Sebastien (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Pardubice/Brno, Czech Republic |
| Genres | Progressive Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Escape Music |
| Website | www.sebastienofficial.com |
| Members |
George Rain Andy Mons Petri Kallio Pavel Dvořák Lukáš Říha |
| Past members |
Peter Forge Rob Vrsansky Victor Mazanek Radek Rain |
Sebastien is a Czech power metal band from Pardubice and Brno. The band was formed by George Rain in 2008.
Biography
Sebastien[1] origins date back to February 1999. The first real line-up appears under the name Calypso in December 1999.
Two years later the name is changed to Navar. In studio Dark the first CD Navar is recorded. Then the period of frequent concerts, recording the single Shine of Light and finally realization of the second CD Commotion occurs.
In summer 2004 the band goes to the studio again to present the new image of Navar. It is heavy metal EP Proti všem. In April 2006 the new CD 1621 is baptized and self-published, rewarded with many positive reviews and expanded to Japan.
In 2008 two members leave the group. Torso of Navar - the Rain brothers and Andy Mons - invited new members. The reborn band is named Sebastien.
In November 2009 the band goes to Grapow Studios to record the long expected album Tears of White Roses. The songs were originally written in Czech by George Rain and later rewritten in English by poet Jan Petričko. The music was written and arranged by George Rain and Andy Mons, and the album was produced by Roland Grapow.
The album was released in November 2010 via Escape Music.[2] Album shows off seven special guests.
As of 2012, keyboardist Victor Mazanek has left the band. He has been replaced by Pavel Dvořák of Warhawk. In 2012, Radek Rain also resigned, and has been replaced with Lukáš Říha.
Line-up
- George Rain: vocal, guitars (1999−present)
- Andy Mons: guitars, backing vocals (2003−present)
- Petri Kallio: bass, backing vocals (2010−present)
- Pavel Dvořák: keyboards (2012−present)
- Lukáš Říha: drums (2013−present)
Former members
- Peter Forge: bass (2008−2010)
- Rob Vrsansky: keyboard (2008−2010)
- Victor Mazanek: keyboards, backing vocals (2010-2012)
- Radek Rain: drums (2003-2012)
Guest musicians
- Amanda Somerville − vocals on "Femme Fatale" and "Black Rose - part II" (Tears Of White Roses)
- Apollo Papathanasio − vocals on "Silver Water" (Tears Of White Roses), live appearance with Sebastien at Masters of Rock 2012 (vocals)
- Doogie White − vocals on "Black Rose - part I" (Tears Of White Roses)
- Fabio Lione − vocals on "Dorian" and "Fields Of Chlum (1866 A.D.)" (Tears Of White Roses)
- Mike DiMeo − vocals on "Voices In Your Heart" and "Tears Of White Roses" (Tears Of White Roses)
- Roland Grapow − solo guitar on "Voices In Your Heart", vocals on "Dorian" and "Phoenix Rising" (Tears Of White Roses), live appearance with Sebastien at Masters of Rock 2012 and 2014 (vocals only)
- Tore Moren − solo guitar on "Museé Du Satan Rouge" (Tears Of White Roses)
- Katie Joanne − live appearance with Sebastien at Masters of Rock 2012 (vocals)
- Tony Martin − live appearance with Sebastien at Masters of Rock 2014 (vocals)
Discography
Studio albums
- Tears of White Roses (2010)
EPs
- Závidím (2008)
References
- ↑ "Sebastien". Retrieved 13 May 2011.
- ↑ "Escape Music". Retrieved 13 May 2011.
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