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Pandaemonium were founded in 1995, from the ashes of the thrash band Mad Faith. Of the previous line-up only the singer Daniel Reda (once called
"Darkness") remains today. The main reason for the new name is
a radical change in the sound of the band, which evolved from
the thrash metal of the beginnings to a new melodic power metal
rhythm inspired by northern mythology and fantasy literature best
sellers.
The line-up, which was completed in July '98 on the occasion of
the recording of its first album "
and the Runes begin to Pray" at Zenith Studios in Lucca, saw several musicians and their
different musical tastes and influences come and go. The rhythm
session featured a great number of bassists and drummers (among
them the drummer of the Italian band Labyrinth, Matt Stancioiu) until the choice ultimately fell upon Lorenzo Zirilli at the bass and Simone Barbieri (coming from the Prog-Metal scene) behind the drums.
The most important change came about when the group decided to
give up its "three guitar formation" after listening to the orchestral
arrangements of their songs made by the pianist/keyboardist Giulio Capone, ex Paladine, who first came in contact with the band as a session
man and recently became a Pandaemonium member.
The musical talents of Alex Nial, who joined the band in '97 and Ragman, already in part of the line-up since June '96, shines at the
two guitars.
Having just released his first record, produced under the Italian
label Underground Symphony, Pandaemonium are organizing a live tour to promote their CD.
In the live shows, the album's tracks will be mixed with covers
from their favorite bands such as Stratovarius, Blind Guardian,
Helloween, Dream Theater and Manowar.
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