Daedalean Complex
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Daedalean Complex is a band from Quebec City
performing a blend of goth metal and industrial metal
. The band was founded in 2007 and the name was derived from Greek mythology
(see Daedalus
for further explanation) with a contemporary twist.
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
performing a blend of goth metal and industrial metal
Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
. The band was founded in 2007 and the name was derived from Greek mythology
Mythology
The term mythology can refer either to the study of myths, or to a body or collection of myths. As examples, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece...
(see Daedalus
Daedalus
In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a skillful craftsman and artisan.-Family:...
for further explanation) with a contemporary twist.
2007
- In 2007, Daedalus (keyboardist, founder) feels the need to start a side-project as he can't express himself totally in his other band (End of Cycle). After showing his demos to his great friend and guitarist John DC, they both realize the full potential of the project and start to work on getting a full-on bandMusical ensembleA musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
. - RiXx - bass (Never more than less) and Ralph DC - drums (Abjury) embark on the journey to stardom.
- After a 3 months search and no suitable frontman in sight, Daedalus puts an ad on the band's MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page. One day later, they get a reply from a young but talented musician and graphic artist called Herr Nox. Almost miraculously, every aspects which Daedalus and John DC were looking for were found in this newcomer. - The band starts rehearsing in December 2007. Everything goes surprisingly fast and by the end of the year they almost have an album-worth of material.
2008
- In March 2008, Daedalean Complex hit the stage for the first time at the alternative bar Le Temps Partiel in Quebec CityQuebec CityQuebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
. The place is packed and the response from the people there is overwhelming; the theatrical performance and intensity of the band surprise everyone. - Nokturn Studio, also located in Quebec CityQuebec CityQuebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
, see the potential in the band's efforts to produce a unique sound and offer them a deal to record their first album. In less than a month, everything is recorded and ready to be printed. The band starts promoting themselves with a couple of shows throughout the summer and fall. - In late fall, drummer Ralph DC decides to quit the band in order to concentrate on his family. He is quickly replaced by Luc Gaulin of MoonlyghtMoonlyghtMoonlyght is a metal band from Quebec, Canada.-Background:In 1995, guitarist/vocalist Sébastien "Roby" Robitaille, drummer Luc Gaulin, guitarist Vincent Gauvin, bassist Christian Jacques, and backup guitarist Simon Rheaume-Goulet formed Moonlyght, and recorded a demo tape in cassette format by...
- The band then finally release their debut album in November 2008. The response from fans is outstanding, and the album is sold out in just three months.
- In the meantime, bassist RiXx takes the opportunity to announce his departure from the band as soon as they find a new bassist. In December, Seigneur of End of Cycle becomes the new bass player.
2009
- In April, Luc Gaulin leaves the band to focus on his other musical projects. Again, the search for a drummer is on.
- In the meantime, DC concentrates on writing new material for a second album and Herr Nox creates a new artwork for the second print of their debut album, simply titled Daedalean Complex - Second Edition. This Second Edition is released in April 2009.
- After numerous auditions, DC find a man called Mr. RX to fill the drummer's spot and also welcome a second guitarist aboard ; Wax.
- On August 19, the band records a live performance for LeZarts Studio (a music show promoting underground music) which gets its first broadcast on national televisionTelevisionTelevision is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
on November 12. - DC end their relationships with guitarist Wax and bassist Seigneur as they no longer share the same artistic direction.
- The band quickly hires guitarist Atah'Khan (Tormentor Allegoria) and bassist M.A.D. (Hammer on faith, La Corriveau) to replace the lost members.
- John DC decides to leave the band as he his now the father of three kids and cannot find enough time to fully dedicate himself to the band. His friend Mr. RX follows him on the way out in order to concentrate on his family life.
- DC carry on with only one guitar just like they did at first. They hire Idrys (Endless Horizon) as their new drummer.
- Their album Daedalean Complex - Second Edition is sold out by the end of the year.
- The pre-production for the second full-length starts in December. Half of this new album is already written.
2010
- The band participate to the BudweiserBudweiserBudweiser is a German adjective describing something or someone from the city of České Budějovice in Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic.Beer brewing in České Budějovice dates back to the 13th century...
2nd Skin Rock contest 6 based in Quebec city. 91 bands suscribed and only 48 were selected for the contest. DC was among the finalists with the 4th position. - To promote their material, their first album is freely available through the official website.
- In august, DC tour across Quebec and Ontario for the Grindhouse tour with Mary and the black lamb and several local acts.
- The recording of the second studio album begin in autumn 2010.
Current members
- Herr Nox – vocals/graphic artist
- Daedalus – keyboards/samples
- Atah'Khan – guitars
- M.A.D. – bass
- Idrys – drums
Former members
- John DC – guitars (2007–2009)
- RiXx – bass (2007–2008)
- Ralph DC – drums (2007–2008)
- Luc Gaulin – drums (2008–2009)
- Seigneur – bass (2009)
- Wax – guitars (2009)
- Mr. RX – drums (2009)
Studio albums
- Daedalean Complex - Second Edition (2009)
- Daedalean Complex (2008)
- A Rose for the Dead (2011)