Shadow Gallery
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Shadow Gallery is an American progressive metal band formed in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States, during the early 1980s, originally under the name Sorcerer. After changing their name to Shadow Gallery (taken from the graphic novel V for Vendetta by Alan Moore) and recording a short 8-track demo, the band was signed to Magna Carta Records in 1991. Shadow Gallery's eponymous debut was released the following year in Japan and Europe. In mid-2005, Shadow Gallery released their fifth studio album, Room V, on the European-American independent label InsideOut.
The band has a reputation amongst fans for complex song structures and virtuoso musicianship, and as such, they have been compared to contemporary progressive metal bands Dream Theater and Symphony X. The members of Shadow Gallery have also collaborated with other progressive metal bands. Dream Theater's James LaBrie contributed backing vocals to the song "I Believe" (which appeared on Shadow Gallery's 1998 album, Tyranny), and in return Shadow Gallery members have contributed to LaBrie's side projects (such as Mullmuzzler).
Despite complex passages in their songs, Shadow Gallery combines them with tight songwriting, production and performance. Their songs, often in the context of a concept album or story, are frequently long with extended instrumental pieces in the middle. For diversity, their music is heavy at times and mellow at others, sometimes incorporating elements of neo-classical and symphonic metal.
On October 29, 2008, lead singer Mike Baker died of a heart attack at age 45.
Influences
Shadow Gallery combines musical influences from virtuoso guitarists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, and Steve Vai, as well as progressive rock bands such as Rush, Pink Floyd, and Dream Theater. The band displays heavy metal influences from outfits Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest. When interviewed on the subject, Gary Wehrkamp has also added that "The band likes everything from Tori Amos, to old Metallica, Alice Cooper, Gamma Ray, Type O Negative and Nine Inch Nails. "
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Участники:
Current formation- Gary Wehrkamp - Piano, guitars, keyboards, vocals
- Brendt Allman - Guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Carl Cadden-James - Bass, vocals, flute, fretless bass
- Joe Nevolo - Drums
- Brian Ashland - Vocals
Former members- Mike Baker - Vocals
- Kevin Soffera - Drums
- Chris Ingles - Piano, keyboards
Дискография:- Shadow Gallery (1992)
- Carved in Stone (1995)
- Tyranny (1998)
- Legacy (2001)
- Room V (2005)
- Prime Cuts (2007)
- Digital Ghosts (November 3, 2009)
Стиль:
Прогрессивный метал, прогрессивный рок
Страна:
http://www.shadowgallery.com
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