Redemption (band)
| Redemption | |
|---|---|
 Band Promoshoot, 2009 (left to right): Bernie Versailles, Chris Quirarte, Nick Van Dyk, Sean Andrews, Greg Hosharian, Ray Alder | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, United States |
| Genres | Progressive metal |
| Years active | 2001−present |
| Labels | Sensory, InsideOut, Metal Blade Records |
| Website | www.redemptionweb.com |
| Members |
Ray Alder Bernie Versailles Nick van Dyk Greg Hosharian Sean Andrews Chris Quirarte |
| Past members |
Rick Mythiasin Jason Rullo James Sherwood |
Redemption is an American progressive metal band.
History
Redemption is composed of former and current members of Fates Warning, Agent Steel and Prymary.[1] Early incarnations of the group featured members of Symphony X and Steel Prophet.[2] Led by guitarist and keyboard player Nick van Dyk, the band originally featured Rick Mythiasin on vocals, Bernie Versailles on guitar, and Jason Rullo on drums, with Michael Romeo providing symphonic arrangements and some keyboard pieces.[2] Mythiasin left in 2003, and Corey Brown of Magnitude 9 stepped in and performed live with the band, but Ray Alder of Fates Warning, who had sung on one track on Redemption's self-titled debut, agreed to join as Redemption's full-time vocalist, beginning with 2005's The Fullness of Time.[3]
The group accompanied the progressive metal band Dream Theater on their U.S. Systematic Chaos Tour, supporting their 2007 release The Origins of Ruin.[4] In March 2009 a live DVD/CD, entitled Frozen in the Moment, was released. The band's fourth full-length album, Snowfall on Judgment Day, was released at the end of September 2009 in Europe and on October 6 in North America.
In November 2008, Nick van Dyk was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a particularly virulent form of blood cancer that is generally considered incurable.
September 16, 2014, Redemption released their second live CD/DVD entitled Live From the Pit.
On the morning of October 5, 2014; Bernie Versailles suffered an aneurysm and was rushed to the emergency room.
On Feb 26th, 2016, saw the release of their new album 'The Art of Loss'. The record features guitarists Marty Friedman, Chris Broderick, Chris Poland and Simone Mularoni who were asked to fill in for Versailles who is currently on indefinite hiatus from the band as he continues to recover from his aneurysm. Also appearing on the album is vocalist John Bush who performs a duet with Ray Alder on a cover of The Who song 'Love Reign o'er Me'.
Personnel
- Nick van Dyk − guitars, keyboards (2001-present)
- Bernie Versailles − guitars (2001-present)
- Chris Quirarte − drums (2004-present)
- Ray Alder − vocals (2005-present)
- Sean Andrews − bass (2007-present)
- Greg Hosharian − keyboards (2008-present)
Former members
- Rick Mythiasin − vocals (2001-2003)
- Jason Rullo − drums (2001-2003)
- James Sherwood − bass (2003-2006)
Live members
- Corey Brown − vocals (2003-2005)
- Andy Paredes - keyboards (2003−2006)
- Smiley Sean - keyboards (2007)
- Sean Entrikin - guitars (2007)
Timeline
Discography
- Redemption (2003, Sensory Records)
- The Fullness of Time (2005, Sensory Records)
- The Origins of Ruin (2007, InsideOut Music)
- Frozen in the Moment - Live in Atlanta (2009, InsideOut Music)
- Snowfall on Judgment Day (2009, InsideOut Music)
- This Mortal Coil (Oct 2011, InsideOut Music)
- Live From the Pit (2014, Sensory Records)
- The Art of Loss (2016, Metal Blade Records)
References
- ↑ "Redemption: Members (2012)". metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- 1 2 "Redemption: Past Members (2012)". metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ↑ "Ray Alder Joins Redemption (2004)". metalunderground.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ↑ "Dream Theater On 'Systematic Chaos' Tour (2007)". ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.