Methysos

MethysOs
Background information
Origin	Limassol, Cyprus
Genres	Folk metal
Website	Official site
Members	Mario Kenji George Satyros George Zeus Dem Medusa Roman Kaos CK Madman

MethysOs is a folk metal band formed in Limassol, Cyprus in 2011. MethysOs has remained very active in the Cyprus Metal scene since its forming day. The band has shared the stage with bands such as Uriah Heep (band), Mnemic and Grave Digger (band).

History

The band was formed officially in November 2011 when Mario Kenji, George Saryros and Dem Medusa decided to materialise their passion for Folk Metal music. The founding members also co-existed in various local bands in the past. The lyrical theme of the band entails myths, legends and stories from around the world. The band name is a Greek word for drunkard. ^[1]

In March 2012, the band released its first work, a demo titled Beyond Myths and Legends. The 3 tracks of the Demo, where then recorded again and included in their debut album. ^{[2] [3]}

Following a warm welcome from the local scene Methysos were called up to support bands like Clepto, Armageddon, Mnemic, Grave Digger (band) and Uriah Heep (band). ^[4]

Many live shows and some band member changes later, the band took its current line-up in March 2014 when George Zeus and CK Madman joined forces with the band. In this form the band released in March 2016, and after almost a year of work on the album, their debut titled Folkloria. An official Video Clip for "Drink Loud - Drink Proud" and a lyric video for "Waltz with the Gods" was also released to support the album. ^[5]

Methysos, also happens to be the first and only Folk Metal band representing Cyprus.

Members

Current Line-up

• Mario Kenji - Vocals
• George Satyros - Drums
• George Zeus - Guitar
• Roman Kaos Bass guitar
• Dem Had- Vocals
• CK Madman- Keys

Discography

Albums

• Beyond Myths and Legends (demo album) (2012)
• Folkloria (2016)

References

External links