Circle II Circle is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. The band was formed by former Savatage lead vocalist Zachary Stevens and longtime friend and band manager Dan Campbell in 2001. They play varied genres of metal including traditional heavy metal, power metal and progressive metal.

History

For a period of eight years from 1992 until August 2000, Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of Savatage. After five albums with the group, he left in 2000 citing family reasons. During the winter of 2001, Zak started his comeback with long-time friend and co founder of the band, Dan Campbell, co-writing material with former Savatage lead singer Jon Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery what would become the songs for the Circle II Circle debut album, '' Watching in Silence''. The second CIIC record '' The Middle of Nowhere'' featured Zak's vocals along with band members Paul Michael Stewart, Andy Lee, Tom Drennan and Evan Christopher. The band's third release was a

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, entitled '' Burden of Truth'', based around the concept of Jesus' descendants. It was released on June 6, 2006. Stevens and the band then signed with Intromental Management. Their fourth album, entitled ''

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'', was released on April 25, 2008. Artwork for the band's logo and first three album covers were designed by Dan Campbell and rendered by artist Thomas Ewerhard. Additional artwork for the concept album ''Consequence of Power'' (2010) was created by Claudio Bergamin. On January 25, 2013, Circle II Circle released their ''Seasons will Fall'' album on earMusic. The live album, ''Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012'', was released on June 20, 2014. A studio album, '' Reign of Darkness'', was released on October 16, 2015. On December 7, 2016, their former drummer, Adam Sagan, died from cancer at the age of 35.

Personnel

2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 005.jpg, Zak Stevens 2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 017.jpg, Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart 2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 008.jpg, Marc Pattison 2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 007.jpg, Christian Wentz 2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 001.jpg, Adam Sagan 2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 012.jpg, Henning Wanner ;Current members * Zachary Stevens – lead vocals (2001–present), keyboards * Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart – bass guitar, keyboards (2003–present) * Christian Wentz – guitars (2012–present) * Bill Hudson – guitars (2008–2009, 2012–2013, 2015-present) * Marcelo Moreira – drums (2015–present) * Henning Wanner – keyboards (2012–present)

Former members

* Matt LaPorte – guitars (2001–2003, died 2011) * John Zahner – keyboards (2001–2003) * Kevin Rothney – bass (2001–2003) * Christopher Kinder – drums (2001–2003) * Tom McDyne – lead guitar (2003–2004) * Tom Drennan – drums (2003–2009) * Evan Christopher – guitars (2004–2008) * Marc Pattison – guitars (2014–2015) * Oliver Palotai – keyboards (2006–2007) * Johnny Osborn – drums (2009–2011) * Rollie Feldman – guitars (2010–2011) * Andy Lee – guitars (2003–2010, 2011) * Adam Sagan – drums (2011–2013, died 2016)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Watching in Silence'' (2003) * '' The Middle of Nowhere'' (2005) * '' Burden of Truth'' (2006) * ''

'' (2008) * ''

Consequence of Power ''Consequence of Power'' is a 2010 release by Circle II Circle. It was the band's fifth studio release. Track listing All songs written by Zachary Stevens and Paul Michael Stewart # "Whispers In Vain" - 05:24 # "Consequence Of Power" - 04:23 # ...

'' (2010) * '' Seasons Will Fall'' (2013) * '' Reign of Darkness'' (2015)

Live albums

* ''Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012'' (2014)

Extended plays

* '' All That Remains'' (2005) * ''Revelations'' (2006) * ''Every Last Thing''/''So Many Reasons'' (2008)

Compilations

* ''Full Circle: The Best of Circle II Circle'' (2012)

References

External links

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