Elysion is a Greek

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band from

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, Greece, formed in 2006. The band members are Christiana (

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), Johnny Zero (

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), AR (

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), Nid (guitar) and Laitsman (

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History

''Silent Scream''

The band released its debut

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, ''

Silent Scr3am ''Silent Scr3am'' is the first studio album by Greek gothic metal band Elysion, released on December 21, 2009 by Massacre Records. In 2008 the Elysion separated their paths with Maxi Nil under good faith, and Christianna was the next frontwoman. ...

'', on 18 December 2009 on the Massacre Records label. It was produced and mixed by Mark Adrian and was mastered by

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. The album was met with mostly average to positive reviews. Femmetal Online gave the album a high rating, stating that " e songs on 'Silent Scream' are so unrelenting and infectious that I had a hard time finding any fault at all with this CD. The sound and production is excellent and the band worked with American engineer Ted Jensen." The German edition of ''

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'' gave the album an average rating, calling it a "potential sensation" although the tracks were not found to be innovative.

''Someplace Better''

On 24 January 2014, Elysion released its new album called ''Someplace Better'', produced by Mark Adrian at ARTemis Studios in Athens, Greece, mixed by Dan Certa (We Are The Fallen, Ben Moody, Seether) and mastered by David Collins (Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe). Gustavo Sazes, who already worked for bands like Arch Enemy and Morbid Angel, is responsible for the cover artwork.

''Bring Out Your Dead''

The band's third album ''Bring Out Your Dead'' was released on March 17, 2023. It was produced and mixed by Mark Adrian and mastered by Nasos Nomikos. Dimitris Tzortzis is responsible for the cover art. The first release, Crossing Over, came out on February 8, 2023, while Raid The Universe was released 19 days later, on February 27. All other songs were released along with the album.

Band members

Current line-up

*Andreas "AR" Roufagalas - bass guitar (2022-present) *Nikos "NiD" Despotopoulos - lead guitars (2006–present) *Ilias P. "Laitsman" Laitsas - drums (2009–present) *Johnny Zero - rhythm guitars, keyboards (2006–present) *Christianna - lead vocals (2008–present) Former members *Antonios "Anthony FXF" Bofilakis - bass guitar (2006–2022) *Petros Fatis - drums (2006-2009) Timeline

Discography

Albums

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'' (2009) *'' Someplace Better'' (2014) *'' Bring Out Your Dead'' (2023)

EPs

''Killing My Dreams'' (2012)27 October 2012.
"Elysion to Release New EP 'Killing My Dreams'"
Metal Underground. Retrieved 27 January 2013.

Demo recordings

* ''Elysion'' (2006)

Awards and nominations

, - , 2006 , , ''Elysion'' (demo) , , Best Demo Record in ''

'' magazine , , , - , 2007 , , Elysion , , Best New Act in Fillipos Nakas Award , , , - , 2007 , , Elysion , , Best Rock Band in Fillipos Nakas Music Award , , , -

References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2006 establishments in Greece Alternative metal musical groups Greek gothic metal musical groups Greek musical quintets Musical groups from Athens Musical groups established in 2006