Artist description The music fits in the progressive melodic power metal style that incorporates traditional as well as contemporary influences. Michael states, "David and I wanted to record a CD that sounded not unlike the music we grew up loving and worshipping." "Music that was very powerful, with strong compositions, vocals that covered both highs and lows, intense drumming, and of course some sophisticated metal guitar playing."ZANISTER is a word created and defined by David T. who says the meaning is "Sophisticated Intensity." David states, "We couldn't really come up with a unique name that described the music that hadn't already been abused by someone else, so what the hell, I used something from an alternate vocabulary I have invented over the years that I throw in from time to time." The album title of "Symphonica Millennia" roughly translates to "Metal music for the new millennia."

Music Style Progressive Power Metal

Musical Influences Maiden, Priest, Dio, Chastain, CJSS

Similar Artists Maiden, Priest, Dio, Chastain, CJSS

Artist History ZANISTER and their debut release "Symphonica Millennia" is the musical vision of 2 of the most celebrated heavy metal and hard rock guitarists in the last 10 years, Michael Harris and David T. Chastain. Both are noted for their band and solo works. However in ZANISTER the focus is on the group effort and not the flashy guitar playing that both of the guitarists have showcased in the past. Don't get us wrong, there is still plenty of spellbinding guitar playing but it is only part of the total picture. The other members of the band are equal partners and contributors to the devastating sounds of ZANISTER.Joining Michael and David in the band are Brian Sarvela, formerly of The Reign of Terror, on lead vocals. Brian's amazing range and quality is definitely a high point in each song's total glory. Brian Harris, Michael's brother and former member of My Own Victim, handles the drums and puts forth an aggressive performance that should immediately put his name up there with the other current drum masters in metal. James Martin, a member of Michael's solo project, tackles the bass with a vengeance that adds an additional force all on its' own.

Group Members Brian Sarvela-Lead and backing vocalsBrian Harris-DrumsJames Martin-Bass guitarMichael Harris-Guitar and keyboardsDavid T. Chastain-Guitar, keyboards and backing vocals

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keyboards

Albums Symphonica Millenia

Press Reviews Go to http://www.zanister.com for reviews

Location Tyrone, GA - USA

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