Artist description FORGOTTEN REALM is a melodic power-metal band based in Northern Virginia USA. First and foremost musicians, each member has the talent and dedication to stand out on his own. More importantly, they are a powerful group effort composed of highly proficient musical visionaries.

Music Style Power Metal

Musical Influences (Vox-) Judas Priest,Iron Maiden,early-Helloween,early-Queensryche,King Diamond (Gtrs.-) Yngwie Malmsteen,Vinnie Moore,Tony MacAlpine,Jason Becker,George Bellas (Bass-) Iron Maiden,early-Metallica (Drums-) Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Dan Zimmermann(Gamma Ray/Freedom Call), Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody/Avantasia)

Similar Artists Iron Maiden,early-Helloween,early-Queensryche,Gamma Ray

Artist History Forgotten Realm was formed in early 2002 by acclaimed neo-classical guitarist Matt Mills. To fulfill his metallic visions, Mills enlisted the superb talent of Brian Sanders on bass guitar. In July 2002, vocalist Matt Aub (Guitar-Malintent) joined the band as a full time member. With the help of drummer Steve Ingram, the band recorded two exceptional demos. Forgotten Realm is preparing to enter the enter recording studio to record their debut album for a prestigious European record label. Details coming soon.

Group Members Matt Aub-Vocals Matt Mills-Guitar Brian Sanders-Bass Brady Sadler-Drums

Instruments Vocals,Guitar,Bass,Drums

Press Reviews Press Release- Forgotten Realm's compositions are sonically dense, filled with dark minor keys and classical overtones. The abundant use of baroque-inspired leads,themes,and chord progressions brings a strong European elegance to Forgotten Realm's sound. In addition, frequent tempo and meter changes inflect progressive concepts into the band's commanding aural assault. As expected- all instruments are performed with razor-sharp surgical precision.Soaring vocal melodies,blazing guitar wizardry,fluid bass work,and precision double-bass drumming are the elements which form the grandiose sounds emanating from "the Forgotten Realm."

Location Clifton, Virginia - USA

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