With this new solidified lineup, Shadow Gallery released its second studio recording on July 11, 1995, titled Carved in Stone. Another lineup addition followed in April 1994 with drummer Kevin Soffera. April 1993 saw the recruitment of guitarist/keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp, originally of the band The Boxtops. However, before the arduous commitments of a supporting tour and a new studio album, the band needed to secure a stable lineup. Shadow Gallery's eponymous debut was released the following year in Japan and Europe. Impressed with Shadow Gallery's initial demo, Varney suspected the band could help fulfill this objective. The record label's objective had been ".to bring a fresh breath of progressive rock to an audience who was subdued by larger record companies quest for typical commercial music". 1991–1998: Debut and Carved in Stone Īfter changing their name to Shadow Gallery and recording a short 8 track demo, Mike Varney eventually signed them to Magna Carta records on Augas the label's second contract (the first having been Magellan). At this time, Ron Evans departed in order to pursue other musical interests and goals. In 1985, guitarists Chris Ingles and Brendt Allman joined the band, with Ingles immediately switching to keyboard duties. The ensemble began as a cover band, particularly interested in covering difficult to play songs by artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen and Rush. Sorcerer originally consisted of Mike Baker, Carl Cadden-James, Ron Evans, and John Cooney. When interviewed on the subject, Gary Wehrkamp has also added that "The band likes everything from Tori Amos, to old Metallica, Alice Cooper, Gamma Ray, Type O Negative, and Nine Inch Nails." History 1985–1991: As Sorcerer The band displays heavy metal influences from outfits Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Queensrÿche and Judas Priest. Shadow Gallery combines musical influences from virtuoso guitarists, like as Jason Becker and Al Di Meola, as well as progressive rock bands such as Rush, Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd. On October 29, 2008, lead singer Mike Baker died of a heart attack at age 45. For diversity, their music is heavy at times and mellow at others, sometimes incorporating elements of neoclassical and symphonic metal. Shadow Gallery songs, often in the context of a concept album or story, are frequently long with extended instrumental pieces in the middle. Dream Theater's James LaBrie contributed backing vocals to the song "I Believe", which appeared on Shadow Gallery's 1998 album, Tyranny, and in return Shadow Gallery members have contributed to LaBrie's side projects, including MullMuzzler. The members of Shadow Gallery have also collaborated with other progressive metal bands. The band has been compared to contemporary progressive metal bands Dream Theater and Symphony X. In mid-2005, Shadow Gallery released their fifth studio album, Room V, on the European-American independent label Inside Out. After changing their name to Shadow Gallery (taken from the graphic novel V for Vendetta by Alan Moore) and recording a short 8-track demo, the band was signed to Magna Carta Records in 1991. Shadow Gallery is an American progressive metal band formed in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania during the early 1980s. Not visible: Gary Wehrkamp, Eric Deigert, and Joe Nevolo. Left-to-right: Carl Cadden-James, Brian Ashland, and Brendt Allman. Shadow Gallery performing in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, Sept 5, 2010.
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