Kerion (band)
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Kerion is a symphonic metal
band from France
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Kerion began as an instrumental Prog Metal band in 1997 under the name of "Kirlian". However, a female singer named Flora then joined the lineup and the band's sound evolved into one which leaned more towards Symphonic Metal. They released two demos conceptually based on the heroic-fantasy tale "Staraxis" written by Chris Barberi: the "Conspiracy of Darkness" and "The Last Sunset".
It was due time for a release, and 2008's "Holy Creatures Quest" was the third and final part of Barberi's novel.
As newer fans asked to hear old demos, the band decided to rewrite some of the songs and have a real studio recording, as they were not happy with the quality of the demos. Their second album "The Origins", as its name indicates, is the result of this musical revival.
Symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that are either borrowed from classical music or, as with progressive rock music, create a style reminiscent of it, e.g...
band from France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
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Biography
French Symphonic Metal band Kerion features a majestic choir directed by Phil Gordana (Fairyland) and a lyrical singer as their guest vocalist. Their albums don beautiful cover art by master artist JP Fournier (Avantasia, Edguy), and have been mixed in Harkam Studio by Wildric Lievin (Hamka, Fairyland) and Guillaume Serra. "Holy Creatures Quest" shows a powerful and distinguished Symphonic Metal sound- direct and aggressive one moment, while radiating with an epic and poetic feel the next. Upon one's first listen, Kerion instantly establishes itself as a real outsider in the genre.Kerion began as an instrumental Prog Metal band in 1997 under the name of "Kirlian". However, a female singer named Flora then joined the lineup and the band's sound evolved into one which leaned more towards Symphonic Metal. They released two demos conceptually based on the heroic-fantasy tale "Staraxis" written by Chris Barberi: the "Conspiracy of Darkness" and "The Last Sunset".
It was due time for a release, and 2008's "Holy Creatures Quest" was the third and final part of Barberi's novel.
As newer fans asked to hear old demos, the band decided to rewrite some of the songs and have a real studio recording, as they were not happy with the quality of the demos. Their second album "The Origins", as its name indicates, is the result of this musical revival.
Discography
- Conspiracy of Darkness (2003) (Demo)
- The Last Sunset (2005) (Demo)
- Holy Creatures Quest (March 2008) (Album)
- 1. The Last Quest I
- 2. The Last Quest II
- 3. Queen of the Gorgons I
- 4. Queen of the Gorgons II
- 5. Warrior's Call
- 6. Innocent Unicorns
- 7. The Alchemist
- 8. March of the Legion
- 9. Golem's Battle
- 10. Breath of Heaven
- 11. Minotaurus Furor
- 12. Final Strike I
- 13. Final Strike II
- The Origins (June 2010) (Album)
- 1. Prelude 01:25
- 2. Time of Fantasy 04:10
- 3. Black Fate 05:06
- 4. We Will Go 04:57
- 5. The Abyss 08:22
- 6. Angels of the Last Hope 06:39
- 7. Dark Isle 04:10
- 8. Face the Beast 08:29
- 9. Ghosts of Memories 03:19
- 10. Resurrection 06:25
- 11. Requiem of the Black Rose 08:47
- 12. Time of Fantasy (Acoustic Version)