Fragile Vastness is a

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band, formed in February 2000 by Babis Tsolakis (drums, former member of Piranha and Retrospect), Vangelis Yalamas (

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, former member of Airged Lahm and Retrospect), Evi Katsamatsa (piano/keyboards, a piano teacher), Alex Flouros (guitars, former member of Sound Of Silence) and Zacharias Tsoumos (vocals, tenor at the National Greek Opera).

History

Their musical influence covers a wide spectrum of different kinds of music, like

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band. After signing a contract with the record company Sleaszy Rider, they release their debut album called ''Excerpts...'', including the video clip for the song “Weep No More”, on the November 19, 2002. In the beginning of 2004, Zacharias Tsoumos leaves the band due to obligations and is replaced by George Ikosipentakis. With this synthesis, their second album "A Tribute To Life" was released in 2005. Fragile Vastness has been a support band for bands like

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Discography

Full albums

*''Excerpts...'' (2002) *''A Tribute To Life'' (2005) *''Perception'' (2017)

Participations

*''Don't Tribute Bad - The Songs of Firehouse'' (2004) *''The Ultimate Collection'' (Upcoming release)

Music videos

*''Weep No More'' - ''Excerpts...''(2002) *''Somewhere'' - ''A Tribute To Life'' (2005) *’’Frequencies’’ - ‘’Perception’’ (2017)

Band members

Current members

*Babis Tsolakis - Drums *Vangelis Yalamas - Bass Guitar *Evi Katsamatsa - Piano/Keyboards *George Thanasoglou- Guitar *Vasilis Batilas - Guitar *Elena Stratigopoulou - Vocals

Former members

*Zacharias Tsoumos - Vocals (2000–2004) *Alex Flouros - guitars (2000-2011) *George Maroulis - guitars (2006–2007) *George Anyfantis - guitars *George Eikosipentakis - Vocals (2005 - 2012)

External links

Official WebsiteOfficial Website of Sleaszy Rider Records Myspace Official WebsiteVangelis Yalamas Myspace Official WebsiteAlex Flouros Myspace Official Website
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