Crystal Viper
Crystal Viper is a Polish heavy metal band, formed in Katowice (Poland) in … Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Viper is a Polish heavy metal band, formed in Katowice (Poland) in 2003 by vocalist Marta Gabriel (professional musician, 1st grade) and her husband - Bart Gabriel (manager and producer known from cooperation with a bunch of classic Heavy Metal bands). After several demo recordings Crystal Viper entered the Kat Recording Studio to record the "Wild Child" song, for "A Tribute To W.A.S.P." CD compilation (released in 2006 by Codiac Records, Denmark). In April of 2005, two members of the legendary New Wave Of British Heavy Metal act Elixir came to Poland, to record the song "Chaos Rising" with Crystal Viper for "A Tribute To Cirith Ungol" CD & LP compilation (Solemnity Music, 2006). After several line up changes, since 2006 Crystal Viper consists of the following members:
Current
Marta Gabriel – vocals (2003–present), guitars (2009–present)
Andy Wave – guitars (2006–present)
Blaze J. Grygiel – bass (2016–present)
Eric Juris – guitars (2018–present)
Cederick Forsberg – Drums
Crystal Viper's style can be described as a combination of Speed and Heavy Metal (Running Wild, Accept, Stormwitch), the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (Elixir, Angel Witch, Iron Maiden), and Epic Metal (Manilla Road, Zed Yago, Manowar). Crystal Viper is also known from theatrical live shows, and already had the pleasure to share the stage with acts such as Doro, Hammerfall, Stratovarius, Cradle Of Filth, Deathstars, and other bands.
In the summer of 2006 Crystal Viper recorded their next cover song - this time it was "Flaming Metal Systems" for "A Tribute To Manilla Road" compilation - again with a special guest: Piotr Luczyk, guitarist of the ultimate Polish Metal legend Kat, recorded the opening guitar solo. A few days later the band inked a deal with German label Karthago Records (home of such cult bands as: Noisehunter, Gravestone, No Trouble and many others). A few months after recording the song for the Manilla Road tribute album, Crystal Viper returned to the Zed Studio to record a debut full length concept-album titled "The Curse Of Crystal Viper". Intro for the album was recorded by another very special guest: Gerrit P. Mutz, lead singer of the famous German True Heavy Metal band Sacred Steel. The debut CD is out now, and soon High Roller Records (Germany) will release it on limited edition vinyl LP as well.
Between 2006 and 2009 Crystal Viper was a four piece band in the studio and a five piece band on stage, featuring different musicians at the position of the live rhythm guitarist, until Marta took over the duties of a rhythm guitarist as well. Since then, Crystal Viper is a four piece act both in the studio and on stage.
In 2009, Crystal Viper signed a multiple record deal with AFM Records. The third studio album entitled "Legends" (with lyrics based on old Polish legends and stories) came out in 2010, and in 2012 was followed by "Crimen Excepta" - concept effort about witches and holy inquisition. Due to occupational obligations Tomasz Woryna was forced to take lesser part in band's activity, and most of the bass guitar parts on "Crimen Excepta" were recorded by Marta Gabriel. The band didn't stop to tour, so Michal Badocha stepped in as the new bass player.
In 2013, after several live shows in countries such as Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden and Denmark, Crystal Viper returned to the studio to record the fifth studio album, "Possession". Sadly soon after its premiere, due to health issues relating to the band's front woman and founder, Marta Gabriel, the band was forced to stop its activity. In 2013, for the first time since 2006, after regular touring in 15 countries, and after releasing 5 studio albums, 7 singles and compilations - the future of Crystal Viper was placed into question...
In late 2016, the band finally broke the silence: the witch is back! The comeback album entitled "Queen Of The Witches", was released after a four-year silence, in February 2017. Like all the previous ones, the album has been produced by Bart Gabriel (known for his collaboration with acts such as CirithUngol, Pagan Altar, Hexx or Sacred Steel). The album's cover artwork has been created by the legendary German artist, Andreas Marschall, known for the iconic artworks which he created for acts such as Running Wild, Blind Guardian or Kreator. "Queen Of The Witches" is also the first Crystal Viper album recorded with the new bass player, Blaze J. Grygiel. As it's already a tradition that Crystal Viper pays a tribute to the classic '80s Metal acts of which legacy they proudly continue, it couldn't be different this time, and the band both invited several special guests to take part in the recordings, as well as recorded two cover songs, for the CD and the LP version of the album respectively. The Manowar co-founder and guitar hero Ross The Boss appears in the headbanging hymn entitled "Do Or Die", while Mantas of Venom slays a shredding guitar solo in the speed Metal monster entitled "Flames And Blood". Except that, in the surprising power ballad entitled "We Will Make It Last Forever", Marta shares vocal duties with Steve Bettney, vocalist of the NWoBHM cult heroes Saracen. The album has been promoted by two video clips, and a European Tour in March and April 2017, during which the band visited Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland.
