Avian (band)

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Avian from left to right: Jonah Weingarten, Lance King, Yan Leviathan, and David Ellefson
Background information
Origin USA Flag of United States
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Power Metal
Progressive Metal
Years active 2002 - Present
Label(s) Flag of United States Nightmare Records
Flag of Japan Hot Rockin' Records
Flag of Canada Flag of United Kingdom Massacre Records
Associated
acts
Megadeth
Pyramaze
Balance of Power
Shining Star
Temple of Brutality
F5
Website www.avianband.com
Members
Lance King
David Ellefson
Yan Leviathan
Jonah Weingarten
David Small
Former members
Noah Martin

Avian is a melodic power metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist Yan Leviathan. The band feautures singer Lance King and former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. In 2005 they released their debut album From the Depths of Time, a concept album dealing with the end of days and a warning to mankind . Musically, Avian is influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, Edguy, Savatage, and Megadeth. In December 2006, Avian was an opening act for Twisted Sister. Currently the band is focused on writing and recording the follow up to From the Depths of Time, which is planned for an early summer 2007 release.

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[edit] Current Members

[edit] Former Members

  • Noah Martin - bass
  • David Small - drums

[edit] Guest Members

  • Roger Moore - lead guitar


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