Group

Artension

From: Cortland, United States
Since: 1992–present
Releases: 7

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About

Artension is a North American neoclassical progressive metal band, founded in 1993 by keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij. The band split up after recording seven albums from 1996 to 2004, but reformed in 2016 with the intention of releasing an eighth album.

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Members

Vitalij Kuprij now
Kevin Chown 1996–1998, 2001–2004 · former electric bass guitar
Mike Terrana 1996–1998, 2001–2006 · former membranophone
John West 1996–2005, 2016–2024 · former lead vocals
Shane Gaalaas 1999–2000 · former

Discography

Albums 7

Into the Eye of the Storm 1996 Apple Music
Phoenix Rising 1997 Apple Music
Forces of Nature 1999 Apple Music
Machine 2000 Apple Music
Sacred Pathways 2001
New Discovery 2003
Future World 2004 Apple Music

Also known as

Atlantis Rising

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MusicBrainz: c1370870-89b4-4e02-ae3b-ce09f0da0308

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