Nightmare  

There was a handful of decent French bands in the early eighties, but most of them sung in French and stuck to French labels, thus limiting their worldwide appeal. Nightmare sung in English, and after a successful opening gig for Def Leppard in 1983, signed to Ebony Records for their first two releases. But various problems, ranging from musical differences to record label difficulties to the failing health of their then-singer, proved too much for the band, and by 1987 they were essentially done. Twelve years later (1999), a new lineup came together, led by former drummer turned singer Jo Amore, and the band was back in business, the new Nightmare debuting with an EP featuring a dedication to their fallen ex-vocalist, who passed away that year. Since then the band has prospered, with two strong releases including their most recent, the concept album Silent Room. Melodic power metal is the order of the day here, but with a few twists of their own to keep from sounding tired (some tasteful backing choirs on a few choruses, for example, give the band a slight gothic edge). Amore has a gritty yet powerful voice that suits the style well, forceful yet not overbearing. Nightmare has produced a fine album here, and hopefully can continue to excel in the French metal scene.

Current Members Jo Amore vocals J.C. Jess guitars Franck Milleliri guitars Yves Campion bass David Amore drums

Former Members/Guests Christophe Houpert vocals Jean Marie Boix vocals Jeannot Strippoli guitars Alex Hilbert guitars Nicolas de Dominicis guitars Stéphane Rabilloud keyboards

Discography

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Waiting For The Twilight 
1984 Ebony

Trust A Crowd Waiting For The Twilight Too Late Royal Death Drive Down To Hell Lord Of The Sky The Legend Fool In The Scene

Christophe Houpert Jo Amore Jeannot Strippoli Nicolas de Dominicis Yves Campion

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Power Of The Universe 
1985 Ebony

Running For The Deal Diamond Crown Prowler In The Night Power Of The Universe Let's Go Judgement Day Princess Of The Rising Sun Invisible World

Jean Marie Boix Jo Amore Jeannot Strippoli Nicolas de Dominicis Yves Campion

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(EP) Astral Deliverance 
1999 Adipocere

Astral Deliverance The Legend Heart Of Fire Princess Of The Rising Sun Howlers Of Insanity

Jo Amore Jeannot Strippoli Nicolas de Dominicis Yves Campion Stéphane Rabilloud David Amore

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Live Deliverance 
2000 Adipocere

Astral Deliverance The Legend Trust A Crowd Princess Of The Rising Sun Let's Go Waiting For The Twilight- Le Jour Du Châtiment Diamond Crown Heart Of Fire Power Of The Universe Too Late Judgement Day Invisible World Howlers Of Insanity Fool On The Scene Prowler In The Night Drive Down To Hell Sortilège Lord Of The Sky Metal Heart

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Cosmovision 
2001 Napalm

Roads To Nazca (intro) Cosmovision Corridors Of Knowledge Spirits Of The Sunset The Church Behold The Nighttime Necropolis The Cemetary Road Kill For The New Messiah The Spiral Of Madness Last Flight To Sirius Riddle In The Ocean

Jo Amore Jeannot Strippoli Nicolas de Dominicis Yves Campion David Amore

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Silent Room 
2003 Napalm

Chapter I (The Awakening): Paranormal Magnitude Chapter I (The Awakening): The Rise Of A Child Chapter II (The Game): Strange Connection Chapter II (The Game): Travel In The Spheres Of Dreams Chapter II (The Game): Shades In The Night Chapter II (The Game): Silent Room Chapter III (The Cure): Mind Matrix Schizophrenia Chapter III (The Cure): A Piece Of Paradise Chapter IV (The Decadence): Virtual Freedom Chapter IV (The Decadence): Sniper In The Playground Chapter IV (The Decadence): The Death Toll Chapter V (Epilogue): Prisoner Of The System Ship Of Fools

Jo Amore Alex Hilbert Nicolas de Dominicis Yves Campion David Amore

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal 

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The Dominion Gate 
2005 Regain

Temple Of Tears A Taste Of Armageddon Messenger Of Faith Secret Rules The Dressmaker Endless Agony Paranormal Magnitude Part II Circle Of The Dark Haunting Memories Heretic The Dominion Gate The Watchtower K-141 War Addict (Japan bonus)

Jo Amore Alex Hilbert Franck Milleliri Yves Campion David Amore

Reviews:   Blabbermouth  Lords Of Metal 

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Travel In The Spheres Of Time  COMPILATION
2006 self-released

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Genetic Disorder 
2007 Regain

Nothing Left Behind Battleground for Suicide Queen of Love & Pain Conspiracy Leader of the Masquerade Final Procession The Dominion Gate (Part II) The Winds of Sin Forsaken Child A Thrill of Death Wicked White Demon Dawn of Darkness

Jo Amore Alex Hilbert Franck Milleliri Yves Campion David Amore

Reviews:   Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal 

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Insurrection 
2009 AFM

Eternal Winter The Gospel Of Judas Insurrection Legions Of The Rising Sun Three Miles Island Mirrors Of Damnation Decameron Target For Revenge Cosa Nostra (Part I: The Light) Angels Of Glass

Jo Amore J.C. Jess Franck Milleliri Yves Campion David Amore

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Underground 

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One Night Of Insurrection 
2011 AFM

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal 

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The Burden Of God 
2012 AFM

Gateways to the Void Sunrise in Hell The Burden of God Crimson Empire Children of the Nation The Preacher Shattered Hearts The Doomsday Prediction The Dominion Gate (Part III) Final Outcome Afterlife (bonus track)

Jo Amore Franck Milleliri Yves Campion David Amore