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Iron Mask
Iron Mask atGraspop Metal Meeting2010
Background information
OriginBrussels,Belgium
GenresPower metal
Years active2002–present
LabelsAFM Records,Lion Music,Marquee/Avalon
MembersDushan Petrossi
Mike Slembrouck
Vassili Moltchanov
Ramy Ali
Websiteiron-mask

Iron Maskis apower metalband formed in 2002 byBelgianguitaristDushan Petrossi[nl],also known fromMagic Kingdom.[1][2]

History

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Revenge Is My Name(2002-2005)

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Petrossi signed withLion Musicin early 2002 to record a side project, Iron Mask. The band’s name and some songs of the first album were based on the bookMan in the Iron MaskbyAlexander Dumas.The album was titledRevenge Is My Name.Bass was recorded by Vassili Moltchanov (Magic Kingdom,Cryme), vocals were performed by Phil Letaw (Karyan, Cryme, Stormy Night), keyboards - by Youri De Groote.[3][4]

Hordes of the Brave(2005-2009)

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In April 2005, Iron Mask had a different line up for the albumHordes of the Brave.The band inaugurated Goetz "Valhalla Jr" Mohr (Arrow, Hanz Damf,Rolf Munkes) as vocalist. Guest vocalistOliver Hartmann(At Vance,Avantasia,Edguy,Aina,Magic Kingdom,Freedom Call,Helloween) added vocals to three tracks. The keyboardistRichard Andersson(Majestic,Time Requiem,Space Odyssey,Karmakanic,Evil Masquerade,Adagio,Silver Seraph) is responsible for all the keyboards solos onHordes of the Brave.[5][6][7]

In November 2005 the band gave several concerts in Europe to promoteHordes of the Brave,touring with Canadian heavy metal veteransAnvilandPhantom X.[8][9]The shows were filmed, and as a result in 2008, Iron Mask contributed to documentary film aboutAnvil,calledAnvil! The Story of Anvil,as well as to soundtrack for the film.[10][11]

Shadow of the Red Baron(2009-2011)

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In 2009, the band's third album, entitledShadow of the Red Baron,was released. Petrossi wrote and produced eleven songs. The vocals were performed by Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr on all songs, with the exception of "Dreams", which was sung by backing vocalistOliver Hartmann.Another guest wasLars Eric Mattssonwho played the third guitar solo on "Sahara". Still on bass guitar was Vassili Moltchanov, but a new drummer was found in Erik Stout (Vengeance,Joe Stump, Daize Shayne); keyboards were played by Andreas Lindahl (Wuthering Heights,The Murder of My Sweet,Narnia,Loch Vostok,Audiovision,Manticora,ZooL,Platitude). As with the previous album, Roma Siadletski (Magic Kingdom) performed extreme vocals.Jens Bogren(Symphony X,Opeth,Soilwork,Paradise Lost,Universum,Amon Amarth,Collarbone) was responsible for the sound.[12][13]

Iron Mask at Power & Prog Metal Fest 2011

Due to vocalist Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr's health problems, Iron Mask brought Carsten "Lizard" Schulz (Domain,Altaria,Shining Line,Eden's Curse) to perform vocal duties at their appearance atGraspop Metal Meetingon 26 June 2010 in Dessel, Belgium. There were also a couple of other lineup changes: Ramy Ali (Freedom Call,Kiske/Somerville,Evidence One,State of Rock) was the band's new drummer. Philippe Giordana (Magic Kingdom,Fairyland,Kerion) handled the keys as Andreas Lindahl was tied with other work engagements.[14][15][16]On 4 December 2010 the same band-lineup performed at Frostrock metal festival (Kuurne,Belgium), the other participants -At Vance,ReVamp,Primal Fear.[17]

Black as Death(2011-2013)

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On 30 April 2011, the band played a concert atPower & Prog Metal Fest(Mons,Belgium) alongsideEurope,HammerFall,Gamma RayandVanden Plas.[18]

In July 2011 the band announced that for the forthcoming albumBlack as Death[19]part of vocal duties would be performed by ex-Yngwie MalmsteensingersMark Boals(Royal Hunt,Ring of Fire) andGöran Edman(Karmakanic,Brazen Abbot,Jayce Landberg,Time Requiem).Mats Olausson(Yngwie Malmsteen,Ark,Evil Masquerade,John Norum) will be responsible for all the keyboard parts. The mix and production will be done byDenis Ward(Pink Cream 69). For the album the band signed in September 2011 withAFM Records.Black as Deathwas released on 16 December 2011.[20][21][22]

Fifth Son of Winterdoom(2013-2014)

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In 2013 Iron Mask announced the forthcoming of 5th studio albumFifth Son of Winterdoom.The album was released on 8 November 2013 by AFM Records with Mark Boals on vocals.

Diabolica(2014-present)

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In July 2014 the band started working on a new studio album, and two years later, it was announced that the band's next studio album,Diabolica,would be released on 23 September 2016, on AFM Records with Diego Valdez on vocals.[23]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Contributions

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  • V/A -Beyond Inspiration: A Tribute to Uli Jon Roth(2003, Lion Music) - "Yellow Raven"
  • V/A -Blackmore's Castle vol.1: A Tribute to Deep Purple & Rainbow(2003, Lion Music) - "Gates of Babylon"
  • V/A -Give Us Moore!: A Tribute to Gary Moore(2004, Lion Music) - "Out in the Fields"
  • V/A -Anvil! The Story of Anvil: Soundtrack(2008) - "Holy War"
  • V/A -Embrace the Sun - Lion Music Japan Benefit Album(2011, Lion Music) - "Sons of the Sun"

Music videos

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  • 2002Revenge Is My Name
  • 2010Forever in the Dark
  • 2012God Punishes, I Kill
  • 2013Rock Religion
  • 2016I don't forget, I don't forgive
  • 2020Tree Of The World

Members

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Current lineup

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  • Dushan Petrossi- guitars, composing & songwriting
  • Mike Slembrouck - vocals
  • Vassili Moltchanov - bass
  • Ramy Ali - drums

Former & guest members

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  • Mark Boals- vocals (2010-2014)
  • Phil Letawe - vocals
  • Goetz "Valhalla Jr." Mohr - vocals
  • Roma Siadletski - extreme vocals and backing vocals
  • Carsten "Lizard" Schulz - vocals (live)
  • Göran Edman- vocals (Track 10 ofBlack as Death)
  • Oliver Hartmann- vocals (2009-2010)
  • Marcos Rodriguez - vocals (live)
  • Fil Letow - vocals
  • Diego Valdez - vocals
  • Richard Andersson- keyboards (2003-2005)
  • Mats Olausson- keyboards (2011)
  • Andreas Lindhal - keyboards
  • Phil Giordana - keyboards (live)
  • Erik Stout - drums
  • Anton Arkhipov - drums (Exhumator, Magic Kingdom)

Timeline

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References

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  1. ^News Archives: Iron Maskblabbermouth.net.Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  2. ^Tartarean Desire webzine.Iron Mask Band Pagetartareandesire. 2004-01-04. Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  3. ^Martin Popoff.Iron Mask - Revenge Is My NameArchived30 September 2012 at theWayback Machinebravewords.Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  4. ^Stefan Glas.Iron Mask, Revenge is my Name[permanent dead link]rockhard.de.Retrieved on 2010-08-07.
  5. ^Shoegazer Ross.Iron Mask - Hordes of the BraveArchived22 February 2014 at theWayback Machinemetalexpressradio. Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  6. ^Reckert Klaus.Dushan Petrossi's Iron Mask - Hordes Of The Bravegaesteliste.de. Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  7. ^Stijn Lambert.Iron Mask, Hordes of the Braverockreport.be. Retrieved on 2010-08-07.
  8. ^Doug G.Iron Mask announce European tour datesmetalunderground. 2009-11-04. Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  9. ^Graspop Metal Meeting Official Site.Iron Mask:Biography/Discographygraspop.be.Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  10. ^The Internet Movie Database.Soundtracks for Anvil! The Story Of AnvilIMDb.Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  11. ^Yahoo! Movies.Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2009)Yahoo! Movies.Retrieved on 2011-04-10
  12. ^Lords of Metal e-zine.Iron Mask - Shadow of the Red Baronlordsofmetal.nl. Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  13. ^Ty Arthur.Iron Mask unveils new album "Shadow Of The Red Baron" Detailsmetalunderground. 2009-03-12. Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  14. ^Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.Iron Mask recruit Evidence One vocalist for Graspop appearancebravewords.Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  15. ^Graspop Metal Meeting Official Site.Affiche 2010graspop.be.Retrieved on 2010-08-07
  16. ^Mindview Magazine (Belgium)Archived7 November 2010 at theWayback Machine,issue No. 205-2010, p.59. Retrieved on 2010-08-21
  17. ^Frostrock festival (Belgium)Archived6 July 2011 at theWayback Machinefrostrock.be. Retrieved on 2010-12-05
  18. ^Prog & Power Metal Fest (Belgium)Archived6 February 2011 at theWayback Machineppmfest. Retrieved on 2011-07-14
  19. ^Iron Mask posts new track, unveils album artwork for Black as Death.metalundergroundRetrieved on 2011-10-27
  20. ^Iron Mask official website.NewsArchived13 July 2011 at theWayback Machine.Retrieved on 2011-09-07
  21. ^Encyclopaedia Metallum.Iron MaskEncyclopaedia MetallumRetrieved on 2011-04-10
  22. ^Iron Mask signs with AFM Records.AFM RecordsArchived30 December 2011 at theWayback Machine.Retrieved on 2011-09-27
  23. ^"IRON MASK – To Release New Album" Diabolica "On September 23rd!".Metal Odyssey.Retrieved19 July2016.
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