Power Quest was conceived in 2001 by keyboardist Steve… Read Full Bio ↴Wings Of Forever:
Power Quest was conceived in 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams, who had departed power metal band DragonHeart (now known as DragonForce). Steve Scott (of DragonHeart) was recruited for bass duties, along with Adam Bickers on guitar, and for the initial demo recordings both Sam Totman and ZP Theart (both of DragonHeart) lent their guitars and vocals to the process. In April 2002 vocalist Alessio Garavello was recruited to the Power Quest ranks. He was accompanied by the guitarist of his band, Arthemis, Andrea Martongelli, who recorded a few guest solos on the first album - Wings of Forever. Following the album's release, he was recruited as a full-time member to replace Bickers who left to pursue a career as a doctor.
Neverworld:
In January 2003, Andre Bargmann was brought in as drummer for Power Quest. Bargmann left the band in July that year, following the release of Neverworld. His place was filled on the tour by Last Hours of Torment drummer Gavin Ward, and eventually on a more permanent basis by Francesco Tresca
Magic Never Dies:
In November 2004 the band headed back to Thin Ice studios to record songs for the new album. The band followed this with a Magic Never Dies Tour, where vocalist Alessio Garavello also took on a role as rhythm guitarist . In October, 2007 an official Napalm Records MySpace blog post announced that Power Quest have signed to Napalm Records.
Master of Illusion:
In 2007, Steve Williams announced that there would be five guest appearances on the forthcoming recordings. Bill Hudson (guitar in Cellador), Richard West (keyboards in Threshold), Jorn Viggo Lofstad (guitar in Pagan's Mind), Chris Neighbour (vocals in FourwayKill), and Bob Katsionis (keyboards in Firewind) all provided solos or guest vocals on the album.
Lineup Changes:
In June 2008 Cellador/Coldera guitarist Bill Hudson joined as joint lead guitarist. In January 2009, bassist Steve Scott decided to leave in roder to relocate to New Zealand. The band found a replacement bassist in Oliver Holzwarth (Blind Guardian). In April, Steve Williams announced the departure of Bill Hudson. In July, vocalist Alessio Garavello left the band after 7 years and 4 studio albums to pursue a different musical direction with his new band A New Tomorrow. In September it was announced that Andrea Martongelli and Francesco Tresca were also leaving Power Quest. Oliver Holzwarth also left due to commitments with Tarja Turunen. Steve Williams remained the only original member of the band.
Very quickly, a new line up was revealed: Pete Morton (Soliloquy/Threshold) on vocals, Andy Midgley (Liquid Sky) on guitar, Ben Randall (winner of 2008 'Most Promising Young Guitarist Award' at International Guitar Idol), Paul Finnie (The Maslin Incident/and also former Power Quest stage manager), and Rich Smith (Aphemia/Dark Funeral) on drums. The band ended 2009 touring the UK with the Michael Schenker Group. Following this tour, it was then announced that due to musical differences, both Pete Morten and Ben Randall had left the band.
Blood Alliance:
Chitral 'Chity' Somapala (Firewind/Civilisation One/Avalon) was announced as the new vocalist, and Welsh guitar virtuoso Gavin Owen came on board as a new guitarist. The new release under the new line-up has a heavier twin guitar attack and Chity's vocals bring a different style than the previous albums.
The Quest is over:
In January 2013 Steve Williams announced that after 12 years, the Quest is over. The reason was that the band was not making any money, the member had regular day jobs and in past few years it even in fact cost a lot of money to be on the road instead of making money, which was not sustainable anymore.
Band members:
Steve Williams - Keyboards (2001-)
Andy Midgley - Guitars - backing vocals (2009-)
Paul Finnie - Bass (2009-)
Rich Smith - Drums (2009-)
Chitral 'Chity' Somapala (2010-)
Gavin Owen - Guitars (2010-)
Former members:
Adam Bickers - guitars (2001-2003)
Sam Totman - guitars (2001-2003)
Andre Bargmann - drums (2003)
Gavin Ward - drums (2003)
Steve Scott - bass (2001-2009)
Bill Hudson - guitars (2008-2009)
Alessio Garavello - vocals (2002-2009, also rhythm guitar 2006-2008)
Andrea Martongelli - guitars - backing vocals (2003-2009)
Oliver Holzwarth - bass guitar (2009)
Francesco Tresca - drums (2003-2009)
Pete Morton - Vocals (2009-2010)
Ben Randall - Guitars (2009-2010)
Discography:
Power Quest Demo (2001)
Wings of Forever (2002)
Neverworld (2003 Japan release, 2004 European release)
Magic Never Dies (2005)
Master of Illusion (2008)
Blood Alliance (2011)
Another World
Power Quest Lyrics
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I don't know if you'll hear me calling to you
Through the night, this endless night
I don't know if I'll ever find my way home.
I see around me only emptiness
I don't know where my world has gone
It feels like I just don't belong.
Now we live in different worlds
Far across the universe
No return, I'll journey no more
Try to put right what went wrong.
Blazing spires and rapid fire
I see ruins of a temple before me
Inside out and outside in
Can this be what is left of the world that I was in?
Searching high, searching low
Finding the way that will take me back to you
Choice is made I cannot leave
Sacrifice myself to this world of sin.
The song "Another World" by Power Quest is a powerful and emotional track that explores themes of longing, loneliness, and a desire to return to a world that is lost. The singer is lost in time and space, not knowing if anyone can hear his call. He is trapped in a world of emptiness and feels like he doesn't belong. He longs to return to the world he once knew, but it seems impossible. He sees ruins and destruction around him, and wonders what has become of the world he left behind.
The singer is torn between two worlds, unable to return to the one he came from, and unable to fully embrace the new world he has found himself in. He has to make a choice between staying and sacrificing himself to this new world or leaving and trying to find his way back home. The lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, full of emotion and a sense of longing.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the human experience of feeling lost and alone in a world that is constantly changing. The singer's journey is a metaphor for the struggle of finding one's place in the world and the difficulties of letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Another time, another space
I find myself in a different time and place than before.
I don't know if you'll hear me calling to you
Uncertainty if my voice will reach out and be heard.
Through the night, this endless night
The darkness I must continue through on this journey.
I don't know if I'll ever find my way home.
Questioning if I will ever return to the place where I belong.
I see around me only emptiness
All I observe in this world is void and nothingness.
I don't know where my world has gone
I am uncertain about the location or state of my former world.
It feels like I just don't belong.
Experiencing a sense of being out of place or not fitting in.
Now we live in different worlds
Our worlds are separate and not connected.
Far across the universe
Separated by vast distances that cannot be easily crossed.
No return, I'll journey no more
The realization that there is no going back and the end of the journey.
Try to put right what went wrong.
The desire to correct past mistakes or misunderstandings.
Blazing spires and rapid fire
Seeing the aftermath of destruction caused by flames and explosions.
I see ruins of a temple before me
Observing the remains of a once-great structure or place of worship.
Inside out and outside in
The world seems to be upside down and reversed in its order.
Can this be what is left of the world that I was in?
Wondering if the devastation and ruin is what remains of my former world.
Searching high, searching low
Looking in all directions for a way to get back to where I came from.
Finding the way that will take me back to you
Discovering the path or means to reunite with someone or somewhere important.
Choice is made I cannot leave
Coming to a difficult decision to stay in this current world or situation.
Sacrifice myself to this world of sin.
Being willing to give up oneself or make a costly sacrifice to remain in this fallen world.
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.