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POWER QUEST "NeverWorld"
Label: Frontiers Records Release date: March 15th 2004
Cat. #: FR CD 180 Barcode: 8024391018026
Music Style: Power Metal
Tracklisting: NeverWorld (Power Quest II); Temple Of Fire; Edge of
Time; Sacred Land; When I'm Gone; For Evermore; Well of Souls; Into
The Light; Lost Without You.
Power Quest was conceived in March 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams
as an outlet for his melodic power metal compositions, influenced by
the likes of Stratovarius, Rhapsody and Freedom Call. The name was
chosen for two reasons. Firstly "Power" obviously suggests "Power
Metal", secondly, "Quest" conjures up images of warriors or pilgrims
travelling in search of truth and destiny. Having recently left
London power metal heroes "DragonHeart" it was time to start
recruiting musicians to "join the Quest". Steve Scott (ex-Shadowkeep
and ex-DragonHeart) was approached regarding bass duties. Steve was
keen to work with his former colleague and duly accepted the offer.
The original intention was for Power Quest to be entirely based in
Southampton but this was proving to be nigh on impossible.
Nevertheless, the next addition to the ranks was from Southampton.
Guitarist Adam Bickers had met Steve Williams through his own band
D.R.S and was invited to fill one of the guitar slots in the band.
Adam didn't need a second invitation, he was eager to play some
catchy melodic metal, as D.R.S veer towards the death/thrash side of
the metal spectrum.
Having successfully filled one of the guitar berths in the band, it
was time to consider the second. Following discussions between Steve
W and Steve S it was decided that the man for the job was a certain
Sam Totman (current DragonForce axeman and erstwhile guitarist and
focal point of metal maniacs Demoniac). As well as offering great
guitar work, Sam is renowned for his ability to pen and arrange
a "catchy" metal anthem! When approached, Sam was "totally keen to do
it", although he remained committed to DragonForce.
In April 2002 vocalist Alessio Garavello was recruited to the Power
Quest ranks. He was recommended to the band by Maurizio Chiarello,
label manager at Underground Symphony records. Alessio flew over for
a photo session with the band in May 2002 and returned in June to lay
down vocal tracks for the debut album. In July 2002 Power Quest
recruited a third guitarist. His name is Andrea Martongelli. Andrea
accompanied Alessio to England while he recorded his vocals
for "Wings of Forever" and he put down a couple of guest solos. The
band were impressed with his ability and creativity and offered him
the chance to join the line up shortly afterwards. After a long wait
for the finished product, "Wings of Forever" finally became
commercially available and the feedback was amazing.
Power Quest were voted 4th best British band in the PowerPlay 2002
readers awards poll! The album also achieved the number 2 slot in the
Burrn! magazine imports chart in Japan. In January 2003 drummer Andre
Bargmann was recruited into the Power Quest ranks. At the same time
Sam decided to cut back his involvement with the band due to his
other commitments, although he will still be around in a "guest"
capacity. Adam Bickers later also decided to relinquish his role
with the band to pursue his medical degree and future career in the
medical profession. The band were sorry to see him go but wish him
all the best for all his future endeavours. April 2003 saw Power
Quest sign a multi album worldwide deal with Now And Then Records and
being work on their second album.
"NeverWorld", the follow up to "Wings of Forever", was recorded at
Thin Ice between June 10th and July 18th, with production handled by
Karl Groom. The recordings were then taken up to Mastertone studios
in Runcorn where the mixing was done by Pete Coleman (AC/DC/ Paradise
Lost/Gary Hughes etc) .
The results are superb to say the least. Power Quest bring a whole
new dimension to the Power Metal Genre. Along with the traditional
galloping rhythms, soaring vocals and triumphant choruses of tracks
like "NeverWorld (Power Quest Part II)", "Sacred Land", "Well Of
Souls" and the stunning "Temple Of Fire" the band adds huge balladry
("When I`m Gone") and incredible melodic rock tracks such as "Edge Of
Time" and "For Evermore", where elements of TNT and Royal Hunt meet
up to deliver huge anthemic slabs of rock.
