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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= |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</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=2003-07-08 |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</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 (guitarist)|Andy Lee]], [[Tom Drennan]] and [[Evan Christopher (guitarist)|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=2005-08-30 |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</ref> |
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= |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</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=2003-07-08 |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</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 (guitarist)|Andy Lee]], [[Tom Drennan]] and [[Evan Christopher (guitarist)|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=2005-08-30 |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</ref> |
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The band's third release was a [[concept album]], entitled ''[[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= |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</ref><ref name="revelationz.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID%3D700 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-11-03 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011020815/http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=700 |archivedate=2007-10-11 |df= }}</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. |
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= |accessdate=2016-12-06}}</ref><ref name="revelationz.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID%3D700 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-11-03 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011020815/http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=700 |archivedate=2007-10-11 |df= }}</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 |accessdate =May 1, 2011 |publisher =Claudio Bergamin}}</ref> |
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 |accessdate =May 1, 2011 |publisher =Claudio Bergamin}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:20, 27 January 2018
Circle II Circle | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Heavy metal, power metal, progressive metal |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | earMusic (2013–present) |
| Mitglieder | Zachary Stevens Mitch Stewart Christian Wentz Bill Hudson Marcelo Moreira Henning Wanner |
| Website | Circle2circle.net |
Circle II Circle is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida, United States. The band was formed by former Savatage lead vocalist, Zachary Stevens, and long-time friend and band manager Dan Campbell in 2001.[1] They play varied genres of metal including; heavy metal, power metal[2] and progressive metal.
History
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 -
Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart -
Marc Pattison -
Christian Wentz -
Adam Sagan -
Henning Wanner
- Current members
- Zachary Stevens - lead vocals (2001–present)
- Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart - bass guitar, keyboards (2003–present)
- Christian Wentz - guitars (2012–present)
- Bill Hudson - guitars (2008–2009, 2012–2013, 2015-present)
- Marcelo Moreira - drums (2015–present)
- Henning Wanner - keyboards (2012–present)
Former members
- Matt LaPorte - guitars (2001–2003)
- John Zahner - keyboards (2001–2003)
- Kevin Rothney - bass (2001–2003)
- Christopher Kinder - drums (2001–2003)
- Tom McDyne (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)
- Jayson Moore - drums (2011)
- Adam Sagan - drums (2011-2013, d. 2016)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- 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
- Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012 (2014)
Extended plays
- All That Remains (2005)
- Revelations (2006)
- Every Last Thing/So Many Reasons (2008)
Compilations
See also
- 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
- ^ "Circle II Circle | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ^ Simms, Kelly. "Circle II Circle: Seasons Will Fall". Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved 2014-10-20.
- ^ a b "Interview With Zachary Stevens of CircleIICircle". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ^ Eduardo Rivadavia (2003-07-08). "Watching in Silence - Circle II Circle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ^ "The Middle of Nowhere - Circle II Circle | Credits". AllMusic. 2005-08-30. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ^ "CIRCLE II CIRCLE || Official Website". Circle2circle.net. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
- ^ a b c "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ ""Consequence of Power" Concept Paintings". Claudio Bergamin. 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 2016-12-06.
External links
- Circle II Circle official site
- Circle II Circle official MySpace page
- Circle II Circle official Street Team
- Circle II Circle discography at MusicBrainz
- Circle II Circle discography at Discogs
- Circle II Circle at Encyclopaedia Metallum
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