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Domine is an Italian
power metal Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within a symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in co ...
band formed in 1983. The group from
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, who began releasing demo tapes in 1986, got some attention with their first album, ''Champion Eternal'', released in 1997. Domine went on to release four more albums, touring Europe and playing at many festivals. They have been linked to
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and
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writers like
Michael Moorcock Michael John Moorcock (born 18 December 1939) is an English writer, particularly of science fiction and fantasy, who has published a number of well-received literary novels as well as comic thrillers, graphic novels and non-fiction. He has wo ...
and
Robert E. Howard Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 – June 11, 1936) was an American writer who wrote pulp magazine, pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He created the character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sor ...
for their lyrics related to the
Elric of Melniboné Elric of Melniboné is a fictional character created by English writer Michael Moorcock and the protagonist of a series of sword and sorcery stories taking place on an alternative Earth. The proper name and title of the character are Elric VI ...
and
Conan the Barbarian Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian) is a fictional sword and sorcery hero created by American author Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) and who debuted in 1932 and went on to appear in a series of fantasy stories published in ''We ...
novels.


History


Champion Eternal

''Champion Eternal'' was the starting point of a new life for the band, after many years in the underground scene. The band had been in existence for some time when the debut album was released, by Italian label Dragonheart, having previously recorded four demo tapes (from 1986 to 1994) getting reviews and interviews in a lot of fanzines and magazines around the world. However, the line-up of the band changed just before the CD was released. The new line-up of the group was Enrico Paoli on guitars, Riccardo Paoli on bass (the only ones left of the original line-up), Mimmo Palmiotta on drums (previously with Masterstroke and Death SS) and Morby on vocals (ex-Sabotage, one of the first metal bands in Italy). The band has been compared by magazines and fanzines to
Manowar Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman mythology), as well as n ...
,
Queensrÿche Queensrÿche () is an American progressive metal band. It formed in 1982 in Bellevue, Washington, out of the local band the Mob. The band has released 16 studio albums, one Extended play, EP, and several DVDs, and continues to tour and record ...
,
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,
Omen An omen (also called ''portent'') is a phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change. It was commonly believed in ancient history, and still believed by some today, that omens bring divine messages ...
, Helstar, Candlemass, and
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris (musician), Steve Harris. Although fluid in the early years of the band, the line-up for most ...
. The band established its personal style with songs like "Stormbringer (The Black Sword)" and "Army of The Dead", and power metal assaults like "The Mass Of Chaos" and "The Midnight Meat Train". Some of the songs have progressive structures like the title track, "The Eternal Champion", a 12 minutes long suite divided in seven parts. In 1998, keyboards player Riccardo Iacono entered the band and singer Morby sang in
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during their European tour with
HammerFall HammerFall is a Swedish power metal band from Gothenburg. The band was formed in 1993 by ex- Ceremonial Oath guitarist Oscar Dronjak. They have released thirteen studio albums. History Early days (1993–1996) HammerFall was formed when g ...
.


''Dragonlord''

''Dragonlord (Tales of the Noble Steel)'' is the band's second album and the most successful in terms of sales. All the songs on the album were written from July to December 1998, except for three tracks written for demo tapes and redone for the album at the request of the fans of the demo tapes. A few songs on "Champion Eternal" had some keyboard parts but with the joining of the fifth member, keyboards are used more and more to add atmosphere to the songs. The band spent the beginning of 1999 to pre-produce the songs and entered the studio in May. Soon after the recording of the album, drummer Mimmo quit musical activities to dedicate his time to his family. The new drummer is Stefano Bonini, previously with extreme act Necromass, with whom he recorded two albums and toured Europe with
Dark Funeral Dark Funeral is a Swedish black metal band from Stockholm, founded by guitarists Blackmoon and Lord Ahriman in 1993. They emerged during the second wave of black metal. Their lyrical themes have traditionally pertained to Satanism and anti ...
. After the release of the album, the band began playing live concerts, starting in Athens, Greece, then a European tour opening for American bands
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,
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and
Agent Steel Agent Steel is an American speed metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1984 by vocalist John Cyriis with drummer Chuck Profus. The band released two full-length albums and one EP before disbanding in 1988. They were most notable for Cyriis' ...
. Domine played at the Powermad 2000 Festival with Running Wild, Grave Digger and Moon Of Steel.


