Swan Christy  

This interesting Greek band has been around for a few years, recording on the Black Lotus label since their debut in 1998. The only album reviewed here is their third, 2001's Black Is The White Color. Black slots vaguely in the gothic metal genre, but they aren't as heavy-handed as many in that field, going for a more relaxed, accessible sound -- perhaps dark rock/metal is a better term for this band. By all accounts the band underwent a major style change on their later albums Julian and A Decent Album, presumably in a less metallic direction. As of this writing a new album, A Band Apart, has been completed, but without a set release date as they haven't found a new label since Black Lotus' folding.

Current Members Kostas Makris vocals Spiros Pagiatakis guitars/programming Dimitris Georgiou guitars/programming Iraklis Gialantsides keyboards (Necromantia)

Former Members/Guests Grigoris Vasilopoulos guitars Dimitris Panagiotopoulos guitars/bass Giorgos Pavladis drums (lineup unknown) other (Abhorrent, Agony Column, Bow Wow, Oathean, Paramaecium, Rorschach Test, Sacred Sin, Sacrilege, Speedealer, Strangulation, Thrust, Trespass, Turbo, Violent Work Of Art, Wild Dogs, Wolves In The Throne Room)

Discography

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One With The Swan 
1998 Black Lotus

The Beginning What Hell Starts Meaning Of Life Fargo World Is My Oyster One With The Swan Time Goes By Dismemory Payday Nevermore For Evermore Patience Hide In The Shadows The Ending In Heaven

(lineup unknown)

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos 

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Today Died Yesterday 
1999 Black Lotus

Today Died Yesterday Resurrection If Possible One Foot In The Grave Here Comes ... I My Home (Away From Home) No More Everything Night Flower The Benefactor

(lineup unknown)

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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(EP) Seven Is Enough 
2001 Black Lotus

Seven Is Enough Because A Motherfucker Said So Seven Isn't Enough (Feminine Edition)

Kostas Makris Grigoris Vasilopoulos Dimitris Panagiotopoulos Iraklis Gialantsides Giorgos Pavladis

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Black Is The White Color 
2001 Black Lotus

Because a Motherfucker Said So Cast in Tears 8? Enough of White Seven is Enough Salt Penetration Fuck Them I Am in Hate With an Alien Wish You Were Dead Love It or Hate Me

Kostas Makris Spiros Pagiatakis Dimitris Georgiou Iraklis Gialantsides

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal 

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Julian 
2003 Black Lotus

Comedy/Drama Second Opinion But...That Was Before Great Day, Great Day Pure Inspiration Old Man's Ego Julian Just Died Sense And Possibilities The Audition

Kostas Makris Spiros Pagiatakis Dimitris Georgiou Iraklis Gialantsides

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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A Decent Album 
2005 Black Lotus

Rehearsal Recording Who Knows? Gently Rated Kaufman's Memory Banks Shallow You, Shallow Me Gravity Change Inward Look My Sentimental Fiend Your Name Shame Stupid Achievement

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal