Pyramaze
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Pyramaze is a Danish/American melodic progressive power metal band that was formed in 2001 by guitarist Michael Kammeyer. The first other musicians to join were the Danish duo of drummer Morten Sørensen (formerly of Wuthering Heights), and bassist Niels Kvist. The next to join was American keyboardist Jonah Weingarten, who was originally met by Kammeyer over the internet. The band then set out in search for a singer. After listening to many demos, the band selected American singer Lance King formerly of Balance of Power to be their lead vocalist.
The band's first live show took place on April 23, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They released their debut studio album Melancholy Beast in May 2004 which was followed up by a Summer 2004 tour. During this time Danish guitarist Toke Skjønnemand joined the group. In February 2006 the band released their second album, Legend of the Bone Carver, a concept album that was received very well by fans. On September 15, 2006 the band performed at the ProgPower USA VII festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Shortly after that performance on November 10, 2006 it was announced on the bands official website that Lance King would no longer be providing the vocals for the band. King provided vocals for both Pyramaze albums to date. Former Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow is to return to the metal scene as the band's new singer.
Band line-up
Current members
- Matt Barlow − Vocals
- Michael Kammeyer − Guitars
- Morten Gade Sørensen − Drums
- Jonah Weingarten − Keyboards
- Niels Kvist − Bass
- Toke Skjønnemand − Guitars
Former members
- Lance King − Vocals
Discography
- Melancholy Beast (2004)
- Legend of the Bone Carver (2006)