Quest for Fire was a

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band based in

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, with members Andrew Moszynski, Chad Ross, Mike Maxymuik and Josh Bauman. Moszynski and Ross were previously in the band The Deadly Snakes, while Maxymuik was formerly in the band Cursed and Bauman was previously in the band No No Zero."Quest for Fire Call It Quits"
''Exclaim!'', Gregory Adams, Jan 02, 2013

History

Quest for Fire formed in 2007 in Toronto. They jammed and practised together for about a year before beginning to perform locally. In 2008 they set out on a cross-Canada tour, including a spot opening for

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."Quest For Fire Quest For Fire"
''Exclaim!'', By Brock Thiessen, Aug 19, 2008 In 2008 their single, ''Storyboard'', appeared on the !Earshot National Top 50 chart. The band released their self-titled debut album of six extended stoner-rock tracks in 2009 on The Storyboard Label and

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, to mixed reviews. Quest for Fire's second album, ''Lights from Paradise'', somewhat more contemplative with some orchestral music in the mix, followed in 2010. The single "Set Out Alone" reached No. 1 on CBC Radio 3's '' The R3-30'' charts the week of November 13, 2010. On January 1, 2013, the band disbanded. They performed a final gig in February 2013 in their hometown, Toronto, Ontario.

Discography

* ''Quest for Fire'' (2009) * ''Lights from Paradise'' (2010)

References

External links

Quest for Fire
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Quest for Fire
at CBC Radio 3 {{DEFAULTSORT:Quest for Fire Musical groups established in 2007 Musical groups from Toronto Canadian psychedelic rock music groups Musical groups disestablished in 2013 2007 establishments in Ontario 2013 disestablishments in Ontario