- Avian (band)
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Name = Avian
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Origin =USA
Genre = Heavy metalPower metal Progressive metal
Years_active = 2002 - Present
Label = (US) Nightmare Records (Japan) Hot Rockin' Records (Canada) (UK) Massacre Records
Associated_acts =Megadeth Pyramaze Balance of Power Shining StarTemple of Brutality F5
URL = [http://www.avianband.com/ www.avianband.com]
Current_members =Lance King Yan Leviathan Jerry B
Past_members = Noah Martin David SmallAvian is a melodic
power metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist Yan Leviathan. The band feautures singerLance King and formerMegadeth bassistDavid Ellefson . In 2005 they released their debut album "From the Depths of Time ", a concept album dealing with the end of days and a warning to mankind . Musically, Avian is influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden,Hammerfall ,Edguy ,Savatage , andMegadeth . In December 2006, Avian was an opening act forTwisted Sister .Currently the band is focused on recording their second album which is to be titled "Ashes And Madness". It has also been announced that Bill Hudson of
Cellador will be featured as lead guitar on the upcoming album. An early 2008 release date is expected.Discography
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From the Depths of Time " (Nightmare Records 2005)
*"Ashes And Madness"Current members
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Lance King - lead vocals
*Yan Leviathan - guitars
*Jerry B - drumsFormer Members
*Noah Martin - bass
*David Small - drumsGuest Members
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David Ellefson - bass
*Roger Moore - lead guitar
*Bill Hudson - lead guitar
*Jonah Weingarten - keyboardsExternal links
* [http://www.avianband.com Official Avian Homepage]
* [http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/avian-408/ Official Avian Forum]
* [http://www.myspace.com/avianband Official Avian Page] atMyspace
* [http://www.nightmarerecords.com/ Nightmare Records Inc]
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