Seventh Wonder

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Seventh Wonder
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genre(s) Progressive metal
Years active 2000 - present
Label(s) Lion Music (2004- present)
Website www.seventhwonder.nu
Members
Andreas "Kyrt" Söderin
Tommy Karevik
Andreas Blomqvist
Johnny Sandin
Johan Liefvendahl
Former members
Ola Halén
Andi Kravljaca

Seventh Wonder is a five-person progressive metal band from Stockholm, Sweden formed in 2000. They are currently on the Lion Music record label.

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[edit] History

Seventh Wonder was formed in 2000 by bass player Andreas Blomqvist, guitarist Johan Liefvendahl and drummer Johnny Sandin after their previous band fell apart.

The music turned towards the side of progressive metal and as the band was joined by keyboard player Andreas Kyrt Söderin late 2000, the new sound was cemented further.

Two demos were recorded, the first in 2001 (Seventh Wonder) and the second in 2003 (Temple In The Storm), both of which received good press[citation needed]. Many singers have come and gone in Seventh Wonder over the years, among others Ola Halén of power metal band Insania Sthlm. The longest living member in the past was Andi Kravljaca (ex: Heave, Elsesphere, now Silent Call), and it was with Kravljaca at the microphone that the band recorded their debut album Become (released in 2005), after landing a record deal with Finland's Lion Music.

Become was well received by the press and top scores were given everywhere. However, the band and Andi decided to part ways shortly after the recording process had ended and once more the search for a singer started.

Tommy Karevik joined the band in 2005, prior to the release of Become.

The next album entitled Waiting In The Wings was recorded in 2006 and was mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen.

Waiting In The Wings got even greater reviews than Become did, scoring multiple top scores of 10 out of 10[citation needed], not too common in the business.

2007 was a year of writing new material and playing live. During 2007 Seventh Wonder has played in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, England and the Netherlands together with acts such sa Jorn Lande, Pagan's Mind, Queensryche, Testament, Sun Caged and Redemption. In August 2007 the band also parted ways with Intromental Management, however, continuing to work with Lion Music.

2008 will most likely see the follow up to the very popular Waiting In The Wings.

[edit] Style

Seventh wonder mix fast paced, guitar driven instrumental passages with symphonic style vocal melodies. They are recognized for the technical virtuosity of both the bassist Andreas Blamqvist and guitarist Johan Liefvendahl.

[edit] Members

[edit] Current members

  • Andreas Blomqvist - bass
  • Johan Liefvendahl - guitar
  • Tommy Karevik - vocals
  • Andreas "Kyrt" Söderin - keyboard
  • Johnny Sandin - drums

[edit] Former Members

[edit] Discography

  • 2001 Seventh Wonder
  • 2003 Temple in the Storm
  • 2005 Become
  • 2006 Waiting in the Wings

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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