Paladine

The PALADINE story started in 2013 when a group of three friends from Athens, Greece, felt the strong desire to express their common passion for Epic Heavy Metal. Founding members Chris "Crazy" Stergianidis (bass guitar), Thanos Kollintzogiannakis (guitar - DESERT NEAR THE END) and Stamatis Katsafados (drums - THE SILENT RAGE), all former members of the underground band MYTHRAAL, decided to make their dream a reality and joined forces once again. The outcome was the composition of original material in Chris' home studio and the formation of a new band under the name "PALADINE".

The purpose of PALADINE was to create music by combining the finest elements of what makes Metal, especially US Epic Heavy/Power Metal, so great - i.e., power, melody, speed, energy and emotion. At the same time, the search was on for an appropriate singer that would fit with the band's epic sound and feeling. Finally, after a long period of searching, in 2014, Nick Protonotarios, aka The Metalizer, became the chosen one and joined as both the band's singer and lead guitarist. In 2015, the complete line-up took shape as the band was joined by keyboardist/backing vocalist Marilena Plitsi. The combination worked and it gave PALADINE the unique edge that defines the band's sound.

In late 2016, PALADINE completed the recording, mixing and mastering of their debut full-length album "Finding Solace" at Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece, in collaboration with their producer and huge friend Thimios Krikos (guitar - INNERWISH, ex-DIVINER). This was followed by the signing of a deal with No Remorse Records for its release on 7 April, 2017.

In general, the album gathered many positive reviews and feedback by the fans and the Metal music press including a 4/6 rating by Metal Invader, one of Greece's top Metal music webzines.

In May 2017, the band underwent a line-up change. Thanos Kollintzogiannakis and Stamatis Katsafados were replaced by Kostas Smonos (rhythm guitars) and Nick "Yngve" Samios (session drums) respectively.

On 1 May, 2017, the band played its very first live show in Athens, Greece as an opening act for the Epic Metal Legends MANILLA ROAD as part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour.

2018 is a transitional year as PALADINE undergoes another major line-up change. Nick "The Metalizer" Protonotarios, Marilena Plitsi and Kostas Smonos step down. In August 2018, they are replaced by Minas Notaras (vocals), Sotiris "Cathunterios" Paraskevas (guitar) and Dimitris Napas (guitar). The line-up is completed as Thomas Halans (drums) joins the band as a permanent member.

On 8 September, 2018, the band played live in Athens, Greece as an opening act for the US Metal Legends Q5 as part of their 2018 European Tour.

Currently, the band is looking forward to playing some more live shows in order to promote the album.

PALADINE strongly believes that Metal is a lifestyle, a religion and a lot more than a simple music genre. Therefore, the band is committed to create and play Epic Heavy Metal without any compromises and wishes to become a part of its rich history. To be continued...

Keep the flame burning...\m/

• Finding Solace (2017)
• Entering the Abyss (2021)