Oratory (band)
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| Oratory | |
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| Origin | Portugal |
| Genre(s) | Neo-classical metal Power metal |
| Years active | 1994 - present |
| Label(s) | Recital Records |
| Members | |
| Ana Lara Miguel Gomes Rui Santos Pedro Cabral Antоnio Silva |
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Oratory is a Portuguese neo-classical power metal band from Barcelos.
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[edit] Musical career
Oratory was founded in 1994 by guitarist Miguel Gomes and vocalist Marco Alves. After the band recorded two demos, Enchantation and Sarcastic Soul, the band went through line-up changes, finishing with Ana Lara (vocals), Marco Alves (vocals), Miguel Gomes (guitars), Rui Santos (bass), João Rodrigues (drums), and Antonio Silva (keyboards). With this line-up, Oratory played with other Portuguese bands, such as Tarantula, and opened for Stratovarius.
[edit] Signing to a Label and Illusion Dimensions
In 1999 Oratory signed to the Portuguese record label Recital, and released a four song EP called Last Prophecy. In March and May of 2000, Oratory and producer Luis Barros recorded Oratory's debut album Illusion Dimensions.
[edit] Beyond Earth and Line up Changes
Vocalist Marco Alves left in February 2001 and the band continued with Ana as the main vocalist. In January 2002, Oratory re-entered the recording studio to record their second album, Beyond Earth, with producer Uwe Lulis. Beyond Earth was released in Portugal on the 20th of May, 2002; December 2, 2002 in Europe, and February 2003 in the US.
In 2004, drummer João Rodrigues left the band due to personal reasons, and was replaced by Pedro Cabral, a former Oratory member.
[edit] Discography
- Last Prophecy (EP) (1999)
- Illusion Dimensions (2000)
- Beyond Earth (2002)
- Interludium (EP) (2005)
[edit] Line-up
- Ana Lara - Vocals
- Miguel Gomes - Guitars
- António Silva - Keyboards
- Rui Santos - Bass
- Pedro Cabral - Drums
[edit] Former members
- Marco Alves - Vocals
- João Rodrigues - Drums
[edit] External links
Official Website:http://www.oratory-band.net/
