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{{Short description|American heavy metal band}}
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'''Fifth Angel''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Bellevue, Washington]].
'''Fifth Angel''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Bellevue, Washington]].


==Biography==
== Biography ==
Fifth Angel was formed in the suburbs of Seattle in 1983, specifically, in the Bellevue area. The band's initial lineup consisted of Ted Pilot (vocals), [[James Byrd guitarist|James Byrd]] (lead guitar), Ed Archer (rhythm guitar), [[Ken Mary]] (drums) and Kenny Kay (bass). This line up went into Steve Lawson Productions studio in late 1983 with Terry Date as producer/engineer and recorded a four song demo that consisted of "Fade to Flames", "Fifth Angel", "In the Fallout", and "Wings of Destiny". [[Shrapnel Records]] signed them in 1985 and financed the recording of five more songs to complete a self titled album that eventually appeared in 1986.<ref>http://www.metal-metropolis.com/fifth_angel.htm</ref>
Fifth Angel was formed in the suburbs of Seattle in 1983, specifically, in the Bellevue area. The band's initial lineup consisted of Ted Pilot (vocals), James Byrd (lead guitar), Ed Archer (rhythm guitar), [[Ken Mary]] (drums) and Kenny Kay (bass).<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=133}}</ref> This line up went into Steve Lawson Productions studio in late 1983 with [[Terry Date]] as producer/engineer and recorded a four-song demo that consisted of "Fade to Flames", "Fifth Angel", "In the Fallout", and "Wings of Destiny". [[Shrapnel Records]] signed them in 1985 and financed the recording of five more songs to complete a self-titled album, that eventually appeared in 1986.<ref name="LarkinHM" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.metal-metropolis.com/default.php|title=千赢网址&#124;千赢网址娱乐|website=Metal-metropolis.com|accessdate=November 15, 2019|archive-date=October 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030160350/http://www.metal-metropolis.com/default.php|url-status=live}}</ref>


Kenny Kay left the group in 1987 and was replaced by John Macko. The group was signed a major label deal with [[Epic Records]] in 1988 and the debut album was re-released. As the band prepared to record a second album they lost founding guitar player James Byrd. Kendall Bechtel was brought in as his replacement. In 1989, the follow-up record, ''Time Will Tell'' appeared, but the band had lost its label support,<ref>http://fifthangel.org/fifthangel-2007.html</ref> with its members going their separate ways by 1990.
Kenny Kay left the group in 1987 and was replaced by John Macko.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> The group was signed a major label deal with [[Epic Records]] in 1988 and the debut album was re-released.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> As the band prepared to record a second album they brought on Kendall Bechtell to replace founding guitar player James Byrd.<ref name="LarkinHM" /> In 1989, the follow-up record, ''Time Will Tell'' appeared, but the band had lost its label support,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fifthangel.org/fifthangel-2007.html|title=Fifth Angel |date=18 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318083420/http://fifthangel.org/fifthangel-2007.html |accessdate=14 October 2020|archive-date=2017-03-18 }}</ref> with its members going their separate ways by 1990.<ref name="LarkinHM" />


Although many rumors cropped up in the 2000s about a reunion, it finally happened in 2009. Ed Archer, John Macko and Kendall Bechtel were joined by drummer Jeffrey McCormack and in 2010, the band played its first live show in its history at the Keep it True Festival, with guest singer [[Peter Orullian]] (ex-Heir Apparent).
In 2009 Ed Archer, John Macko and Kendall Bechtel reunited; they were joined by drummer Jeffrey McCormack and in 2010, the band played its first show in its history at the Keep it True Festival,{{fact|date=March 2024}} with guest singer [[Peter Orullian]] (ex-Heir Apparent). McCormack left the group in 2011, along with announced lead singer David Fefolt (the latter performed on some demos, but never actually performed live or officially recorded with the band).


