Morgana Lefay  

Morgana Lefay formed in 1986, and by 1990 their first album, Symphony Of The Damned, was recorded. By 1996 a total of five albums had been released, and with a style best described as a crunchy, thrash-tinged power metal style (somewhat akin to Nevermore or perhaps Abstrakt Algebra), they had carved a reasonably successful career. But the band went quiet after their 1996 release (Maleficium), and it would be three years later until the band was heard from again. At that time, the duo of vocalist Charles Rytkönen and founding guitarist Tony Eriksson announced their plans to continue with a new lineup, but due to legal issues with their old record label, the name of the band was shortened to Lefay. As Lefay, three albums were recorded, one of which was a complete re-recording of the Symphony Of The Damned debut. Meanwhile, the other three members of the Maleficium lineup banded together to release an album, essentially to rid themselves of contract obligations. That album, simply entitled Morgana Lefay, apparently bears very little resemblance to any previous work, owing more to alternative/glam metal.

Lefay continued on until early 2001, when the band announced its breakup, but later that year they came back together to start work on new material. Finally, in 2004 came word that the legal issues with their prior label (Black Mark) had been resolved (in fact, they resigned with BM), and thus the band formally reverted back to Morgana Lefay.

Current Members Charles Rytkönen vocals Tony Eriksson guitars Peter Grehn guitars Fredrik Lundberg bass (Divine Sin) Pelle Åkerlind drums (Bloodbound)

Former Members/Guests Tommi Karppanen guitars Daniel Persson guitars/vocals Thomas Persson lead guitar Joakim Lundberg bass Joakim Heder bass Micke Åsentorp bass Jonas Soderlind drums Robin Engström drums

Discography

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Symphony Of The Damned 
1990 independent

Whore Of Babylon Symphony Of The Damned Fatal Illusions Last Rites Lullaby The Secret Doctrine Tequila Catacombs War Without End

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Tommi Karppanen Joakim Lundberg Jonas Soderlind

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Knowing Just As I 
1993 Black Mark

Enter The Oblivion Red Moon Salute The Sage Rumours Of Rain Excalibur Modern Devil Wonderland Razamanaz Battle Of Ever More Knowing Just As I

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Tommi Karppanen Joakim Lundberg Jonas Soderlind

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Secret Doctrine 
1993 Black Mark

Rooms Of Sleep What Am I Alley Of Oaks Soldiers Of The Holy Empire Paradise Lost Nowhere Island The Mirror State Of Intoxication Cold World Lord Of The Rings Last Rites Dying Evolution The Secret Doctrine

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Tommi Karppanen Joakim Heder Jonas Soderlind

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Sanctified 
1995 Black Mark

Out In The Silence Time Is God To Isengard Why ? Mad Messiah Another Dawn In The Court Of The Crimson King Sorrow Calls Where Insanity Rules Shadows Of God Gil - God (The Sanctified)

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Daniel Persson Joakim Heder Jonas Soderlind

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos  Metal Observer 

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Past Present Future 
1996 Black Mark

Sculptures Of Pain Lost Reflection Rumours Of Rain Alley Of Oaks Battle Of Evermore Voulez Vous The Mirror Last Rites Sorrow Calls Why? Symphony Of The Damned

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Maleficium 
1996 Black Mark

The Chamber Of Confession The Source Of Pain (Chief Magistrate-A Trial Begin) Victim Of Inquisition (Chief Magistrate-Testimony Of A Condemned Man) Madness (Chief Magistrate-Beyond Pain) A Final Farewell (Chief Magistrate-Father & Daughter) Maleficium (Chief Magistrate-The Dying) It (Guardian-The Awakening) The Master Of The Masquerade (Guardian-Anger And Damnation) Witches Garden (Guardian-The Secret Truth) Dragons Lair (Guardian-The Myth) The Devil In Me (Chief Magistrate-A Meeting Between The Condemned) Where Fallen Angels Rule (Chief Magistrate-A Message From Beyond) Creatures Of Hierarchy (Vultures Fete)

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Daniel Persson Joakim Heder Jonas Soderlind

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos 

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Fata Morgana  COMPILATION
1998 Black Mark

Master Of The Masquerade Time Is God Nowhere Island Maleficium Red Moon To Isengard Lord Of The Rings Madness What Am I Excalibur Mad Messiah Paradise Lost Wonderland The Source Of Pain

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Morgana Lefay 
1999 Black Mark

Save Me Loaded Gun Lie Kiss of Death Rage Hate Crash and Burn Pain Haunted Darling Nikki Por Favor

Daniel Persson Thomas Persson Joakim Heder Jonas Soderlind

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The Seventh Seal 
1999 Noise

End Of Living The Seventh Seal I Am The Boon He Gives Moonlit Night Child Of Time Harga So Strange As Far As I Can Go Shadow Empire Bloodred Sky (bonus track)

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Peter Grehn Micke Åsentorp Robin Engström

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Symphony Of The Damned 
1999 Noise

The Whore Of Babylon Symphony Of The Damned Fatal Illusions Last Rites Lullaby The Secret Doctrine Tequila Catacombs War Without End

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Peter Grehn Micke Åsentorp Robin Engström

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SOS 
2000 Noise

Save Our Souls Cimmerian Dream Sleepwalker Epicedium When Gargolyes Fly What Dreams Forbode Blood Red Sky Help Me Out Of Here The Quest For Reality The Choice

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Peter Grehn Micke Åsentorp Robin Engström

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Grand Materia 
2005 Black Mark

Grand Materia My Funeral is Calling Only Endless Time Remains Hollow Edge of Mind On the Other Side Sangreal (vinyl bonus track) I Roam Emotional Sanctuary Angels Deceit The Operation of the Sun Blind My Task is Done

Charles Rytkönen Tony Eriksson Peter Grehn Fredrik Lundberg Robin Engström

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Aberrations Of The Mind 
2007 Black Mark

Delusions Make A Wish The Rush Of Possession Depression Caught In The Tread Wheel Reflections Of War Face Of Fear Where I Reign In Shadows I Rule Aberration Of The Mind Vultures Devouring Over And Over Again

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer