Midnight and the First-Born Massacre - Arrayan Path

ARRAYAN PATH (formerly Arryan Path) is the personal project of singer/songwriter Nicholas Leptos which came together in 1997 with Nicholas’ friend, guitarist Clement Fung. Throughout the years Nicholas has had great help from his brother Socrates Leptos as well as others.

Following their two demos (“Return to Troy”, 1999 and “Osiris”, 2000) the band’s debut album, “Road to Macedonia” was released in 2004 by Greek label Steel Gallery Records. As a result of this album’s solid musicianship and great epic atmosphere the band quickly gained a huge following, especially in Greece. This album is has attained a cult status now and new fans are always eager to acquire it.

After a six-year hiatus, in early 2010, the band released its second album, “Terra Incognita”, released by Cypriot label Pitch Black Records. This album was an obvious improvement, in all aspects, especially though in terms of musicianship as well as production. Recorded at Maranis Studios in Germany and mixed and mastered by Vagelis Maranis (SANVOISEN) who also participated on one of the album’s tracks.

A significant achievement and recognition for “Terra Incognita” was the fact that it got nominated for IMPALA’s European Independent Album of the Year Award, the only metal nomination amongst 20 other. Furthermore, legendary Bruce Dickinson played the album on his rock show commenting that “it’s a band worth checking out!”

In November 2011, ARRAYAN PATH’s third album is released, again by Pitch Black Records. Titled “Ira Imperium” it is already being described as a worthy follow-up to the band’s last album as it maintains the same high level of quality as before and some argue even better. This album also features a guest appearance by Tony Martin (ex - BLACK SABBATH) as well as more guest appearances by Vagelis Maranis and others.

ARRAYAN PATH has played live numerous times, in Cyprus and abroad and has also participated in various festivals, including Greece’s Up the Hammers in 2010. More live appearances have been scheduled after the release of “Ira Imperium” (featuring a guest appearance by Tony Martin) and already work has begun for the band’s fourth album, coming in 2012. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.