Crimsonfire is a five-piece progressive metal/power metal band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 1997. They are well known for the diverse range of music they play within their genre(s), and have reached success both within Australia and in other countries. They predominantly play gigs in and around the Melbourne area, and were a supporting act for Queensryche when they toured to Melbourne for the first time on July 14, 2006.

Current Line Up

Louie 'Lewis' Gorgievski - vocals

Paul Yoannidis - bass

Domenic Pinto - drums

Anthony Tabone - guitar

Diane Malichar - keyboard

History

The formation of Crimsonfire is really a combination of fate, chance and coincidence.
The founding members Louie, Anthony and Diane first crossed paths in the winter of 1997, where Louie auditioned for a band that Anthony and Diane were in called Crystal Chamber.
Although being impressed with Louie's vocal abilities, it wasn’t meant to be – as another opportunity had arisen for Louie, who went to pursue and work in a Bon Jovi tribute band.
15 months later – in the spring of 1998 – after listening to ‘’Bruce Dickinson]]’s chemical wedding and not working in a tribute band anymore – Louie's aspirations turned to form a metal band. Having remembered the musical abilities and professional attitudes of Anthony and Diane, Louie was curious to what they were currently up to.
So after all that time – Louie contacted Anthony, mistakenly asking for Simon, and a meeting was arranged with Anthony and Diane. They quickly clicked on a musical and personal level and began discussing their intentions of forming a metal band, as well their musical style /direction.
In the next few months the name was created and the first four Crimsonfire songs were written – as well as the introduction of bass player Paul, who answered one of their adverts and undertook an unusual audition process – by auditioning them.
Having liked the band and the band liking his abilities – it was a go ahead. Paul was an ex- covers bassist and now a bass played for a metal band, leaving the task of finding a drummer.
Long time friend and former band mate of Anthony – drummer Dominic (who had just departed from a metal band in Melbourne) was introduced to Crimsonfire. Having being impressed with his drumming abilities and Dom displaying keen interest in the bands direction / style – Crimsonfire were more than happy have Dom as the new drummer, and by the Winter of 1999 Crimsonfire was a full line up.

Discography

Crimsonfire (2005)

External links

Official Homepage

Crimson Fire at Encyclopaedia Metallum