Obliveon

The band was formed in 1987 as Oblivion, but changed the spelling after discovering a band of the same name in the United States.[1] Obliveon's second album, the self-released Nemesis, has since been "lauded as a tech metal cornerstone."[2] According to Canvas Solaris drummer Hunter Ginn, Nemesis "[sounds like] the very essence of tech."[1] After releasing four studio albums, Obliveon disbanded in 2002 but has reunited occasionally over the years, and they have discussed the possibility of writing new material.[3][4]

In 2023, the band started a kickstarter campaign to fund the recording and release of their fifth album, as well as re-issues of the band's previous albums on vinyl and CD (via Floga and Awakening records, respectively). It was also announced that founding bassist Stéphane Picard would be stepping down due to personal reasons.

• Martin Gagné - guitar (1987-2002, 2007-2008, 2014, 2021-present)
• Alain Demers - drums (1989-2002, 2007-2008, 2014, 2021-present)
• Pierre Rémillard - guitar (1989-2002, 2007-2008, 2014, 2021-present)
• Bruno Bernier - lead vocals (1994-2002, 2007-2008, 2014, 2021-present)
• Stéphane Picard - bass, lead vocals (1987-1994); bass, backing vocals (1994-2002, 2007-2008, 2014, 2021-2023)
• Francis Giguère - drums (1987-1989)

Footnotes

Works cited

• Wagner, Jeff (2010). Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal. Bazillion Points. ISBN 978-0-9796163-3-4.
• Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Obliveon Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 10 July 2012.