Odin's Court
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Odin's Court can best be described as a progressive metal [1] and rock band from Maryland, USA, though their sound is diverse and doesn't really fit under any one genre. The band's music has a large range of influences, including Pink Floyd, Queen, Rush, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Journey, and Boston [2]. Odin's Court is currently signed to ProgRock Records.
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[edit] Albums
The band has had several releases since their inception in 2002. [3]
Driven By Fate, their first full length album, included several ambitions pieces. The Driven By Fate suite of songs dealt with the contemplation of life and death, while several other songs dealt with loss and betrayal. The band has also been fond of writing songs based on literature. The group of songs “Paradise Lost” were based on John Milton’s classic epic Poem. “His Dark Materials” was based on Philip Pullman’s trilogy “His Dark Materials”, and told a summary of the novels set to a backdrop of a surreal musical landscape. [4]
Due to line up changes, the band wasn’t able to move forward for several years, and when things stabilized, Redriven By Fate was released on March 21, 2006. This album was comprised of select songs from Driven By Fate re-recorded with new arrangements, along with new acoustic compositions and a few acoustic arrangements of the Driven By Fate songs. [5]
On March 24, 2006, the band shot footage for their first live DVD release at the infamous Jaxx Night Club in Springfield, VA. [6] This DVD was released on September 12, 2006.
Odin's Court recently completed a concept album of new material entitled Deathanity, tentatively due out in 2008. It will feature several guest musicians on sax, guitar, and backing vocals, as well as Tony Kakko (best known for his work with Sonata Arctica) and Tom S. Englund (best known for his work with Evergrey). [7]
[edit] Discography
- Odin's Court (2002, EP)
- Live at Jaxx (2003, Live Bootleg)
- Driven By Fate (2003, LP)
- Redriven By Fate (2006, LP)
- ...Court is Now in Session (2006, DVD)
- Deathanity (2008, LP)
[edit] Members
- Matt Brookins (Nov. 2001 - Present): Founding Member; Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica
- John Abella (Oct. 2002 - Present): Percussion/Drums, Live Backing Vocals
- Savino Palumbo (Feb. 2005 - Present): Keyboards, Live Backing Vocals
- Craig Jackson (Aug. 2005 - Present): Bass, Live Backing Vocals
- Rick Pierpont (Feb. 2005 - Sep. 2007; January 2008-Present): 2nd Guitar, Live Backing Vocals
[edit] Other Musicians
- Bill Green: Saxophone on the album Deathanity; Live Saxophone and Live Acoustic Guitar
- Elena Hall: Backing Vocals on the album Deathanity
- Suzanne Warner: Backing Vocals on the album Deathanity
[edit] Guest Musicians
- Tony Kakko: Lead Vocals on "Crownet" from the album Deathanity
- Tom S. Englund: Lead Vocals on "Mammonific" from the album Deathanity
[edit] Former Members
- Scott Adley(Nov. 2001 - Aug. 2005): Co-Founding Member; Bass, Live Backing Vocals
- Craig Moran (Jun. 2003 - May 2004): Keyboards, Live Backing Vocals, Live 2nd Guitar
- Troy Ribail (Nov. 2001 - Oct. 2002): Drums
[edit] References
- ^ Odin's Court Genre Classification. Prog Archives. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Odin's Court Inspirations. MySpace. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Odin's Court Inception Date. Prog Archives. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Driven By Fate. Odin's Court Official Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ ReDriven By Fate. Odin's Court Official Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Odin's Court DVD. Jaxx's Official Website. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Odin's Court Guest Singers. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
