KOSTAS VARRAS' PERPETUAL

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Immortal Hymn

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Released: Jan 1, 2009

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Immortal Hymn
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Mighty Warrior
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Revenge
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I'll Never Cry Again
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Hollywood After Midnight
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Genre: Metal / Rock
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Profile Views: 20150
Last Login: 8/10/2012
Member Since 12/31/2007
Website www.kostasvarras.com
Record Label Sonic Age Records
Type of Label Indie
Bio
KOSTAS VARRAS is guitarist,songwriter & bandleader.He is tending to become one of Rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists!His musical style is a blend of Rock & Classical music.For booking, please write to: varrasproductions1@yahoo.com .................. BIOGRAPHY.1983 - KOSTAS VARRAS was born in Athens,Greece.....1988 - By age 5, Kostas begun to show interest in music.....1992 - By age 9, Kostas was already a fan of Rock n' Roll.He was listening to Hard Rock everyday & eventually music became to be the most important thing in his life.Kostas was a loner type of kid with attitude & big ego. Through Music he found a great way to express himself.....1994 - At age 11, Kostas got his first guitar. He spent long hours practicing to develop his technique & to learn the standards of modern music theory. Electric guitar considered to be the main instrument that he plays till today. Musicians like Kurt Cobain, Dave Mustaine & Yngwie Malmsteen had a great impact on him.....1996 - Early in the year, Kostas started to get lessons at a music school in Athens.(Since then he attended and finished the courses in several schools of contemporary music.However Kostas didn't like to be a student, but as he says he did that to gain knowledge....1997 - At age 14, Kostas started to show more interest in Classical music, mainly Baroque.Composers like J.S. Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi & the great virtuoso Nicolo Paganini were some of his favourites.As Kostas absorbed the classical structures of the masters, his style began to take shape......2000 - In April, Kostas formed his first band PERPETUAL.He was the main songwriter of the band & he was also doing all the business, including promotion & booking shows.The only thing that he had on his mind was to Tour the World & become a Rock Star!....2001 - At the begining of the year the band recorded the first demo which was titled "Perpetual".It was a 7 track Demo Cd and released privately.Steel Gallery Record shops in Greece sold 100 copies of this limited edition CD.....2003 - In July, Kostas Varras & PERPETUAL recorded the songs for the album "Overlord's Perpetual"The album was recorded, mixed & mastered at 3 different studios in Athens,Greece.KOSTAS VARRAS was the exclusive songwriter of the album but we have to mention that at this period he was using the nickname "Overlord".....2004 - In December, the album "Overlord's Perpetual" was released worldwide by Sonic Age Records.An absolute neo-classical masterpiece which received universal acclaim. Mostly in Europe the album had great airplay. Songs like "I'll never Cry Again" (Which was Kostas' first music video-clip and it was also included in a compilation from Underground Tapes) "Immortal Hymn" and "Majesty" made sense!The album sold 2000 copies....2006 - In March, Kostas moved to Los Angeles(USA).In October, he joined the rock coverband "The Hooligans" as a guitar player.....2007 - In January, Kostas reformed PERPETUAL.With a new line up of American musicians, the band performed a few of shows in Hollywood.During the last 7 years (2000-2007) KOSTAS VARRAS & PERPETUAL performed at several clubs/concert halls.....2008 - Kostas graduated from Musicians Institute (Hollywood,California). 2009-In March Kostas travelled to England to record 10 songs with producer Chris Tsangarides.These songs will be released as KOSTAS VARRAS second album sometime soon..... 2011-Kostas is rehearsing with a new lineup of musicians for a world tour!
Members
Touring Line Up: KOSTAS VARRAS - Guitar, JOSEPH MICHAEL - Vocals, WILL WALLNER - Bass, JOHN MEDINA - Drums, DAVID CHAMBERLIN - Keyboards
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