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Halcyon Way

[aggressive.progressive.devastating]

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[band history]
Halcyon Way is Atlanta's premier heavy metal band. Known for their explosive live shows, instantly catchy melodies, precise vocal harmonies, incendiary guitar work, intricate yet pounding drums, and live props and showmanship hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock, they dominate the local live scene. Aurally combining the heaviness of bands like Slayer, the technical prowess of Dream Theater, and with vocal melodies reminding you of Ronnie James Dio’s best work, you will be pummeled with the punishing riffs while being lovingly caressed by the unforgettable hooks.
Halcyon Way have received radio play on Atlanta’s FM 99.7, 91.1, 96.1, 1640AM, XM Radio, Sirius Radio, Darktech Radio, and many other online radio stations. They have also shared the stage with heavyweight acts such as Helloween, Strapping Young Lad, Symphony X, Sanctity, Samael, Cathedral, Brand New Sin, To/Die/For, Virgin Black, Prototype, Echoes Of Eternity, Krucible, Cellador, Freak Kitchen, A Lower Deep, Scum Of The Earth, Bobaflex, Society 1, Odin's Court, Circle II Circle, Enertia, and Magistral. In addition, Halcyon Way were the first Atlanta band to be featured at the legendary Prog Power festival in 2004, having been invited to kick off the festivities at the Prog Power Showcase, and were also a last minute addition to the Prog Power VIII Showcase in 2007.
After releasing a string of EPs – Blind Eyes To The Sky & Deliver The Suffering - the band is currently preparing to release their debut full length album, entitled A Manifesto For Domination. Produced by guitarist Jon Bodan, and mixed and mastered by James Murphy (formerly of the bands Testament, Death, Obituary, and Disincarnate, and producer of The Hinderers by Roadrunner artists Daath), the record is due for release summer of 2007 by an as-yet undisclosed label.
Photos by Ann Bodan (www.annbodanphotography.com); Graphic Design by Sean Shields (www.skyymap.com).I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

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Member Since: 6/8/2005
Band Website: halcyonway.com
Band Members: C{} ***Jon Bodan***
http://www.myspace.com/jonbodan

Jon is one of the two founding members of Halcyon Way, and is responsible for most of the songwriting and production. Both the EP and A Manifesto For Domination were recorded in his studio, Edge Of Forever Productions. He's been playing the guitar for over 15 years and cut his teeth in the popular Atlanta death metal band Final Judgement back in the early 1990s. Jon uses Brian Moore & Ernie Ball guitars, Madison, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, and Bogner amplification, TC Electronics effects, Sennheiser Wireless, and a Digital Music Corporation MIDI switching system.

***Ernie Topran***
http://www.myspace.com/truemindframe

Ernie is the man with the rhythm - his influences include Virgil Donati, Angra, Evergrey, Symphony X, and Pain Of Salvation. He has played in numerous bands in the New York area but has now settled in the South with the HW guys. He enjoys long walks on the beach and plays Pearl Drums and Zildjian Cymbals.

***Sean Shields***
http://www.myspace.com/seanshields

Sean Shields is the vocalist for Halcyon Way. In early 2004, he replaced the original vocalist for the band. Sean has a sound somewhere between legendary vocalists Ronnie James Dio and Geoff Tate, and his presence has taken the band to an entirely new plane. With years of stage & studio experience, Sean was the perfect vocal fit for taking Halcyon Way to the next level.

***Zane***
http://www.myspace.com/heavymetalmusic

Zane is no stranger to the metal scene - he spent the six years prior to joining Halcyon Way playing bass and singing for the Atlanta goth metal band Abwhore, and after that band dissolved, Zane took on the touring vocalist duties for power metal legends Cauldron Born and appeared at the Powermad & Classic Metal fests. Zane brings not only his guitar abilities to the stage but his vocal abilities as well, singing harmonies alongside Sean Shields & Jon Bodan that are sure to blow away anyone who doubts the force of this progressive metal juggernaut. Zane is endorsed by Halo Guitars,and uses and abuses the following: Dean guitars, Madison, Marshall, & Mesa/Boogie amplification, Sfarzo guitar strings, and a Sennheiser wireless that Jon lets him use.

