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Power QuestPower Quest is a melodic power metal band from the United Kingdom. Biography Power Quest was conceived in March 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams as an outlet for his melodic power metal compositions, influenced by the likes of Stratovarius, Rhapsody and Freedom Call. Having recently left London power metal band DragonHeart, it was time to start recruiting musicians to join his upcoming band. Steve Scott (ex-Shadowkeep and DragonHeart) was approached regarding bass duties. Steve was keen to work with his former colleague and accepted the offer. The original intention was for Power Quest to be entirely based in Southampton, but this was proving to be nigh on impossible. Nevertheless, the next addition to the ranks was from Southampton. Guitarist Adam Bickers had met Steve Williams through his own band D.R.S and was invited to fill one of the guitar slots in the band. Adam didn't need a second invitation, he was eager to play melodic metal, as D.R.S veer towards the death/thrash side of the metal spectrum. Adam will continue to work with ''D.R.S' as well. Having successfully filled one of the guitar berths in the band, it was time to consider the second. Following discussions between Steve W and Steve S it was decided that the man for the job was Sam Totman (current DragonForce axeman and erstwhile guitarist and focal point of Demoniac). When approached, Sam accepted the offer, although he remains committed to DragonForce. In April 2002 vocalist Alessio Garavello was recruited to the Power Quest ranks. He was recommended to the band by Maurizio Chiarello, label manager at Underground Symphony Records. Alessio flew over for a photo session with the band in May 2002 and returned in June to lay down vocal tracks for the new album. In July 2002, Power Quest recruited a third guitarist. His name is Andrea Martongelli. Andrea accompanied Alessio to England while he recorded his vocals for "Wings of Forever" and he put down a couple of guest solos. The band were impressed with his ability and creativity and offered him the chance to join the line up shortly afterwards. After a long wait for the finished product, "Wings of Forever" is now commercially available and the feedback from the fans was quite good. As the Quest headed into 2003, Power Quest were rehearsing and writing material for the next album. In January 2003, drummer Andre Bargmann was recruited into the Power Quest ranks. They look forward to recording and playing live with him. At the same time, Sam was going to be cutting back his involvment with the band due to his other commitments, although he will still be around in a "guest" capacity. Adam has had to relinquish his role with the band to pursue his medical degree and future career in the medical profession. "NeverWorld" , the follow up to "Wings of Forever", was recorded at Thin Ice between June 10th and July 18th, with production handled by Karl Groom. The was done by Pete Coleman at Mastertone Studios in Runcorn. More line up changes in July as drummer Andre Bargmann left the band. His place was filled on the tour by Last Hours of Torment drummer Gavin Ward. With the "Neverworld" album released to critical acclaim in March 2004, the band headed out on a short UK tour in June and played some memorable shows at Camden Underworld and Bradford Rio amongst others. November 2004 saw the band play a show with Dream Evil and Labyrinth in London, and then later in the month the band headed back to Thin Ice studios to record three new songs for the "Magic Never Dies" album. Line-up Discography - Wings of Forever (2002)
- Neverworld (2003 Japan release, 2004 Europe release)
Sources "The official Power Quest website" Refer to external links (biography) External links Official Power Quest website
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