POWER QUEST "NeverWorld"
Label: Frontiers Records Release date: March 15th 2004
Cat. #: FR CD 180 Barcode: 8024391018026
Music Style: Power Metal
Tracklisting: NeverWorld (Power Quest II); Temple Of Fire; Edge of
Time; Sacred Land; When I'm Gone; For Evermore; Well of Souls; Into
The Light; Lost Without You.
Power Quest was conceived in March 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams
as an outlet for his melodic power metal compositions, influenced by
the likes of Stratovarius, Rhapsody and Freedom Call. The name was
chosen for two reasons. Firstly "Power" obviously suggests "Power
Metal", secondly, "Quest" conjures up images of warriors or pilgrims
travelling in search of truth and destiny. Having recently left
London power metal heroes "DragonHeart" it was time to start
recruiting musicians to "join the Quest". Steve Scott (ex-Shadowkeep
and ex-DragonHeart) was approached regarding bass duties. Steve was
keen to work with his former colleague and duly accepted the offer.
The original intention was for Power Quest to be entirely based in
Southampton but this was proving to be nigh on impossible.
Nevertheless, the next addition to the ranks was from Southampton.
Guitarist Adam Bickers had met Steve Williams through his own band
D.R.S and was invited to fill one of the guitar slots in the band.
Adam didn't need a second invitation, he was eager to play some
catchy melodic metal, as D.R.S veer towards the death/thrash side of
the metal spectrum.
Having successfully filled one of the guitar berths in the band, it
was time to consider the second. Following discussions between Steve
W and Steve S it was decided that the man for the job was a certain
Sam Totman (current DragonForce axeman and erstwhile guitarist and
focal point of metal maniacs Demoniac). As well as offering great
guitar work, Sam is renowned for his ability to pen and arrange
a "catchy" metal anthem! When approached, Sam was "totally keen to do
it", although he remained committed to DragonForce.
In April 2002 vocalist Alessio Garavello was recruited to the Power
Quest ranks. He was recommended to the band by Maurizio Chiarello,
label manager at Underground Symphony records. Alessio flew over for
a photo session with the band in May 2002 and returned in June to lay
down vocal tracks for the debut album. In July 2002 Power Quest
recruited a third guitarist. His name is Andrea Martongelli. Andrea
accompanied Alessio to England while he recorded his vocals
for "Wings of Forever" and he put down a couple of guest solos. The
band were impressed with his ability and creativity and offered him
the chance to join the line up shortly afterwards. After a long wait
for the finished product, "Wings of Forever" finally became
commercially available and the feedback was amazing.
Power Quest were voted 4th best British band in the PowerPlay 2002
readers awards poll! The album also achieved the number 2 slot in the
Burrn! magazine imports chart in Japan. In January 2003 drummer Andre
Bargmann was recruited into the Power Quest ranks. At the same time
Sam decided to cut back his involvement with the band due to his
other commitments, although he will still be around in a "guest"
capacity. Adam Bickers later also decided to relinquish his role
with the band to pursue his medical degree and future career in the
medical profession. The band were sorry to see him go but wish him
all the best for all his future endeavours. April 2003 saw Power
Quest sign a multi album worldwide deal with Now And Then Records and
being work on their second album.
"NeverWorld", the follow up to "Wings of Forever", was recorded at
Thin Ice between June 10th and July 18th, with production handled by
Karl Groom. The recordings were then taken up to Mastertone studios
in Runcorn where the mixing was done by Pete Coleman (AC/DC/ Paradise
Lost/Gary Hughes etc) .
The results are superb to say the least. Power Quest bring a whole
new dimension to the Power Metal Genre. Along with the traditional
galloping rhythms, soaring vocals and triumphant choruses of tracks
like "NeverWorld (Power Quest Part II)", "Sacred Land", "Well Of
Souls" and the stunning "Temple Of Fire" the band adds huge balladry
("When I`m Gone") and incredible melodic rock tracks such as "Edge Of
Time" and "For Evermore", where elements of TNT and Royal Hunt meet
up to deliver huge anthemic slabs of rock.
