Adagio (band)
French progressive metal band
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Adagio is a French metal band formed in 2000 by guitarist Stéphan Forté[2] that disbanded in 2018.[3]
Adagio | |
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| Origin | Montpellier, France |
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| Years active | 2000–2018 |
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| Members | Stéphan Forté Franck Hermanny Kévin Codfert Kelly Sundown Carpenter Jelly Cardarelli Mayline Gautié |
| Past members | David Readman Eric Lebailly Dirk Bruinenberg Richard Andersson Gus Monsanto Christian Palin Mats Levén Guillaume Bergiron |
History
Since their third studio album Dominate, Adagio has evolved from their original power metal sound, but still adhering to their trademark elements of virtuosity and massive orchestral influences. With Dominate, they implemented a heavier sound with traditional death grunts.[2] Archangels in Black was the band's fourth album. The band has stated that the "compositions are the ultimate between melodic and extreme metal, and can be considered as a more brutal version of (their second album) Underworld".[4]
In April 2016, Stéphan Forté created an Indiegogo campaign to help fund Adagio's fifth album, Life. The campaign ended on 5 June 2016, with the campaign reaching 148% of its goal. The album was expected to come out in December 2016 under Stéphan's own label, Zeta Nemesis.[5] The release date was delayed to 26 July 2017 but the band premiered a song called "Darkness Machine" two months beforehand.[6]
Forté announced an indefinite hiatus of Adagio in April 2018, in order to pursue his solo career.[7]
Musical style
Band members
Last known lineup[10]
- Stéphan Forté – guitar (2000–2018)
- Franck Hermanny – bass guitar (2000–2018)
- Kévin Codfert – keyboards (2003–2018)
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter – lead vocals (2011–2018)
- Jelly Cardarelli – drums (2016–2018)
- Mayline Gautié – violin (2016–2018)
Former
- David Readman – vocals (2000–2004)
- Dirk Bruinenberg – drums (2000–2004)
- Richard Andersson – keyboards (2000–2003)
- Éric Lebailly – drums (2004–2013)
- Gus Monsanto – vocals (2004–2008)
- Christian Palin – vocals (2008–2010)
- Guillaume Bergiron – drums (2016)
Touring
- Kelly Sundown Carpenter – vocals (2008)
- Mats Levén – vocals (2010–2011)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Sanctus Ignis (2001)
- Underworld (2003)
- Dominate (2005)
- Archangels in Black (2009)
- Life (2017)
Live albums
- A Band in Upperworld (2004)