***Kris***
http://www.myspace.com/thunder_bass

Kris Maltenieks, the newest member of Halcyon Way comes from a Black Metal background from former Atlanta bands such as "As The Seasons Grey", & "Withered Empire". Kris also stepped in for a brief time in Cernunnos who is now based out of Huntsville Alabama. With his powerful performance and speed Kris brings a new style of bass playing to Halcyon Way that will bring them to a newer level. Kris Maltenieks plays on his Schecter Basses, BridgeCraft Bass, Behringer, Gallien-Kruger, Madison, and Boss Effects.
Influences: Testament, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, In Flames, Queensryche, Soilwork, Deliverance, Galactic Cowboys, Sevendust, Megadeth, Dio, Angra, and many other progressive, thrash, and power metal bands.
Sounds Like: Halcyon Way

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www.sfarzo.us
Record Label: pending/negotiations
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Prog Power VIII DVD Tracklisting Revealed

The long-awaited details of the ProgPower VIII live DVD have finally been released. Needless to say, we are incredibly proud to be on the same release as bands such as Primal Fear, Threshold, and the...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Sat, 17 May 2008 08:40:00 PST

Halcyon Way Signs Endorsement Deal With Sfarzo Guitar Strings

Halcyon Way is pleased to announce that they will be endorsing Sfarzo Guitar strings! Go to www.sfarzo.us and check us out in the artist profiles. Watch out for Sfarzo in 2008 with Halcyon Way!...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:30:00 PST

Interview With HW’s Jon Bodan on Atlanta 1640AM Posted Online

You can listen to the entire interview at the following web address:http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/MusicScene Jan29.2008.mp3Special thanks to George Price of Radio Sandy Springs for inviting...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:43:00 PST

Halcyon Way Announce New Bassist

Glen Williams was recently forced to resign from his spot in HW due to family concerns that required his full attention. Halcyon Way appreciate his contributions to the cause over the last 5 years, an...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:19:00 PST

Halcyon Way Signs Endorsement Deal With Halo Guitars

Halcyon Way have signed an endorsement deal with Halo Guitars.  These guys make some really killer axes and have artists such as Brides Of Destruction, Lillian Axe, Faster Pussycat, and Skinlab o...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:26:00 PST

Halcyon Way To Appear On The Prog Power VIII DVD

Halcyon Way will have two songs from their recent performance at Prog Power VIII featured on the official DVD release of the festival. The two songs are as-yet undecided and will be announced soon. ...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:56:00 PST

Review Of HW’s Prog Power VIII Performance Posted On metal-temple.com

"Skip to Thurday and I was awakened by awful news that VANDEN PLAS got turned away at customs and had to return home to Germany. Aaargh! The promoter then added HALCYON WAY, a local Atlanta band, to a...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:11:00 PST

Halcyon Way Endorsed By Madison Amplifiers

Just announced!Halcyon Way is proud to be the newest artist endorsed by Madison Amplifiers. This killer company endorses other artists such as Into Eternity, 3 Inches Of Blood, Cryptopsy, Symphony X,...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:43:00 PST

Review Of HW’s Prog Power VIII Performance Posted On metalexpressradio.com

Thanks to Metal Express Radio for the kind words! That show was a blast to do and we really appreciate all the good feedback!PROGPOWER USA VIII (DAY 1) - Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, USAOctober 4,...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:55:00 PST

Halcyon Way tapped to open Prog Power VIII on October 4

Vanden Plas ended up getting sent back to Germany by the INS due to some sort of paperwork issues, and ended up not being able to play. HW got the last minute call from Shane DuBose, the PP Showcase o...
Posted by Halcyon Way on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:12:00 PST