Elysion (band)
| Elysion | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Athens, Greece |
| Genres |
Alternative metal Gothic metal |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels | Massacre Records |
| Website |
elysionofficial |
| Members |
FXF NiD Johnny Zero Christianna |
Elysion is a Greek gothic-metal band from Athens, formed in 2006.
The band exists out of members Christianna (lead vocals), Johnny Zero (guitar),[1] Anthony FxF (bass guitar), Nid (guitar) and Laitsman (drums).
History
Silent Scr3am
The 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
On 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 or Morbid Angel, is responsible for the cover artwork.
Band members
Current line-up
- FXF - bass (2006–present)
- NiD - guitars (2006–present)
- Laitsman - drums (2006–present)
- Johnny Zero - guitars, keyboards (2006–present)
- Christiana - vocals (2008–present)
Discography
Albums
- Silent Scr3am (2009)
- Someplace Better (2014)[4]
Demo recordings
- Elysion (2006)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Elysion (demo) | Best Demo Record in Metal Hammer magazine[5] | Nominated |
| 2007 | Elysion | Best New Act in Fillipos Nakas Award | Won |
| 2007 | Elysion | Best Rock Band in Fillipos Nakas Music Award | Won |
See also
- List of alternative-metal artists
- List of gothic-metal bands
- List of Greek musical artists
- Music of Greece
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Staff (1 January 2010). "Elysion – Silent Scream". Metal Hammer (in German). Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ↑ xFiruath (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.
External links
- elysionofficial
.com , the band's official website - Elysion on Facebook
- Elysion at AllMusic
- Staff (11 February 2012). "Elysion Interview @ Rockoverdose.gr" (in Greek). Rock Overdose. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- Natashia (undated) "Interviews – Elysion". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 27 January 2013.