Víctor García
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| Born | June 5, 1970 Asturias, Spain |
| Genre(s) | Power metal |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Label(s) | Avispa |
| Associated acts | WarCry Avalanch |
Víctor García (born June 5, 1970 in Asturias, Spain) is a singer and guitarist, who is the former lead singer of the Power Metal band Avalanch. He is the WarCry lead singer, where he has been since the first day, with influences from Stryper, Manowar, and Virgin Steele.
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[edit] Career
He has been a singer since 1987. Formed WarCry in 1992 till it broke up in 1994 joining Avalanch where he spent a year as a guitarist, collaborating in song writings. During this time, the band gave some concerts in different Asturian localities. In 1995 the band decided to use him. He decided to take some vacations, which extended from November 1995 to February 1996, the following month revives WarCry. In this new season, Victor leaves the guitar to be the lead vocals, taking all the weight of the composition, and recording a demo Demon97.
In March 1998 Victor returns to Avalanch in substitution of their singer. During almost a year coexist with the two bands, but at the end, 'cause of the number of concerts' he decides to leave WarCry. Now been an Avalanch member, and after La Llama Eterna Tour, Víctor recorded Llanto De Un Héroe (Participating in two tracks), Días De Gloria, and El Ángel Caído, as well as some songs for tributes, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Queen. During this time he earns some prestige, and a recognition to his job. So he decides to be a better musician, taking singing classes.
In the middle of 2001 with his friend (Avalanch's drummer) Alberto Ardines, decides to make a solo project. In March of the next year Avalanch decides to use him as a singer, one more time. After that, the band told him and Alberto that they didn't count on them any more. So he reforms WarCry once again.
Now finally in the band he records the self-titled album WarCry, followed by El Sello De Los Tiempos, along with the band's drummer Alberto Ardines. He has composed most of the bands songs, he formed the band, appearing as front-man in all their works.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Avalanch
- Llanto De Un Héroe (1999)
- Días De Gloria (2000)
- El Ángel Caído (2001)
[edit] WarCry
- Demon97 (Demo) (1997)
- WarCry (2002)
- El Sello De Los Tiempos (2002)
- Alea Jacta Est (2004)
- ¿Dónde Está La Luz? (2005)
- Directo A La Luz (Live) (2006)
- La Quinta Esencia (2006)
[edit] On Tributes
- Transilvania 666 (Iron Maiden) (1999)
- The Attack of the Dragons (Queen) (2000)
- Metal Gods (Judas Priest) (2000)
[edit] Collaborations
- Mixture? (Relative Silence) (2002)
- El Retorno Del Rey (Nörthwind) (2002)
- Rara Avis (2002)
- Sombras Del Este (Saurom Lamderth) (2002)
- Senda Del Destino (Rivendel Lords) (2003)
- Belfast (Mägo De Oz) (2004)
- Destino (BlackBlood) (2004)
- Brecha (2005)
- Gaia II - La Voz Dormida (Mägo De Oz) (2005)
[edit] Personal Info
- Name: Víctor García.
- Birthplace: Asturias, Spain.
- Date Of Birth: June/05/1970.
- Instrument: Vocals.
- In WarCry: Since The First Day.
- Influences: Stryper, Manowar, Virgin Steele.
- Formations: WarCry, Avalanch.
- First CD: Cassette - Europe - The Final Countdown.
[edit] Faves
- Band: Manowar.
- Drink: Beer And Peach Juice.
- Food: Any Kind Of Meat.
- Film: Braveheart.
- Nonmusical Likings: Reading, And Not To Respect The 6th Commandment.
- Song Of WarCry: Hoy Gano Yo.
- Song Of El Sello De Los Tiempos: Capitán Lawrence.
- Song Of Alea Jacta Est: El Guardián De Troya.
- Song Of ¿Dónde Está La Luz?: Everyone
- Song Of Another Band: "Master Of The Wind" - Manowar.
- Concert: Manowar - Hell On Wheels (On Avilés)
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