Difference between revisions of "Black Majesty"

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Band members

Current line-up
- John Cavaliere (vocals)
- Hanny Mohammed (guitar)
- Stevie Janevski (guitar)
- Pavel Konvalinka (drums)
- Evan Harris (bass)

Former members
- Mark Kelson (bass) (2003 - 2004)
- Joe Fata (bass) (2002)
- Cory Betts (bass) (2001 - 2002)

Website

blackmajesty.com

Formed

Melbourne, VIC, 2001

Band information

Black Majesty is a Melbourne band playing European-style power metal. The group formed in early 2001 around former Cyclone Tracy and Alexander Aveneaux guitarist Janevski, ex-Catwitch member Mohammed, Betts from Pegazus and Cavaliere, with Konvalinka recruited shortly after. At this time the band was called Kymera and then was briefly known as Arkaya as work began on a debut album with guest appearances from the likes of ex-Pegazus vocalist Danny Cecati and Silvio Massaro from Vanishing Point. Before it was completed Betts left and the band changed its name to Black Majesty. Some of the bass tracks were recorded by Evan Harris and producer Endel Rivers contributed keyboards.

Joe Fata signed on to replace Betts, but he subsequently left before the album was released. Around the same time, Mohammed joined Pegazus temporarily to play bass at some live shows.

Black Majesty signed a five-album deal with German label LMP in April 2003 and shortly afterward Sands of Time was finally released to wide acclaim. Mark Kelson of The Eternal featured as the band's live bass player.

The band’s second album was begun in late 2004, with the drum tracks overseen by Piet Sielck of Iron Savior. Silent Company was released in mid-2005 and Black Majesty played some shows in Germany to mark the occasion. The band supported DragonForce and Nevermore in 2006 with Evan Harris playing bass. Harris continues to act as Black Majesty's touring bassist, although he is not a permanent member of the group.

Black Majesty's third album Tomorrowland was released in early 2007 and the band has since played shows in Europe to support it, including the Wacken festival. They will appearing with Helloween on two shows of their Australian tour in 2008.

Discography

Albums:


2003	Sands of Time	LMP
2005	Silent Company	LMP
2007	Tomorrowland	LMP

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 ===Band information===
-Black Majesty is a Melbourne band playing European-style power metal. The group formed in early 2001 around former [[Cyclone Tracy]] and '''Alexander Aveneaux''' guitarist Janevski, ex-[[Catwitch]] member Mohammed, Betts from [[Pegazus]] and Cavaliere, with Konvalinka recruited shortly after. At this time the band was called Kymera and then was briefly known as Arkaya as work began on a debut album with guest appearances from the likes of ex-'''Pegazus''' vocalist Danny Cecati and Silvio Massaro from [[Vanishing Point]]. Before it was completed Betts left and the band changed its name to Black Majesty. Some of the bass tracks were recorded by Evan Harris and producer Endel Rivers contributed keyboards.
+Black Majesty is a Melbourne band playing European-style power metal. The group formed in early 2001 around former [[Cyclone Tracy]] and '''Alexander Aveneaux''' guitarist Janevski, ex-[[Catwitch]] member Mohammed, Betts from [[Pegazus]] and Cavaliere, with Konvalinka recruited shortly after. At this time the band was called '''Kymera''' and then was briefly known as '''Arkaya''' as work began on a debut album with guest appearances from the likes of ex-'''Pegazus''' vocalist Danny Cecati and Silvio Massaro from [[Vanishing Point]]. Before it was completed Betts left and the band changed its name to Black Majesty. Some of the bass tracks were recorded by Evan Harris and producer Endel Rivers contributed keyboards.
 Joe Fata signed on to replace Betts, but he subsequently left before the album was released. Around the same time, Mohammed joined '''Pegazus''' temporarily to play bass at some live shows.