AVITUS

Genre(s): Power / Melodic Metal 

Formed in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais - 1998. Formed in early 1998, Avitus is one of the first bands in the state of Minas Gerais to play in the style known as "melodic power metal." Moving away from the good old custom metal exploring the fictional universe of the legends, folklore and Greek and Norse mythology, the Avitus opted to try to portray some of the mining history (in its most representative period - the time Golden Cycle Gold) , as can be seen in the band's lyrics. Sung in tone unusual for this style of Heavy Metal, the letters of Avitus are not just about history, are also a humble praise to the eternal thirst for freedom of mankind, as we hear in Midnight Whispers (portraying a fictional secret meeting of Conspirators) , I used to ... (A love letter from an idealist trapped), Gilded Dreams (on the fascination for gold in the visions of a pioneer and a slave), Rebels' Eyes (an appeal against conformity) and After All (a final reflection on the results of the Minas Conspiracy). Despite already having found its own identity in relation to its sound, the Avitus still keeps some similarities with some of his major influences: the Finnish bands like Stratovarius and American Nevermore, among other more traditional, which are honored by the band with the inclusion of versions of some of his songs in his repertoire of covers. After a few lineup changes, the Avitus debuted in September/99 studio, recording two songs: "After all" and "I used to ...". Both are being rewritten (now counting on the production of Claudio David _ex-Overdose, EletriKa) and together with seven other songs will be part of the first official recording of Avitus, a full CD to be released in 2002. Among them are gilded and DREAMS REBELS 'EYES, the first two to be completed and that the latter is available for download on the official website of Avitus. Both have already marked their presence in anthologies such as Soldiers Rock and Rock Brasilis 6. The two tracks are part of the mini-cd entitled "preceding ...", which is scheduled for completion in December 2001, giving fans a taste of what's to come. Formed by Jorge Cotta (vocals), Elvis Ciseski (guitars), Richard Squair (guitar), Renato Kojima (bass), Omar Cardoso (drums) and Gustavo Ivon (keyboards), the Avitus looking for a record deal, doing justice to your name, boost higher flights. 

Source: http://www.metalclube.com/novo/noticias/63--a-/1754-avitus.html, june, 2012. 

Discography: 

Avitus [Demo, 2000]: 

1.After All 

2.I Used To

Preceding [Demo, 2001]:

1.Rebel Eyes

2.Gilded Dreams

Jorge Cota - v, Elvis Ciseski - g, Richard Squair - g, Renato Kojima - b, Chico Cardoso - d, Gustavo Ivon - k.