In 4 June 2018, rhythm guitarist Eric Juris joined the band.
http://www.crystalviper.com/
http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=33867
Albums
The Curse of Crystal Viper (2007)
Metal Nation (2009)
Legends (2010)
Crimen Excepta (2012)
Possession (2013)
Queen of the Witches (2017)
Tales of Fire and Ice (2019)
The Cult (2021)
Current
Marta Gabriel – vocals (2003–present), guitars (2009–present)
Andy Wave – guitars (2006–present)
Blaze J. Grygiel – bass (2016–present)
Eric Juris – guitars (2018–present)
Cederick Forsberg – Drums
Crystal Viper's style can be described as a combination of Speed and Heavy Metal (Running Wild, Accept, Stormwitch), the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (Elixir, Angel Witch, Iron Maiden), and Epic Metal (Manilla Road, Zed Yago, Manowar). Crystal Viper is also known from theatrical live shows, and already had the pleasure to share the stage with acts such as Doro, Hammerfall, Stratovarius, Cradle Of Filth, Deathstars, and other bands.
In the summer of 2006 Crystal Viper recorded their next cover song - this time it was "Flaming Metal Systems" for "A Tribute To Manilla Road" compilation - again with a special guest: Piotr Luczyk, guitarist of the ultimate Polish Metal legend Kat, recorded the opening guitar solo. A few days later the band inked a deal with German label Karthago Records (home of such cult bands as: Noisehunter, Gravestone, No Trouble and many others). A few months after recording the song for the Manilla Road tribute album, Crystal Viper returned to the Zed Studio to record a debut full length concept-album titled "The Curse Of Crystal Viper". Intro for the album was recorded by another very special guest: Gerrit P. Mutz, lead singer of the famous German True Heavy Metal band Sacred Steel. The debut CD is out now, and soon High Roller Records (Germany) will release it on limited edition vinyl LP as well.
Between 2006 and 2009 Crystal Viper was a four piece band in the studio and a five piece band on stage, featuring different musicians at the position of the live rhythm guitarist, until Marta took over the duties of a rhythm guitarist as well. Since then, Crystal Viper is a four piece act both in the studio and on stage.
In 2009, Crystal Viper signed a multiple record deal with AFM Records. The third studio album entitled "Legends" (with lyrics based on old Polish legends and stories) came out in 2010, and in 2012 was followed by "Crimen Excepta" - concept effort about witches and holy inquisition. Due to occupational obligations Tomasz Woryna was forced to take lesser part in band's activity, and most of the bass guitar parts on "Crimen Excepta" were recorded by Marta Gabriel. The band didn't stop to tour, so Michal Badocha stepped in as the new bass player.
In 2013, after several live shows in countries such as Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden and Denmark, Crystal Viper returned to the studio to record the fifth studio album, "Possession". Sadly soon after its premiere, due to health issues relating to the band's front woman and founder, Marta Gabriel, the band was forced to stop its activity. In 2013, for the first time since 2006, after regular touring in 15 countries, and after releasing 5 studio albums, 7 singles and compilations - the future of Crystal Viper was placed into question...
In late 2016, the band finally broke the silence: the witch is back! The comeback album entitled "Queen Of The Witches", was released after a four-year silence, in February 2017. Like all the previous ones, the album has been produced by Bart Gabriel (known for his collaboration with acts such as CirithUngol, Pagan Altar, Hexx or Sacred Steel). The album's cover artwork has been created by the legendary German artist, Andreas Marschall, known for the iconic artworks which he created for acts such as Running Wild, Blind Guardian or Kreator. "Queen Of The Witches" is also the first Crystal Viper album recorded with the new bass player, Blaze J. Grygiel. As it's already a tradition that Crystal Viper pays a tribute to the classic '80s Metal acts of which legacy they proudly continue, it couldn't be different this time, and the band both invited several special guests to take part in the recordings, as well as recorded two cover songs, for the CD and the LP version of the album respectively. The Manowar co-founder and guitar hero Ross The Boss appears in the headbanging hymn entitled "Do Or Die", while Mantas of Venom slays a shredding guitar solo in the speed Metal monster entitled "Flames And Blood". Except that, in the surprising power ballad entitled "We Will Make It Last Forever", Marta shares vocal duties with Steve Bettney, vocalist of the NWoBHM cult heroes Saracen. The album has been promoted by two video clips, and a European Tour in March and April 2017, during which the band visited Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland.
