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LOUIE “LEWIS” GORGIEVSKI
VOCALS

D.O.B.: January 6th, 1975.
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia.
Musical Influences: Power Metal, Opera, Classical.
Favourite Bands: Iron Maiden, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Queensryche, Ayreon.
Interests: European Literature, Conspiracies, Mythology, Science Fiction, Writing Poetry.
Equipment: Shure microphones – “plenty of voice, plenty of attitude”.

Having been born into a musical family, Louie’s first serious vocal attempts took place during the early stages of High school in dramas, plays and musicals. Later, he joined a school rock band performing songs to fellow classmates and teachers, (“...there was no question I should sing anything other than rock music...”) During this period, his love for poetry began when studying literature. After the high school years it was obvious that music had its impact and so Louie began the study of singing. From the early Nineties till the late Nineties, he was making a name around Melbourne in various cover & tribute bands. Yet, the love was always there for Metal and to be involved in a Metal band; And on a day in October 1998, Crimsonfire was born.

ANTHONY TABONE “T-Bone”
GUITARS

D.O.B.: December 7 th 1972.
Birth Place: Melbourne.
Favourite Bands: Evergrey, Symphony X, Dream Theater and Rob Zombie.
Favourite Guitar Players: Zakk Wylde, Jon Petrucci, Yngwie Malmsteen and Gary Moore.
Equipment: Belman and Gibson Guitars, Mesa Boogie amps, DSL straps.

Favourite Guitar Solo: Walking By Myself - Gary Moore.
Early Musical Influence: Being the youngest of 7, my 2 older brothers were a large influence. They both played guitar and listened to heavy metal.Favourite Crimsonfire moment:
Supporting Queensryche at the opening of their world tour at The Palace, Melbourne - 2006 + getting to meet the guys afterwards.
Did you teach yourself or take lessons: I received tuition from Greg Franklin, a guitar teacher who has played with such greats as Gary Moore. Any words of advice for young guitarists? Put in the hard work, but enjoy playing and learn to be versitile - This will give you a wider range of options for song writting...

DIANNE Tabone
KEYBOARDS

D.O.B.: August 16th, 1978.
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia.
Musical Influences: Heavy Rock, Classical music, Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman.
Interests: Medieval times, comedy films, Yoga and chocolate.
Equipment: Roland and Kurzweil Music Systems / Fender Amplification.

Dianne’s interest in music was inspired by her brother and father, both of whom played the guitar. She took a liking to the keyboard at the age of 5 and later progressed to playing guitar. Dianne frequently performed at public and school recitals, often alternating between the two instruments. She was interested and exposed to many styles of music, not necessarily always of the heavy genre and this helped her to appreciate and incorporate these elements in her own musical ideas. Despite never having a professional keyboard lesson, Dianne pursued her own techniques, and composed her own material on keyboard and guitar. After the school years, she was involved in a few early bands with guitarist Anthony Tabone, who both sought for a group in which all the members could share the same visions and challenges in creating a classic, yet powerful style of music, (“..without being ‘afraid’ to use a female keyboard player in a heavy band...!”)

DamiAN "OMAd" Brede
BASS

D.O.B.: April 2nd, 1979.
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia.
Favourite Bands: Anything Devin Townsend, Alter Bridge, Within Temptation, Type O Negative.
Favorite Bass Players: John Alec Entwistle (The Who), Roger Waters (Pink Floyd).
Favorite Bass Piece: Dream Theater’s Blind Faith.
Equipment: Fender Jazz, Peavey power amp, Lorantz speakers.

Omad spent his youngest years playing every instrument he could get hold of such as piano, drums and guitar. In high school he was asked to play bass for a band. Thinking his guitar skills could get him by, he realised quickly Bass Guitar was a very different instrument capable of changing the sound of a band depending on how it is played. With over 12 years experience playing in various styled bands and creating a sound to be proud of, he looked for a more serious group of full-time dedicated musicians to perform original heavy music. Omad joined Crimsonfire in late 2008.

DOMENIC PINTO
DRUMS

D.O.B.: January 2nd, 1978.
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia.
Musical Influences: All genres of metal including early 80’s rock to hard core Black Metal.
Interests: Learning different styles of drumming, keeping in touch with the latest in the metal scene, watching local and international acts.
Equipment: 5 piece silver Pearl drum kit, Sabian/Zildjian Cymbals on a mounted rack system.

From a growing interest in watching his dad (guitarist/keyboards) in a band at the early age of 5, Domenic grew fond of having the opportunity to play on his father’s band’s Pearl drum kit of which he still rocks on with today! His further interest in music challenged him to take up drum lessons at the age of 10, and inspired 7years of intense reading and playing from an array of styles such as jazz-rock, funk, afro-Cuban etc. He attended various clinics and music events which enthused him to start up a band of his own.ter playing in a school band, performing live, filming and experiencing studio time, his passion for Metal was evident and the search for a band that shared the same interest in various styles of Metal was found in October 1998 when Crimsonfire was born.

Biography

The formation of Crimsonfire is really a combination of fate, chance and coincidence.

The founding members Louie, Anthony and Diane first crossed paths in the winter of 1997, where Louie auditioned for a band that Anthony and Diane were in called “Crystal Chamber.” Although being impressed with Louie’s vocal abilities, it wasn’t meant to be – as another opportunity had arisen for Louie, who went to pursue and work in a Bon Jovi tribute band.

15 months later – in the spring of 1998 – after listening to Bruce Dickinson’s chemical wedding and not working in a tribute band anymore – Louie’s aspirations turned to form a metal band. Having remembered the musical abilities and professional attitudes of Anthony and Diane, Louie was curious to what they were currently up to.

So after all that time – Louie contacted Anthony, mistakenly asking for Simon, and a meeting was arranged with Anthony and Diane. They quickly clicked on a musical and personal level and began discussing their intentions of forming a metal band, as well our musical style /direction.

In the next few months the name was created and the first four Crimsonfire songs were written – as well as the introduction of bass player Paul, who answered one of our adverts and undertook an unusual audition process – by auditioning us.

Having liked the band and the band liking his abilities – it was a go ahead, Pauly was an ex- covers bassist and now a bass played for a metal band, leaving the painful task of finding a great drummer- and a great drummer we did find.

Long time friend and former band mate of Anthony – drummer Dominic (who had just departed from a metal band in Melbourne) was introduced to Crimsonfire. Having being impressed with his drumming abilities and Dom displaying keen interest in the bands direction / style – Crimsonfire were more than happy have Dom as the new drummer, and by the winter of 1999 Crimsonfire was a full line up.

Finding a line up with all members having the same attitude of professionalism , is probably harder than winning a lottery ticket – as five of us may have learned at some point early in our music careers.

In December 2008, Paul was replaced by Damian “Omad” and the band went straight back to working on their second full length album.

In Crimsonfire there is no bullshit or egos - but five people pursuing a passion they believe in- says Louie.

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