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History

The band was formed in 1987 as Oblivion, but changed the spelling after discovering a band of the same name in the United States. Obliveon's second album, the self-released ''Nemesis'', has since been "lauded as a tech metal cornerstone." According to Canvas Solaris drummer Hunter Ginn, ''Nemesis'' " ounds likethe very essence of tech." After releasing four studio albums, Obliveon disbanded in 2002 but has reunited occasionally over the years, and they have discussed the possibility of writing new material. In 2023, the band started a kickstarter campaign to fund the recording and release of their fifth album, as well as re-issues of the band's previous albums on vinyl and CD (via Floga and Awakening records, respectively). It was also announced that founding bassist Stéphane Picard would be stepping down for personal reasons.

Band members

*Martin Gagné - guitar (1987-2002, 2007–2008, 2014, 2021-present) *Alain Demers - drums (1989-2002, 2007–2008, 2014, 2021-present) *Pierre Rémillard - guitar (1989-2002, 2007–2008, 2014, 2021-present) *Bruno Bernier - lead vocals (1994-2002, 2007–2008, 2014, 2021-present) *Antoine Baril - Bass (2023-present) *Stéphane Picard - bass, lead vocals (1987-1994); bass, backing vocals (1994-2002, 2007–2008, 2014, 2021–2023) *Francis Giguère - drums (1987-1989)

Discography

Studio albums

*''From This Day Forward'' (1990) *''Nemesis'' (1993) *''Cybervoid'' (1995) *''Carnivore Mothermouth'' (1999)

Other releases

*''Whimsical Uproar...'' (demo, 1987) *''Fiction of Veracity'' (demo, 1989) *''Planet Claire'' (EP, 1998) *''Greatest Pits'' (compilation, 2002)

References

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