Avian (band)

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Name = Avian


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Origin = USA
Genre = Heavy metal Power 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 Star Temple of Brutality F5
URL = [http://www.avianband.com/ www.avianband.com]
Current_members = Lance King Yan Leviathan Jerry B
Past_members = Noah Martin David Small

Avian is a melodic power metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist Yan Leviathan. The band feautures singer Lance King and former Megadeth bassist David 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, and Megadeth. In December 2006, Avian was an opening act for Twisted 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

*"From the Depths of Time" (Nightmare Records 2005)
*"Ashes And Madness"

Current members

*Lance King - lead vocals
*Yan Leviathan - guitars
*Jerry B - drums

Former Members

*Noah Martin - bass
*David Small - drums

Guest Members

*David Ellefson - bass
*Roger Moore - lead guitar
*Bill Hudson - lead guitar
*Jonah Weingarten - keyboards

External 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] at Myspace
* [http://www.nightmarerecords.com/ Nightmare Records Inc]