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(New page: ===Band members=== *Current line-up **Mike Zoias (Vocals) **James Draper (Guitar/Backing Vocals) **Jonathan Talan (Guitar/Backing Vocals) **Nathaniel Smith (Bass) **Steve O'Farrell (Drum...)
 
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*Current line-up
*Current line-up
**Mike Zoias (Vocals)
**Mike Zoias (vocals)
**James Draper (Guitar/Backing Vocals)
**James Draper (guitar)
**Jonathan Talan (Guitar/Backing Vocals)
**Jonathan Talan (guitar)
**Nathaniel Smith  (Bass)
**Nathaniel Smith  (bass)
**Steve O'Farrell (Drums)
**Steve O'Farrell (drums)


===Website===
===Website===


[http://www.myspace.com/avarin]
[http://www.myspace.com/avarin myspace.com/avarin]


===Formed===
===Formed===
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===Band information===
===Band information===
Avarin are a progressive metal band formed in Sydney, Australia in 2005. The original line up consisted of James Draper(Vocals/Gutars), Mike Zoias(guitars) Steve O'farrell(Drums) and Amil Varcar(Bass) began rehearsing and writing songs.
Avarin are a progressive metal band formed in Sydney, Australia in 2005. The original line up consisted of James Draper, Mike Zoias, Steve O'Farrell and Amil Varcar on bass began rehearsing and writing songs. Towards the end of 2006 Avarin entered an annual band competition playing their first three shows and coming in at second place. Also during this time they began recording a four-track demo entitled "Omniscience".


Towards the end of 2006 Avarin entered an annual band competition playing their first 3 shows coming in at second place. Also during this time they began recording a demo entitled "Omniscience" consisting of 4 tracks.
In early 2007 Mike Zoias left the band due to his singing commitments with fellow Sydney band [[Transcending Mortality]]. Zoias was later replaced by Douglas Skene from '''Anubis''' on guitar. During 2008 Skene and Varcar both left Avarin. Nathaniel Smith from '''Transcending Mortality''' immediately joined the band as the new bass player.


In early 2007 Mike Zoias left the band due to his singing commitments with fellow Sydney band Transcending Mortality. Mike was later replaced by Douglas Skene on guitars.
After almost a year of searching and auditioning to find a second guitarist, '''Transcending Mortality's''' Jonathan Talan joined Avarin. Shortly after, Mike Zoias re-joined the band, this time on lead vocals. With the current line up Avarin played their first show in Canberra, November 2009. They also recorded the two-track demo featuring "The Burning Sun" and "Shadows and Miracles". Avarin plan to record their debut album in early 2010.
 
During 2008 Douglas Skene and Amil Varcar both left Avarin. Nathaniel Smith immediately joined the band as the new bass player.
 
After almost a year of searching and auditioning to find a second guitarist, Jonathan Talan joined Avarin. Shortly after Mike Zoias re-joined the band, this time on lead vocals. With the current line up Avarin played their first show in Canberra, November 2009. They also recorded 2 track demo featuring "The Burning Sun" and "Shadows and Miracles" which will be available for purchase online shortly. Avarin plan to record their debut album in early 2010.
 
"Great dynamics and a nice blend of time signatures coupled with a solid understanding of song structure and timing made them a stand out act of the night." Fiona Cameron - (the Drum Media)

Revision as of 22:12, 1 May 2010

Band members

  • Current line-up
    • Mike Zoias (vocals)
    • James Draper (guitar)
    • Jonathan Talan (guitar)
    • Nathaniel Smith (bass)
    • Steve O'Farrell (drums)

Website

myspace.com/avarin

Formed

Sydney, NSW, 2005

Band information

Avarin are a progressive metal band formed in Sydney, Australia in 2005. The original line up consisted of James Draper, Mike Zoias, Steve O'Farrell and Amil Varcar on bass began rehearsing and writing songs. Towards the end of 2006 Avarin entered an annual band competition playing their first three shows and coming in at second place. Also during this time they began recording a four-track demo entitled "Omniscience".

In early 2007 Mike Zoias left the band due to his singing commitments with fellow Sydney band Transcending Mortality. Zoias was later replaced by Douglas Skene from Anubis on guitar. During 2008 Skene and Varcar both left Avarin. Nathaniel Smith from Transcending Mortality immediately joined the band as the new bass player.

After almost a year of searching and auditioning to find a second guitarist, Transcending Mortality's Jonathan Talan joined Avarin. Shortly after, Mike Zoias re-joined the band, this time on lead vocals. With the current line up Avarin played their first show in Canberra, November 2009. They also recorded the two-track demo featuring "The Burning Sun" and "Shadows and Miracles". Avarin plan to record their debut album in early 2010.