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Sarasota, Florida (1982 – present)

Progressive metal band Crimson Glory began life in Sarasota, Florida in 1982 under the moniker ‘Beowulf’. They rehearsed diligently, finding and developing their sound for almost four years before recording their self-titled debut album on Par Records in 1986. Tight harmonies and soaring vocals would feature prominently on this release, and the album included the haunting track, “Lost Reflection”.

In an era of sound and look-alike metal bands, Crimson Glory wished to have themselves be immediately identifiable from the rest, so they wore full-face metallic silver masks on-stage (and for all photo shoots and public appearances as well). Quite obviously, the mystically-named vocalist Midnight was the exception to this, as his mask left his mouth uncovered.

Their second release, “Transcendence” was a landmark and it garnered them much-deserved praise and attention, both at home and abroad. They had also discovered how hot the masks would be, so to keep the mystique, they cut them down into a “Phantom of the Opera” style. (After the tour, the masks would be retired.)

After this album’s release, they performed at the 1989 Tampa Bay Music Awards and walked away with three awards that night – Most Outstanding Male Vocalist, Most Outstanding Local Release and Most Outstanding Metal Band (beating out the almighty Savatage for this one).
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  • deadair22

    I was talking more about the image of the band. The music video for lonely makes them look so outrageous.

    yesterday morning
  • XhammerbabeX

    They aren't cheesy. Their lyrics are metaphors, they shouldn't be taken by word!

    Friday evening
  • deadair22

    The biggest hair, the highest notes, and the cheesiest 80's metal since Michael Angelo Batio's "Nitro". It's like a dog whistle had a three-way with hairspray and leather. What the fuck just happened to my ears?

    Thursday morning
  • nikidaki

    love them ! the voice of midnight makes me shivering! R.I.P!

    Tuesday evening
  • SmokinWickerman

    found them out now from listening to Glenn Miller, dont ask how :D

    last month
  • Erokthebrave

    The greatest case of metal cheese that other cheesy prog/power bands of today should look up to. R.I.P. Midnight.

    February 2012
  • RobertMetalHead

    I can hear the voices begging for mercy!

    February 2012
  • AssHole74

    I almost forget how fantastic is that band

    February 2012
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