Greyswan was founded in Novara (northwest italy) by two schoolmates, Gianlu… Read Full Bio ↴Greyswan was founded in Novara (northwest italy) by two schoolmates, Gianluca and Federico, both guitarists and high school students. They came together sharing a passion for music. The two friends began by playing with a drummer, CQ.

Some months later Lucia, the bassist and Oscar, the singer join the band. Slowly, after playing covers in the beginning, the band begins writing their own songs.
During this period they choose GREYSWAN as monicker. In early 2000, another member completes the line-up: Francesco, on keyboards.

Old songs get modifications and Greyswan start working on new ones. In the month of May of the same year, the band records its first demo. It features 4 tracks and is a live in studio recording. Thanks to good reviews in specialized metal magazines, fanzines and webzines (in Italy and abroad too), Greyswan music spreads outside their area.
In summer 2000 CQ leaves the band, replaced by Luca on drums.

In summer 2001 their second studio experience, they enter a professional studio and record a three track promo cd.
After the recordings, in the beginning of 2002, another line-up change: for several reasons three members leave the band. Some months later Paolo (guitar) and Marcello (bass) join Oscar, Gianluca and Luca. During 2002 the band plays many gigs all around Northern Italy to promote their work; in the beginning of 2002 Greyswan signed with Cold Blood Industries and started to record their first full-lenght album "Thought-tormented minds".