Circle II Circle

Circle II Circle
Background information
OriginTampa, Florida, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, power metal, progressive metal
Years active2001–present (on hold since 2016)
LabelearMusic
MembersZachary Stevens
Mitch Stewart
Christian Wentz
Henning Wanner
Bill Hudson
Marcelo Moreira

Circle II Circle is an American heavy metal band formed in Tampa, Florida by Savatage lead vocalist Zachary Stevens and band manager Dan Campbell in 2001. They play traditional heavy metal, power metal and progressive metal.

History

Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of Savatage from 1992 until August 2000. After five albums, he left in 2000 citing family reasons. During the winter of 2001, Stevens and band co-founder, Dan Campbell, co-wrote with former Savatage lead singer Jon Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery the songs for the Circle II Circle debut album, Watching in Silence. The second Circle II Circle record, The Middle of Nowhere featured Stevens's vocals along with band members Paul Michael Stewart, Andy Lee, Tom Drennan and Evan Christopher.

The band's third release was the concept album Burden of Truth, based on Jesus' descendants. It was released on June 6, 2006. The band signed with Intromental Management. Their fourth album, Delusions of Grandeur, was released on April 25, 2008.

Artwork for the band's logo and first three album covers were designed by Dan Campbell and rendered by artist Thomas Ewerhard. Additional artwork for the concept album Consequence of Power (2010) was created by Claudio Bergamin.

On January 25, 2013, Circle II Circle released their Seasons will Fall album on earMusic.

The live album, Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012, was released on June 20, 2014. A studio album, Reign of Darkness, was released on October 16, 2015.

On December 7, 2016, former drummer Adam Sagan died from cancer at the age of 35. The band has been on hold since.

Band members

Current

  • Zachary Stevens – lead vocals (2001–present)
  • Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart – bass, keyboards (2003–present)
  • Christian Wentz – rhythm guitar (2012–present)
  • Henning Wanner – keyboards (2012–present)
  • Bill Hudson – lead guitar (2008–2009, 2012–2013, 2015-present)
  • Marcelo Moreira – drums (2015–present)

Former

  • Matt LaPorte – guitars (2001–2003, died 2011)
  • John Zahner – keyboards (2001–2003)
  • Kevin Rothney – bass (2001–2003)
  • Christopher Kinder – drums (2001–2003)
  • Tom McDyne – lead guitar (2003–2004)
  • Andy Lee – rhythm guitar (2003–2010, 2011)
  • Tom Drennan – drums (2003–2009)
  • Evan Christopher – lead guitar (2004–2008)
  • Oliver Palotai – keyboards (2006–2007)
  • Johnny Osborn – drums (2009–2011)
  • Rollie Feldman – lead guitar (2010–2011)
  • Adam Sagan – drums (2011–2013, died 2016)
  • Marc Pattison – lead guitar (2014–2015, died 2020)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

  • Bootleg Live at Wacken 2012 (2014)

Extended plays

  • All That Remains (2005)
  • Revelations (2006)
  • Every Last Thing/So Many Reasons (2008)

Compilations

  • Full Circle: The Best of Circle II Circle (2012)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Circle II Circle | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ Simms, Kelly. "Circle II Circle: Seasons Will Fall". Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Interview With Zachary Stevens of CircleIICircle". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Eduardo Rivadavia (July 8, 2003). "Watching in Silence – Circle II Circle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  5. ↑ "The Middle of Nowhere – Circle II Circle | Credits". AllMusic. August 30, 2005. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  6. ↑ "CIRCLE II CIRCLE || Official Website". Circle2circle.net. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "Band Information - Circle II Circle - Band information - RevelationZ Magazine". Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
  8. ↑ ""Consequence of Power" Concept Paintings". Claudio Bergamin. October 15, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Drummer ADAM SAGAN Loses Battle With Cancer; WHITE EMPRESS, CIRCLE II CIRCLE And INTO ETERNITY Bandmates Pay Tribute – "The World Has Lost A Good Soul"". Bravewords.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.