BIOGRAPHY 2002
The five pieces-band, Anthenora, was born in 1990
as a classic heavy metal band under a deep influence
of metal masters as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath,
Saxon. The monicker of the band has been inspired by Dante Alighieri's
"Divina Commedia" : its part of the "Inferno" (ch. XXXII)
In 1992 and 1993 the band released 2 demo tapes called "Bring me to hell"
and "Heretical Symphonies", recorded at the Dracma Studios of Turin.
From 1995 the band played a great number of gigs in Italy
either as original-songs-band or as Iron Maiden Tribute band,
becoming one of the best italian maiden tribute band.
In the last years the band has played all around Italy
fro north south, increasing considerably the number of fans
with powerful shows, opening also the gigs of Paul DiAnno
(ex maiden singer), the italian power band Dominate (www.dominate.it)
and kiko Loureiro (Angra's)
The strong belief in the change of the band
and the support of the estimators, led Anthenora to enter
again in studio. The new ep, called "The General's Awakening",
has been recorded at Remaster Studios Vicenza (Italy)
on april 2002 and produced by Tony "mad" Fontó,
leader of the well known italian metal band White Skull
(http://users.iol.it/white_skull)
In november 2002 Anthenora will support Nicko
McBrain - The drummer of the "Beast" - on his Tour in Italy,
playing with him on 7 gigs through the country.
It's important to point out that Fabio "Smaro", the drummer,
is endorser for the American stick's factory "Vic Firth"
(http://www.vicfirth), and Steve Balocco, the bass player.
plays also with Broken Arrow, a band lead by Nick Savio,
White Skull's lead guitar, and has recorded a song with
the italian band Power Symphony (www.powersymphony.com) |
