Redemption
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Redemption
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Biography
The brainchild of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Nick Van Dyk (guitars, bass, keyboards), Redemption proudly unfurls the flag of American progressive metal, as proven by their impressively rendered eponymous debut of 2003, also featuring vocalist Rick Mythiasin (ex-Steel Prophet and New Eden), bassist Jason Rullo (of Symphony X), and guitarist Bernie Versailles, on loan from the legendary Fates Warning. For their second album, 2005's The Fullness of Time, Redemption gained an additional boost with the guest presence of Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder, and broke in another accomplished rhythm section in bassist James Sherwood and drummer Chris Quirarte -- both formerly of prog rockers Prymary. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Redemption (band)
| Redemption | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, USA |
| Genres | Progressive metal |
| Years active | 2000−present |
| Labels | Sensory, InsideOut |
| Website | www.redemptionweb.com |
| Members | |
| Ray Alder Nicolas van Dyk Bernie Versailles Sean Andrews Chris Quirarte Greg Hosharian |
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| Past members | |
| Rick Mythiasin Corey Brown Jason Rullo Mark Zonder James Sherwood |
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Redemption is an American progressive metal band.
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History
Redemption is composed of former and current members of Fates Warning and Prymary.[1] Early incarnations of the group featured members of Symphony X and Steel Prophet.[2] Led by guitarist Nick van Dyk, the band originally featured Rick Mythiasin on vocals, Bernie Versailles of Agent Steel on guitar, and Jason Rullo on drums, with Michael Romeo providing symphonic arrangements.[2] Mythiasin left in 2003, and Corey Brown of Magnitude 9 stepped in and performed live with the band, but Ray Alder of Fates Warning, who had sung on one track on Redemption's self-titled debut, agreed to join as Redemption's full-time vocalist, beginning with 2005's The Fullness of Time.[3]
The band accompanied the progressive metal band Dream Theater on their U.S. Systematic Chaos Tour, supporting their 2007 release The Origins of Ruin.[4] In March 2009 a live DVD/CD, entitled Frozen in the Moment, was released. The band's fourth full-length album, Snowfall on Judgment Day, was released at the end of September 2009 in Europe and on October 6 in North America.
In late September 2010, Nick van Dyk announced that work had begun on a fifth Redemption record, entitled This Mortal Coil, released Oct 11th 2011.[5]
Personnel
- Ray Alder − vocals
- Nick van Dyk − lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards
- Bernie Versailles − lead guitar
- Sean Andrews − bass guitar
- Greg Hosharian − keyboards
- Chris Quirarte − drums
Former members
- Rick Mythiasin − vocals (on self-titled album)
- Jason Rullo − drums (on self-titled album)
- Mark Zonder − drums (on one track on self-titled album)
- James Sherwood − bass (on The Fullness of Time)
Session members
- Corey Brown − vocals (performed live only)
- Sean Entrikin - live guitar for several dates on Dream Theater Tour 2007 (opening band)
- Michael Romeo - Orchestration on "Redemption"
- James LaBrie - Vocals on "Another Day Dies" on Snowfall on Judgement Day
Discography
- Redemption (2003, Sensory Records)
- The Fullness of Time (2005, Sensory Records)
- The Origins of Ruin (2007, InsideOut Music)
- Frozen in the Moment - Live in Atlanta (2009, InsideOut Music)
- Snowfall on Judgment Day (2009, InsideOut Music)
- This Mortal Coil (Oct 2011, InsideOut Music)
References
- ^ "Redemption: Members (2012)". metal-archives.com. http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Redemption/8031#band_tab_members. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ a b "Redemption: Past Members (2012)". metal-archives.com. http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Redemption/8031#band_tab_members_past. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Ray Alder Joins Redemption (2004)". metalunderground.com. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=9569. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Dream Theater On 'Systematic Chaos' Tour (2007)". ultimate-guitar.com. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_tours/dream_theater_on_systematic_chaos_tour.html?no_takeover. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ^ "Redemption's fifth album". Redemption: Official Website. http://www.redemptionweb.com/news.html. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
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