Callenish Circle
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | February 2007 |
| Headquarters | Netherlands |
| Products | Melodic death metal music |
Callenish Circle was a melodic death metal group originating from the Netherlands, established in 1992. Their discography includes three albums released through Metal Blade Records prior to their dissolution in February 2007. The band experienced increased recognition in the early 2000s, embarking on a tour with God Dethroned in 2002, appearing at the Dutch edition of Ozzfest, performing at Germany's Party San Open Air festival, and serving as the opening act for Dimmu Borgir. Their fourth studio album, launched by Metal Blade in 2003, was promoted through performances at prominent German festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze Open Air. In October 2003, they joined the Bonded by Metal Over Europe tour, sharing the stage with headliners Exodus, Nuclear Assault, and Agent Steel. Among their notable achievements was a 2006 tour across Mexico before they ceased activities the following year. Additionally, a portion of their track "Suffer My Disbelief" is used as the outro theme on the web-based review program Angry Joe Show.
Last lineup
- Wim Vossen − bass guitar
- Remy Dieteren − guitar
- Gavin Harte − drums
- Ronny Tijssen − guitar
- Patrick Savelkoul − lead vocals
Former members
- Jos Evers − guitar (1992–1998)
- Maurice Wagemans − bass (1992–1995)
- John Gorissen − bass (1995–1997)
- Roland Schuschke − bass (1997–2002)
- René Rokx − bass (2002–2005)
Discography
- Lovelorn (demo, 1995)
- Drift of Empathy (album, Hammerheart, 1996)
- Escape (EP, Polar Bear, 1998)
- Graceful... Yet Forbidding (album, DSFA (Benelux)/Edgerunner, 1999/2001)
- Flesh Power Dominion (album, Metal Blade, 2002)
- My Passion // Your Pain (album, Metal Blade, 2003)
- Forbidden Empathy (double CD, Karmageddon Media, 2005)
- Pitch.Black.Effects (album, Metal Blade, 2005/2006)