Virgin Steele

Virgin Steele
Formed: 1981
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Styles: Heavy Metal, Power Metal
Group Members: Rhett Forrester, Joey Ayvazian, David Defeis, Joe O'Reilly, Jack Starr, Edward Pursino, Frank Gilchriest, Rob De Martino
Biography: Despite the fact that they are an American band, Virgin Steele are gradually becoming a European metal phenomenon. The group -- perennially led by vocalist/keyboardist David DeFeis since their inception in the fall of 1981 -- is a fine example of a heavy metal band that assimilates classical influences ...Read full biography
The Marriage of Heaven & Hell, Pt. 2
Released: 1997
Label: Dockyard 1
Critics' Rating:
About as perfect as a metal album can get. There are so many incredible tracks: the ten-minute romantic elegy "Emalaith" (the ultimate power metal ballad), the lush "Unholy Water," and the ferocious "Rising ...Read full review
The Marriage of Heaven & Hell
Released: 1994
Label: Dockyard 1
Critics' Rating:
A return to form for the dynamic quartet. David Defeis and company focus on more epic songs. The symphonic keyboard returns launch the band into a series of epic tunes which are some of their more progressive ...Read full review
More Virgin Steele albums: Main Albums (14), Singles & EPs (2)
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