Anthology (band)

Anthology is a symphonic metal band from Slovakia.[1][2] It was founded by guitarist Marián Gonda and ex-bass player Ján Kičín. They are classified by critics as symphonic and power metal.[3][4]

Anthology
OriginNižná,  Slovakia
GenresSymphonic metal, Power metal
Years active2009–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitehttp://www.anthology.sk/
MembersRaylyn Shayde
Majo Gonda
Martin Solárik
Miro Grman
Peter Pleva
Past membersAlexandra Hírešová
Ján Kičín
Marek Štech
Kristián Žilinec

Biography

Anthology was founded already in year 2008. At the very beginning there was current lead guitarist and composer Marián Gonda with former bass player Ján Kičín. Already in the beginnings, the determination and young boldness was present and Anthology was able step by step contract real quality players into their lines. Despite their young age they didn't miss the talent.[5]

In year 2011 Anthology comes up with first EP called "Exitus" which was represented by names Alexandra Hírešová – vocals, Majo „Mathias“ Gonda – guitar, Miro „Morety“ Grman – guitar, Ján Kičin – bass guitar, Martin „Maarty“ Solárik – keyboard, Peter „Pepo“ Pleva – drums. Song "Exitus" highlighted Anthology's style already in that times which was represented by vocal and guitar melodies with rhythmic accuracy. Sound was mixed by Vladimír Povala. With this EP band performed on one of the biggest festivals in Slovakia - Terchovský Budzogáň, where they showed up as a support band for popular Czech and Slovak rock bands Olympic and Desmod.[6]

Band was in that time playing mostly local shows, which gave them motivation and they decided to move forward in more global way. The time between 2012 and 2013 was hard for the band because of changes on posts of singer. Alexandra has left band twice but in 2013 whe has been replaced by charming Raylyn Shayde.[7] Anthology was still considered as young starting band, so they wanted to stop this by bringing new elements into their new album.

In 2014 they came up with album "The Prophecy". Under the mastering and mix has signed well-known Roland Grapow (ex-Helloween, Masterplan).[8][9] Recording and production was taken by Vladimír Povala and mainly by Michal Jankuliak (EagleHeart). The album was breakthrough in comparison to the first album. Lineup on "The Prophecy" was: “The Prophecy” : Raylyn Shayde – vocal, Majo „Mathias“ Gonda – guitar, Miro „Morety“ Grman – guitar, Marek „Marc“ Štech – bass/ screamo, Martin „Maarty“ Solárik - keyboards a Peter „Pepo“ Pleva – drums. After the album was released, Anthology started to be known around the globe and achieves publicity not only in Slovakia but also in Japan, Denmark, Germany, Finland Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, and in countries of Latin America.[10][11][12][13]

In December 2016 the band has released third studio album "Angel's Revenge". This album shows the band experimenting with lots of symphonic elements but also some more aggressive features with the addition of guest vocals provided by English death metal vocalist Connor Sanders.[14][15]

Members

Current members
  • Ľubica Gavlasová (Raylyn Shayde) – vocals (2013–present)
  • Marián Gonda – guitar (2008–present)
  • Miro Grman – guitar (2009–present)
  • Martin Solárik – keyboard (2009–present)
  • Peter Pleva – drums (2008–present)

Former members
  • Alexandra Hírešová – vocals (2009—2012, 2013—2014)
  • Ján Kičín – bass guitar (2008—2013)
  • Marek Štech – bass guitar (2013—2014)
  • Kristián Žilinec – bass guitar (2014—2016)

Guest Members
  • Connor Sanders - vocals on Angel's Revenge album (2016)
  • Martin Lofaj – bass guitar (live shows) (2016-2017)

Discography

Albums
  • Exitus (2011)
  • The Prophecy (2014)
  • Angel's Revenge (2016)

Videography
  • 2014: Scream Into The Darkness[16]
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References
  1. Fireworks Magazine. Retrieved 31 May 2016
  2. Anthology on Facebook. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  3. Metal temple review on the album "The Prophecy". Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  4. Interview with Anthology in SYMPHONIC – GOTHIC -METAL MUSIC zine. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  5. Review of the Exitus on Metal forever. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  6. Anthology plays as a support. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  7. TOP 9 Hot Chicks Summer Festivals 2015 in Fakker! magazine
  8. Roland Grapow speaking about album The Prophecy of Anthology. Retrieved 01 June 2016
  9. "AMBITIOUS MELODIC POWER METAL!". Made of Metal. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  10. "Anthology expands abroad" Archived June 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine in Oravalive.sk zine. Retrieved June 2016
  11. Review in UK magazine Fireworks
  12. Airplay in US radio Metal Devastation
  13. Report Archived 2016-06-08 at the Wayback Machine from Czech Festival Made of Metal
  14. Band statement on Facebook. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  15. Review of the album Angel's Revenge. Retrieved 07 February 2017.
  16. "ANTHOLOGY - 'Scream Into The Darkness' official video". YouTube. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  17. "ANTHOLOGY - Last Weep (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
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