Fifth Angel
| Fifth Angel | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bellevue, Washington |
| Genres | Heavy metal, power metal |
| Years active | Late 1983–1990 2009–present |
| Labels |
Epic Records Shrapnel Records |
Fifth Angel is an American heavy metal band from Bellevue, Washington.
Biography
Fifth Angel was formed in the suburbs of Seattle in 1983, specifically, in the Bellevue area. The band's initial lineup consisted of Ted Pilot (vocals), James Byrd (lead guitar), Ed Archer (rhythm guitar), Ken Mary (drums) and Kenny Kay (bass). This line up went into Steve Lawson Productions studio in late 1983 with Terry Date as producer/engineer and recorded a four song demo that consisted of "Fade to Flames", "Fifth Angel", "In the Fallout", and "Wings of Destiny". Shrapnel Records signed them in 1985 and financed the recording of five more songs to complete a self titled album that eventually appeared in 1986.[1]
Kenny Kay left the group in 1987 and was replaced by John Macko. The group was signed a major label deal with Epic Records in 1988 and the debut album was re-released. As the band prepared to record a second album they lost founding guitar player James Byrd. Kendall Bechtel was brought in as his replacement. In 1989, the follow-up record, Time Will Tell appeared, but the band had lost its label support,[2] with its members going their separate ways by 1990.
Although many rumors cropped up in the 2000s about a reunion, it finally happened in 2009. Ed Archer, John Macko and Kendall Bechtel were joined by drummer Jeffrey McCormack and in 2010, the band played its first live show in its history at the Keep it True Festival, with guest singer Peter Orullian (ex-Heir Apparent).
McCormack left the group in 2011, along with announced lead singer David Fefolt (the latter performed on some demos, but never actually performed live or officially recorded with the band). The group has been rumored to be demoing new material, but so far nothing has come of it.
Current members
- Ed Archer - Guitar (1983–1989, 2009–present)
- John Macko - Bass (1988–1989, 2009–present)
- Kendall Bechtel - Guitar/Vocals (1989, 2009–present)
- Alesberger - Guitar (1984–present)
Former members
- Ted Pilot - Lead Vocals (1983–1989)
- James Byrd - Guitar (1983–1988)
- Ken Mary - Drums (1983–1988)
- Kenny Kay - Bass (circa 1985 - did not play on an album)
- Tim Branom - Lead Vocals (2010 - just rehearsals for Keep it True Festival)
- Peter Orullian - Lead Vocals (2010 - one live show only - KIT Festival - as a guest/touring member)
- Jeffrey McCormack - Drums (2010–2011)
- David Fefolt - Lead Vocals (2011 - left the band before ever performing live or officially recording. His vocals appear on demos that have never been circulated)
External links
Discography
- Fifth Angel (Shrapnel Records, 1986; re-released on Epic Records, 1988) US No. 117[3]
- Time Will Tell (Epic, 1989)