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ShadowPlay
Gothic / Metal / Progressive

"Available at iTunes and Cdbaby"

Perth, Western Australia
Australia

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   ShadowPlay: General Info
Member Since4/23/2006
Band Websitetheshadowplay.com
Band MembersAlitia Atkins Vocals
Duane Bonney Drums,Vocals
Linus Chen Guitars
Uwe Harnisch Bass
Guy Lillico Keyboards
InfluencesDream Theater, Paradise Lost, Symphony X
Sounds LikeLeaves Eyes, Evanescence, Within Temptation,
Type of LabelNone




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Discover the progressive blend of haunting vocal melodies, powerful rhythms, stirring choral and orchestral arrangements and evocative lyrics that is ShadowPlay.

ShadowPlay's arduous history has finally culminated in their debut full-length release, a dark yet inspiring soundscape for those who believe music is about imparting meaning to its listeners. You decide whether it was worth the wait!

Formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2000, the band underwent significant changes in 2002: the departure of rhythm guitarist Con Ongarezos, the addition of lead vocalist Alitia, and a name change from "Modus Vivendi" to "ShadowPlay".

The name change was more than cosmetic - it was the band reinventing itself: Between 2000 and 2002, Modus Vivendi regularly showcased their brand of Dream Theater / Queensryche inspired progressive metal to audiences across Perth. With ShadowPlay, the band wanted to broaden their musical horizon to incorporate female vocals, strong vocal melodies, harmonies and electronica.

In November 2002, ShadowPlay began writing and recording their debut album in Perth, Western Australia. The album was scheduled to be completed before the band relocated to Manchester, England in July 2003. Unfortunately, due to technical problems, the band left for Manchester without a finished product. Recording only resumed in September 2003, when their instruments arrived from Australia. The band played many gigs in Manchester, winning fans with their performances at legendary venues like Night and Day Cafe, Dry Bar and Jabez Clegg.

In 2004, the recording process was brought to a premature end. Due to personal reasons Uwe and Alitia returned home to Australia and in early 2005 due to visa restrictions Duane also had to leave the UK.

2006 saw the band working on the album with renewed vigour. This involved continuously sending new and updated material back and forth between Australia and England, where Linus currently lives. This was a necessary, but extremely tedious and time-consuming process.

Their debut release is the culmination of five years of dedication, determination and hard work. It has seen the band journey through an incredible range of emotions and personal experiences, strengthen friendships and overcome the tyranny of distance. The one thing that has kept them going all that time is the Music, their love for it and the desire to share it with the rest of the world. They now welcome you to enjoy it.


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VanderBeauty





Jul 14 2008 10:45 PM

hey guys n dolls!
I was on the road the other day and I listened to the whole album (i think it was the first one) and I think its bloody brilliant.
I have to be in a special moode to listen to this kind of music but you guys have truely earnt alot more than credit!
BrookeEM





Jul 13 2008 7:20 AM

we did some vox last wednesday... reckon you'd love the songs, totally your taste in chickyvox.
perdy :)
Sins Of The Father





Jul 1 2008 9:18 PM

Frankenbok
The Other Side of Hell: Tales of Murder and Redemption
Australian Tour 2008

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Malignant Monster
Sins Of The Father

Friday, 4th July 2008

Amplifier Bar, Perth
Doors open 8PM

The Other Side of Hell: Tales of Murder and Redemption
ivelin





Jun 30 2008 8:09 AM

i want liryc of everafter
ENKOUNTER





Jun 29 2008 4:42 AM

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Space Race





Jun 28 2008 3:16 AM

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PROCEED WITH CAUTION AND SET YOUR PHASERS TO STUN!


OVER & OUT

SPACE RACE

khalil





Jun 21 2008 11:01 AM

thanks for add me
VaniShine





Jun 19 2008 11:26 AM

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Wayne ohanlon





May 30 2008 3:54 AM

hey shadowplay, thanks for the add. hope your touring the uk soon as you rock.
downTuned4life©_AKA_Matty





May 9 2008 4:53 AM

Hey ShadOwplay, I got a certain CD in the mail today...it was ShadowPlay! It felt like it was Christmas! It has made this day such an awesome one for me, even though I have the flu - I was still cranking up your CD at home and in the car. Really enjoying it, especially liking 'faded' and 'the hour'. I'm so stoked to finally hear all the songs and I love the glossy booklet. This is just bloody awesome guys. I'll be letting people know about ShadOwplay. If you ever need a back up guitarist I play & would be up for it.
downTuned4life©_AKA_Matty





May 5 2008 8:11 AM

Hey ShadowPlay, thankyou very much for the add. Will you be playing in Melbourne anytime soon? Had to order my copy of ShadowPlay from NSW as we Melburnians have just bought every last one you sent over. Can't wait to hear the album, so far only heard samples on iTunes and the website.
Christina





Apr 24 2008 8:15 AM

thank you for the add!best wishes
and regards from Greece!
Yuya





Apr 24 2008 2:18 AM

Thanks for the add!!!
Femme Metal Store





Apr 21 2008 12:12 PM

Thanks for the add!

