George - Vocals

Periklis – Guitars

Stefanos - Keyboards

Miguel – Bass

Andreas – Drums

Beneath the Freezing Sky arrives Winter's Verge...

Formed in October 2004, Winter's Verge brings to the claustrophobically small and stifling Metal scene of Cyprus, powerful, dramatic and atmospheric Metal music. Drawing many influences from Power, Epic and Progressive styles, Winter's Verge also strive to retain the true, raw feel of classic, head banging heavy metal that is lost in many of today's bands of this genre.

George (vocals) had been performing for many years with his band Spirits, all over the island, opening for Nightingale and Antimatter amongst other great achievements. However, in the suffocating sea of indifference that is the closed society of Cyprus, George could only take it so far. After his military commitments he searched for a person that would embrace the same vision that he had in music and start a band that would be different and unique in its style, especially in Cyprus.

Stefanos (keyboards) had been performing at a local club for a while, playing a style totally different to the one he is currently playing with in the band. After re-discovering his love for music he rapidly developed his technique in order to play the music he truly loved within his heart. Coming into contact with George they realized their common goal and mission in metal and promptly decided to form a new project, named Lunar Eclipse (before it was discovered that the name was already taken). George and Stefanos searched for the right guitarist that would meet the requirements of their vision.

After many lineup changes made within the year they had found Pericles. Pericles (guitar) had been playing guitar and singing in other local music venues professionally, before he found his true calling. He decided to focus more on his guitar playing abilities and join the band. Now was the time to search for a drummer that would take the band to a different level. Andreas (drums) was also a member of a fellow Cyprus metal band, called Fallen Angel. Andreas was a drummer looking for a band where they would play the style he loved to listen to the most.. more melodic, and a little faster. Coming into contact with George, Andreas fit perfectly into Lunar Eclipse. Along with bassist Charis, who had been playing into various other bands before, Lunar Eclipse who changed their name to Winter's Verge recorded a 4-track demo, entitled 'Another Life, Another End'.

The demo was a success and sold out rapidly, which was a great surprise, considering Metal..s (and especially Power Metal's) marginalized position in Cyprus. After this point, the band had started to be considered major players in the Cyprus Heavy Metal scene, when out of the blue it suffered a major set back. Charis announced he was leaving the band, due to personal reasons. Winter..s Verge searched for a suitable replacement that would fit perfectly to the band..s style and soon found it in the energy bomb called Miguel. Miguel had been a member of several other local bands of wildly differing styles (from progressive-gothic metal to old-school black metal, as well as performing classical music in university orchestras). When his projects came to an end due to the military commitments of other members, Miguel leapt at the chance to join Winter's Verge.

With the band was re-strengthened, Winter..s Verge entered the studio to record the first full-length album, entitled 'Another Life...Another End' like the demo, as the 4 songs on the demo were re-recorded and modified, along with 5 new tracks. The album was recorded at Music Works Studios in Nicosia (regarded by many as the finest facility on the island) and engineered by the highly experienced Jimmy Demitri, the sound came out unlike anything else that had emerged yet from the country; fresh, clear and powerful but with just enough rawness to remind one of the true roots of the music.

Winter's Verge are currently planning more shows, attempting to also organize some abroad and at the same time are looking for a record contract or a distribution deal.

Here's the link for the review of Another Life, Another End on Live4Metal.com http://www.live4metal.com/reviews-r460.htm

Also, the CD can be bought from Traffic record stores in both Aglantzia and downtown Nicosia, for the price of 9CYP. Copies can also be ordered direct from the band, contact winters_verge@hotmail.com or through Myspace. These cost 8CYP, or 15 Euro including postage outside Cyprus. Wholesale prices are also available for store owners.

For people in the UK interested, contact Miguel on migueltrapezaris@hotmail.com