godyva

Godyva was formed in Bari, Italy in January, 2000. The original line-up has changed little from that of the present one, included vocalist Lady Godyva, guitarist Frahn, former drummer of Carpe Diem Enyo and bassist Nick Barah of Vespertilia. Soon after forming, the four founding members decided to devote themselves to the creation of completely original material. Unfortunately, their original plans were not to be, as in the summer of 2000 bassist Nick Barah had decided to move on and the band...

Godyva was formed in Bari, Italy in January, 2000. The original line-up has changed little from that of the present one, included vocalist Lady Godyva, guitarist Frahn, former drummer of Carpe Diem Enyo and bassist Nick Barah of Vespertilia. Soon after forming, the four founding members decided to devote themselves to the creation of completely original material. Unfortunately, their original plans were not to be, as in the summer of 2000 bassist Nick Barah had decided to move on and the band was left without a bassist. The band continued in writing mode while continuing the search for a new bassist. Unable to find a qualified bassist able to fit into the bands unique chemistry, they continued moving forward deciding to work with an hired gun that would not be a permanent member but would allow them to begin performing live and to begin recording the demos for their first album. The hired gun was found in Nicola Masi (drummer for That’s all Folks!). In May, 2001 Keyboardist Botys Beezart joined the band, which was a major turning point in Godyva’s sound. In September, 2002 the band recorded their first collection of songs in an EP entitled Advent. The band soon began performing numerous live shows in the South of Italy throughout 2002 & 2003, they also took part in The God Bless the Metal Festival in the summer of 2003. Towards the end of 2003 the collaboration with Nicola Masi had come to an end and in January, 2004 the band found a new bassist, Hyrha, he blended perfectly with the rest of the band and was added as a permanent member and was found to be an important contributor to the bands musical direction. Finally after having attained a stable line-up, the band began to quickly move forward taking part in many important festivals, such as Rock Targato Italia, the first Gothic Rave in Puglia with Theatres des Vampires and the Harder Fest with Panic Cell. After a year and a half of touring with Godyva, in May of 2005 Hyrha decided to leave the band. Nearly a month later, original bassist Nick Barah of Vespertilia and Kebabtraume, approached the band about rejoining and the group found itself once again with the original four founding members. The band feeling rejuvenated, immediately started writing sessions for the follow up to Advent. In the summer of 2005, the American label SorceryStudios/Razar Ice Records who had previously worked with Savatage, Masquerade, Crimson Glory’s Midnight, Marcie Free (Ex-King Kobra), TNT and Queensryche among many others, discovered the band and after hearing the new material immediately signed the band to a three album deal. In late 2005, the band headed back into the studio to begin pre-production for a new studio album and began pre-production for their next studio album entitled In Good and Evil. By winter of 2006 the band had finished their newest album with amazing results which is due in the 6th of June 2006 (666). A strong promotion and a tour are planned for the end of 2006 and the beginning of 2007. In Good and Evil guarantees to the band the first satisfactions, from the press (Flash Mag publishes the number of March 2007 with Lady Godyva on the cover and various interviews and reviews on other magazines of national circulation as Metal Maniac, Metal Shock, Rock Hard, etc.) to the live, in fact in May 2007 the band is called to play for the first Italian Dark Fest and in September 2007 they play on the stage of the Total Metal Festival 2, sharing the stage with the big names of the international music, such as Dark Funeral and Rage! In Good and Evil also opens doors to Godyva for collaborations with famous bands and in October 2007, one of these arrives with the historical death metal thrasher Necrodeath! Lady Godyva sings on the passage of closing of their album Draculea. The year 2007 turns at the end and after having reached important finishing lines, in December Godyva participate at the Dark Fest 2, with Dope Stars Inc., as last date of the year. December 2007 is the month of the change about the line-up for Godyva, due change because the departure of Frahn from the band. Frahn after having shared 7 years with Godyva, he decides to leave the band for musical divergences and personal necessity. He is replaced by Anto (guitarist of Reality Grey), friend of old date and fan of Godyva from a long time. New formation enters therefore in studio in December to record their new album Planetarium which the release date is anticipated for the 21st of April 2008. After the recording sessions of their new full length, one more time Godyva take part at the Dark Fest 4 in Rome playing on the same stage with Macbeth and Theatres des Vampires. A big tour is planned in Italy and in Europe to promote the new album Planetarium. Another trip is beginning…