Eidolon was a Canadian power metal band formed in 1993 by brothers Shawn and Glen Drover (who both went on to become members of Megadeth).[1][2][3] The band was signed to Metal Blade Records, and released four records on that Label. Eidolon signed soon after to Escapi Records.[1] The band has released seven studio albums to date. In 2005, Eidolon announced the addition of new vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan's Mind).[4]
Eidolon | |
|---|---|
 Shawn Drover performing | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Power metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 1993–2007, 2015 |
| Past members | Shawn Drover Glen Drover Nils K. Rue Adrian Robichaud Brian Soulard Pat Mulock Criss Bailey |
Members
editFinal members
edit- Nils K. Rue – vocals (2004-2007, 2015)
- Glen Drover – guitars (1993-2007, 2015)
- Adrian Robichaud – bass (2000-2007, 2015)
- Shawn Drover – drums (1993-2007, 2015)
Former members
edit- John Tempest – bass (1994–1995)
- Slav Simanic – guitars (1996)
- Criss Bailey – bass (1996–1997)
- Brian Soulard – vocals (1996–2001)
- Pat Mulock – vocals (2001–2003)
Timeline
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Zero Hour (1996)
- Seven Spirits (1997)
- Nightmare World (2000)
- Hallowed Apparition (2001)
- Coma Nation (2002)
- Apostles of Defiance (2003)
- The Parallel Otherworld (2006)
Demos
edit- The Blue Tape (1994)
- The Sacred Shrine (1995)
Single
edit- Leave This World Behind (2015)
Compilation
edit- Sacred Shrine (2003)
References
edit- ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Eidolon: Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- ^ Aberback, Brian (5 November 2004). "End of the line for Megadeth: Mustaine to go solo after farewell tour", The Record, p. G13.
- ^ (8 September 2006). "Megadeth drummer discusses Eidolon project", Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- ^ (29 December 2005). "Megadeth's Drover brothers begin mixing new Eidolon album", Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
External links
edit- Official website (archived)