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Rust

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Greek heavy metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 1984 (the name was established in 1985) by guitarist George Stratakis. After rehearsing for thirteen months in their studio, then they began a series of concerts in November 22, 1986 in their hometown Athens. Being one of the pioneer bands of the Greek heavy metal scene they entered the studio again in April, 1987 to work on some new ideas. Shortly after that they began giving concerts this time both in Athens and Thessalonica. In March 1988 and after a change in the lineup they re-entered the studio in order to record their debut album “Shoot them higher”. After seventeen months of recordings the band hit the road promoting the album and touring all over the country. At the end of the tour Nick Kaplanis replaced former bass player Lucas Metaxas.They begun preparing a second album with the name “Power Disorder” but this was interrupted by an important series of live events after which the lead singer Makis Makris who was a member for nine years left the band. Along with him and in a small period of time all the band's members except the founder George Stratakis and bass player Nick Kaplanis were replaced. This radical change made the semi finished second album break in pieces and the idea of a new recording seemed now far away, so the band went out touring once more with a new line up until early 1994.Then their musical style changed from classical heavy metal back in the 80’s to power progressive in the mid 90’s. This change of style delivered a change of band members again and a long absence from live events. Drummer Greg Glezakos and guitar player Panos Lainas joined the band in 1994 for a lineup that lasted until early 2012 where they disbanded. Line-up ("Shoot Them Higher" LP) Makis Makris - vocals (lead) George Stratakis - guitars, vocals (backing) Lucas Metaxas - bass, vocals (backing) Jim Midelias - drums, vocals (backing) Line-up (final): Giannis Kontogiannis - vocals George Stratakis - guitars, vocals Panos Lainas - guitars Nick Kaplanis - bass Gregory Glezakos - drums Contact: You can reach Rust at: info@rust.gr

Members

	Loukas Metaxas b
	George Stratakis g, bvoc
	Jim Midellas dr, bvoc
	Makis Makris voc

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