Sorrowful Angels
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Sorrowful Angels is a Greek/Polish gothic metal band originally formed in 1999. In that same year the band soon started to land gigs in the Greek underground club scene presenting their initial atmospheric material and gradually making a name for themselves.
Until 2002, they manage to land some more high-profile gigs, most notably the Chania Rock Festival in Crete
where they shared the stage with Anathema
, U.D.O.
, Crossover and Deviser. Soon after, the band signed with Black Lotus Records
and was about to release it's debut album but while in the process of the recordings, the label declared bunkruptcy and all announced titles were on hold indefinitely. It wasn't too long that the band decided to split up.
with a new lineup. They entered CFN Recordings Studio and recorded their debut album called "Ship In Your Trip
". The self-financed album was engineered, mixed and produced by Dion
. Additionally, Mike Galiatsos (Snowblind, Nightfall
) made a guest appearance in "How To Lose A Star". Along with the recordings , a video clip of the song "Denial" directed by Bob Katsionis
(Firewind
, Outloud) was made for the promotion of the album. Soon after the band started gigging around Greece along with TV appearances promoting their work.
In April 2009, the band was handpicked by Klaus Meine
(Scorpions
) to enter the final round of the Scorpions Contest held in Greece. The band performed in the Scorpions Contest Finals in front of Klaus Meine and other notable figures of the music industry along with Secret Illusion and Spitfirebut eventually lost by Spitfire who went on to support Scorpions in Athens.
Later that year, a special EP
containing 5 tracks out of the debut album was made and packaged along with Metal Hammer
’s (Gr) October issue giving the band extensive promotion.Within the same month an official statement was published that drummer Dimitris Stamatis was not a member of Sorrowful Angels anymore due to personal reasons. His replacement was Fivos Andriopoulos (Saddolls).
In April 2010, they were chosen as the opening act for Katatonia
's two shows in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece during their "New Night Over Europe Tour". Norwegian band Sirenia
was also included in these 2 shows. More shows followed in Greece, including these with Rotting Christ
at Volos Golden R. Festival.
From October to December 2010, Sorrowful Angels entered their personal CFN Recordings Studio once again , and recorded their second album, called "Omens" which is due for release.
Shortly afterwards they were chosen to open Paradise Lost
’s show in Athens on their Draconian Times Anniversary Tour and present their new material live.
At the same time a free downloadable edition of the Omens EP was distributed on the net for the promotion of the, yet unreleased, album.
Until 2002, they manage to land some more high-profile gigs, most notably the Chania Rock Festival in Crete
Crete
Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, and one of the thirteen administrative regions of Greece. It forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece while retaining its own local cultural traits...
where they shared the stage with Anathema
Anathema (band)
Anathema are an English band from Liverpool primarily known for their ever evolving sound. Beginning as pioneers of the death/doom metal sub-genre, their later albums have been associated with genres such as alternative rock, progressive rock, art rock, new prog, and post-rock.-History:Anathema...
, U.D.O.
U.D.O.
U.D.O. is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987.-1987–1992:After Udo Dirkschneider left Accept in 1987, a large fan community followed him to U.D.O....
, Crossover and Deviser. Soon after, the band signed with Black Lotus Records
Black Lotus Records
Black Lotus Records was an independent record label based in Greece that specialized in metal. After licensing an amount of new artists, Black Lotus Records surprised the scene by suddenly filing for bankruptcy and all announced titles are on hold indefinitely....
and was about to release it's debut album but while in the process of the recordings, the label declared bunkruptcy and all announced titles were on hold indefinitely. It wasn't too long that the band decided to split up.
Reunion and Ship In Your Trip
During December 2008 Sorrowful Angels announced a reunion after signing a record deal with Greek label Sleaszy Rider RecordsSleaszy Rider records
Sleaszy Rider Records is an independent record label which was founded in 1999 by Tolis G. Palantzas. The head office of the label is located in Greece. The label is mainly distributed in Europe by Sony Music/EMI...
with a new lineup. They entered CFN Recordings Studio and recorded their debut album called "Ship In Your Trip
Ship in Your Trip
Ship In Your Trip is the debut album of the band Sorrowful Angels.It was recorded between October and December 2008.All music is credited to Dion Christodoulatos and Lyrics to Dion Christodoulatos/Kostas Katikos.-Track listing:...
". The self-financed album was engineered, mixed and produced by Dion
Dion DiMucci
Dion Francis DiMucci , better known as Dion, is an American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, pop oldies music, rock and R&B styles....
