Music Style Power Metal

Musical Influences Deep Purple , Rainbow , Black Sabbath , Judas Priest , Uriah Heep , Iron Maiden , Dio , Ozzy Osbourne , Accept , Yngwie Malmsteen , Annihilator , Helloween , Gamma Ray

Similar Artists Helloween , Gamma Ray , Kamelot , Edguy , Stratovarius , Blind Guardian, Rhapsody

Artist History Olympos Mons was formed in a small finnish town in 2002 by guitarist Jari Sundström and singer Ian Eric Highhill. After many years both playing in various bands (sometimes even in the same band) with mostly cover songs they got fed up and decided to fulfill their dream and create a powerful melodic metal band. The decision was made in february 2002 when the two of them met after a gig Jari was playing. Already after a "few drinks" they knew they shared the same passion for symphonic/ progressive metal music and wanted to do something of their own. The result was Olympos Mons a project so good that it even surprised themselves. Every song seemed to come out strong and vital with a honesty you can´t miss. The music carries strong melodies with a strong vocal supported by brilliant arrangements and guitar playing. Filling their songs with romantic tales that takes you straight to the land of metal magic and with heavy riffs that brings out the mystic atmosphere to it. Jari and Ian have created both musically and lyrically a very own more romantic side to metal music. The demo CD: "Seven seas" prooves that these guys won´t let nothing stand in their way.It has already gained a lot of interest and curiosity among power metal fans and record companies all over...... And this is just the tip of the iceberg.........

Group Members Ian Highhill : Vocals , Jari Sundström : Guitars , Henrik Tuura : Bass , Raino Simoinen : Drums

Instruments Vocal chords , Guitar , Keyboards , Bass and Drums

Additional Info Read the first Olympos Mons e-zine interview at http://www.geocities.com/behind_the_veil2001/

Location Hanko, Uusimaa - Finland

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