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{{Short description|Swedish/German power metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|Name = Dionysus
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|Img_capt = Line-up for the [[Fairytales and Reality]] album. From left to right: Kaspar Daklqvist, Ronny Milianowicz, Olaf Hayer, Johnny Ohlin and Nobby Noberg.
| caption = Line-up for the [[Fairytales and Reality]] album. From left to right: Kaspar Daklqvist, Ronny Milianowicz, Olaf Hayer, Johnny Ohlin and Nobby Noberg.
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|Background = group_or_band
| origin = Sweden
|Origin = [[Sweden]]
| genre = [[Power metal]]<br/>[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| Genre = [[Power metal]]
| years_active = 1999–2008
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| label = [[AFM Records|AFM]]
|Years_active = 1999 - 2008
| associated_acts = [[HammerFall]], [[Sinergy]]
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|Label = [[AFM]]
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| website = [http://www.dionysus-powermetal.com/ Official Homepage]
|Associated_acts = [[Hammerfall]] [[Sinergy]]
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| current_members = [[Olaf Hayer]]<br/>Johnny Öhlin<br/>Nobby Noberg<br/>Johannes Berg<br/>Joakim Floke
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|URL = [http://www.dionysus-powermetal.com/ Official Homepage]
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| past_members = Ronny Milianowicz<br/>Kaspar Dahlqvist
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|Current_members = [[Olaf Hayer]]<br/>Johnny Öhlin<br/>Nobby Noberg<br/>Johannes Berg<br/>Joakim Floke
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|Past_members = Ronny Milianowicz<br/>Kaspar Dahlqvist
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==Biography==
==Biography==
'''Dionysus''' debut album "[[Sign of Truth]]" was recorded at the Röhn Studio in [[Fulda]], [[Germany]] in 2002, which is best known for its productions with [[Edguy]] and [[Avantasia]]. The album was produced by [[Tobias Sammet]] and mixed by Tommy Newton ([[Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 1]] [[Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2|& 2]]). Dionysus second album, ''Anima Mundi'' ("the soul of the world" in [[Latin language|latin]]), was released in 2004.
'''Dionysus''' debut album ''[[Sign of Truth]]'' was recorded at the Rhön Studio in [[Fulda]], [[Germany]] in 2002, which is best known for its productions with [[Edguy]] and [[Avantasia]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metallian.com/dionysus.php|title=Dionysus History|website=metallian|access-date=July 20, 2023|date=July 20, 2023}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Tobias Sammet]] and mixed by Tommy Newton ([[Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II|Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 1 & 2]]). Dionysus second album, ''Anima Mundi'' ("the soul of the world" in [[Latin]]), was released in 2004.


'''Dionysus''' also works closely with [[Hammerfall]] singer [[Joacim Cans]]. Ronny Milianowicz did the backing vocals on ''[[Legacy of Kings]]'', and Joacim wrote the lyrics in "Bringer of Salvation" on the [[Sign of Truth]] album and "Bringer of War" on the [[Anima Mundi (album)|Anima Mundi]] album. Ronny and Joacim also work together on a number of different projects, including the musical “The Conspiracy”.
'''Dionysus''' also works closely with [[HammerFall]] singer [[Joacim Cans]]. Ronny Milianowicz did the backing vocals on ''[[Legacy of Kings]]'', and Joacim wrote the lyrics in "Bringer of Salvation" on the [[Sign of Truth]] album and "Bringer of War" on the ''[[Anima Mundi (album)|Anima Mundi]]'' album. Ronny and Joacim also work together on a number of different projects, including the musical “The Conspiracy”.


Dionysus' third album, ''[[Fairytales and Reality]]'' was released August 23, 2006.
Dionysus' third album, ''[[Fairytales and Reality]]'' was released on 23 August 2006.


In January 2007 co-founder, [[songwriter]] and [[drummer]] Ronny Milianowicz suddenly decided to quit the band for other engagements, though promising Dionysus support for all live activities of 2007. While on February 20th keyboardist Kaspar Dahlqvist announced that he was leaving due to personal conflicts and he would not be participating in the upcoming tour.
In January 2007 co-founder, [[songwriter]] and [[drummer]] Ronny Milianowicz suddenly decided to quit the band for other engagements, though promising Dionysus support for all live activities of 2007. On 20 February keyboardist Kaspar Dahlqvist announced that he was leaving due to personal conflicts and he would not be participating in the upcoming tour.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}


On their [http://www.myspace.com/dionysusmetal MySpace] page, bassist Nobby Noberg revealed that '''Dionysus''' had found a new drummer, Johannes Berg ([[Castillion]]) and a new keyboardist, Joakim Floke, which both went on Dionysus' 2007 European tour, supporting [[Jon Oliva's Pain]].
On their MySpace page, bassist Nobby Noberg revealed that '''Dionysus''' had found a new drummer, Johannes Berg ([[Castillion]]) and a new keyboardist, Joakim Floke, which both went on Dionysus' 2007 European tour, supporting [[Jon Oliva's Pain]].


