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Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
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Gothic Metal, Black Metal |
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DISBANDED
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Page online:
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December 9, 2004
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Last update/review:
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December 31, 2004
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Somnus
Somnus was formed in 1995, and managed to release two albums
during their reign (they broke up in early 2003).
They are often mentioned as a black metal band, in particular a
band influenced by the likes of
Cradle Of Filth,
but to these ears Somnus is more in the dark gothic metal camp,
with flowing keyboards, ambitious songwriting,
mostly death/black vocals (augmented by
some female vocals), and other influences from the doom and
black metal genres.
This style of music is hardly in vogue in America (much less Ohio),
which might have played a part in their breakup.
Nonetheless, they showed plenty of promise, and certainly in
European circles these guys (and gal) might have had a better
chance at success.
Last Lineup
Scott Hilberg
vocals/guitars
Dennis Downey
guitars
Steve Rolfs
bass
Rhiannon
keyboards/vocals
Chistopher Stolle
drums
Former Members/Guests
Erik Rueschmann
guitars
Lou Spencer
bass
Discography
Awakening The Crown
2000
R.O.A.E.
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- Unfulfilled Prophecy
- A Calling Of Arms
- The Alchemist
- Forever The Serpent
- Beyond The Shores
- Lair (Of The Wendol)
- Within
- Fulfilling The Throne
- The New Beginning
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Scott Hilberg
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Erik Rueschmann
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Lou Spencer
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Rhiannon
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Chistopher Stolle
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Through Creation's End
2002
R.O.A.E.
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- Unfulfilled Prophecy
- A Calling Of Arms
- The Alchemist
- Forever The Serpent
- Beyond The Shores
- Lair (Of The Wendol)
- Within
- Fulfilling The Throne
- The New Beginning
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Scott Hilberg
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Dennis Downey
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Steve Rolfs
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Rhiannon
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Chistopher Stolle
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