Sarissa - Masters Of Sins (2004)

Artist : Sarissa
Country : Greece
Release : Masters Of Sins
Year : 2004
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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One of the oldest Greek bands in fact from Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Sarissa took form in the mid-80s. Driven by Jim Selalmazidis - the only member remaining from the original lineup - the band released a demo tape in 1987 gaining respected success and huge fame in Greece, also receiving great reviews from the European Press (e.g. Rock Hard magazine), resulting in the band's “move to Germany in order to promote their work more professionally. Although the band's cult status caught the attention of Polygram Greece label, still better news came from Germany's Noise Records/Modern Music label (one of the most “strong labels at the end of the 80s, for anyone that remembers) that showed interest in signing a contract with the band. Unfortunately, the label's final decision was to sign deal with the Russian Speed/Thrash act Kruiz, leaving Sarissa with strong disappointment. Furthermore, military problems and various lineup changes resulted in Sarissa altering their initial plans by moving back to Greece. Jim's - mainly - diligence pushed Sarissa to release their self-financed Sarissa CD in 1994, selling 2000 copies at hand, with minimal (if any) promotion & distribution. The band's mature Epic/Power Metal was now more qualitative than ever, calling forth the band's optimism for a better future.