Difference between revisions of "Transcending Mortality"

Revision as of 23:04, 6 August 2008

Band members

Final line-up
- Shane Linfoot (guitar)
- Nathaniel Smith (bass)
- Matthew Schriffer (drums)
- Mike Zoias (vocals, keys)

Former members
- Jonathon Talan (guitar) (2003 - 2007)
- Chris Griffin (bass) (2005 - 2007)
- Corey Eves (bass) (2004 - 2005)

Website

transcendingmortality.com

Formed

Sydney, NSW, 2003

Band information

Transcending Mortality is a Sydney-based band plying a neat line in melodic traditional metal with a power metal influence. The band was formed in 2003 by former Baraka guitarist Talan; that band's drummer also featured on the three-track demo that won considerably strong reviews. After completing the line-up with the addition of Eves on bass and drummer Schriffer, the band began to develop a following. In late 2006 they supported Nevermore nationally before releasing a debut album in November.

Transcending Mortality undertook a national tour in early 2007 before supporting Evergrey in the middle of the year. Prior to this Chris Griffin left the band and former bassist Corey Eves returned to complete live commitments. After the tour, Nathaniel Smith joined Transcending Mortality and the group decided to concentrate on writing and further recording; however in October Jonathon Talan left the band. After a short search for a replacement, the group decided to remain a four piece however in 2008 Transcending Mortality broke up after a final show with Vanishing Point on August 23.

Discography

Albums:


	2006	The Last Horizon	self release

Compilation tracks:

	Year	Track Title	Album Title	Label
	2005	"Into the Light"	Underearthed 3	independent
	2006	"Hollow"	The Art of Shredding: A Tribute to Dime	DarkStar

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 Transcending Mortality is a Sydney-based band plying a neat line in melodic traditional metal with a power metal influence. The band was formed in 2003 by former [[Baraka]] guitarist Talan; that band's drummer also featured on the three-track demo that won considerably strong reviews. After completing the line-up with the addition of Eves on bass and drummer Schriffer, the band began to develop a following. In late 2006 they supported '''Nevermore''' nationally before releasing a debut album in November.
-Transcending Mortality undertook a national tour in early 2007 before supporting '''Evergrey''' in the middle of the year. Prior to this Chris Griffin left the band and former bassist Corey Eves returned to complete live commitments. After the tour, Nathaniel Smith joined Transcending Mortality and the group decided to concentrate on writing and further recording; however in October Jonathon Talan announced he had left the band.
+Transcending Mortality undertook a national tour in early 2007 before supporting '''Evergrey''' in the middle of the year. Prior to this Chris Griffin left the band and former bassist Corey Eves returned to complete live commitments. After the tour, Nathaniel Smith joined Transcending Mortality and the group decided to concentrate on writing and further recording; however in October Jonathon Talan left the band. After a short search for a replacement, the group decided to remain a four piece however in 2008 Transcending Mortality broke up after a final show with [[Vanishing Point]] on August 23.