Crimsonfire

about

The formation of Crimsonfire is really a combination of fate, chance and coincidence. The founding members Louie, Anthony and Diane first crossed paths in the winter of 1997, where Louie auditioned for a band that Anthony and Diane were in called "Crystal Chamber." Although being impressed with Louie's vocal abilities, it wasn’t meant to be – as another opportunity had arisen for Louie, who went to pursue and work in a Bon Jovi tribute band. 15 months later – in the spring of 1998 – after listening to Bruce Dickinson’s chemical wedding and not working in a tribute band anymore – Louie's aspirations turned to form a metal band. Having remembered the musical abilities and professional attitudes of Anthony and Diane, Louie was curious to what they were currently up to. So after all that time – Louie contacted Anthony, mistakenly asking for Simon, and a meeting was arranged with Anthony and Diane. They quickly clicked on a musical and personal level and began discussing their intentions of forming a metal band, as well our musical style /direction. In the next few months the name was created and the first four Crimsonfire songs were written – as well as the introduction of bass player Paul, who answered one of our adverts and undertook an unusual audition process – by auditioning us. Having liked the band and the band liking his abilities – it was a go ahead, Pauly was an ex- covers bassist and now a bass played for a metal band, leaving the painful task of finding a great d