Harmony were founded by Markus Sigfridsson (guitars) and Tobias Enbert (drums) in 2000. Added musical student Herik Båth as their singer.  Their musical direction was found, deciding on playing straight, melodic heavy metal, and the band recorded their first and only demo in 2001. For the recordings of the debut album it was really the time to complete the line up to a full band. On keyboards the guys recruited Magnus Holmberg, also a musical student and friend of singer Henrik. New bassist was found in Andreas Olsson. 

DREAMING AWAKE (2003) MASSACRE

  1. Into The Afterlife - intro
  2. Eternity
  3. Dreaming Awake
  4. Fragile - instrumental
  5. Without You
  6. The Fall - instrumental
  7. Fall Of Man
  8. When Shadows Fall
  9. Maze Of The Past
  10. She
  11. Remember

Line-up:

Markus Sigfridsson - Guitars

Tobias Enbert - Drums

Magnus Holmberg - Keyboards

Henrik Båth - Vocals

Andreas Olsson - Bass

Harmony's debut album shows a young and fresh band. These skilled musicians offer some wonderful hooks and melodies. Their Swedish neo-classical metal, ala Malmsteen and Narnia, isn't exactly ground-breaking, but because they throw in some prog. influences, akin to bands like Magnitude 9, that makes them a band worth lending your ears to. Many of the songs seem to grow on me with time. My biggest complaint must be that there are way to many instrumental-tracks on the album. I can't say that I find that many elements that should convince you to check this band out, rather than any other band in this genre. But I know you won't regret it, if you choose to do so.

Killer tracks: Eternity, Dreaming Awake, Without You

Andreas Olsson guest appearances:

Veni Domine - 'Tongues'

 

Related artists:

Narnia, Wisdom Call, Divinefire, Rob Rock