Adagio (band)
| Adagio | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France |
| Genres | Symphonic power metal, progressive metal, neoclassical metal |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels |
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| Members |
Stéphan Forté Franck Hermanny Kévin Codfert Kelly Sundown Carpenter Guillaume Bergiron Mayline Gautié |
| Past members |
David Readman Eric Lebailly Dirk Bruinenberg Richard Andersson Gus Monsanto Christian Palin Mats Levén |
Adagio is a French progressive metal band formed in 2000 by guitarist Stephan Forté.[2]
History
Since their third studio album Dominate, Adagio has evolved from their original power metal sound, but still adhering to their trademark elements of virtuosity and massive orchestral influences. With Dominate, they implemented a heavier sound with traditional death grunts.[2] Archangels in Black was the band's fourth album. The band has stated that the "compositions are the ultimate between melodic and extreme metal, and can be considered as a more brutal version of their second album Underworld.[3]
In April 2016, Stéphan Forté created an Indiegogo campaign to help fund Adagio's fifth album, Life. The campaign ended on June 5th, 2016, with the campaign reaching 148% of its goal. The album is expected to come out in December 2016 under Stéphan's own label, Zeta Nemesis.[4]
Musical Style
Adagio's music is known by its technical precision and dark orchestration. Adagio keeps unique complex lead workings which are complemented with a powerful and driving rhythm section.[5]
Members
Current
- Stéphan Forté - guitar (2000 - present)
- Franck Hermanny - bass guitar (2000 - present)
- Kévin Codfert - keyboards (2003 - present)
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter - lead vocals (2011 - present)
- Guillaume Bergiron drums (2016 - present)
- Mayline Gautié - violin (2016 - present)
Former
- David Readman - vocals (2000–2004)
- Dirk Bruinenberg - drums (2000–2004)
- Richard Andersson - keyboards (2000–2003)
- Éric Lebailly - drums (2004–2013)
- Gus Monsanto - vocals (2004–2008)
- Christian Palin - vocals (2008–2010)
- Mats Levén - vocals (2010–2011)
Touring
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter - vocals (2008)
Discography
Studio albums
- Sanctus Ignis - (2001)
- Underworld - (2003)
- Dominate - (2005)
- Archangels in Black - (2009)
- Life - (2016)
Live albums
- A Band in Upperworld - (2004)
References
- ↑ "NEW ALBUM FINISHED, STEPHAN TO LAUNCH OWN LABEL". Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- 1 2 "Adagio Official Website". Adagio-online.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Adagio - Upcoming Album Details". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "ADAGIO 'LIFE' - Fifth Album". Indiegogo.
- ↑ "Adagio - Biography". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2012-07-05.