In 2008, bassist Nobby Noberg and former drummer Ronny Milianowicz had their first release with their new band Saint Deamon, including singer [[Jan Thore Grefstad]].
In 2008, bassist Nobby Noberg and former drummer Ronny Milianowicz had their first release with their new band Saint Deamon, including singer [[Jan Thore Grefstad]].


Ronny Milianowicz left the band in 2007 and was later followed by Kaspar Dahlqvist. Dionysus recruited new members but split up in 2008 anyway.
Ronny Milianowicz left the band in 2007 and was later followed by Kaspar Dahlqvist. Dionysus recruited new members but split up in 2008 anyway.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}


==Members==
==Members==
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* Ronny Milianowicz - [[Drum kit|drums]]
* Ronny Milianowicz - [[Drum kit|drums]]
* Kaspar Dahlqvist - [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
* Kaspar Dahlqvist - [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]

==Timeline==
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==Discography==
==Discography==
*''[[Sign of Truth]]'' (2002)
*''[[Sign of Truth]]'' (2002)
*''[[Anima Mundi (album)|Anima Mundi]]'' (2004)
*''[[Anima Mundi (album)|Anima Mundi]]'' (2004)
*''[[Fairytales and Reality]]'' (2006)<ref>{{cite web|title=Dionysus Album Discography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dionysus-mn0000166585/discography|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=14 April 2018}}</ref>
*''[[Fairytales and Reality]]'' (2006)

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*''[[Keep the Spirit]]'' (2008)
===Compilations===
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*''Keep the Spirit'' (2008)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071010025459/http://www.afm-records.de/de/bands/bands-Dionysus.html Dionysus] at [[AFM Records]]
*[http://www.dionysus-powermetal.com/ Official Website]
*{{myspace|dionysusmetal|Dionysus}}
*{{cite web|title=Dionysus|url=https://myspace.com/dionysusmetal|website=Myspace}}

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*[http://www.afm-records.de/de/bands/bands-Dionysus.html Dionysus] at [[AFM Records]]
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[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2008]]
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 22 April 2024

Dionysus
OriginSweden
GenresPower metal
Heavy metal
Years active1999–2008
LabelsAFM
MembersOlaf Hayer
Johnny Öhlin
Nobby Noberg
Johannes Berg
Joakim Floke
Past membersRonny Milianowicz
Kaspar Dahlqvist
WebsiteOfficial Homepage

Dionysus was a Swedish/German power metal band formed in 1999 by Sinergy drummer Ronny Milianowicz and disbanded in 2008.

Biography

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Dionysus debut album Sign of Truth was recorded at the Rhön Studio in Fulda, Germany in 2002, which is best known for its productions with Edguy and Avantasia. [1] The album was produced by Tobias Sammet and mixed by Tommy Newton (Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 1 & 2). Dionysus second album, Anima Mundi ("the soul of the world" in Latin), was released in 2004.

Dionysus also works closely with HammerFall singer Joacim Cans. Ronny Milianowicz did the backing vocals on Legacy of Kings, and Joacim wrote the lyrics in "Bringer of Salvation" on the Sign of Truth album and "Bringer of War" on the Anima Mundi album. Ronny and Joacim also work together on a number of different projects, including the musical “The Conspiracy”.

Dionysus' third album, Fairytales and Reality was released on 23 August 2006.

In January 2007 co-founder, songwriter and drummer Ronny Milianowicz suddenly decided to quit the band for other engagements, though promising Dionysus support for all live activities of 2007. On 20 February keyboardist Kaspar Dahlqvist announced that he was leaving due to personal conflicts and he would not be participating in the upcoming tour.[citation needed]

On their MySpace page, bassist Nobby Noberg revealed that Dionysus had found a new drummer, Johannes Berg (Castillion) and a new keyboardist, Joakim Floke, which both went on Dionysus' 2007 European tour, supporting Jon Oliva's Pain.

In 2008, bassist Nobby Noberg and former drummer Ronny Milianowicz had their first release with their new band Saint Deamon, including singer Jan Thore Grefstad.

Ronny Milianowicz left the band in 2007 and was later followed by Kaspar Dahlqvist. Dionysus recruited new members but split up in 2008 anyway.[citation needed]

Members

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Former members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Compilations

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  • Keep the Spirit (2008)

References

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  1. ^ "Dionysus History". metallian. July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Dionysus Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
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