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Imperia

Imperia was founded by the ex-singer of Trail of Tears, Helena Iren Michaelsen. Imperia can be defined as an Atmospheric Metal band with strong opera influences. Helena collected some fine musicians around her who have built up their skills by playing in various bands for years. Imperia's line up is: Helena Iren Michaelsen - Vocals and choirs
Steve Wolz - Drums
John Stam - Guitars
Gerry Verstreken - Bass
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund - Guitars
Audun Gronnestad - Orchestrations
In 2005 Helena started a new band; Angel.

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Dragonland

Dragonland is a power metal band from Sweden. The group is most notable for basing their two first albums upon the self-produced The Dragonland Chronicles fantasy saga and for the original symphonic/electronic parts by Elias Holmlid. Nightrage's Marios Iliopoulos and Jimmie Strimell have provided guest appearances on their latest album, Astronomy. Their release "Starfall" was produced by Tom S. Englund (Vocalist of Evergrey), doing some vocal parts himself.

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Escapist

There are three bands with the name Escapist: 1) ESCAPIST is a Hardcore Punk band from NJ. http://www.escapistpunx.tumblr.com
http://www.facebook.com/escapisthc 2) Escapist is also a hardcore/punk/grind band from tampa, florida. You can download their ep Sinking Ship here: http://www.mediafire.com/?8y013heqc7cs5uu
http://www.facebook.com/weareescapist 3) Escapist is a Melodic Power Metal band that started in 2009 in Argentina when Ivan De Noia and Sebastian Divito got together with Luciana Queirolo and Walter Segovia.

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Eli

1) ELI - 2004 - Present, Chicago IL Ever wonder what metal would sound like that melted through your speakers and made you catch fire? Imagine when you were burning a thunderous, well sang chorus precipitated over your head drenching you in its amazing-ness. That's what you'll get when you listen to ELI.
Interested aren't you?... Buy "The Second Coming EP" on Itunes, Amazon, & Cdbaby! For more news, tunes, and shows, visit http://www.myspace.com/elirises
to download Eli's first EP "Awaiting A Purifying Process" from 2004 go here: http://www.mediafire.com/?zdqmkjnmkmn

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Winter's Eve

Winter's Eve are a female fronted London-based Symphonic Gothic Metal band. Key influences include Nightwish, Lacuna Coil and Opeth. The band began in London, England, in 2008 as the brainchild of guitarist and songwriter Axeman Jim, who sought to create the perfect fusion of gothic beauty, raw metal power and progressive sophistication. The band began gigging on the London circuit in February 2010, quickly garnering rave reviews for their live performances and a loyal following.

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Hidden

There are four acts known as Hidden, (1) A US progressive black/death/doom metal band (2) nickname of a Persian rap band called Zad bazi (3) The songwriting/production alias of British artist Chris Aucote
(4) Dark Symphonic Metal band from Moscow. (1) Band utilising a progressive and dismal astral Metal style locking in on Death, Doom, and Black Metal along with blasting speed styles. To be matched by a supercluster of scientific theory lyrics and artwork, this is cosmic yet brutal material. The band's conception presents the projection of time as eternity in the cosmos.

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Fairyland

French symphonic power metal band created by Philippe Giordana and Willdric Lievin in 2000. They chose Elisa C. Martin (ex-Dark Moor, Dreamaker) for the vocals. In 2003, Willdric and Elisa left to create a new band (Hamka), so they picked Max Leclercq (Magic Kingdom) as new singer. Following the release of their first demo, Tribute to Universe, their basic metal style began evolving into something more fantastic and symphonic, to which their second demo, Realm of Wonders, attests.

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Sonata Arctica

Sonata Arctica was formed in 1996 on the edge of the world, in the northern Finnish town of Kemi. Originally was formed as Tricky Beans, they released few demos and as they got the contract they had to change their name.
In 1999 the band recorded a new demo "FullMoon" in Tico Tico Studios located in their hometown, Kemi. At the time of recording the line-up consisted of: Tony (vocals/keys), Jani (guitars), Tommy (drums), and Janne (bass).

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Ex Libris

There are at least two bands with the name Ex Libris. One of them is a sludge/stoner metal band from Wilmington, Germany. This article is about the Dutch one with this name.
The Dutch band Ex Libris brings new power and a fresh, exciting sound to the world of symphonic heavy metal. Combining the melodic structure of classical music with progressive licks and hooks, Ex Libris delivered their first full-length album “Amygdala” in 2008 to great reviews. Frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen combines powerful, soaring vocals with a dynamic range that is, frankly, intimidating.

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Axxis

In 1988 after sending in only one demo song AXXIS were signed to EMI Electrola. The debut album "Kingdom of the Night", 1989 which was already released in Europe, Canada, Japan, Australia and the USA sold 100 000 copies immediately. It became the best selling debut album by a Hard Rock band in Germany in 1989. "Axxis II" marked a similar huge success in 1990, followed by the authentic and energetic live release "Access All Areas" a year later. The ambitious "The Big Thrill" became a best seller in 1993.