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Artist
Evil Wings
12+ albums
Progressive metalProgressive rockitalian metalPower metalItaly
about
Evil Wings was first formed in 1989 but their homonymous debut-cd came out in 1994 on the label Underground Symphony. The record, an intriguing blend of progressive melodies and technically sophisticated metal riffs, was very successful, thanks especially to the great reviews it got in the specialized magazines worldwide. Meanwhile, the band began doing live shows, appearing at several festival and concerts. Thanks to their original mix of showmanship and technique, perfected during live shows, Evil Wings achieved cult status among fans of prog metal, acquiring numerous enthusiastic followers. The eagerly-awaited second opus, entitled “Brightleaf”, was released in the summer of ’96. The band’s music was moving towards a more hard-rock style but still remaining true to its progressive roots. In 1998, the Italian band began its relationship with the newly-formed Adrenaline Records. First, the band cut a cover of “A Fortune In Lies” which leads off the double cd “Voices – A Tribute to Dream Theater”. Mike Portnoy, the drummer of the world-famous American band, is enthusiastic of the result. In September 1999 finally their third release titled “Colors Of The New World” is out. The band shifts gears, musically, and while still reflecting their progressive origins and the classic ’70s sound, the song structure becomes more melodic. With pieces like “Colors Of The New World”, “Flowers” and “Searchin’”, Evil Wings ranks up there with classic bands such as RUSH, TRIUMPH and KING’s X.
