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Byzantine is a heavy metal band from Charleston, West Virginia that formed in 2000. The band consists of frontman and co-founder Chris "OJ" Ojeda (rhythm guitar, vocals), Brian Henderson (guitar), Matt Wolfe (drums) and Sean Sydnor (bass guitar). They have released three studio albums on Prosthetic Records and two independently. Byzantine are widely hailed as the most underrated band of the modern NWOAHM movement. Due to various circumstances the band reported their split on January 26, 2008, 1 day after the release of their third album,〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Blabbermouth.net )〕 then reunited in 2010. Byzantine is known for its unique sound, modern and "forward thinking" musical style, which explores different musical territories and song structures. On January 26, 2012 the band announced that they are recording a new album, 4 years after they disbanded. == History == Byzantine formed in the spring of 2000〔 by bassist Chris "Cid" Adams, drummer Jeremy Freeman, guitarist Tony Rohrbough and vocalist/guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda after their former bands New Family and Temper disbanded.〔 Byzantine wrote four songs and shortly after, Jeremy Freeman left. Seven more songs were written and ''2000/2001 demo'' was recorded and self-released in 2001. Byzantine became a part of the local West Virginia heavy metal scene. Subsequently the band recruited local musician Matt Wolfe as a drummer. Ten songs were recorded in 2003 in the Broadmoor Studios in Huntington, West Virginia and released as ''The Broadmoor Demo'', featuring Matt Wolfe on drums. This aroused the interest of Lamb of God's drummer Chris Adler and Byzantine had a short East Coast tour with Lamb of God, which helped them to obtain new fans and a deal with Prosthetic Records.〔 Soon after Byzantine released their debut album ''The Fundamental Component'' in February 2004, which created the band's trademark sound. Subsequently Byzantine toured with Lamb of God and Shadows Fall as well as played the main stage of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in 2004 (and later also in 2006).〔 Chris "Cid" Adams was soon fired and Byzantine returned to the studio to record their second album, 2005's ''...And They Shall Take Up Serpents'', with Tony Rohrbough taking over bass duties in the studio. This album received high praise both abroad and domestically.〔 A fan-oriented DVD ''Salvation'', featuring exclusive material, scenes, in-studio clips, interviews, the uncut version of the "Jeremiad" music video and the performance of the never-before released "Cradle Song", have been released in 2007 and the number of Byzantine's fans grew.〔 On January 22, 2008, the band's third studio album ''Oblivion Beckons'' was released.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Blabbermouth )〕 The band announced their break up 1 day after the release.〔 In March 2010, the band reunited and played local shows around their native state. The band members insisted that they had returned with the intention of carrying on with Byzantine, although it was announced on August 17, 2010, that original guitarist and founding member Tony Rohrbough would not be remaining with the group. Brian Henderson filled the role.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Blabbermouth )〕 On January 26, 2012, it was announced that the band has reunited with original lead guitarist, Tony Rohrbough and plans to record another album. The album will be self-funded.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Blabbermouth )〕 On February 26, 2013, the self-titled album was released. On May 29, 2014, it was announced that Byzantine will be recording their fifth album in September when producer Jay Hannon returned to West Virginia with new guitarist Brian Henderson and new bassist Sean Sydnor. On April 7, 2015, the studio album ''To Release Is to Resolve'' was released independently by Byzantine for the second time. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Byzantine (band)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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