Adagio (band)
| Adagio | |
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| Origin | Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, and Paris, France |
| Genres | Symphonic power metal, progressive metal, neoclassical metal |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Listenable Records[1] |
| Members |
Stephan Forté Franck Hermanny Kevin Codfert Eric Lébailly Kelly Sundown Carpenter |
| Past members |
David Readman Dirk Bruinenberg Richard Andersson Gus Monsanto Christian Palin |
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] Adagio's fifth studio album is planned to be released in November 2015.[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]
Line-up
Current members
- Stephan Forté - guitar
- Franck Hermanny - bass guitar
- Kevin Codfert - keyboards
- Eric Lebailly - drums
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter - vocals
Former members
- Vocals: David Readman (Recorded Sanctus Ignis and Underworld. Left July 24, 2004)[6]
- Vocals: Gus Monsanto (recorded Dominate. Left April 9, 2008)[7]
- Vocals: Christian Palin (recorded Archangels in Black. 2008–2010)
- Keyboards: Richard Andersson (Recorded leads on Sanctus Ignis. Left 2002)
- Drums: Dirk Bruinenberg (Recorded Sanctus Ignis and Underworld Left 15 September 2003, just before the Underworld tour.)
Touring members
- Vocals: Kelly Sundown Carpenter (2007)
- Vocals: Mats Levén (2010)
Discography
Studio albums
- Sanctus Ignis - (2001)
- Underworld - (2003)
- Dominate - (2005)
- Archangels in Black - (2009)
- Life -(2016)
Live albums
- A Band in Upperworld - (2004)
Collaboration with French music director Jean-Claude Casadesus
With the help of Patrick Roy, French deputy working in the National Assembly of France, the members of Adagio have collaborated with the French music director Jean-Claude Casadesus from the Lille National Orchestra. The musical idea behind this collaboration between Adagio and the Lille National Orchestra is to record an album together, perform a live show, and record and release a subsequent live album. The project is planned for a 2013 release.[8]
References
- ↑ Adagio - Sign With Listenable Records: News @metalstorm.ee
- 1 2 "Adagio Official Website". Adagio-online.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Adagio - Upcoming Album Details". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Adagio - Fifth studio album". Official Facebook page. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
- ↑ "Adagio - Biography". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "David Readman". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Adagio". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "La rencontre insolite entre le groupe de metal Adagio et l'ONL de Lille". La Voix du Nord (in French). 8 April 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
External links
- Adagio official home page
- Adagio official US fan club
- Audioscrobbler artist profile
- Stephan Forté's home page on the web
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