Please feel free to visit the new online store on Femme Metal WebZine. www. femmemetalwebzine. com or just click on the banner below.


Phoenix Embrace





Apr 16 2008 9:58 AM

Thanks for the add. Hope to hear from you again soon. Keep it metal!
WT Australia





Apr 16 2008 6:04 AM

I've been listening to your album non-stop since it arrived in the mail. I was really impressed, you guys are awesome! Make sure you let me know if you ever come to Melbourne!

Your new biggest fan xxx
Black Wings Italian ST_NEW GIGS ADDED





Apr 13 2008 3:06 AM

Hey ShadowPlay

Thanks for being my friend and adding me/Grazie per il tuo add e per la tua visita
Greetings from Italy!!!
LET YOUR METAL FIRE BURN!!!!!

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Apr 10 2008 11:22 PM

Duane come to Melbourne biatch!
Introduced few of mates to you guys and they dig :)

Hope all is well
Forsakken





Apr 10 2008 10:14 AM

Hailz!

Thanks For The Add!




Heavy Metal
4-Ever!
ivelin





Apr 4 2008 11:43 AM

i hear for first time three song: reveries,alone and unforgiven years but i really like it very much.
i listening now for great pleasure our album
Ludovicus ~ DETHKLOK! DETHKLOK!





Apr 4 2008 4:27 AM

hey guys,

bought you album today. pretty good. and funny enough i was in freo when i got it and saw u had ur group photo done there... kewl.

take care and good luck with everything!

Stuart
iNFeCTeD





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Mar 24 2008 8:12 AM

Hi fellow metal warriors from ShadowPlay! Sounds very good, really. Would be nice to gig together some day!

Thank you for your friendship & support. We appreciate it a lot!

Please, have a look at our new promo and live pics and give us your comment on them.

Rock'N'Troll!
darkpenny





Mar 22 2008 2:27 AM

happy easter..
!...*Vengeance*...!





Mar 14 2008 10:26 AM

Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!


go to www. myspace. com/inmemoryofsophie to pay respects (btw this is not an auto spam thing this is Alex... flying the flag against injustice)

RIP Sophie
Italian Temptation





Mar 13 2008 1:10 AM

Gothic Magazine





Mar 12 2008 8:25 AM

Thanks for the request!


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Mar 9 2008 7:04 PM

I purchased your album online a few days ago so I'm really looking forward to giving you guys a proper listen :-)

And yes, every one on my friends list is praying for WT to tour Australia as well... one day!
Nirkarla





Mar 8 2008 2:20 PM

Nice to hear ya!
WT Australia





Mar 6 2008 8:21 PM

Thanks for requesting WT Australia's friendship!

Make sure you subscribe to the blog so that you can get all of the latest Aussie WT news as soon as I do.

Check out the WT pics I've uploaded and let me know which is your favourite.

Thanks again for the support!

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P.S. I really like your sound! Keep up the good work guys.
Hanging Doll





Mar 4 2008 10:33 AM

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no problem thank you for the support!
Fabio





Mar 3 2008 2:45 AM

hi thanks for the add me
stay metal
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Murphy





Feb 27 2008 8:41 AM

Hellish greetings from Slovakia!
Princess Of Metal





Feb 22 2008 10:20 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
!...*Vengeance*...!





Feb 21 2008 11:17 AM

Anytime :D

V.
*Andy*





Feb 21 2008 12:10 PM

Hey SP!
Thanks a lot for the Add!
Great Tunes, love your Style!
Greetings from Germany,
Andy
!...*Vengeance*...!





Feb 20 2008 11:39 AM

Heyyy I just saw you mentioned in the latest Metal Hammer and thoguht i'd check you out!

you guys are awosme! ..m/

V.
"Dark Thoughts ..of You"


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Feb 16 2008 2:37 PM

Hi,

Thanks for being a NEW FRIEND...!!!!
luv you..and your page...
I've enjoyed visiting your profile!
and believe it or not ...just today been reading about you in Hammer mag!

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Please...Do drop by very soon,
I hope that you have a GREAT DAY TODAY!....
LUV,
xxx.
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