Virus IV

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One of the biggest and most challenging new acts in 2008 is the Power Metal band VIRUS IV, founded by Samuel Arkan in 2006 with the talented vocalist Magali Luyten of BEAUTIFUL SIN fame or the lastest AYREON album « 01011001 ». "Dark Sun" is the debut album from this amazingly talented outfit. On this record however, she proves a true team player adding her talents to the immaculate classic metal of her band companions.
The band shows their affection for true Power Metal from the American continent, reminiscent to good old VICIOUS RUMORS, ANNIHILATOR, WARRIOR and WARLORD, injected with the new found élan of European Metal acts like AT VANCE and HAMMERFALL. On top the band has been fuelled by the driving force and nu grooves of acts like DISTURBED and OOMPH! Meaning; it is melodic hard driving Metal with a forceful drive!

VIRUS IV has a mega melodic music and atmosphere, sometimes Gothic with supporting keyboard colouring the mood or jazzy schematics with some great percussion work. All with intense power and lots of drama, the music of the band sounds from the school of RAMMSTEIN with marching riffs over a forceful stomping marching beat, and floating bridge leads powers up the dark and gloomy ambiance.

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Magali Luyten is THE new female voice of Hard Rock. The Belgian singer of Virus IV has the voice of an angel and the vocal power of Metal god. She appeared on many projects including BEAUTIFUL SIN with Uli Kusch. She has recently recorded for the new AYREON CD "01011001" and has been chosen as the new female vocalist for the third FRAMESHIFT release. Magali is a contributing author in Jaime Vendera"s Raise Your Voice 2nd edition.

Samuel Arkan is a rising guitarist of the Metal scene. He played, wrote and recorded with different bands and projects including Uli Kusch"s BEAUTIFUL SIN (with members from MASTERPLAN and PAGAN'S MIND) or German band OVER US EDEN. He collaborated on albums with people from PRIMAL FEAR, ANNIHILATOR, JAMES LABRIE BAND, etc... Founder of VIRUS IV, Samuel"s love for lyric writing combined with his unique composing style, strong riffs and catchy melodies, shape the sound of all the music he creates.

Renaut Van Oeyen is an amazing bassplayer. He, too, has a huge studio and live experience, touring with bands like NAPALM DEATH, HATESPHERE, BORN FROM PAIN or THE CASUALTIES. He has been involved in bands like VHAN, VIRTUAL or SPIRITTALES. Renaut is an interesting musician increasing the groove in the music of VIRUS IV.

François Brisk installed his name on the Metal scene with the well-known band DYSLESIA. He toured with bands like STRATOVARIUS, RAGE, ELEGY, IRON MAIDEN, HELLOWEEN or SYMPHONY X. His strong way of playing and jazzy influences make him the right drummer for the musical direction of VIRUS IV !

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