Sanvoisen biography (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7113)
SANVOISEN was a progressive metal band from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, formed in 1990. It was not until 1992 that the line-up was solidified and in 1993 they released their only demo 'Exotic Ways', which was particularly well received by the press. The positive response encouraged the band to play numerous gigs in Germany. In the summer of the same year the band recorded a 4-track tape in Cologne's White House Studios with producer Luke Herzog (keyboardist and arranger of SCORPIONS) that led to the band signing to Noise Records.
In the summer of 1994 they started the production of their debut using the same studio and producer as before and the album was finally mixed by Tommy Newton in Hannover's Stairway to Heaven studios, and released in January 1995 entitled 'Exotic Ways', borrowing the title of their demo. Several live performances followed, among them appearances in festivals with SAXON, URIAH HEEP and DEEP PURPLE. End of 1995 finds them concentrating on the pre-production of the follow-up album, which was recorded in the spring of 1996 with Tommy Newton as the producer in Stairway to Heaven studios. 'Soul Seasons' was released in January 1997.
The band's line-up had remained unchanged during their two major releases: Vaggelis MARANIS - Vocals, Angel SCHÖNBRUNN - Guitar, Hendrik BÖTTCHER - Guitar, Horst Gamo ANDREE - Bass, Ulf S. GOKELER - Drums. The band recorded in 1999/2000 a so far unreleased 4-track demo under a different line-up - indeed SCHÖNBRUNN was the only remaining member at the time - and disbanded in 2000.
SANVOISEN's sound is representative of the German power-progressive metal scene that saw a rise in fame in the 90's, although they incorporate also influences from QUEENSRYCHE and melodic metal. Fans of CONCEPTION might also find similar elements in their music.
Biography by aapatsos
Thanks Magal
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