By 2017, Fifth Angel had been active once again. Original drummer Ken Mary rejoined the group, and vocalist Peter Orullian returned to sing for some 2017 engagements. The band booked two shows for the year: April 22, 2017 at El Corazon in Seattle, Washington, and the Keep it True Festival in Germany on April 29, 2017. The band also had a huge slate of demos that it planned to work on following the Keep It True Festival, in hopes of finally putting together a new record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fifthangel.org/history.html|title=Fifth Angel :: www.fifthangel.org|date=18 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318085750/http://fifthangel.org/history.html|accessdate=14 October 2020|archive-date=2017-03-18}}</ref> Their third album, ''The Third Secret'', was released on October 26, 2018 on [[Nuclear Blast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fifth-angel-sign-with-nuclear-blast-records-the-third-secret-album-due-in-september/|title=FIFTH ANGEL Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS; 'The Third Secret' Album Due In September|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=May 25, 2018|accessdate=May 25, 2018|archive-date=May 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525212854/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fifth-angel-sign-with-nuclear-blast-records-the-third-secret-album-due-in-september/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=29516|title=FIFTH ANGEL Return With First Album In 30 Years|website=[[KNAC|KNAC.com]]|date=August 23, 2018|accessdate=August 23, 2018|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030161536/http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=29516|url-status=live}}</ref> Fifth Angel announced it would headline Germany's Crusher Festival in 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metallian.com/fifthangel.php |title=Fifth Angel history and biography |publisher=metallian |date=25 November 2023 |access-date=25 November 2023}}</ref>
McCormack left the group in 2011, along with announced lead singer David Fefolt (the latter performed on some demos, but never actually performed live or officially recorded with the band). The group has been rumored to be demoing new material, but so far nothing has come of it.


==Current members==
== Band members ==
=== Current members ===
*Ed Archer - Rhythm Guitar (1983–1989, 2009–present)
*Ed Archer – guitars (1983–1989, 2010, 2017, 2018–present)
*[[Ken Mary]] - Drums (1983–1988, 2017-present)
*[[Ken Mary]] – drums (1983–1989, 2017–present)
*John Macko - Bass (1988–1989, 2009–present)
*John Macko – bass (1986–1989, 2010, 2017–present)
*Kendall Bechtel - Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals (1989, 2009–present)
*[[Peter Orullian]] - Lead Vocals (2010, 2017-present)
*Jim Dofka - Lead Guitar (2020-present)
*Ethan Brosh – guitars (2019–present)
*Steven Carlson – vocals (2019–present)


==Former members==
=== Former members ===
*Ted Pilot - Lead Vocals (1983–1989)
*Ted Pilot – vocals (1983–1989)
*[[James Byrd guitarist|James Byrd]] - Lead Guitar (1983–1988)
*James Byrd – guitars (1983–1987)
*Kendall Bechtel – guitars (1987–1989, 2010, 2017–2019), vocals (2017–2019)
*Kenny Kay - Bass (circa 1985 - did not play on an album)
*Kenny Ray – bass (1983–1985)
*Jeffrey McCormack - Drums (2010–2011)
*[[Richard Stuverud]] – drums (1989)
*Tim Branom - Lead Vocals (2010 - just rehearsals for Keep it True Festival)
*[[Peter Orullian]] – vocals (2010, 2017)
*David Fefolt - Lead Vocals (2011 - left the band before ever performing live or officially recording. His vocals appear on demos that have never been circulated)
*Jeffrey McCormack – drums (2010, 2017)


==External links==
=== Timeline ===
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==Discography==
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*[[Fifth Angel (album)|''Fifth Angel'']] ([[Shrapnel Records]], 1986; re-released on [[Epic Records]], 1988) US No.&nbsp;117<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p12935|pure_url=yes}} Billboard], Allmusic.com</ref>
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== Discography ==
===Studio albums===
*''[[Fifth Angel (album)|Fifth Angel]]'' ([[Shrapnel Records|Shrapnel]], 1986; re-released on [[Epic Records|Epic]], 1988) US No.&nbsp;117<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/fifth-angel|title=Fifth Angel|website=Billboard.com|accessdate=November 15, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506213615/https://www.billboard.com/music/fifth-angel|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''[[Time Will Tell (Fifth Angel album)|Time Will Tell]]'' (Epic, 1989)
*''The Third Secret'' ([[Nuclear Blast]], 2018)
*''When Angels Kill'' ([[Nuclear Blast]], 2023)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.fifthangelofficial.com/ FifthAngel.com Official website]
*[http://www.orullian.com/ Official website for Peter Orullian]
*[http://www.sonicphish.com/ Official website for Ken Mary]
*[http://www.jamesbyrd.com/ Official website for James Byrd]
*[http://www.fifthangel.org/ FifthAngel.org – Historical site on the band]
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1214 Band profile at Metal Archives.com]


