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Need is a Greek Progressive Metal band from Athens, Greece formed in 2004. The band was founded around guitarist Ravaya (George Tzavaras) and recorded their first promo CD entitled "avoidinme". The current line-up has since been expanded and features vocalist Jon V. (John Vogiantzis), bassist K.K. (Konstantinos Koutas), keyboardist Tony Hadji (Anthony Hatzikonstantis) and drummer Pete (Petros Tsabarlis). Need recorded and released their debut full length album titled "The Wisdom Machine" in 2006. Following the release of their debut album, Need performed around Greece and participated in a small European tour with label mates Zenith from Denmark. They also shared the stage with a multitude of bands including Candlemass, Jon Oliva's Pain, Threshold and Deadsoul Tribe among others. In the summer of 2007 Need started their collaboration with the German management and booking company Redlion Music.

The band spent most part of 2008 working on their second album entitled "Siamese God" which was subsequently released in 2009, to favourable reviews. Need continued touring after the album's release taking part in the European leg of Jon Oliva’s Pain Festival World Tour, and recently appeared at Sonisphere Festival 2011 in Athens.