| Acropolis | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Area 51 |
| Origin |  Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Genre(s) | Power metal Progressive metal Neo-classical metal |
| Years active | 2001–2003 2005–present |
| Associated acts | The Fading, Arafel |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Yochai Davidoff Daniel Varfolomeyev Elad Manor Shaked Furman Alex Karlinsky |
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| Former members | |
| Dror Pe'er Asaf David Amir Shaham Dana Ayalon Ran Buldor Dror Lukach |
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Acropolis is an extreme power metal band originating from Tel Aviv, Israel. Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Progressive metal (often referred to simply as prog metal) is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music which blends the powerful guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex For the historical original neoclassical music see Neoclassicism (music Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of Heavy metal music The Fading is an Israeli Based melodic death / Thrash metal band founded in 2000 under the name Excessum. Arafel is an Israeli Black metal band which was formed in 1997 by former Soviet Union origin Musicians The band plays Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The band was formed up in 2001 and got noted for its virtuoso guitarist Daniel Varfolomeyev who incorporates elements of Progressive metal and Neo-classical metal to the Power metal sound of the band. A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres Progressive metal (often referred to simply as prog metal) is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music which blends the powerful guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex For the historical original neoclassical music see Neoclassicism (music Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of Heavy metal music Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within
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History
Israeli Extreme-Power metal outfit Acropolis was founded under the name Area 51 in August 2001 by guitarists Daniel Varfolomeyev and Elad Manor and drummer Amir Shaham. August 2001: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September
Recruiting Ran Buldor for the Bass duties, the quartet started to work, and did a couple of gigs the same month. When Daniel decided that he could no longer handle the vocals and guitar simultaneously, a temporary member, Golan, was recruited for one show. Ran left the band due to his enlisting to the Army. [1]
Because of the long distances between the band members, the band saw a long inactivity period during which some new material was written and the three founding members decided to make some major changes, followed by auditions and a completely new, 6-piece lineup in March 2002.
Elad switched to the Bass duties, leaving the Guitars role to newcomer guitarist Asaf David, making an impressive guitar-duel with Daniel. Dror "Shoko" Pe'er took the vocal duties, as well as the rhythm guitar on live concerts, and Dana Ayalon has brought in a new instrument in - Keyboards.
Each coming from different roots in music, starting from Dror's Funk/Jazz roots, through Dana's Classical styling, Amir's Classic-Heavy-metal Drumming and on to Death metal influences that Elad and Asaf brought in. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics If all that wasn't enough, They spiced it all up with Daniel's neoclassical composition style. For the historical original neoclassical music see Neoclassicism (music Neo-classical metal is a subgenre of Heavy metal music [2]
The new lineup led the band from the straight-forward Heavy Metal approach to much broader, melodic, yet technical writing style, which contrasts the band stylistically from the rest of the Israeli Metal scene.
Working intensively throughout March, April, July and August 2002, the new lineup made its debut stage appearance at the Extreme Rock Festival 2002, which took place on the 9th of August, 2002 in Tel Aviv. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel Getting lots of praise, and criticism at once from the other side, the band turned out to be one of the highlights of the festival. [3]
Following a smaller show in Jerusalem, the band entered a studio with Eyal Glottman (Eternal Gray, Prey for Nothing) at the end of August 2002 to start recording material for a 3 song demo, two of which were released as singles in winter 2003 under the new name, "Acropolis". Jerusalem (יְרוּשָׁלַיִם, he-Latn Yerushaláyim; Arabic: ar القُدس, ar-Latn al-Quds) is the
Shortly afterwards, the band has been asked to perform in a tribute night to the legendery heavy metal band Megadeth. Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine.
