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Circus Maximus
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Biografie
Circus Maximus is a progressive metal quintet from Oslo, Norway. They employ the use of symphonic and power metal-influences in their vocals which have a high-pitched tone, along with synthesizers and occasional keyboards. Apart from this, Circus Maximus sport a circus-like theme (that actually can be heard) that plays throughout their first album The 1st Chapter and also use Christian motifs and themes in their songs.[1]
History
In 2000 long-time band mates Michael Eriksen (vocals) and brothers Mats (guitar) and Truls Haugen (drums) were joined by keyboard genius Espen Storø and Glen Cato Møllen on bass to form Circus Maximus.
Initially being a cover band, they got a lot of positive feedback for their interpretations of technically challenging material like songs of Dream Theater and Symphony X. However, soon the band started writing their own songs: With other influences varying from pop/rock through classical progressive rock to heavy and death metal, their music synergized into a mixture of melodic and groovy sound with lots of heavy riffs and odd time signatures. In the musical press their sound has been compared to Queensrÿche, TNT, Shadow Gallery, Pretty Maids, Helloween and their like, in addition to the already mentioned bands.
Releasing two demos to receive great reviews in Norway, as well as in Europe and USA, before signing with Danish Intromental Management in April, 2004, resulted in a record deal with American record label Sensory Records for the USA and Canada, which in turn forwarded a licensing deal for Europe and Russia to Frontiers Records.
Their debut album, The 1st Chapter, was released in May 2005 and has received eminent reviews in the international music press.
Half a year later, in November 2005, keyboards player Espen Storø decided to leave the band for personal reasons.
Early 2006 Lasse Finbråten (formerly of Norwegian prog-metal band Tritonus) joined the band, filling the vacant spot.
Present
Circus Maximus is currently working on their second studio-album, Isolate, which is due to be released in August 2007, according to the band. As a response to impatient and expectant fans, the band has established a post on the official Circus Maximus forum where they keep readers up-to-date on their studio-progress.
On July 6th 2007, Isolate was leaked onto the internet.
Notes
1. ^ http://www.omguide.com/cdreview_CircusMaximus_FC.html
History
In 2000 long-time band mates Michael Eriksen (vocals) and brothers Mats (guitar) and Truls Haugen (drums) were joined by keyboard genius Espen Storø and Glen Cato Møllen on bass to form Circus Maximus.
Initially being a cover band, they got a lot of positive feedback for their interpretations of technically challenging material like songs of Dream Theater and Symphony X. However, soon the band started writing their own songs: With other influences varying from pop/rock through classical progressive rock to heavy and death metal, their music synergized into a mixture of melodic and groovy sound with lots of heavy riffs and odd time signatures. In the musical press their sound has been compared to Queensrÿche, TNT, Shadow Gallery, Pretty Maids, Helloween and their like, in addition to the already mentioned bands.
Releasing two demos to receive great reviews in Norway, as well as in Europe and USA, before signing with Danish Intromental Management in April, 2004, resulted in a record deal with American record label Sensory Records for the USA and Canada, which in turn forwarded a licensing deal for Europe and Russia to Frontiers Records.
Their debut album, The 1st Chapter, was released in May 2005 and has received eminent reviews in the international music press.
Half a year later, in November 2005, keyboards player Espen Storø decided to leave the band for personal reasons.
Early 2006 Lasse Finbråten (formerly of Norwegian prog-metal band Tritonus) joined the band, filling the vacant spot.
Present
Circus Maximus is currently working on their second studio-album, Isolate, which is due to be released in August 2007, according to the band. As a response to impatient and expectant fans, the band has established a post on the official Circus Maximus forum where they keep readers up-to-date on their studio-progress.
On July 6th 2007, Isolate was leaked onto the internet.
Notes
1. ^ http://www.omguide.com/cdreview_CircusMaximus_FC.html
Quelle: Wikipedia (EN)