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| origin = [[Tampa, Florida]], U.S. |
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| label = [[earMusic]] <small>(2013–present)</small> |
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| associated_acts = [[Savatage]], [[Jon Oliva's Pain]], [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Machines of Grace]], The Element |
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| current_members = [[Zachary Stevens]]<br />Mitch Stewart<br />Christian Wentz<br /> [[Bill Hudson (guitarist)|Bill Hudson]]<br />Marcelo Moreira<br />Henning Wanner |
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'''Circle II Circle''' is an |
'''Circle II Circle''' is an American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Tampa, Florida]]. The band was formed by former [[Savatage]] lead vocalist [[Zachary Stevens]] and longtime friend and band manager Dan Campbell in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/circle-ii-circle-mn0000129684/biography |title=Circle II Circle | Biography & History |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> They play varied genres of metal including traditional heavy metal, [[power metal]] and [[progressive metal]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Simms, Kelly |title=Circle II Circle: Seasons Will Fall |url=http://bravewords.com/reviews/circle-ii-circle-seasons-will-fall |publisher=[[Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles]] |access-date=October 20, 2014}}</ref> |
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==History== |
== History == |
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For a period of eight years from 1992 until August 2000, Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of [[Savatage]].<ref name="metal-rules.com">{{cite web|url=http://metal-rules.com/interviews/CircleIICircle-Nov2003.htm |title=Interview With Zachary Stevens of CircleIICircle |website=Metal-Rules.com |date= |
For a period of eight years from 1992 until August 2000, Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of [[Savatage]].<ref name="metal-rules.com">{{cite web|url=http://metal-rules.com/interviews/CircleIICircle-Nov2003.htm |title=Interview With Zachary Stevens of CircleIICircle |website=Metal-Rules.com |access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> After five albums with the group, he left in 2000 citing family reasons.<ref name="metal-rules.com" /> During the winter of 2001, Zak started his comeback with long-time friend and co founder of the band, Dan Campbell, co-writing material with former Savatage lead singer [[Jon Oliva]] and guitarist [[Chris Caffery]] what would become the songs for the Circle II Circle debut album, ''[[Watching in Silence]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eduardo Rivadavia |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/watching-in-silence-mw0000598723 |title=Watching in Silence – Circle II Circle | Songs, Reviews, Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=July 8, 2003 |access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> The second CIIC record ''[[The Middle of Nowhere (Circle II Circle album)|The Middle of Nowhere]]'' featured Zak's vocals along with band members Paul Michael Stewart, Andy Lee, Tom Drennan and Evan Christopher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-middle-of-nowhere-mw0000418502/credits |title=The Middle of Nowhere – Circle II Circle | Credits |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=August 30, 2005 |access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> |
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The band's third release was a [[concept album]], entitled ''[[Burden of Truth (album)|Burden of Truth]]'', based around the concept of Jesus' descendants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.circle2circle.net/ |title=CIRCLE II CIRCLE || Official Website |website=Circle2circle.net |date= |
The band's third release was a [[concept album]], entitled ''[[Burden of Truth (album)|Burden of Truth]]'', based around the concept of Jesus' descendants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.circle2circle.net/ |title=CIRCLE II CIRCLE || Official Website |website=Circle2circle.net |access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref><ref name="revelationz.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID%3D700 |title=Band Information - Circle II Circle - Band information - RevelationZ Magazine |access-date=November 3, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011020815/http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=700 |archive-date=October 11, 2007 }}</ref> It was released on June 6, 2006.<ref name="revelationz.net" /> Stevens and the band then signed with Intromental Management.<ref name="revelationz.net" /> Their fourth album, entitled ''[[Delusions of Grandeur (Circle II Circle album)|Delusions of Grandeur]]'', was released on April 25, 2008. |
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Artwork for the band's logo and first three album covers were designed by Dan Campbell and rendered by artist Thomas Ewerhard. Additional artwork for the concept album ''Consequence of Power'' (2010) was created by [[Claudio bergamin|Claudio Bergamin]].<ref name="Claudio Bergamin">{{cite web|title ="Consequence of Power" Concept Paintings|url =http://claudiobergamin.blogspot.com/2010/10/circle-ii-circle-concecuence-of-power.html | |
Artwork for the band's logo and first three album covers were designed by Dan Campbell and rendered by artist Thomas Ewerhard. Additional artwork for the concept album ''Consequence of Power'' (2010) was created by [[Claudio bergamin|Claudio Bergamin]].<ref name="Claudio Bergamin">{{cite web|title ="Consequence of Power" Concept Paintings|date =October 15, 2010 |url =http://claudiobergamin.blogspot.com/2010/10/circle-ii-circle-concecuence-of-power.html |access-date =May 1, 2011 |publisher =Claudio Bergamin}}</ref> |
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On January 25, 2013, Circle II Circle released their '' |
On January 25, 2013, Circle II Circle released their ''Seasons will Fall'' album on earMusic. |
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The live album, ''Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012'', was released on June 20, 2014. A studio album, ''[[Reign of Darkness]]'', was released on October 16, 2015. |
The live album, ''Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012'', was released on June 20, 2014. A studio album, ''[[Reign of Darkness]]'', was released on October 16, 2015. |
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On December 7, 2016, their former drummer, Adam Sagan, died from cancer at the age of 35.<ref>{{cite web |
On December 7, 2016, their former drummer, Adam Sagan, died from cancer at the age of 35.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/drummer-adam-sagan-loses-battle-with-cancer-white-empress-circle-ii-circle-and-into-eternity-bandmates-pay-tribute-the-world-has-lost-a-good-soul |title=Drummer ADAM SAGAN Loses Battle With Cancer; WHITE EMPRESS, CIRCLE II CIRCLE And INTO ETERNITY Bandmates Pay Tribute – "The World Has Lost A Good Soul" |website=Bravewords.com |access-date=December 6, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Personnel== |
== Personnel == |
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File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 005.jpg|Zak Stevens |
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File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 017.jpg|Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart |
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File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 007.jpg|Christian Wentz |