Performing with 3 other bands that night, Acropolis definately set itself as the highlight of the tribute, with an impressive stage presence, accurate performance and the blasting vocals-duel with guest singer Yotam "Defiler" Avni from the Death metal band Abed. Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics a debut performance of "Hear the Devil Comes" after It's official released took place in that same concert. [4]
Despite the attention drawing around the new band, the lineup was disbanded due to army enlistment by the end of 2003. [5]
Elad and Daniel continued their musical activities with The Fading and Arafel respectively, exploring additional styles and creating a strong bond of musical collaborations between the members of these bands. The Fading is an Israeli Based melodic death / Thrash metal band founded in 2000 under the name Excessum. Arafel is an Israeli Black metal band which was formed in 1997 by former Soviet Union origin Musicians The band plays
It wasn't long before the idea of creating the first Israeli power metal supergroup arised again, when Daniel and vocalist Yochai Davidoff were sketching ideas and concepts for the future band. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Finally, by the end of 2005 a single titled "Lead the Wake" was recorded and performed by The Fading's rhythm section - Shaked Furman (Drums) and Elad Manor (Bass). The Fading is an Israeli Based melodic death / Thrash metal band founded in 2000 under the name Excessum. Daniel Varfolomeyev (Guitars) with Alex Karlinsky (Keyboards) of Arafel, and Yochai Davidoff on the microphone spot. Arafel is an Israeli Black metal band which was formed in 1997 by former Soviet Union origin Musicians The band plays [6]
By 2006, the recording lineup has turned into a full-time active band, and started writing and rehearsing material for a debut release. In January 2007, Acropolis hit the studios to record and produce a 7-track EP.
After an intensive production process in 5 different studios in Israel and abroad, Acropolis finished recording and mixing its first official release titled "The Aftermath" (2008).
The 23 minutes self-produced EP is mastered by Finnish mastering-guru Mika Jusilla (Children of Bodom, Nightwish, Stratovarius) at Finnvox Studios (Helsiki, Finland), and offers 7 tracks,showcasing the bands diverse musicianship and performing abilities, blended in a unique style that blurs the fine line between lush harmony to razor-sharp intensity. Children of Bodom is a Finnish Melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland formed in 1993 Nightwish is a symphonic Power metal band formed in 1996 in the town of Kitee, Finland. Stratovarius is a Finnish Power metal band that formed in 1983 Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe.
On May 22, 2008, the band also participated at the Israeli Wacken Metal Battle competition for a spot at the Metal Battle stage for newcomers at the annual Wacken Open Air festival. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Wacken Open Air (WOA is a popular German music festival focusing on various forms of Extreme metal and Heavy metal.
The band lost to Death metal act The Fading in which the band's own bassist and drummer are performing as well. Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics The Fading is an Israeli Based melodic death / Thrash metal band founded in 2000 under the name Excessum. [7]
The band's debut release, the long-awaited "The Aftermath" is slated for release in July 2008. International holidays July 1 - Canada Day ( Canada) July 1 - July Morning ( Bulgaria)
Band Members
Current members
- Yochai Davidoff - lead vocals (2005–present)
- Daniel Varfolomeyev - guitars (2001–2003, 2005–present),
- Elad Manor - bass (2001–2003, 2005–present)
- Shaked Furman - drums (2005–present)
- Alex Karlinsky - keyboards (2005–present)
Former Members
- Dror 'Shoko' Pe'er - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2002–2003)
- Asaf David - guitars (2002–2003)
- Amir Shaham - drums (2001–2003)
- Dana Ayalon - keyboards (2002–2003)
- Dror Lukach - lead vocals (2003)
- Ran Buldor - bass (2001)
Discography
| Release date | Title | Record label |
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| 2003 | Hear The Devil Comes (Demo) | Self-released |
| 2008 | The Aftermath (EP) | Unknown |
References
- ^ http://www.vampire-magazine.com/showband.php?bid=2042
- ^ http://www.vampire-magazine.com/showband.php?bid=2042
- ^ http://www.vampire-magazine.com/showband.php?bid=2042
- ^ http://www.vampire-magazine.com/showband.php?bid=2042
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/acropolismetal
- ^ http://www.rockdetector.com/artist,35856.sm
- ^ http://www.metal-battle.com/metal-battle/metal-battle-israel/
External links
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