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'''Nevermore''' is an American metal band from Seattle, Washington assembled in 1991. The band incorporates elements from styles such as thrash, power, progressive and neo-classical metal into their songs, and also makes use of acoustic guitars and a wide range of vocal styles. | '''Nevermore''' is an American metal band from Seattle, Washington assembled in 1991. The band incorporates elements from styles such as thrash, power, progressive and neo-classical metal into their songs, and also makes use of acoustic guitars and a wide range of vocal styles. | ||
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By the end of 1994, the band assumed a stable line-up, which saw the additions of drummer Van Williams and former Sanctuary touring guitarist [[Jeff Loomis]]. In 1995 Nevermore released its debut [[Nevermore (album)|album]] through [[Century Media Records]]. This album received much attention and specialized review, as its release was followed by a European tour with Blind Guardian and a North American tour with [[Death (band)|Death]]. | By the end of 1994, the band assumed a stable line-up, which saw the additions of drummer Van Williams and former Sanctuary touring guitarist [[Jeff Loomis]]. In 1995 Nevermore released its debut [[Nevermore (album)|album]] through [[Century Media Records]]. This album received much attention and specialized review, as its release was followed by a European tour with Blind Guardian and a North American tour with [[Death (band)|Death]]. | ||
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Nevermore were one of the first bands to be confirmed for [[Wacken Open Air]] 2009, where they performed alongside many bands including Motorhead, Dragonforce and Hammerfall. | Nevermore were one of the first bands to be confirmed for [[Wacken Open Air]] 2009, where they performed alongside many bands including Motorhead, Dragonforce and Hammerfall. | ||
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| − | Nevermore entered the studio in August with producer and Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers and completed in October 2009, recording their long-awaited 7th album, ''[[The Obsidian Conspiracy]]'', and is tentatively due early 2010 | + | Nevermore entered the studio in August 2009 with producer and Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers and completed in October 2009, recording their long-awaited 7th album, ''[[The Obsidian Conspiracy]]'', and is tentatively due early 2010 |
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Revision as of 10:33, 25 January 2010
Nevermore is an American metal band from Seattle, Washington assembled in 1991. The band incorporates elements from styles such as thrash, power, progressive and neo-classical metal into their songs, and also makes use of acoustic guitars and a wide range of vocal styles. Nevermore entered the studio in August 2009 with producer and Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers and completed in October 2009, recording their long-awaited 7th album, The Obsidian Conspiracy, and is tentatively due early 2010 release.
Contents
Band members
- Warrel Dane - lead vocals, keyboards (1991–present)
- Jeff Loomis - lead guitar, backing vocals (1991–present)
- Jim Sheppard - bass guitar (1991–present)
- Van Williams - drums, percussion (1995–present)
Former members
- Mark Arrington - drums, percussion (1991–1995)
- Pat O'Brien - guitar (1995–1997)
- Tim Calvert - guitar (1997–2000)
- Steve Smyth - guitar, backing vocals (2004–2007)
Live members
- Chris Broderick - guitar, backing vocals (2001-2003, 2006, 2007)
- James MacDonough – bass guitar (2006)
- Tim Johnston - bass guitar (2007)
- Curran Murphy - guitar (2000-2001, 2003–2004)
- Adam Gardner - percussion (1991–1995)
Discography
Studio releases
- Nevermore (1995)
- The Politics of Ecstasy (1996)
- Dreaming Neon Black (1999)
- Dead Heart in a Dead World (2000)
- Enemies of Reality (2003)
- This Godless Endeavor (2005)
- The Obsidian Conspiracy (2010)
Other releases
- Utopia (demo, 1992)
- Demo 1994 (demo, 1994)
- In Memory (EP, 1996)
- Believe In Nothing (single, 2000)
- The Year of the Voyager (DVD, 2008)
- The Manifesto of Nevermore (Compilation, 2009)
