| Fifth Angel | |
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| Origin | Bellevue, Washington |
| Genres | Heavy metal, power metal |
| Years active | Late 1983–1990 2009–present |
| Labels | Epic Records Shrapnel Records |
Fifth Angel is an American heavy metal/ power metal band from Bellevue, Washington.
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Fifth Angel was formed in the suburbs of Seattle in late 1983, specifically, in the Bellevue area. The band's initial lineup consisted of Ted Pilot (vocals), James Byrd (lead guitar), Ed Archer (rhythm guitar), Ken Mary (drums) and Kenny Kay (bass).
John Macko replaced Kenny Kay on bass in 1987, while Kendall Bechtel replaced James Byrd on lead guitar. The group released a self-titled album in 1986 on Shrapnel Records, which was re-released on Epic Records in 1988. In 1989, the follow-up record, Time Will Tell, marked the end of the band, with its members going their separate ways by 1990.
Although many rumors cropped up in the 2000s about a reunion, it finally happened in 2009. Ed Archer, John Macko and Kendall Bechtel were joined by drummer Jeffrey McCormack and in 2010, the band played its first live show in its history at the Keep it True Festival, with guest singer Peter Orullian (ex-Heir Apparent).
The group is in the midst of recruiting another lead singer, and has tentative plans for a new album in 2011.