The formation of Crimsonfire is really a combination of fate, chance and coincidence.
The founding members Louie, Anthony and Dianne first crossed paths in the winter of 1997, where Louie auditioned for a band that Anthony and Dianne were in called "Crystal Chamber."
Although being impressed with Louie's vocal abilities, it wasnt meant to be as another opportunity had arisen for Louie, who went to pursue and work in a Bon Jovi tribute band.
15 months later in the spring of 1998 after listening to Bruce Dickinsons Chemical Wedding and not working in a tribute band anymore Louie's aspirations turned to form a Metal band. Having remembered the musical abilities and professional attitudes of Anthony and Dianne, Louie was curious to what they were currently up to.
So after all that time Louie contacted Anthony, mistakenly asking for Simon, and a meeting was arranged with Anthony and Dianne. They quickly clicked on a musical and personal level and began discussing their intentions of forming a Metal band, as well our musical style/direction.
In the next few months the name was created and the first four Crimsonfire songs were written as well as the introduction of bass player Paul, who answered one of our adverts and undertook an unusual audition process by auditioning us.
Having liked the band and the band liking his abilities it was a go ahead, Pauly was an ex-covers bassist and now a bass player for a Metal band, leaving the painful task of finding a great drummer - and a great drummer we did find.
Long time friend and former band mate of Anthony drummer Domenic (who had just departed from a Metal band in Melbourne) was introduced to Crimsonfire. Having being impressed with his drumming abilities and Dom displaying keen interest in the bands direction/style Crimsonfire were more than happy to have Dom as the new drummer, and by the winter of 1999 Crimsonfire was a full line up.
"Finding a line up with all members having the same attitude of professionalism, is probably harder than winning a lottery ticket as five of us may have learnt at some point early in our music careers.
In Crimsonfire there is no bullshit / or egos - but five people pursuing a passion they believe in"- says Louie.
