Mythodea

Mythodea это symphonic progressive metal группа, созданная в 2012, включающая John West (Artension, Royal Hunt, Artlantica) на вокале и как автора текстов, Christos Nikolaou в качестве гитариста и композитора, Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth) на басу, Charlie Zeleny (Joe Lynn Turner, Jordan Rudess Duo) на ударных, а также ряд талантливых гостевых музыкантов среди которых Vitalij Kuprij (Artension, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Mistheria (Artlantica, ex.-Bruce Dickinson), Lonnie Park (Ten Man Push) и Maria McTurk (Royal Hunt).
MYTHODEA is a symphonic progressive metal project, initiated by guitarist Christos NIKOLAOU from Chalkida, Greece. NIKOLAOU's passion for music and influences from classical, baroque music through to progressive metal soundtracks lead to the creation of this project. To achieve his vision, NIKOLAOU gathered a number of well-known musicians from the progressive metal scene: John WEST (vocals, ex-ARTENSION, ex-ROYAL HUNT), Steve DIGIORGIO (ex-DEATH, ex-SADUS, ex-TESTAMENT etc.), Charlie ZELENY (ex-BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS). In November 2012 the debut album ''Mythodea'' was released digitally, including guest appearances from Vitalij KUPRIJ (ex-ARTENSION) among others.
MYTHODEA's sound can be best described as a mix of progressive, neo-classical and symphonic metal with grandiose atmospheres, drawing influences primarily from bands such as SYMPHONY X, ANGRA and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN.