Alberto Ardines
Encyclopedia
Alberto Ardines is a Spanish
musician. He is currently working on a new alternative
/power metal
band called Sauze
formed by himself, along with Manuel Ramil
, Fernando Mon
, and Toni Amboaje
.
, when he was almost 12 years old, he started getting interested in music, but it was not until he was 14 that he discovered his passion for heavy metal
. In 1989, he formed the band called Speed Demons with some friends from school.
After changing the band's name for Avalanch
and leaving back some friends with the ones he started recorded some EP
s, he went to the recording studio to make his first album Ready To The Glory
, which was released on 1992.
In 1996, he began taking drumming classes with Fernando Arias a wonderful drummer, who taught him some different styles. That same year he entered the school of music of Llanera, Asturias
, where he spent two years studying drums and musical language. With influences from Dave Wake, or Mike Portnoy
and classes given by his particular professor he became a great drummer. A year later, his dream started becoming true, when he participated in a tour around Spain
, which continued until December 28, 2001.
Throughout this time, he was either or learning or touring, which was not easy. Because of all his perseverance, he has been classified as one of the best drummers of Spain
. But he says "I still have to learn a lot, and a person gotta go step by step".
During 2001, in his free time, he started recording a project with his band companion Víctor García, who would receive the name of WarCry.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
musician. He is currently working on a new alternative
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
/power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band called Sauze
Sauze
Sauze is an alternative/power metal band from Asturias, Spain. The band was formed in 2008 after the departure of the ex-WarCry members Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Manuel Ramil, along with ex-Hard Spirit Toni Amboaje.-History:...
formed by himself, along with Manuel Ramil
Manuel Ramil
Manuel Ramil was the keyboardist for the Power metal band WarCry. He is currently working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje. Also known as the ex-keyboardist for the band Torquemada...
, Fernando Mon
Fernando Mon
Fernando is a member of the Asturian power metal band WarCry. He is working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Manuel Ramil, Alberto Ardines, and Toni Amboaje.-Career:...
, and Toni Amboaje
Toni Amboaje
Toni Amboaje is a Spanish singer who currently works for metal band Sauze, which formed on early 2008.-History:Amboaje discovered his passion for the music when he was only 4 years old, on the mid 80s while listening to his parents favorite singer Bruce Springsteen and band Dire Straits, this...
.
Career
Born in OviedoOviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
, when he was almost 12 years old, he started getting interested in music, but it was not until he was 14 that he discovered his passion for heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
. In 1989, he formed the band called Speed Demons with some friends from school.
After changing the band's name for Avalanch
Avalanch
Avalanch is a Spanish heavy/power metal band formed in Asturias in 1993.Led by composer, producer and guitar player Alberto Rionda, the band has released 5 studio albums, plus a handful of compilations, DVDs and English versions of their works.-Biography:...
and leaving back some friends with the ones he started recorded some EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
s, he went to the recording studio to make his first album Ready To The Glory
Ready To The Glory
Ready to the Glory is an EP by the power metal band Avalanch, released in 1993 under the record label Vudu Records. From that recording was only saved to be used on "La Llama Eterna" the song Excalibur.-Track listing:# Intro # Misery...
, which was released on 1992.
In 1996, he began taking drumming classes with Fernando Arias a wonderful drummer, who taught him some different styles. That same year he entered the school of music of Llanera, Asturias
Llanera, Asturias
Llanera is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Gijón and Corvera de Asturias, on the south by Oviedo, on the east by Gijón and Siero, and on the west by Illas and Las Regueras...
, where he spent two years studying drums and musical language. With influences from Dave Wake, or Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy
Michael Stephen "Mike" Portnoy is an American drummer primarily known as the former drummer, backing vocalist, and a co-founder of the progressive metal band Dream Theater, as well as the temporary drummer for the hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold. Known for his drumming prowess and technical...
and classes given by his particular professor he became a great drummer. A year later, his dream started becoming true, when he participated in a tour around Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, which continued until December 28, 2001.
Throughout this time, he was either or learning or touring, which was not easy. Because of all his perseverance, he has been classified as one of the best drummers of Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. But he says "I still have to learn a lot, and a person gotta go step by step".
During 2001, in his free time, he started recording a project with his band companion Víctor García, who would receive the name of WarCry.
Avalanch
- 1992 — Ready To The GloryReady To The GloryReady to the Glory is an EP by the power metal band Avalanch, released in 1993 under the record label Vudu Records. From that recording was only saved to be used on "La Llama Eterna" the song Excalibur.-Track listing:# Intro # Misery...
- 1997 — La Llama Eterna
- 1988 — Eternal FlameEternal flameAn eternal flame is a flame or torch that burns day and night for an indefinite period. The flame that burned constantly at Delphi was an archaic feature, "alien to the ordinary Greek temple"....
- 1999 — Llanto De Un HéroeLlanto De Un HéroeLlanto De Un Héroe is an album by the power metal band Avalanch, and the first one featuring Víctor García as the lead vocals. The lyrics talk about epic themes, such as Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, Don Pelayo or Tomás de Torquemada the inquisitor...
- 2000 — Días De GloriaDías De GloriaDías De Gloria is the first live-album by the Spanish power metal band Avalanch, recorded during the promotional tour of Llanto De Un Héroe in Avilés 1999 and released in 2000...
- 2001 — El Ángel CaídoEl Ángel CaídoEl Ángel Caído is the third studio album by the Power metal band Avalanch and the last one featuring Víctor García, released in 2001. And the collaboration of Leo Jiménez .- Trak listing :#"Hacia la luz"#"Tierra de nadie"...
Tributes
- 1999 — Transilvania 666 (Iron MaidenIron MaidenIron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
) - 2000 — The Attack of the Dragons (QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
) - 2000 — Metal Gods (Judas PriestJudas PriestJudas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
)
WarCry
- 2002 — WarCryWarCry (album)WarCry is the first full-length album by Spanish power metal band WarCry, released on April 17, 2002 through Avispa Music.- Overview :While working in Avalanch, singer Víctor García and drummer Alberto Ardines decided to release an album with the songs they had composed in their spare time, as...
- 2002 — El Sello De Los TiemposEl Sello De Los TiemposEl Sello De Los Tiempos is the second studio album by the Spanish power metal band WarCry, released on December 1, 2002 through Avispa Music...
- 2004 — Alea Jacta EstAlea Jacta EstAlea Jacta Est is the third studio album by the Asturian power metal band WarCry, released on January 1, 2004 , and distributed through Avispa.- Overview :...
- 2005 — ¿Dónde Está La Luz?¿Dónde Está La Luz?¿Dónde Está La Luz? is the fourth studio album by power metal band WarCry, released on February 1, 2005 , and distributed through Avispa Music....
- 2006 — Directo A La LuzDirecto A La LuzDirecto A La Luz is the first live album by the Spanish power metal band WarCry, recorded in Madrid, Spain on November 5, 2005 in the music hall "Divino Aqualung" to a crowd of over 2,500 people. In the concert WarCry played various songs from every album released to that point...
- 2006 — La Quinta EsenciaLa Quinta EsenciaLa Quinta Esencia is the fifth studio album by the power metal band WarCry, released on December 18, 2006 , and distributed through Avispa Music...
- 2007 - Una Ratita Se Balanceaba