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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1983]]
[[Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Shrapnel Records artists]]
[[Category:Epic Records artists]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1983]]
[[Category:Nuclear Blast artists]]

Latest revision as of 23:07, 22 December 2024

Fifth Angel
OriginBellevue, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1983–1990
  • 2010
  • 2017–present
Labels

Fifth Angel is an American heavy metal band from Bellevue, Washington.

Biography

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Fifth Angel was formed in the suburbs of Seattle in 1983, specifically, in the Bellevue area. The band's initial lineup consisted of Ted Pilot (vocals), James Byrd (lead guitar), Ed Archer (rhythm guitar), Ken Mary (drums) and Kenny Kay (bass).[1] This line up went into Steve Lawson Productions studio in late 1983 with Terry Date as producer/engineer and recorded a four-song demo that consisted of "Fade to Flames", "Fifth Angel", "In the Fallout", and "Wings of Destiny". Shrapnel Records signed them in 1985 and financed the recording of five more songs to complete a self-titled album, that eventually appeared in 1986.[1][2]

Kenny Kay left the group in 1987 and was replaced by John Macko.[1] The group was signed a major label deal with Epic Records in 1988 and the debut album was re-released.[1] As the band prepared to record a second album they brought on Kendall Bechtell to replace founding guitar player James Byrd.[1] In 1989, the follow-up record, Time Will Tell appeared, but the band had lost its label support,[3] with its members going their separate ways by 1990.[1]

In 2009 Ed Archer, John Macko and Kendall Bechtel reunited; they were joined by drummer Jeffrey McCormack and in 2010, the band played its first show in its history at the Keep it True Festival,[citation needed] with guest singer Peter Orullian (ex-Heir Apparent). McCormack left the group in 2011, along with announced lead singer David Fefolt (the latter performed on some demos, but never actually performed live or officially recorded with the band).

By 2017, Fifth Angel had been active once again. Original drummer Ken Mary rejoined the group, and vocalist Peter Orullian returned to sing for some 2017 engagements. The band booked two shows for the year: April 22, 2017 at El Corazon in Seattle, Washington, and the Keep it True Festival in Germany on April 29, 2017. The band also had a huge slate of demos that it planned to work on following the Keep It True Festival, in hopes of finally putting together a new record.[4] Their third album, The Third Secret, was released on October 26, 2018 on Nuclear Blast.[5][6] Fifth Angel announced it would headline Germany's Crusher Festival in 2024.[7]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Ed Archer – guitars (1983–1989, 2010, 2017, 2018–present)
  • Ken Mary – drums (1983–1989, 2017–present)
  • John Macko – bass (1986–1989, 2010, 2017–present)
  • Jim Dofka - Lead Guitar (2020-present)
  • Ethan Brosh – guitars (2019–present)
  • Steven Carlson – vocals (2019–present)

Former members

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  • Ted Pilot – vocals (1983–1989)
  • James Byrd – guitars (1983–1987)
  • Kendall Bechtel – guitars (1987–1989, 2010, 2017–2019), vocals (2017–2019)
  • Kenny Ray – bass (1983–1985)
  • Richard Stuverud – drums (1989)
  • Peter Orullian – vocals (2010, 2017)
  • Jeffrey McCormack – drums (2010, 2017)

Timeline

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Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 133. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  2. ^ "千赢网址|千赢网址娱乐". Metal-metropolis.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  3. ^ "Fifth Angel". March 18, 2017. Archived from the original on March 18, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Fifth Angel :: www.fifthangel.org". March 18, 2017. Archived from the original on March 18, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "FIFTH ANGEL Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS; 'The Third Secret' Album Due In September". Blabbermouth.net. May 25, 2018. Archived from the original on May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  6. ^ "FIFTH ANGEL Return With First Album In 30 Years". KNAC.com. August 23, 2018. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "Fifth Angel history and biography". metallian. November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Fifth Angel". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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