Gates of Winter is a symphonic, melodic metal band from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
Among the band's main influences are Kamelot, Dream Theater, Nightwish and Iron Maiden.
Biography Their debut album ‘LUX AETERNA’, scheduled for release in January 2008, takes orchestral inspiration from Nightwish and Kamelot while providing the melodic and heavy elements of Strapping Young Lad, Dream Theater and Opeth.
Current members *Lee Maines – Vocals, guitar *Bryan Belleau – Lead guitar *Steve Angelo Furgiuele – Bass *Brian Holmes – Keyboards
Belleau and Holmes both play with the English band IT on occasion as half of the band is based in Europe. Furgiuele has filled in bass duties with Sudbury band Beyond Within on a few occasions.
Former members *Jon Harvey - Drums (2006-2007) *Kevin Overton - Drums (2005–2006) *James Chiverelli - Drums (2003–2005)
Discography *Lux Aeterna - (2008, independent) # "Life Force Rapture" (listen @ http://www.gatesofwinter.com/main.php?page=media) # "Torment" # "Burning Kingdom I: A Dark Affliction" # "Burning Kingdom II: Heavenly Insurgence" # "Burning Kingdom III: Lux Aeterna" # "The Wildwood Pariah" # "Winter Flight" # "Gates of Winter" (listen @ http://www.gatesofwinter.com/main.php?page=media) # "From the Flesh" # "Omega"
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