Stravaganzza

Stravaganzza is a heavy metal band from Madrid, Spain formed in 2004, the band has since released 3 studio albums and one EP.

Histpry

In 2004, premiered with Primer Acto, his first record. This offers cuts as God or Black Sheep that are already fixed in the live presentations of the group. In 2005 are confirmed as a group with Sentimientos, a theme record that revolves around the different feelings that human beings live.

In 2005 Dani Perez began what would be a project with the banda Skizoo. Subsequently the post becomes vacant bassist in Skizoo and Edu Fernandez works with the aforementioned band. Over time Dani Perez leaves Saratoga, because his idea of wanting to devote himself full Skizoo, and also be able to devote more time to Stravaganzza.

On March 11, 2006 is disclosed the news that Dani and Edu, by problems both time and record, can not reconcile their activity between the two bands and decide to leave Stravaganzza. This was announced by a brief notice that appeared published in the official website of the group:

"We regret that send, for reasons beyond the banda, Dani Perez Fernandez and Edu have to abandon Stravaganzza. In short, you will have more news ours." [1]

Following this announcement began to run rumors about the separation of the group, as Dani Perez had been one of the emblems of the group for its quality on drums. However, as Leo Pepe reacted quickly and on March 31 announced the addition of two new members: Carlos Expósito, battery recommended by the sadly disappeared Big Simon and Patrick Babasasa in the work of bassist. On the other hand, Rodrigo Calderón-fiddle-and-keyboards-Fernando Martin, who had accompanied the group during their live presentations, become active members.

In mid-May, to show that this situation is not a "patch" but something stable, published its third studio work: Hijo del Miedo. This is an EP that includes items on its second CD, which include "Pasion (orchestral version)", "Dios" and remodeled the successful song Hijo de la Luna (metal version of the song by Mecano). In July 2006 are beginning to emerge rumours that Leo Jimenez abandon Saratoga in October to dedicate himself fully to Stravaganzza and can move to make tours. For 2007 it is planned third album de la banda study entitled "Tercer Acto". In November 2006 confirmed the departure of Leo Jimenez from Saratoga to devote himself fully to Stravaganzza.

On May 24, 2007 came to light her new album, the third act called " Requiem". With the song "hombre" works Molly, singer of the group Hamlet. Another impressive version of the 80's, "Eloise" which made famous the brilliant Tino Casal, and a shift to more extreme sounds, not forgetting the forcefulness metal and its records more Gothic.

Members

• Leo Jiménez - lead vocals and rithym guitars
• Pepe Herrero - lead guitar, keyboards
• Carlos Expósito - drums and percission
• Patricio Babasasa - bass
• Fernando Martín - keyboards

Live members

• Rodrigo Calderón - violin
• Aroa Martín - chorus
• Noemí Pasca - dancer
• Merche Guerra - dancer
• Soraya Martín - dancer
• Natalia Barrios - body painting

Past members

• Dani Pérez - drums
• Edu Fernández - bass

Discography

• Primer Acto (2004)
• Sentimientos (Segundo Acto) (2005)
• Hijo del miedo (EP) (2006)
• Tercer Acto Réquiem (2007)

External links

Official website Category: Spanish heavy metal musical groups Category: Heavy metal musical groups Category: Spanish rock music groups Category: Spanish musical groups Category: Rock en Español Category: Musical groups established in 2004 Category: 2000s music groups es:Stravaganzza