. Additionally, Mike Galiatsos (Snowblind, Nightfall
Nightfall (band)
Nightfall is a Greek heavy metal band from Athens. Formed by vocalist/bassist Efthimis Karadimas in 1991, the group is currently signed to Metal Blade Records.- History :...
) made a guest appearance in "How To Lose A Star". Along with the recordings , a video clip of the song "Denial" directed by Bob Katsionis
Bob Katsionis
Babis "Bob" Katsionis , born on February 17, 1977 in Athens, Greece, is the rhythm guitarist and keyboard player for the heavy metal/power metal bands Firewind, Revolution Renaissance and Outloud.-Appearances:...
(Firewind
Firewind
Firewind is a Greek power metal band. Formed in 1998, the group is currently signed to Century Media Records and was originally a small project created by guitarist, Gus G. to showcase his demo, Nocturnal Symphony in 1998. Firewind later became a full band over three years later when they recorded...
, Outloud) was made for the promotion of the album. Soon after the band started gigging around Greece along with TV appearances promoting their work.
In April 2009, the band was handpicked by Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine is a German singer, best known as the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Scorpions...
(Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
) to enter the final round of the Scorpions Contest held in Greece. The band performed in the Scorpions Contest Finals in front of Klaus Meine and other notable figures of the music industry along with Secret Illusion and Spitfirebut eventually lost by Spitfire who went on to support Scorpions in Athens.
Later that year, a special 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...
containing 5 tracks out of the debut album was made and packaged along with Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer is a monthly heavy metal music magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and in several other countries by different publishers. Metal Hammer articles feature both mainstream bands and more unusual acts from the whole spectrum of heavy metal music...
’s (Gr) October issue giving the band extensive promotion.Within the same month an official statement was published that drummer Dimitris Stamatis was not a member of Sorrowful Angels anymore due to personal reasons. His replacement was Fivos Andriopoulos (Saddolls).
Label status change
In January 2010, the band announced that they would no longer continue with Sleaszy Rider Records and that for the remaining promotional period for "Ship In Your Trip", the band would continue independed.In April 2010, they were chosen as the opening act for Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström .-1991-1993:The early Katatonia releases, such as the EP Jhva Elohim Meth.....
's two shows in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece during their "New Night Over Europe Tour". Norwegian band Sirenia
Sirenia (band)
Sirenia is a gothic metal band from Stavanger, Norway which incorporates a mixture of gothic metal and symphonic metal, as well as extreme metal and death metal elements...
was also included in these 2 shows. More shows followed in Greece, including these with Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ is a Greek black metal band formed in 1987. They are noted for being one of the first black metal bands within this region, as well as a premier act within the European underground metal scene.- Line-up :...
at Volos Golden R. Festival.
Omens
During October 2010 it was announced that vocalist Kostas Katikos was leaving the band and that the remaining members would continue as a quartet. Guitarist, Dion Christodoulatos takes over the frontman duties from that point.From October to December 2010, Sorrowful Angels entered their personal CFN Recordings Studio once again , and recorded their second album, called "Omens" which is due for release.
Shortly afterwards they were chosen to open Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost (band)
Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band that formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.-History:Their first three full-length albums are examples of the death/doom style, although the latter two incorporated some melodic and gothic elements...
’s show in Athens on their Draconian Times Anniversary Tour and present their new material live.
At the same time a free downloadable edition of the Omens EP was distributed on the net for the promotion of the, yet unreleased, album.
Current
- Dion Christodoulatos - Guitars/Keyboards/Vocals (2008–present)
- Dariusz Sipiora - Guitars (1999–present)
- George Mountaneas - Bass(2008–present)
- Fivos Andriopoulos - Drums (2010–present)
Former members
- Kostas Katikos - Vocals (2008–2010)
- Dimitris Stamatis - Drums (2009)
- Lukas Liatopoulos - Drums (2008–2009)
- Bill - Drums (1999–2002)
- Babis N. - Bass (1999–2002)
- Evgenia Theocharatou - Vocals/Keyboards (1999–2002)
- Ada Spiratou - Vocals (1999–2002)
Videography
- Denial (2009, from album Ship In Your TripShip in Your TripShip In Your Trip is the debut album of the band Sorrowful Angels.It was recorded between October and December 2008.All music is credited to Dion Christodoulatos and Lyrics to Dion Christodoulatos/Kostas Katikos.-Track listing:...
) - Suicidal Manners (2010, from album Ship In Your TripShip in Your TripShip In Your Trip is the debut album of the band Sorrowful Angels.It was recorded between October and December 2008.All music is credited to Dion Christodoulatos and Lyrics to Dion Christodoulatos/Kostas Katikos.-Track listing:...
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