Biography
Skalibur
Heavy Metal Group that was formed in 1982. Its founders are Guillermo Valverde and Carlos Illescas, who met at the Cdla. October 9 The first trials were with the sporadic tutelage of the ABRAXAS.
Months later, Carlos, who played as bassist, suffered a traffic accident that would deny his existence. More the band decides to desist from the rock scene.
The desire to play Metal and honor Carlos, unites them this time with Iván Illescas (Brother of Carlos).
Among its members were Juan Carranza (Voz) and Miguel Viteri (Guitar), who were in musical dilemmas since their artistic differences were noticeable, all this due to the TRASH METAL, Reigning style of the Epoch (brought by bassist J. Alza of the United States).
M. Viteri is the one that separates from Demolición, to form along with L. Cotto, X. Cornejo, I. Wong the band SKULL, which composed basic themes for what later would be Skalibur.
J. Carranza also leaves Demolición and comes in contact with I. Illescas, Valverde and V. Chiriboga. Although according to their musical tendencies they lacked another guitarist, this vacancy would be filled by M. Viteri (Suggestion by J. Carranza). They started playing covers and managed to break out quickly. It should be noted that Valverde ventures into the double bass influenced by groups such as Queensrÿche, Illescas by its side influenced by Iron Maiden, this basis of their live performances that marked a separate point of Latin Rock widespread in universities and festivals.
We emphasize the support in those times of Dante López, who was also manager of BLAZE, facilitated the facilities of the Santa Fe School, Skalibur's concentration place. Another rocker, Fernando Navarrete, Animator of the High Voltage Program also gave logistical support to the band and the rock scene in general.
Already in the 90's gears would be lost; giving his collaboration R. Gómezcuello (guitarist) and X. Román (drums). With this training he recorded the song Seekin Blood.
Then he was separated from the Iván Illescas group, from here the Calvary Era with the Bass players began, collaborating with X. Guerra (ex_ Abraxas), Luis Quiroga (ex_ Spectrum Line). In addition Daniel Vargas (Guitar) joins the group. Daniel and Luis were fundamental musicians, even composing "El Vuelo del Dragón" and "Provocación". Guitars being a great duo. Soon Xavier Román leaves the band and enters a very well recommended by L. Piedra (Demolición), Marcelo Wilkins. But then he decides to join the Civil Pilots.
Then re-enters G. Valverde and commit to record the Demo _ tape, which contained topics such as Skalibur, The Flight of the Dragon, Fatal Destiny, Provocation, Andromeda, etc .. But before Daniel Vargas would undertake a trip to Chile due to his studies In addition, Luis Quiroga travels to Miami. His replacements were Francisco Aguirre and Fabricio Chevasco.
Months later, Carlos, who played as bassist, suffered a traffic accident that would deny his existence. More the band decides to desist from the rock scene.
The desire to play Metal and honor Carlos, unites them this time with Iván Illescas (Brother of Carlos).
Among its members were Juan Carranza (Voz) and Miguel Viteri (Guitar), who were in musical dilemmas since their artistic differences were noticeable, all this due to the TRASH METAL, Reigning style of the Epoch (brought by bassist J. Alza of the United States).
M. Viteri is the one that separates from Demolición, to form along with L. Cotto, X. Cornejo, I. Wong the band SKULL, which composed basic themes for what later would be Skalibur.
J. Carranza also leaves Demolición and comes in contact with I. Illescas, Valverde and V. Chiriboga. Although according to their musical tendencies they lacked another guitarist, this vacancy would be filled by M. Viteri (Suggestion by J. Carranza). They started playing covers and managed to break out quickly. It should be noted that Valverde ventures into the double bass influenced by groups such as Queensrÿche, Illescas by its side influenced by Iron Maiden, this basis of their live performances that marked a separate point of Latin Rock widespread in universities and festivals.
We emphasize the support in those times of Dante López, who was also manager of BLAZE, facilitated the facilities of the Santa Fe School, Skalibur's concentration place. Another rocker, Fernando Navarrete, Animator of the High Voltage Program also gave logistical support to the band and the rock scene in general.
Already in the 90's gears would be lost; giving his collaboration R. Gómezcuello (guitarist) and X. Román (drums). With this training he recorded the song Seekin Blood.
Then he was separated from the Iván Illescas group, from here the Calvary Era with the Bass players began, collaborating with X. Guerra (ex_ Abraxas), Luis Quiroga (ex_ Spectrum Line). In addition Daniel Vargas (Guitar) joins the group. Daniel and Luis were fundamental musicians, even composing "El Vuelo del Dragón" and "Provocación". Guitars being a great duo. Soon Xavier Román leaves the band and enters a very well recommended by L. Piedra (Demolición), Marcelo Wilkins. But then he decides to join the Civil Pilots.
Then re-enters G. Valverde and commit to record the Demo _ tape, which contained topics such as Skalibur, The Flight of the Dragon, Fatal Destiny, Provocation, Andromeda, etc .. But before Daniel Vargas would undertake a trip to Chile due to his studies In addition, Luis Quiroga travels to Miami. His replacements were Francisco Aguirre and Fabricio Chevasco.