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)
Lost Without You
Power Quest Lyrics
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It was a cold December morning
Round about midnight
Hear a distant church bell ring
Doesn't really mean a thing
Suddenly I catch your eye
And much to my surprise
I wonder just what you can see
Tonight is when you go away
I hope I'll see you soon someday
Candle flickers in the corner of my mind
It has been so many years
Filled with laughter, filled with tears
I just hope the memories linger on...
Can't you see I feel I'm fading away ?
And I don't know if I can face another day
Hearing voices at the back of my head
If this goes on I'm surely gonna end up dead
This was never how I thought it would be
How was I to know you would have this effect on me ?
Like a stranger in a far-away place
Day to day, hoping that it's not too late
Oh, can't you see, you're all I need
So I walk this road without you
Now that you have gone away
Heading for the future not the past
Spend my time without you
Live my own life everyday
How long is the heartache gonna last... oh
Now you're gone and only memories remain
Remind me of you and help to ease this tragic pain
That I'm feeling like I'm caught in a mire
Nowhere to turn, no one to quench the burning fire
I thought I heard you softly calling my name
Can't be true 'cause things will never be the same
Tried to reach you but there's no one at home
Feeling lonely even though I'm not on my own
Can't believe how quickly time has gone by
Days and weeks and months in the blink of an eye
Wish I knew how the story will end
There is one thing - I hope we can still be friends
The lyrics to Power Quest's song Lost Without You are a story of love and loss, and the pain that comes with it. The song tells the tale of a relationship that has ended, and the singer's struggle to move on. It starts with a cold December morning, around midnight, when the singer hears a distant church bell ring. The bell doesn't mean anything to him, but suddenly he catches the eye of his former lover. He wonders what she sees in him and hopes he'll see her again someday.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses how lost he feels without his lover. He feels like he is fading away and doesn't know if he can face another day. He hears voices in his head, and if this continues, he thinks he will end up dead. He didn't think that losing his lover would have such an effect on him, and he feels like a stranger in a faraway place. He hopes it's not too late to make things right.
In the end, the song speaks to the pain of moving on, after a love that once consumed you is lost. The singer hopes that he and his lover can still be friends and that the memories of their relationship will linger on. The song is a poignant reminder of the difficulty of moving on when love is lost, and the beauty of holding on to the memories that once brought you together.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a cold December morning
The singer sets the scene for the story, describing the type of morning it was.
Round about midnight
The singer provides additional context about the time of day.
Hear a distant church bell ring
The singer takes note of the sound he hears, but dismisses it as insignificant.
Doesn't really mean a thing
The singer emphasizes that the sound he heard was not important.
Suddenly I catch your eye
The singer sees someone who catches his attention unexpectedly.
And much to my surprise
The singer is taken aback by the encounter.
You are looking back at me
The singer realizes that the person he saw is also noticing him.
I wonder just what you can see
The singer is curious about what the other person is thinking or feeling towards him.
Tonight is when you go away
The singer is aware that the other person is leaving soon.
I hope I'll see you soon someday
The singer expresses a desire to see the other person again in the future.
Candle flickers in the corner of my mind
The singer is reminded of something from the past.
It has been so many years
The singer reflects on how much time has passed since the event he is remembering.
Filled with laughter, filled with tears
The singer remembers how there were both happy and sad moments in the past.
I just hope the memories linger on...
The singer hopes that he won't forget the memories from the past.
Can't you see I feel I'm fading away ?
The singer is struggling emotionally, and hopes the other person can see that.
And I don't know if I can face another day
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the future.
Hearing voices at the back of my head
The singer is experiencing inner turmoil and negative thoughts.
If this goes on I'm surely gonna end up dead
The singer is worried about the long-term effects of his current state of mind.
This was never how I thought it would be
The singer is reflecting on how his life has not turned out the way he expected it to.
How was I to know you would have this effect on me ?
The singer is attributing his current struggles to another person's impact on his life.
Like a stranger in a far-away place
The singer feels alienated and disconnected from his surroundings.
Day to day, hoping that it's not too late
The singer is trying to take things one day at a time, and hoping that he can turn his life around.
Oh, can't you see, you're all I need
The singer is expressing how important the other person is to him.
So I walk this road without you
The singer has accepted that the other person is no longer in his life, and he must move on.
Now that you have gone away
The singer is acknowledging that the other person is no longer present.
Heading for the future not the past
The singer is looking towards the future, and trying not to dwell on the past.
Spend my time without you
The singer is adjusting to life on his own, without the other person.
Live my own life everyday
The singer is trying to focus on his own life and goals, and not worry about the other person.
How long is the heartache gonna last... oh
The singer is still struggling emotionally, and is wondering how long it will take to recover from the loss of the other person.
Now you're gone and only memories remain
The singer is lamenting the fact that the other person is no longer present, and only memories of them remain.
Remind me of you and help to ease this tragic pain
The singer is finding comfort in remembering the other person, even though it is painful.
That I'm feeling like I'm caught in a mire
The singer feels stuck and unable to move on from the situation.
Nowhere to turn, no one to quench the burning fire
The singer feels lost and helpless, unable to find relief from his emotional pain.
I thought I heard you softly calling my name
The singer thinks he hears the other person's voice, and it makes him feel emotional.
Can't be true 'cause things will never be the same
The singer knows that the other person is not actually calling his name, and that things can't go back to how they used to be.
Tried to reach you but there's no one at home
The singer is trying to reconnect with the other person, but is finding that they are not available.
Feeling lonely even though I'm not on my own
The singer is experiencing loneliness, despite being physically alone.
Can't believe how quickly time has gone by
The singer is reflecting on how quickly time has passed since the other person was in his life.
Days and weeks and months in the blink of an eye
The singer is emphasizing how fast time has gone by, and how he can't believe how much time has passed since he last saw the other person.
Wish I knew how the story will end
The singer is uncertain about what the future holds, and wishes he had a sense of what will happen.
There is one thing - I hope we can still be friends
The singer is expressing that he still values the other person's presence in his life, even if they can't be together romantically.
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