 2009 on the Massacre Records label. It was produced and mixed by Mark Adrian and was mastered by Ted Jensen.
The album was met with mostly average to positive reviews. Femmetal Online gave the album a high rating, stating that "[t]he songs on 'Silent Scream' are so unrelenting and infectious that I had a hard time finding any fault at all with this CD. The sound and production is excellent and the band worked with American engineer Ted Jensen."[2] The German edition of Metal Hammer gave the album an average rating, calling it a "potential sensation" although the tracks were not found to be innovative.[3]
Someplace Better
editOn 24 January 2014, Elysion released its new album called Someplace Better, produced by Mark Adrian at ARTemis Studios in Athens, Greece, mixed by Dan Certa (We Are The Fallen, Ben Moody, Seether) and mastered by David Collins (Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe). Gustavo Sazes, who already worked for bands like Arch Enemy and Morbid Angel, is responsible for the cover artwork.
Bring Out Your Dead
editThe band's third album Bring Out Your Dead was released on March 17, 2023. It was produced and mixed by Mark Adrian and mastered by Nasos Nomikos. Dimitris Tzortzis is responsible for the cover art. The first release, Crossing Over, came out on February 8, 2023, while Raid The Universe was released 19 days later, on February 27. All other songs were released along with the album.
Band members
editCurrent line-up
edit- Andreas "AR" Roufagalas - bass guitar (2022-present)
- Nikos "NiD" Despotopoulos - lead guitars (2006–present)
- Ilias P. "Laitsman" Laitsas - drums (2009–present)
- Johnny Zero - rhythm guitars, keyboards (2006–present)
- Christianna - lead vocals (2008–present)
Former members
- Antonios "Anthony FXF" Bofilakis - bass guitar (2006–2022)
- Petros Fatis - drums (2006-2009)
Timeline
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Silent Scr3am (2009)
- Someplace Better (2014)[4]
- Bring Out Your Dead (2023)
EPs
editKilling My Dreams (2012)[5]
Demo recordings
edit- Elysion (2006)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Elysion (demo) | Best Demo Record in Metal Hammer magazine[6] | Nominated |
| 2007 | Elysion | Best New Act in Fillipos Nakas Award [citation needed] | Won |
| 2007 | Elysion | Best Rock Band in Fillipos Nakas Music Award [citation needed] | Won |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Froghy, Jasmin (2010). "Elysion – Silent Scream". Sonic Seducer (in German). No. 2. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ^ "Elysion - 'Silent Scream' (2009)". Femme Metal Webzine. Archived from the original on 18 December 2011.
- ^ "Elysion – Silent Scream". Metal Hammer (in German). 1 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ^ "ELYSION | Someplace better - Nuclear Blast". 4 November 2017. Archived from the original on 4 November 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ 27 October 2012. "Elysion to Release New EP 'Killing My Dreams'" Metal Underground. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ^ Night, Nataly (16 December 2009). "Elysion - Silent Scream". Reflectionsofdarkness.com. Retrieved 6 September 2013.