Morgion (band)
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Morgion was a Doom/Death metal band from Orange County
, California
, United States
. Morgion was formed in 1990 by Dwayne Boardman (Guitars), Jeremy Peto (Vocals, Bass) and Rhett Davis (Drums). The band recorded their debut “Rabid Decay” demo in 1991, followed by the “Travesty” 7" in 1993. With the addition of Bobby Thomas (Guitars) and Ed Parker (Keyboards) in 1994, Morgion recorded a what would become “Among Majestic Ruin” on Relapse Records in 1997. In 1995, Gary Griffith joined Morgion as a replacement for Parker on keyboards. In 1998, Thomas departed and Griffith took on both guitar and keyboard duties. Morgion then wrote and recorded “Solinari;” released by Relapse Records in 1999. In 2002 Morgion moved forward with Justin Christian on Bass and an album partnership with Dark Symphonies. “Cloaked by Ages, Crowned in Earth” was released in April of 2004 and stands as the band’s most diverse and most successful release. Boardman and Griffith left Morgion in 2004, and the band was officially put to rest.
On April 19, 2008, former members Boardman (Vocals/Guitars), Christian (Bass), Griffith (Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards) and Surowski (Drums) played a short Morgion set at the Murderfest in Hollywood, California to commemorate the release of Relapse Records' "Morgion: The Relapse Years." The release contains the recordings "Among Majestic Ruin" and "Solinari," along with previously unreleased songs, demos and rehearsal tracks from the Relapse era, all remastered February 2008 by Griffith and Mathais Schneeburger (whom co-produced the albums "Solinari" and "Cloaked by Ages, Crowned in Earth").
Facts: Morgion is also the name of the god of plague and disease in the world of Dragonlance
, coinciding with their debut Rabid Decay and is where the band took their name from. Their album 'Solinari' is also named after a god in the Dragonlance world, Solinari as a god of magic and ruler of those who wear the white robes. Rhett Davis (lyrics and titles), not knowing his Dragonlance lore very well, stated that 'Solinari' was the black moon in Dragonlance lore, but 'Solinari' is in fact the name of the white moon. 'Nuitari' is the name of the black moon and, given the album artwork, is likely 'Solinari's' true intended album title.
Rhett Davis is currently the drummer for Gravehill.
Dwayne Boardman is currently the guitarist/vocalist for Dustflow
and 2nd guitarist for Creepersin
Gary Griffith is currently the guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist for Dustflow, vocalist for Portugal's [BeforeTheRain] and guitarist for Creepersin.
Justin Christian is currently the bassist for Dustflow.
Orange County, California
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California
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. Morgion was formed in 1990 by Dwayne Boardman (Guitars), Jeremy Peto (Vocals, Bass) and Rhett Davis (Drums). The band recorded their debut “Rabid Decay” demo in 1991, followed by the “Travesty” 7" in 1993. With the addition of Bobby Thomas (Guitars) and Ed Parker (Keyboards) in 1994, Morgion recorded a what would become “Among Majestic Ruin” on Relapse Records in 1997. In 1995, Gary Griffith joined Morgion as a replacement for Parker on keyboards. In 1998, Thomas departed and Griffith took on both guitar and keyboard duties. Morgion then wrote and recorded “Solinari;” released by Relapse Records in 1999. In 2002 Morgion moved forward with Justin Christian on Bass and an album partnership with Dark Symphonies. “Cloaked by Ages, Crowned in Earth” was released in April of 2004 and stands as the band’s most diverse and most successful release. Boardman and Griffith left Morgion in 2004, and the band was officially put to rest.
On April 19, 2008, former members Boardman (Vocals/Guitars), Christian (Bass), Griffith (Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards) and Surowski (Drums) played a short Morgion set at the Murderfest in Hollywood, California to commemorate the release of Relapse Records' "Morgion: The Relapse Years." The release contains the recordings "Among Majestic Ruin" and "Solinari," along with previously unreleased songs, demos and rehearsal tracks from the Relapse era, all remastered February 2008 by Griffith and Mathais Schneeburger (whom co-produced the albums "Solinari" and "Cloaked by Ages, Crowned in Earth").
Facts: Morgion is also the name of the god of plague and disease in the world of Dragonlance
Dragonlance
Dragonlance is a shared universe created by Laura and Tracy Hickman, and expanded by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis under the direction of TSR, Inc. into a series of popular fantasy novels. The Hickmans conceived Dragonlance while driving in their car on the way to TSR for a job application...
, coinciding with their debut Rabid Decay and is where the band took their name from. Their album 'Solinari' is also named after a god in the Dragonlance world, Solinari as a god of magic and ruler of those who wear the white robes. Rhett Davis (lyrics and titles), not knowing his Dragonlance lore very well, stated that 'Solinari' was the black moon in Dragonlance lore, but 'Solinari' is in fact the name of the white moon. 'Nuitari' is the name of the black moon and, given the album artwork, is likely 'Solinari's' true intended album title.
Rhett Davis is currently the drummer for Gravehill.
Dwayne Boardman is currently the guitarist/vocalist for Dustflow
and 2nd guitarist for Creepersin
Gary Griffith is currently the guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist for Dustflow, vocalist for Portugal's [BeforeTheRain] and guitarist for Creepersin.
Justin Christian is currently the bassist for Dustflow.
Last Album line-up
- Dwayne Boardman (Death Vocals/Guitars; 1990-2001; 2002-2004)
- Justin Christian (Bass; 2002-2004)
- Rhett Davis (Drums; 1990-2000; 2002-2004)
- Gary Griffith (Guitars/Clean Vocals/Keyboards; 1995-2004)
Former members
- Jeremy Peto (Death Vocals/Bass)
- Bobby Thomas (Guitars)
- Ed Parker (Keyboards)
- Mike Davis (Guitar)
- Brandon Livingston (Keyboards) (R.I.P.)
- Peter Surowski (Keyboards)
- Adrian Leroux (Guest vocals for the Doomination of Europe tour in 2003)
Discography
- Rabid Decay (Demo 1991)
- Travesty (7" 1993)
- Among Majestic RuinAmong Majestic RuinAmong Majestic Ruin is the debut studio album by the American death/doom band Morgion. It was released on January 28, 1997 through Relapse Records.- Background :...
(1997) - SolinariSolinari (album)Solinari is the second album by the American doom metal band Morgion. It was released in 1999 by Relapse Records.-Track listing:# "The Serpentine Scrolls / Descent to Arawn" – 10:33# "Canticle" – 6:42# "Solinari" – 2:26...
(1999) - Cloaked by Ages, Crowned in EarthCloaked by Ages, Crowned in EarthCloaked by Ages, Crowned in Earth is the third and last album by the American doom metal band Morgion. It was released in 2004 by Dark Symphonies.-Track listing:# "Cloaked By Ages"...
(2004) - MORGION: The Relapse Years (2008)