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2004
Korigans were born on August 2004, thanks to Simon (keyboards), Christy (Bass & Vocals) and Miky (Drums). They were inspired by Finnish metal bands to create Gothic Power Metal songs on their own. The idea of the Korigans' name comes from British Celtic Mythology. The korrigans are underground inhabitants that during summer solstice come out from their holes to celebrate all night with music making fun of the humans.
In August the group begins the search for a singer and a guitarist; in September Francesca (vocals) joins the group.

2005
In January Leo (Guitars) completes the group formation. The band begins to perform its first concerts, going from Mantova and province (Ariston Theatre and country fairs) to Como (Italy).
After a year, Francesca and Leo leave the band.

2006
In January Ortensia (vocals) and Mome (Guitars) join Korigans and the group can finally make a new playlist. In March several concerts are performed between Mantova and Cremona (Italy). In April Korigans buy a new van which is used to transport the instruments. In August Korigans go to the wonderful beer fest in Vasto (CH - Italy). After a memorable concert, with an outstanding hospitality, Ortensia leaves the group at the end of Summer.
At the same time, while the search for a new singer goes on, in September Korigans begins recording the first self-made promo CD.

2007
In the end of January Lu (Vocals) joins the band. Korigans can make a new playlist for 2007 concerts and finish recording of promo CD, "The Prophecy", finished at 19th of March. The concerts season begins again with live concerts touching also Brescia and Verona (Italy). "The Prophecy" receives many positive reviews. Korigans change their van and in August they come back to Vasto at "Agosto Carpinetano" fest.
In December the track "The Seventh Seal" enters the compilation "Lvceria in Fire Volume II" and it's singled out as one of the best tracks of the album by "metalbeta.it".
At the end of 2007 Mome leave the band.

2008
In January a new guitarist named Andrew (Guitars) arrives. Korigans begin to compose new songs for first album's recording. While the live concerts go on, "The Prophecy" receive other reviews, notably from the "Rock Hard", monthly magazine of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, and wins "MetalBeta Top Demo 2008". In May the promo CD debuts in Canada, and is available at Freeson's Store. In June Korigans takes part at Band's Contest in Porto Mantovano (MN - Italy) reaching 3rd place. At the end of 2008 Lu leave the band.

2009
After a short break, in March Francesca (Vocals) joins the band and Korigans can resume their work for a second promo CD. Meanwhile, "The Seventh Seal" takes part in a radio programme on Radio Suono Ribelle. In June Korigans record an orchestral version of "The Seventh Seal" with Francesca's voice and Andrew's guitar... (continue)

 

Line up: Francesca (Vocals), Simon (Keyboards), Andrew (Guitars), Christy (Bass & Vocals), Miky (Drums).

 

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