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File:Doro-49 (53065620566) (cropped).jpg|Bill Hudson |
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2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 007.jpg|Christian Wentz |
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File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 001.jpg|Adam Sagan |
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File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 012.jpg|Henning Wanner |
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* [[Zachary Stevens]] |
* [[Zachary Stevens]] – lead vocals <small>(2001–present)</small>, keyboards |
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* Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart |
* Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart – bass guitar, keyboards <small>(2003–present)</small> |
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* [[Bill Hudson (guitarist)|Bill Hudson]] – guitars <small>(2008–2009, 2012–2013, 2015-present)</small> |
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* Christian Wentz – guitars <small>(2012–present)</small> |
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* Marcelo Moreira |
* Marcelo Moreira – drums <small>(2015–present)</small> |
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* Henning Wanner |
* Henning Wanner – keyboards <small>(2012–present)</small> |
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===Former members=== |
=== Former members === |
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* Matt LaPorte |
* Matt LaPorte – guitars <small>(2001–2003, died 2011)</small> |
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* John Zahner |
* John Zahner – keyboards <small>(2001–2003)</small> |
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* Kevin Rothney |
* Kevin Rothney – bass <small>(2001–2003)</small> |
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* Christopher Kinder |
* Christopher Kinder – drums <small>(2001–2003)</small> |
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* Tom McDyne |
* Tom McDyne – lead guitar (2003–2004) |
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* Tom Drennan |
* Tom Drennan – drums <small>(2003–2009)</small> |
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* Evan Christopher |
* Evan Christopher – guitars <small>(2004–2008)</small> |
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* Marc Pattison |
* Marc Pattison – guitars <small>(2014–2015)</small> |
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* [[Oliver Palotai]] |
* [[Oliver Palotai]] – keyboards <small>(2006–2007)</small> |
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* Johnny Osborn |
* Johnny Osborn – drums <small>(2009–2011)</small> |
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* Rollie Feldman |
* Rollie Feldman – guitars <small>(2010–2011)</small> |
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* Andy Lee |
* Andy Lee – guitars <small>(2003–2010, 2011)</small> |
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* Adam Sagan |
* Adam Sagan – drums <small>(2011–2013, died 2016)</small> |
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===Timeline=== |
=== Timeline === |
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==Discography== |
== Discography == |
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===Studio albums=== |
=== Studio albums === |
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* ''[[Watching in Silence]]'' (2003) |
* ''[[Watching in Silence]]'' (2003) |
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* ''[[The Middle of Nowhere (Circle II Circle album)|The Middle of Nowhere]]'' (2005) |
* ''[[The Middle of Nowhere (Circle II Circle album)|The Middle of Nowhere]]'' (2005) |
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* ''[[Reign of Darkness]]'' (2015) |
* ''[[Reign of Darkness]]'' (2015) |
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===Live albums=== |
=== Live albums === |
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* '' |
* ''Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012'' (2014) |
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===Extended plays=== |
=== Extended plays === |
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* ''[[All That Remains (Circle II Circle EP)|All That Remains]]'' (2005) |
* ''[[All That Remains (Circle II Circle EP)|All That Remains]]'' (2005) |
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* '' |
* ''Revelations'' (2006) |
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* ''Every Last Thing''/''So Many Reasons'' (2008) |
* ''Every Last Thing''/''So Many Reasons'' (2008) |
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===Compilations=== |
=== Compilations === |
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* '' |
* ''Full Circle: The Best of Circle II Circle'' (2012) |
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==See also== |
== See also == |
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* [[Savatage]] − Stevens sang lead vocals on four studio albums |
* [[Savatage]] − Stevens sang lead vocals on four studio albums |
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* [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]] − Stevens toured with the group as a vocalist |
* [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]] − Stevens toured with the group as a vocalist |
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* [[Machines of Grace]] − Stevens is the vocalist |
* [[Machines of Grace]] − Stevens is the vocalist |
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==References== |
== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.circle2circle.net Circle II Circle official site] |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/circleiicircle Circle II Circle official [[MySpace]] page] |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/ciic_team Circle II Circle official Street Team] |
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* {{musicbrainz artist|id=b9d62ffa-379a-4799-a838-7e186e7809bb|name=Circle II Circle}} |
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Circle II Circle | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Genres | Heavy metal, power metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | earMusic (2013–present) |
Mitglieder | Zachary Stevens Mitch Stewart Christian Wentz Bill Hudson Marcelo Moreira Henning Wanner |
Circle II Circle is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. The band was formed by former Savatage lead vocalist Zachary Stevens and longtime friend and band manager Dan Campbell in 2001.[1] They play varied genres of metal including traditional heavy metal, power metal and progressive metal.[2]
History
[edit]For a period of eight years from 1992 until August 2000, Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of Savatage.[3] After five albums with the group, he left in 2000 citing family reasons.[3] During the winter of 2001, Zak started his comeback with long-time friend and co founder of the band, Dan Campbell, co-writing material with former Savatage lead singer Jon Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery what would become the songs for the Circle II Circle debut album, Watching in Silence.[4] The second CIIC record The Middle of Nowhere featured Zak's vocals along with band members Paul Michael Stewart, Andy Lee, Tom Drennan and Evan Christopher.[5]
The band's third release was a concept album, entitled Burden of Truth, based around the concept of Jesus' descendants.[6][7] It was released on June 6, 2006.[7] Stevens and the band then signed with Intromental Management.[7] Their fourth album, entitled Delusions of Grandeur, was released on April 25, 2008.
