Mystic Prophecy
OriginBad Grönenbach, Germany
GenresPower metal, heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal
Years active2000–present
LabelsNuclear Blast (2003–2005)
Massacre (2006–2019)
ROAR (2019–present)
MembersRoberto Dimitri Liapakis
Markus Pohl
Evan K
Joey Roxx
Hanno Kerstan
Past membersMartin Albrecht
Gus G
Dennis Ekdahl
Martin Grimm
Mathias Straub
Stefan Dittrich
Constantine
Connie Andreszka
Laki Ragazas
Tristan Maiwurm
Websitemysticprophecy.net

Mystic Prophecy is a German power metal band from Bad Grönenbach. Their sound has been described as heavy and melodic, similar to American power metal bands such as Iced Earth, due to their melodic riffing and powerful drumming.

History

The band was formed in 2000 by Valley's Eve bandmates R.D. Liapakis and Martin Albrecht. Gus G was recommended to them by David T. Chastain and played all guitars on the three first albums, but left in 2005 in order to spend more time on his own band Firewind. Since then, the band has had several changes in its line-up with singer R.D. Liapakis and guitarist Markus Pohl who joined the band in 2005 being the only long-time members.

The band's latest line-up includes bass player Joey Roxx and drummer Hanno Kerstan. In August 2017, the band announced new guitar player Evan K.

Since 2001, the band has released 11 albums. Their ninth album, War Brigade, released in 2016 with Massacre Records, was up to that time the best-selling album of the band, containing some of their best known songs like 'Metal Brigade', 'The Crucifix', 'Burning Out' and 'War Panzer'.

In January 2018, the band released Monuments Uncovered, an album containing metal covers of famous rock hits of the 70s and 80s like 'You keep me hanging on' (Kim Wilde/The Supremes), 'Shadow on the Wall' (Mike Oldfield), 'I'm Still Standing' (Elton John), 'Because the Night' (Patti Smith) etc.

In January 2020, Mystic Prophecy released its 11th album Metal Division. The album reached after few days of its release #20 in the German Charts[1][2][3] and became a hit in the metal genre in iTunes Charts, in countries like Germany (#7), US (#23), Canada (#11),[4][5] as well as an Amazon bestseller.[6][7] The album release was accompanied with the singles and video clips Metal Division, Eye to Eye, Dracula and was followed by a tour.

Members

Current members

  • Roberto Dimitri Liapakis – vocals (2000–present)
  • Markus Pohl – rhythm guitar (2005–present)
  • Evan K – lead guitar (2017–present)
  • Hanno Kerstan – drums (2016–present)
  • Joey Roxx – bass (2016–present)

Former members

  • Martin Albrecht – bass (2000–2008)
  • Gus G – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (2000–2005)
  • Dennis Ekdahl – drums (2000–2004)
  • Martin Grimm – lead guitar (2005–2008)
  • Mathias Straub – drums (2005–2008)
  • Stefan Dittrich – drums (2008–2009)
  • Constantine Kotzamanis – lead guitar (2008–2013)
  • Laki Ragazas – lead guitar (2013–2017)
  • Claudio Sisto – drums (2010–2011)
  • Connie Andreszka – bass (2008–2016)
  • Tyrone Silva – drums (2011–2012)
  • Tristan Maiwurm – drums (2012–2016)

Touring personnel

  • Klaus Sperling – drums (2004–2005)
  • Matt C. - drums (2009)

Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „#20 Official German Charts
  2. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „#20 German Charts"
  3. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „#20 German Charts"
  4. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „iTunes Charts table"
  5. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „iTunes Charts"
  6. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „#2 Amazon Bestseller"
  7. ↑ Mystic Prophecy – Metal Division „#1 Amazon Bestseller"
  8. ↑ Mystic Prophecy Reveals New Album "Ravenlord" Details
  9. ↑ Mystic Prophecy Reveals New "Killhammer" Album Details
  10. ↑ "MYSTIC PROPHECY announce the release of their new album 'METAL DIVISION', out on January 10, 2020!". arcticmetal.no. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
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