''Stormbringer Ruler''

The new album ''Stormbringer Ruler – The Legend of the Power Supreme'' was recorded during April 2001 at the New Sin Audio Design in Loria (TV). ''Stormbringer Ruler'' includes the songs "Horn of Fate", "The Bearer Of The Black Sword", "For Evermore" and "Dawn of A New Day" which are parts of a mini-concept entitled "The Chronicles of the Black Sword – The End on an Era" inspired by the final part of the saga of
Elric of Melniboné Elric of Melniboné is a fictional character created by English writer Michael Moorcock and the protagonist of a series of sword and sorcery stories taking place on an alternative Earth. The proper name and title of the character are Elric VI ...
, and tells the story of the final destiny of science fiction/fantasy author Michael Moorcock's character Elric of Melniboné, Dragonlord and Ruler of the Black Sword Stormbringer. In the milieu in which several series of Moorcock's novels are set, Elric is one of the many incarnations of the Eternal Champion, an immortal being doomed to reincarnate in many heroes and to fight forever. The destiny of the incarnation called Elric is to be the herald of the final battle between Chaos and Law for the Earth. "The Ride of the Valkyries" is a tribute to
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and to his operas inspired by northern mythology. The song features the theme of the opera "Die Walküre" from the "Der Ring des Nibelungen". "For Evermore" alludes to
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's songs "
Nevermore Nevermore is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1992. The band was formed after three of its members — vocalist Warrel Dane, bassist Jim Sheppard and guitarist Jeff Loomis — ended their prev ...
" and "
Seven Seas of Rhye "Seven Seas of Rhye" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by Freddie Mercury along with Brian May who contributed the second middle-eight. A rudimentary instrumental version appears as the final track on the group's self ...
" from the album ''
Queen II ''Queen II'' is the second studio album by the British rock band Queen. It was released on 8 March 1974 by EMI Records in the UK and Elektra Records in the US. It was recorded at Trident Studios and Langham 1 Studios, London, in August 1973 ...
'' as well as "Lily of the Valley" from ''
Sheer Heart Attack ''Sheer Heart Attack'' is the third studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 8 November 1974 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. Departing from the progressive themes featured on t ...
''; compare, "The King of Rhye will be crowned again / His messenger will spread the word far through the land / He will sail the seven seas of his kingdom" ("For Evermore") with, "Messenger from Seven Seas has flown / To tell the King of Rhye he's lost his throne" ("Lily of the Valley").


''Emperor of the Black Runes''

Domine created its fourth album ''Emperor of the Black Runes'' with the New Sin Audio Design studio in May 2003, after some months of writing and pre-production. The "Aquilonia Suite", a track with excerpts from "Conan the Barbarian" soundtrack, gets an enthusiastic response from the amazing composer
Basil Poledouris Basil Konstantine Poledouris (; August 21, 1945 – November 8, 2006) was an American composer, conductor, and orchestrator of film and television scores, best known for his long-running collaborations with directors John Milius and Paul Verhoe ...
, and other songs hark to Jethro Tull's style or refer back to Moorcock's other works.


''Ancient Spirit Rising''

Domine's fifth studio album, ''Ancient Spirit Rising'', was released in 2007. The album contains references to classical music, progressive influences and country-flavored ballads. After this album was recorded the band resumed live gigs. In March 2008, keyboard player Riccardo Iacono left the band for personal reasons. The new member is Gabriele Caselli, who debuted with Domine at the Agglutination Festival in 2008.


Members


Current members

* Morby (Adolfo Morviducci) – vocals (1997–present) * Enrico Paoli – guitar (1983–present) * Riccardo Paoli – bass (1983–present) * Riccardo Iacono – keyboards (1998–2008, 2010–present) * Stefano Bonini – drums (1999–present)


Past members

* Stefano Mazzella – vocals (1983–1992) * Agostino Carpo – guitars (1983–1993) * Carlo Funaioli – drums (1983–1997) * Simone Gazzola – vocals (1992–1997) * Mimmo Palmiotta – drums (1997–1999) * Gabriele Caselli – keyboards (2008–2010) Timeline


Discography

*''Champion Eternal'' (1997) *''Dragonlord'' (1999) *'' Stormbringer Ruler'' (2002) *'' Emperor of the Black Runes'' (2004) *'' Ancient Spirit Rising'' (2007)


External links


Official website
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