A Floridian power metal band formed in 1991 by Thomas Youngblood and Mark Vanderbilt. Their first two albums are generally considered somewhat sub-par, mostly thanks to Vanderbilt's singing, but saw some success. Vanderbilt quit in 1998 because the band was becoming too big to balance with the other aspects of his life. It is doubted that many complained at this development. Influences: * Iron Maiden Related Acts: * Epica, Common touring partner, vocalist Simone Simmons is Oliver Palotai's fiancee and Roy Khan was one of their closest artistic friends.