The band hails from Portugal (Lisboa) and their path so far can be divided in two distinct directions.
From the original quintet there's only two remaining members – guitar player Ricardo Falcão and keyboard wizard Miguel Valadares. The musical chemistry between them sets the foundations of what Forgotten Suns is all about – exquisite song writing level melted with the inner technical demands that progressive music is usually flavored.
The first half of their biography yielded two albums – Fiction Edge(2000) and Snooze(2004) who were early sons born out of the band's musical growth in an adverse context. Even though yet with a blatantly lack of production, those albums were highly appreciated by the media and especially in the prog community by their strong melodic approach and song writing.
Musically speaking, the main purpose of the band is to do evolutionary albums under the progressive style and fulfill a lifetime dream through music with focus on high quality live and studio performances.
In the early beginnings the band was seriously driven and influenced by the melodic power and song writing of bands like Pink Floyd, Rush and Marillion (from whom they inspired themselves to create the band’s altered name) and also from the heavy/progressive influences of bands like Metallica, Fates Warning, Symphony X or Dream Theater – the band's name is related also to a belief on how one can cross a lifetime by experiencing enlightenment of a spiritual nature - Music is the path.
Those 2 albums were written without having a full time drummer in the same room, so some songs naturally became less complex and more light which were perfect for the singing of ex-singer Linx.
The technical and dense production side of the band was kind of sleepy due to the decision of Mike Valadares in to be out of the band for 2 long years.
The arrival of drummer J.C Samora in March 2003, who still participated in the final writings of 'Snooze' was a major breakthrough at the time.
After the promotion concerts of 'Snooze' - Meet X Tour - the band decided to enter a new level of production both in studio, live and as performers.
Bass player Nuno Correia joined in on July 2005 and Miguel Valadares returned to his keyboardist role in the same week - a strong group was again together!
From that moment on the band's members decided to take Forgotten Suns into a never ending ascending spiral of success and make it all happen through a new musical universe, wider and more expanded, full of new concepts and without musical boundaries.
From that desire the making of a new album was scheduled and there were no easy ways to make it happen by itself alone - a lot of work and dedication was necessary following the idea "-You receive of what you give"!
This new state of mind and musical direction led to the split with the previous singer and there were no definitive options available until the band came to find the vibrant voice of actual lead singer Nio already during the recordings of the new album.
With a new singer on the ranks the band signed with ProgRock Records and the new album "INNERGY" will be on stores next 03 March 2009.
8 tracks, 63 minutes of the most heavy & progressive material up to date done by the group - You can't miss this one!
Check more about Forgotten Suns biography at "Progressive Lands" - the official website at www.forgotten-suns.com
Obrigado pelo add! fiquem atentos as novidadades pois o USS Moita arranca em breve..Com este novo estudio, existe assim mais oportunidades para trabalharem com o produtor Daniel Cardoso. Ja estamos a aceitar marcaçoes para quem queira trabalhar connosco a partir de Agosto. Infos no e-mail uss.moita@gmail.com
Jacob's Lounge in HALLS, TN has the BRAND NEW PARTY ROOM open complete with stage and Air conditioning!!! Come ROCK OUT with AUDIO SUICIDE on JULY 11, 2009 from 9pm 'til 1am!!! This is gonna be one HELL-OF-A-PARTY!!!! ROCK ON!!!!
EXCURSÃO RESURRECTION FEST - 31 de Julho & 1 de Agosto de 2009
Toy Dolls, Mad Caddies, Napalm Death, Madball, Ratos de Porão, H2O, Ignite, Walls of Jericho entre outros...
Saída no dia 31 de Julho pelas 2h30 da madrugada partindo da Avenida dos Aliados no Porto (em frente ao Mc Donalds). Regresso no dia 2 de Agosto pelas 12h.
Data limite para compra de bilhete: 22 de Julho.
O número de lugares é limitado! Espera-se uma grande afluência, pelo que devem reservar o vosso lugar o mais rápido possível!
This is the association of two graphic designers Nico ([fracture//Lab]) and Trëz (The Orbscurarium). His aim is to promote and sell their work and to introduce the creative universe which inspires them through the announcement of different events. Have a good experience in the catacombs...
------------------------------------------- DfC seek some retailers for its tshirts ! We also wish to find places of exhibitions for our graphic works. Do not hesitate to contact us. -------------------------------------------
ich suche eine professionelle band/ projekt, bei der ich einsteigen kann.
der stil sollte irgendwas zwischen (hard) rock und melodic death metal sein... wenn jemand eine band kennt, die einen gitarristen sucht, laßt es mich wissen!
Boas obrigado pelo add, vamos estar ao vivo no Bar Convivio na Amora 4ª feira no feriado dia 10 Junho, a noite vai ser temática e relacionada com o Mar, vai ser a "Noite do Mar" e vai haver surpresas e prémios para a pessoa que levar a roupa mais extravagante e relacionada com o Mar. 6ª feira dia 12 JUnho vamos estar ao vivo no Pestinha Bar na Fonte da Telha .
Olá! Obrigado por me adicionarem à vossa lista de amigos. Parabéns pelo vosso projecto musical. O vosso som é muito bom. Portugal percisa de bandas como a vossa. Stay metal! Abraços.
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Yessss !! I've just heard your album Innergy, its a drug !!!! love it soooooo much, its fantastic !! any plans to tour germany ?? *lol* nice greets + prog on ! cheers Klaus
We have finished the first volume of Imperative Music's Compilation CD, there are 19 bands on it! To be released early May 2009 worldwide!!!
In June, we'll work on the Volume 2 of compilation CD, so Death/Black/Heavy/Power/Grindcore/Thrash Metal bands are welcome to participate on this volume, keep in touch and contact us to further details.
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