Circle II Circle

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American metal band

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nameCircle II Circle
image2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 015.jpg
landscapeyes
originTampa, Florida, U.S.
genreHeavy metal, power metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal
years_active2001–present
labelearMusic (2013–present)
associated_actsSavatage, Jon Oliva's Pain, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Machines of Grace, The Element
current_membersZachary Stevens
Mitch Stewart
Christian Wentz
Henning Wanner
Bill Hudson
Marcelo Moreira
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Circle II Circle is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. The band was formed by Savatage lead vocalist Zachary Stevens and longtime friend and band manager Dan Campbell in 2001. They play varied genres of metal including traditional heavy metal, power metal and progressive metal.

History

For a period of eight years from 1992 until August 2000, Zachary Stevens was the lead singer of Savatage. After five albums with the group, he left in 2000 citing family reasons. During the winter of 2001, Zak started his comeback with long-time friend and co founder of the band, Dan Campbell, co-writing material with former Savatage lead singer Jon Oliva and guitarist Chris Caffery what would become the songs for the Circle II Circle debut album, Watching in Silence. The second CIIC record The Middle of Nowhere featured Zak's vocals along with band members Paul Michael Stewart, Andy Lee, Tom Drennan and Evan Christopher.

The band's third release was a concept album, entitled Burden of Truth, based around the concept of Jesus' descendants. It was released on June 6, 2006. Stevens and the band then signed with Intromental Management. Their fourth album, entitled 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, their former drummer, Adam Sagan, died from cancer at the age of 35.

Band members

File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 005.jpg|Zak Stevens File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 017.jpg|Paul Michael "Mitch" Stewart File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 001.jpg|Adam Sagan File:Doro-49 (53065620566) (cropped).jpg|Bill Hudson File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 007.jpg|Christian Wentz File:2014-10-25 Circle II Circle 012.jpg|Henning Wanner

Current

  • Zachary Stevens – lead vocals (2001–present), keyboards
  • 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

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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)

References

References

  1. "Circle II Circle | Biography & History". [[AllMusic]].
  2. Simms, Kelly. "Circle II Circle: Seasons Will Fall". [[Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles]].
  3. "Interview With Zachary Stevens of CircleIICircle".
  4. Eduardo Rivadavia. (July 8, 2003). "Watching in Silence – Circle II Circle | Songs, Reviews, Credits". [[AllMusic]].
  5. (August 30, 2005). "The Middle of Nowhere – Circle II Circle | Credits". [[AllMusic]].
  6. "CIRCLE II CIRCLE || Official Website".
  7. "Band Information - Circle II Circle - Band information - RevelationZ Magazine".
  8. (October 15, 2010). ""Consequence of Power" Concept Paintings". Claudio Bergamin.
  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"".

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