AMENOPHIS - Amenophis (1983 German Symphonic Prog ) Full Album

Amenophis biography Founded in Kressbronn, Germany in 1978 - Disbanded in 1989 - Reformed between 2010-2014 Amenophis was founded in 1978 by Michael Roessman, Wolfgang Vollmuth, and Stefan Roessmann. The name was taken from an Egyptian Pharoah, and was meant to have international appeal. They recorded their first album in their own apartment / studio in the summer of 1983. Lack of sales forced them to sell all of the equipment, thus breaking up the band. In 1987 fate smiled with an offer to record a second album. This lineup would include Kurt Poppe on keyboards, René Kius on drums and Elke Moehle on vocals. Stephan was replaced (with his blessing) due to health problems. The tour for “You and I“ lasted until the summer of 1989. Afterwards, with commercial success still eluding them, the band broke up for good. From the beginning constant touring aided in honing their skills. Yes, Camel and Genesis are cited as major influences. A commitment to complex progressive music, and their own compositions, kept them from continuing with careers in music. Tracks: 01. Suntower (Stefan Rößmann) - 00:00 02. The Flower (Wolfgang Vollmuth) - 05:25 including: a). The Appearance b). Discovering The Entrance In The Shadow Of A Dying Bloom 03. Venus (Michael Rößmann) - 12:53 04. The Last Requiem - 19:51 including: a). Looking for Refuge (Wolfgang Vollmuth) - b). The Prince (Wolfgang Vollmuth) - c). Armageddon (Stefan Rößmann) - Personnel: - Stefan Rößmann - drums (01-04), keyboards (01-04), acoustic guitar (05-09), synthesizers (05-09) - Michael Rößmann - electric guitar (01-09), acoustic guitar (01-04), keyboards (01-04) - Wolfgang Vollmuth - vocals, bass (01-09), acoustic guitar (01-04), keyboards (01-04) - Erwin Hillebrand - organ - Wolfgang Braun - flute