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Astralion is a power metal band from Southern Finland, formed in 2011 by Hank J. Newman, Ian E. Highhill (ex-Olympos Mons (band)), Thomas Henry, Dr. K. Lundell (ex-Olympos Mons (band)) and Tom Wallen. They play traditional, melodic power metal in the style of Stratovarius, Gamma Ray and Helloween, spiced with AOR and a certain rock edge. Guitarist Newman and lead vocalist Highhill are the songwriters of Astralion.

History
Astralion was founded in the summer of 2011 and by the end of the year the EP Roadside Rose, including the songs Roadside Rose, Burning Hills and New Gods had been recorded and released. In January 2012, Wallen left the band and drummer Arnold Hackman temporarily joined Astralion for their first gig. A few days before the gig, Mr. Voltage auditioned for Astralion, and in March 2012 he became the band's next official drummer. In the autumn of 2012, the music video At the Edge of the World was shot by NewLand Pictures; it was released in July 2013. The video is available at Astralion's official website. The song was released as a single in November 2012.

Mr. Voltage decided to leave the band in late 2012, and Hackman once again joined as a stand-in drummer. In the spring of 2013, Arnold Hackman became an official member of Astralion. During the summer and autumn of 2013, the self-titled debut album was recorded in D-studio and in Newman's and Highhill's home studios. Record label negotiations are currently in progress. None of the songs on the EP is included on the album. In December 2013, Astralion's second music video was shot. The video is currently being edited by NewLand Pictures' production team.

Members

 * Current members
 * Ian E. Highhill - lead vocals
 * Hank J. Newman - lead & rhythm guitar
 * Thomas Henry - keyboards
 * Dr. K. Lundell - bass, backing vocals
 * Arnold Hackman - drums (2013-present)


 * Former members
 * Tom Wallen - drums (2011)
 * Mr. Voltage - drums (2012)

Album

 * Astralion (2014)

EP

 * Roadside Rose (2011)

Single

 * At the Edge of the World (2012)

Videos

 * At the Edge of the World (2013)
 * Second video tba (2014)