Today in 1999 Sinergy released the album Beware the Heavens Helsinki,Finland Power Metal Status:Split-up Years active: 1997-2011 The initial idea of assembling SINERGY originated when the then Dimmu Borgir keyboard player Kimberly Goss met with In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad during a joint world tour. They discussed the idea of assembling a female-fronted metal band, but due to time constraints were unable to take the idea much further. When Kimberly quit Dimmu Borgir and moved to Sweden, she decided that it was time to turn her project with Strömblad into a reality. The first incarnation of SINERGY was composed of them, bassist Sharlee DAngelo (from Arch Enemy and Mercyful Fate), drummer Ronny Milianowicz and by then unknown guitarist Alexi Laiho (from CHILDREN OF BODOM). The debut album Beware the Heavens was recorded in 1999 and had a basic concept: returning to the essence of woman-fronted metal bands, throwing aside the operatic elements introduced in the 90s and bringing back the style of singers such as Doro Pesch (from Warlock). The album sold rather well and was received with excitement by European metal fans, but SINERGY was facing serious problems when it came to managing the time its members spent with their main bands. To complicate matters further, Kimberly moved to Finland by the end of the same year, making it almost impossible for them to meet regularly, being that three of the band members lived in Sweden. Thus, the band was essentially dissolved, but Kimberly and Alexi wanted to continue with the project. In order to accomplish that, they assembled a new line-up, composed of Finnish members only. Roope Latvala (founding member of STONE, one of the bands which started the heavy metal movement in Finland) assumed the position of rhythm guitarist, Marco Hietala (from TAROT) became the bassist and Tonmi Lillman was chosen as the new drummer. This line-up recorded To Hell and Back and subsequently toured with NIGHTWISH. By that time, SINERGY was starting to receive world recognition. This tour is perhaps most notable for being included on NIGHTWISHs DVD release From Wishes To Eternity. A memorable moment is a practical joke in which a selection of support musicians made their way on stage pretending to be NIGHTWISH. Ironically, Marco Hietala filled the role of NIGHTWISHs bassist Sami, who he was to replace on their next album. However, the band would only assume its true identity with the recording of the album Suicide By My Side. Kimberly dropped the use of lighter - more typically feminine - vocals and switched to a rougher and more impacting style. Alexi and Roope composed memorable solos for that album, such as that of I Spit On Your Grave. Soon after the release of the third album, Lillman quit the band and was replaced by Swede Mats Karlsson. SINERGY currently plans the release of their fourth album sometime in 2007. Wich did not happen till this very day. Nuclear Blast Kimberly Goss – vocals, keyboards Alexi Laiho – guitar, additional vocals (Track 2) Jesper Strömblad – guitar Sharlee DAngelo – bass guitar Ronny Milianowicz – drums 1. Venomous Vixens (3:13) 2. The Fourth World (4:20) 3. Born Unto Fire And Passion (1:46) 4. The Warrior Princess (4:51) 5. Beware The Heavens (3:52) 6. Razor Blade Salvation (4:58) 7. Swarmed (5:23) 8. Pulsation (1:45) 9. Virtual Future (4:08) Total Time: 34:19 Some versions of this album come in a purple jewel case. Japan Bonus Track: 10. Beware the Heavens (Demo Version) (03:51) Deluxe Edition released in 2006 includes following bonus tracks: 10. Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions Cover) (04:10) 11. The Number Of The Beast (Iron Maiden Cover) (04:30) 12. Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight) (Abba Cover) (04:21) 14. Midnight Madness (Video) The track Beware The Heavens contains melodies taken from the song Translucent Image, written by Alexi Laiho for his band Inearthed (and early form of Children of Bodom). The track appeared on the IneartheD demo Ubiguitous Absence of Remission from 1995. Beware the Heavens is the first album by the power metal band Sinergy, released in 1999. The album features two instrumental tracks Born Unto Fire and Passion and Pulsation, and a track inspired by the series Xena: The Warrior Princess, entitled The Warrior Princess. Some melodies that can be heard in the song Beware the Heavens were sampled from a song called Translucent image by IneartheD (now known as Children of Bodom); the song is featured on IneartheDs 1995 demo Ubiquitous Absence Of Remission. This is the only album where Jesper Strömblad (In Flames guitarist) plays guitar alongside Alexi Laiho; his position was filled in by Roope Latvala on all subsequent albums youtube/watch?v=a_0Dg10PEQk
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