Archetype

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From Left to Right: Keith Zeigler (Drums), Chris Matyus (Guitars), Jamie Still (Bass), Tony Webster (Vocals)


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Archetype was officially formed in the summer of 1997 by Chris Matyus, Keith Zeigler and Jamie Still. After a year of playing instrumentally, the band recorded the 4 song instrumental demo “Archetype” in the fall of 1998. With the addition of Greg Wagner on vocals, the band released the four song EP “Hands Of Time” in early 1999. Later that year they began recording their first full length CD “Dawning”. After completion in the spring of 2000, the band realized the recording was not professional enough and would have to be re-recorded. Most of 2001 was spent on the new version of the CD and in February of 2002, Archetype released “Dawning” which was greeted with much praise from around the world. Later that year, the band signed a deal with Lucretia records in Italy and the CD was re-released in Europe in early 2003. In July 2003, Greg Wagner left the band and in 2004 Archetype signed a new deal with LMP records in Germany for the world-wide release of “Dawning”.


With the success of Dawning's worldwide release, the band had been searching for the missing piece to their puzzle, a new lead singer. After searching for many months, Archetype found Tony Webster. A veteran in many Cleveland bands, Tony's talents have joined those of the current Archetype lineup as they record their new CD. The new material is taking Archetype down a different path than before. With a much heavier and more powerful approach and with maintaining the band’s originality, Archetype is poised for many great things in the future. The band is currently finishing up their second album with producer Curran Murphy (Shatter Messiah, ex-Annihilator, ex-Nevermore) at Smiley Sounds Studios.


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Member Since:

September 28, 2005

Members:

Tony Webster (Vocals)
Chris Matyus (Guitars)
Jamie Still (Bass)
Keith Zeigler (Drums)

Influences:

Helloween, Coroner, Annihilator, Many Classical Composers, Dream Theatre, Rush, Van Halen, and many more!

Sounds Like:

"Archetype is comprised of some very talented musicians and the quality of play throughout the album is only second to the originality rating of the songs on Dawning."

http://www.metal-rules.com



"The album’s masterpiece has to be the brilliant "Years Ago", simply great from the opening acoustic intro 'till the end clicking in at 12'30, but there's not a single bad track on the whole album, so if you are a fan of powermetal, then you should check this CD out, I am really enjoying every spin in my CD-player. EXCELLENT!"

http://www.powermetal.dk



"This ‘edge’ is what pulls Archetype back on solid ground and makes a purchase of ‘Dawning’ worth your while."

http://www.metalrage.com




"The heartland of America is about the last place you’d expect to find a band of Archetype’s ilk and caliber. But with Dawning, these guys have proven they can compete with Europe’s big boys."

http://www.seaoftranquility.org




"If you haven't heard Archetype yet, I hope that I've tickled your interest. This is a band to look out for in the future."

http://www.revelationz.net




"These guys are original enough to stand on their own. There is some pretty in depth sounding stuff that I found very impressive."

http://www.heavymetalresource.com

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