Daedalean Complex
{{Infobox MusicAL artist
| Name = Daedalean Complex
| Genre = [[Goth metal]]
| Background = group_or_band
| Origin = [[Quebec City]], [[Canada]]
| Years_active = Since 2007
| Label = Independent
| Associated_acts = [[Moonspell]], [[Rammstein]], [[Dimmu Borgir]], [[The Cosa Nostra Klub]]
| URL = [http://www.daedaleancomplex.com Official website]
| Current_members = Herr Nox<br>Daedalus<br>Jack<br>Bryan<br>Idrys<br>
}}
'''Daedalean Complex''' is a band from [[Quebec City]] performing a BLEND of [[goth metal]] and [[industrial metal]]. The band was founded in 2007 and the name was derived from Greek mythology (see [[Daedalus]] for further explanation) with a contemporary twist. <ref name="Official website">[http://www.daedaleancomplex.com Official website]</ref>
==History==
===2007===
*In 2007, Daedalus (keyboards) feels the need to start a side-project as he can't express himself totally in his other band (End of Cycle). After showing his demos to his great friend and guitarist John DC, they both realize the full potential of the project and start to work on getting a full-on band.
*RiXx - bass (Never More Than Less) and Ralph DC - drums (Abjury) embark on the journey to stardom.
*After a 3 months search and no suitable frontman in sight, Daedalus puts an ad on the band's Myspace page. One day later, they get a reply from a young but talented musician and graphic artist called Herr Nox. Almost miraculously, every aspects which Daedalus and John DC were looking for were found in this newcomer.
*The band starts rehearsing in December 2007. Everything goes surprisingly fast and by the end of the year they almost have an album-worth of material.
===2008===
*In March 2008, Daedalean Complex hit the stage for the first time at the legendary alternative bar Le Temps Partiel in Quebec City. The place is packed and the response from the people there is overwhelming; the theatrical performance of Herr Nox and the band's intensity surprise everyone.
*Nokturn Studio, also located in Quebec City, see the potential in the band's efforts to produce a unique sound and offer them a deal to record their first album. In less than a month, everything is recorded and ready to be printed.
*The band starts promoting themselves with a couple of shows throughout the summer and fall.
*In late fall, drummer Ralph DC decides to quit the band in order to concentrate on his family. He is quickly replaced by Luc Gaulin of Moonlyght fame.
*The band then finally release their debut-album in November 2008. The response from fans is outstanding, and the album is sold out in just three months.
*In the meantime, bassist RiXx takes the opportunity to announce his departure from the band as soon as they find a new bassist. In December, Seigneur of End of Cycle becomes the new bass player.
===2009===
*Some heat shows up between DC and Luc, the lack of dedication coming from the drummer forces the band to let him go. Again, the search for a drummer is on.
*In the meantime, DC concentrates on writing new material for a second album and Herr Nox CREATES a new artwork for the second print of their debut-album, simply titled Daedalean Complex - Second EDition. This Second Edition is released in April 2009.
*After numerous auditions, DC find a man called Mr. RX to fill the drummer's spot.
*DC also welcome a second guitarist aboard; good friend Wax of Mad Spiral fame.
*On August 19th, the band records a live performance for LeZarts Studio (a music show promoting underground music) which gets its first broadcast on national television on November 12th.
*DC end their relationships with guitarist Wax and bassist Seigneur as they do not share the same artistic direction.
*The band quickly hires guitarit Jack (Tormentor Allegoria) and bassist Bryan (La Corriveau) to replace the lost members.
*John DC decides to leave the band as he his now the father of 3 kids and cannot find enough time to fully dedicate himself to the band. His friend Mr. RX follows him on the way out in order to concentrate on his family life.
*DC carry on with only one guitar just like they did at first. They hire Idrys (Endless Horizon) as their new drummer.
*Their album "Daedalean Complex - Second Edition" is sold out by the end of the year.
*The pre-production for the second full-length starts in December. Half of this New album is already written.
==Line-up==
===Current members===
*Herr Nox – vocals/graphic artist
*Daedalus – keyboards/samples
*Jack – guitars
*Bryan – bass
*Idrys – drums
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===Former members===
*Mr. RX – drums (2009)
*John DC – guitars (2007–2009)
*Seigneur – bass (2009)
*Wax – guitars (2009)
*Luc Gaulin – drums (2008–2009)
*RiXx – bass (2007–2008)
*Ralph DC – drums (2007–2008)
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
*''Daedalean Complex - Second Edition'' (2009)
*''Daedalean Complex'' (2008)
<ref>Elegy Magazine #59 mai/juin 2009 page 89</ref>
==External links==
*[http://www.daedaleancomplex.com Official website]
*[http://myspace.com/daedaleancomplex Official MySpace profile]
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daedalean-Complex/14955155237 Daedalean Complex on Facebook]
*[http://myspace.com/herrnox Herr Nox MySpace profile]
== References ==
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[[Category:2000s music groups]]
[[Category:Gothic metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2007]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Quebec City]]