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Classica
12+ albums
Power metalheavy metalhungarianhungarian metalheavy
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Hungarian neoclassical metal ensemble, founded in 1987. Classica was formed in Budapest in November of 1987. They were the earliest representatives of neoclassical metal in Hungary. Their greatest inspiration was the music of Yngvie Malmsteen, apart from bands like Deep Purple, Rainbow and Metallica. After a handful of demos, compilation apperances and a first place finish in a talent show, they enjoyed a sudden burst of popularity, at which point they were signed for a full album deal by the Hungarian Record Factory. The recordings were completed, and a video/single was made for the song "Fém Gyermekei", however the album did not get a release due to various circumstances, including the mandatory military conscription of Zoltan Fejes (due to which the band was unable to tour after the planned release), an unfavorable interview from singer Karoly Szutorisz and the fall of the Iron Curtain, which caused some of the previously negotiated deals to be sidetracked and eventually buried. Not to be completely detracted from success, the group underwent several lineup changes in the following years, first the departure of Károly Szutorisz, who was replaced by Zsolt Molics. They could not secure another record deal, only a compilation appearance entitled "Rock From The Heart Of Europe". Soon after, both Zsolt and Zoltán Fejes (guitars) departed, which led to the welcoming of Ablonczy Mihály on vocals and Nagy Péter on guitars, as well as the change on bass from Tibor Hertel to Tamás