In 4 June 2018, rhythm guitarist Eric Juris joined the band.
http://www.crystalviper.com/
http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=33867
Albums
The Curse of Crystal Viper (2007)
Metal Nation (2009)
Legends (2010)
Crimen Excepta (2012)
Possession (2013)
Queen of the Witches (2017)
Tales of Fire and Ice (2019)
The Cult (2021)
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Crystal Viper Lyrics
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A Man Of Stone Once upon a time there was a man who made…
Agents of Steel Back in the days we first sighted Their shields gleaming br…
Asenath Waite I can't see her, but she's there, I'm locked down with…
At the Edge of Time You need to find me - but don’t know why Now,…
Black Leviathan He was called the black leviathan Was he a ghost? no…
Blood Of The Heroes Walls of the castle were no longer strong But the enemies…
Breaking the Curse Area! Kin Dee Rap.1 This year rappers i will be putting pepp…
Bright Lights Paralyzed, I cannot move or scream Eyes are open, trapped in…
Bringer of the Light Angel once fallen, like a flame Between dusts of the ages,…
Child of the Flame He knew that something was wrong, And didn't expect that B…
City of the Damned There is no time, and there is no future People…
Crimen Excepta Again, and again he's judging the witches, But every time h…
Crystal Sphere Deep in the black ocean, by sand it was covered Only…
Demon's Dagger [I.] Sons of the devil will tonight stay on the ship I…
Demons' Dagger Sons of the devil will tonight stay on the ship…
Down in the Crypt How could it be? What have I seen What happened that…
dream warriors I lie awake and dread the lonely nights I′m not alone I…
Fight Evil with Evil (THE EXORCIST:) Demon is screaming Evil and loud I am pro…
Fire Be My Gates I've seen in my life so many dark nights. Nights of…
Flaming Metal Systems Beware, the shrapnel flies Flaming through the night This ni…
Flaring Madness Something is burning inside of me Don't know why it wants…
Forgotten Land Secret cities that no human knows Labyrinths with writings o…
Gladiator Die By The Blade [Part One: Entering The Arena] [Instrumental] [Part Two: C…
Goddess Of Death She rules demons of the earth She will drive you to…
Greed Is Blind They lived in poverty Fed by a vain hope, that it…
Her Crimson Tears I. She was so innocent, And full of trust Her skin was li…
I Am Leather Witch In the mountains I saw him Under moonlight for a…
Island of the Silver Skull Sailors of hell, damned by the nations Gray people call…
It's Your Omen World was slowly drowning In the heretic's blood, and tears…
Julia Is Possessed (JULIA'S MOTHER:) Can you help her please? It's our guilt.…
Legions of Truth Six millions died for him People thought they can not win …
Lost in the Dark Follow your curse which brought you there Fire on your torch…
Mark of the Horned One (THE EXORCIST:) Do you see? Yes, the witch's mark Right h…
Medicus Animarum Bloody, bloody day He is waiting for someone to break. He'…
Metal Nation You can join us anytime, we're here We are proud, to…
Night Of The Sin Sky was rd but stars were shining She felt someone's breath…
Night Prowler Old bell tolls the midnight Vampire goes for a hunt…
Prophet of the End Stupid you are And went to far We know, how human race…
Secret Of The Black Water (The Devil) It's so black Hot like hell Unholy water call…
Shadows On the Horizon Creatures of the night And ships made of bones Death…
Sleeping Giants Not made of matter, but they have a shape Died long…
Sleeping Swords Eldinaar returned And our faith with him Beasts of hell…
Sydonia Bork At one September day The sword drunk a lot of blood They…
T.V. War T.V. war is part of life Entertaining & far,far away…
Tell Me Why People think i'm crazy act like a fool Try and understand…
The Anvil of Hate As written in the forgotten scrolls of the old faith The…
The Calling The abyss that I'm in Is always full of liquids…
The Cult All of us will notice when the time will come People…
The Ghost Ship A ship with three masts, proud between the waves The land…
The Last Axeman Under the dark I'm growing Cut by the light that goes…
The Last Axeman (Polish Version) On był tym wybranym Honor całym jego życiem Lśniący topór zn…
The Spell of Death They took her away and didn't say a word. Unholy bastards!…
The Truth You, people, know the things like greed, and cruelty very…
Thundersteel A streak of lightning is shooting through the air Electric s…
Tyrani Piekiel Piekielny wrzask, Diabelskie szpony Za szyję chwytają cieb…
Under Ice Always cold With no light Without the sky Eternal white Land…
Voices in My Head (JULIA:) How can I tell them? What to do? What if I…
We Are Many You have no right to tell me what to do I'm…
Welcome Home Grandma' welcome home You have Been gone for far too long Is…
When Are You You've been told that i was evil But you felt the…
When the Sun Goes Down Crimson shade covers the ground Time to take off golden crow…
Whispers From Beyond They're among us, the cunning spies They are watching us all…
Why Can't You Listen? (Julia says she has something important to say, that will…
Witch's Mark Another sleepless night, Another girl can not hide From th…
Witchs Mark Another sleepless night, Another girl can not hide From thei…
You Will Die You Will Burn So it shall be done You will die you will burn This…
Zombie Lust (Flesh Eaters) The end is near, nothing can stop this Bodies crawling out…
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