Magic Kingdom (band)
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Magic Kingdom is a Neo-classical
power metal
band from Belgium. It was formed in 1998 and is currently active. Their lyrics are typically themed in the areas of fantasy and the supernatural.
Neo-classical metal
Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that is heavily influenced by classical music. It refers to a very technical performanceExact quote from the french text: "L'arrivée du néoclassique remet au goût du jour la virtuosité et le travail de l'instrument", « Les secrets du metal-...
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 from Belgium. It was formed in 1998 and is currently active. Their lyrics are typically themed in the areas of fantasy and the supernatural.
Lineup
- Olaf HayerOlaf Hayer-Discography:Treasure Seeker* A Tribute to the Past Dionysus* Sign of Truth * Anima Mundi * Fairytales and Reality * Keep the Spirit - CompilationLuca Turilli...
- Lead Vocals (Dionysus, Luca TurilliLuca Turilli (band)Luca Turilli is the self-named power metal solo band of Italian guitarist Luca Turilli, originally assembled in 1999.-Biography:The band was founded by Luca Turilli, guitarist of Rhapsody...
, Symphonity) - Dushan Petrossi - Guitars (Iron MaskIron Mask (band)Iron Mask is a neoclassical/power metal band formed in 2002 by belgian guitarist Dushan Petrossi, also known from the symphonic metal band Magic Kingdom.-Revenge Is My Name :...
) - Vassili Moltchanov - Bass (Iron MaskIron Mask (band)Iron Mask is a neoclassical/power metal band formed in 2002 by belgian guitarist Dushan Petrossi, also known from the symphonic metal band Magic Kingdom.-Revenge Is My Name :...
) - Philippe Giordana - Keyboards (FairylandFairyland (band)Fairyland is a symphonic power/speed metal band from France.-Biography:The band was created in 1998 by keyboardist Philippe Giordana together with bassist/drummer Willdric Lievin. The two musicians shared the same passion for epic and symphonic Heavy Metal...
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Former members
- Max Leclercq - Lead Vocals (ex-FairylandFairyland (band)Fairyland is a symphonic power/speed metal band from France.-Biography:The band was created in 1998 by keyboardist Philippe Giordana together with bassist/drummer Willdric Lievin. The two musicians shared the same passion for epic and symphonic Heavy Metal...
) - Oliver HartmannOliver HartmannOliver Hartmann is a German metal vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who performed in various acts, either as guitarist, solo or choir singer...
- Vocals (ex-At VanceAt VanceAt Vance is a German power metal/Neo-classical metal band. They were formed by vocalist Oliver Hartmann and guitarist Olaf Lenk in 1998.-Biography:...
, AvantasiaAvantasiaAvantasia is a heavy metal project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist and frontman of the band Edguy. The project's title is a portmanteau of the words "avalon" and "fantasia" and describes "a world beyond human imagination"...
, Iron MaskIron Mask (band)Iron Mask is a neoclassical/power metal band formed in 2002 by belgian guitarist Dushan Petrossi, also known from the symphonic metal band Magic Kingdom.-Revenge Is My Name :...
) - Christop Hofbouer - Drums
- Frederik Donche - Keyboards
- Aymeric Ribot - Keyboards (HeadlineHeadlineThe headline is the text at the top of a newspaper article, indicating the nature of the article below it.It is sometimes termed a news hed, a deliberate misspelling that dates from production flow during hot type days, to notify the composing room that a written note from an editor concerned a...
) - Anton Arkhipov - Drums (ex-Exhumator)