Adagio (band)
Adagio | |
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| Origin | Montpellier,France |
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| Years active | 2000–2018(on hiatus) |
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| Members | Stéphan Forté Franck Hermanny Kévin Codfert Kelly Sundown Carpenter Jelly Cardarelli Mayline Gautié |
| Past members | David Readman Eric Lebailly Dirk Bruinenberg Richard Andersson Gus Monsanto Christian Palin Mats Levén Guillaume Bergiron |
Adagiois a Frenchprogressive metalband formed in 2000 by guitarist Stéphan Forté[2]that disbanded in 2018.[3]
History
[edit]Since their third studio albumDominate,Adagio has evolved from their original power metal sound, but still adhering to their trademark elements of virtuosity and massive orchestral influences. WithDominate,they implemented a heavier sound with traditionaldeath grunts.[2]Archangels in Blackwas 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".[4]
In April 2016, Stéphan Forté created anIndiegogocampaign to help fund Adagio's fifth album,Life.The campaign ended on 5 June 2016, with the campaign reaching 148% of its goal. The album was expected to come out in December 2016 under Stéphan's own label, Zeta Nemesis.[5]The release date was delayed to 26 July 2017 but the band premiered a song called "Darkness Machine" two months beforehand.[6]
Forté announced an indefinite hiatus of Adagio in April 2018, in order to pursue his solo career.[7]
Musical style
[edit]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.[8]
In their albumLife,Adagio mixes progressive metal with eastern ethnic anddjentinfluences.[9]
Members
[edit]2018[10]
- Stéphan Forté – guitar(since 2000)
- Franck Hermanny – bass guitar(since 2000)
- Kévin Codfert – keyboards(since 2003)
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter – lead vocals(since 2011)
- Jelly Cardarelli – drums(since 2016)
- Mayline Gautié – violin(since 2016)
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)
- Guillaume Bergiron – drums(2016)
Touring
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter – vocals(2008)
- Mats Levén– vocals(2010–2011)
Timeline
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Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Sanctus Ignis(2001)
- Underworld(2003)
- Dominate(2005)
- Archangels in Black(2009)
- Life(2017)
Live albums
- A Band in Upperworld(2004)
References
[edit]- ^"NEW ALBUM FINISHED, STEPHAN TO LAUNCH OWN LABEL".Retrieved29 June2016.
- ^ab"Adagio Official Website".Adagio-online. Archived fromthe originalon 15 June 2006.Retrieved5 July2012.
- ^"Adagio - Band info".Metal Storm.Retrieved3 August2023.
- ^"Adagio – Upcoming Album Details".Metal Storm.Retrieved5 July2012.
- ^"ADAGIO 'LIFE' – Fifth Album".Indiegogo.
- ^"ADAGIO release" Life "album (CD) in July".Metal underground. 14 June 2017.Retrieved14 June2017.
- ^Kennelty, Greg (8 April 2018)."ADAGIO Goes On Indefinite Hiatus As Guitarist Pursues His Solo Career".Metal Injection.Retrieved27 October2018.
- ^"Adagio – Biography".Metal Storm.Retrieved5 July2012.
- ^"ADAGIO Returns With 'Life' Album Next Spring; 'Subrahmanya' Single Available Now".BLABBERMOUTH.NET.2 December 2016.Retrieved3 July2017.
- ^"Adagio – Timeline".Metal Storm.Retrieved3 August2023.
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