Artwork for the band's logo and first three album covers were designed by Dan Campbell and rendered by artist Thomas Ewerhard. Additional artwork for the concept album Consequence of Power (2010) was created by Claudio Bergamin.[8]
On January 25, 2013, Circle II Circle released their Seasons will Fall album on earMusic.
The live album, Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012, was released on June 20, 2014. A studio album, Reign of Darkness, was released on October 16, 2015.
On December 7, 2016, their former drummer, Adam Sagan, died from cancer at the age of 35.[9]
Personnel
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Zak Stevens
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Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart
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Christian Wentz
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Bill Hudson
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Adam Sagan
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Henning Wanner
- Current members
- Zachary Stevens – lead vocals (2001–present), keyboards
- Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart – bass guitar, keyboards (2003–present)
- Bill Hudson – guitars (2008–2009, 2012–2013, 2015-present)
- Christian Wentz – guitars (2012–present)
- Marcelo Moreira – drums (2015–present)
- Henning Wanner – keyboards (2012–present)
Former members
[edit]- Matt LaPorte – guitars (2001–2003, died 2011)
- John Zahner – keyboards (2001–2003)
- Kevin Rothney – bass (2001–2003)
- Christopher Kinder – drums (2001–2003)
- Tom McDyne – lead guitar (2003–2004)
- Tom Drennan – drums (2003–2009)
- Evan Christopher – guitars (2004–2008)
- Marc Pattison – guitars (2014–2015)
- Oliver Palotai – keyboards (2006–2007)
- Johnny Osborn – drums (2009–2011)
- Rollie Feldman – guitars (2010–2011)
- Andy Lee – guitars (2003–2010, 2011)
- Adam Sagan – drums (2011–2013, died 2016)
Timeline
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/scsb08ynkc14biq405t3xvyxqsl46x0.png)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Watching in Silence (2003)
- The Middle of Nowhere (2005)
- Burden of Truth (2006)
- Delusions of Grandeur (2008)
- Consequence of Power (2010)
- Seasons Will Fall (2013)
- Reign of Darkness (2015)
Live albums
[edit]- Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012 (2014)
Extended plays
[edit]- All That Remains (2005)
- Revelations (2006)
- Every Last Thing/So Many Reasons (2008)
Compilations
[edit]- Full Circle: The Best of Circle II Circle (2012)
See also
[edit]- Savatage − Stevens sang lead vocals on four studio albums
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra − Stevens toured with the group as a vocalist
- Jon Oliva's Pain − formed by former Circle II Circle members
- Machines of Grace − Stevens is the vocalist
References
[edit]- ^ "Circle II Circle | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ Simms, Kelly. "Circle II Circle: Seasons Will Fall". Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^ a b "Interview With Zachary Stevens of CircleIICircle". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ Eduardo Rivadavia (July 8, 2003). "Watching in Silence – Circle II Circle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ "The Middle of Nowhere – Circle II Circle | Credits". AllMusic. August 30, 2005. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ "CIRCLE II CIRCLE || Official Website". Circle2circle.net. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Band Information - Circle II Circle - Band information - RevelationZ Magazine". Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
- ^ ""Consequence of Power" Concept Paintings". Claudio Bergamin. October 15, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
- ^ "Drummer ADAM SAGAN Loses Battle With Cancer; WHITE EMPRESS, CIRCLE II CIRCLE And INTO ETERNITY Bandmates Pay Tribute – "The World Has Lost A Good Soul"". Bravewords.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
External links
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Circle II Circle discography at MusicBrainz
- Circle II Circle discography at Discogs
- Circle II Circle at Encyclopaedia Metallum