Sebastien
Encyclopedia
Sebastien is a Czech
power metal
band from Pardubice
and Brno
. The band was formed by George Rain in 2008.
Two years later the name is changed to Navar. In studio Dark the first CD Navar is recorded. Then the period of frequent concerts, recording the single Shine of Light and finally realization of the second CD Commotion occurs.
In summer 2004 the band goes to the studio again to present the new image of Navar. It is heavy metal EP Proti všem. In April 2006 the new CD 1621 is baptized and self-published, rewarded with many positive reviews and expanded to Japan.
In 2008 two members leave the group. Torso of Navar - the Rain brothers and Andy Mons - invited new members. The reborn band is named Sebastien.
In November 2009 the band goes to Grapow Studios
to record the long expected album Tears of White Roses
. The songs were originally written in Czech by George Rain and later rewritten in English by poet Jan Petričko. The music was written and arranged by George Rain and Andy Mons, and the album was produced by Roland Grapow
.
The album was released in November 2010 via Escape Music.. Album shows off seven special guests.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
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 Pardubice
Pardubice
Pardubice is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the river Elbe, 65 miles east of Prague. Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle...
and Brno
Brno
Brno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...
. The band was formed by George Rain in 2008.
Biography
Sebastien origins date back to February 1999. The first real line-up appears under the name Calypso in December 1999.Two years later the name is changed to Navar. In studio Dark the first CD Navar is recorded. Then the period of frequent concerts, recording the single Shine of Light and finally realization of the second CD Commotion occurs.
In summer 2004 the band goes to the studio again to present the new image of Navar. It is heavy metal EP Proti všem. In April 2006 the new CD 1621 is baptized and self-published, rewarded with many positive reviews and expanded to Japan.
In 2008 two members leave the group. Torso of Navar - the Rain brothers and Andy Mons - invited new members. The reborn band is named Sebastien.
In November 2009 the band goes to Grapow Studios
Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
to record the long expected album Tears of White Roses
Tears of White Roses
Tears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
. The songs were originally written in Czech by George Rain and later rewritten in English by poet Jan Petričko. The music was written and arranged by George Rain and Andy Mons, and the album was produced by Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
.
The album was released in November 2010 via Escape Music.. Album shows off seven special guests.
Line-up
- George Rain: vocal, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s (1999−present) - Andy Mons: guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, backing vocals (2003−present) - Petri Skalainen: bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals (2010−present) - Victor Mazanek: keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, backing vocals (2010−present) - Radek Rain: drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2003−present)
Guest musicians
- Amanda SomervilleAmanda SomervilleAmanda Somerville is an American singer-songwriter and vocal coach.- Personal life :Somerville was born in Flushing, Michigan, and attended Flushing Senior High School and the University of Michigan in Flint, Michigan...
− vocals on "Femme Fatale" and "Black Rose - part II" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
)
- Apollo PapathanasioApollo PapathanasioApostolos "Apollo" Papathanasio is a Swede of Greek descent heavy metal vocalist, who is currently with the bands Firewind, Spiritual Beggars and Evil Masquerade. He has also sung for Meduza, Gardenian, and Richard Andersson's projects Majestic and Time Requiem.In 2007, Papathanasio had to opt...
− vocals on "Silver Water" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
)
- Doogie WhiteDoogie WhiteDoogie White , is a Scottish rock vocalist, who has sung for Midnight Blue, Rainbow, Cornerstone, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, Praying Mantis and Rata Blanca...
− vocals on "Black Rose - part I" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
)
- Fabio LioneFabio LioneFabio Tordiglione is an Italian singer who has sung with many music bands including Rhapsody of Fire, Labyrinth, Ayreon, Vision Divine and Athena, and as a touring lead singer with American band Kamelot...
− vocals on "Dorian" and "Fields Of Chlum (1866 A.D.)" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
)
- Mike DiMeoMike DiMeoMike DiMeo, born November 29 1968 in New York, U.S., is a hard rock/heavy metal vocalist, best known for his work in the band Riot, which he left in late 2006...
− vocals on "Voices In Your Heart" and "Tears Of White Roses" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
)
- Roland GrapowRoland GrapowRoland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
− solo guitarGuitar soloIn popular music, a guitar solo is a melodic passage, section, or entire piece of music written for an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar. Guitar solos, which often contain varying degrees of improvisation, are used in many styles of popular music such as blues, jazz, rock and metal styles such...
on "Voices In Your Heart", vocals on "Dorian" and "Phoenix Rising" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
)
- Tore Moren − solo guitarGuitar soloIn popular music, a guitar solo is a melodic passage, section, or entire piece of music written for an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar. Guitar solos, which often contain varying degrees of improvisation, are used in many styles of popular music such as blues, jazz, rock and metal styles such...
on "Museé Du Satan Rouge" (Tears Of White RosesTears of White RosesTears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
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