Former Pathanian Srilankan Rock Legend Chitral Somapala moves into the spotlight again ..,This time as the lead vocalist for the melodic metal band Power Quest. The band is led by the Welsh born Steve Williams who formed Power Quest in 2001 and released four studio albums, toured extensively and appeared at numerous festivals.
Chitral on his part struck up a friendship with Steve based not just on a mutual love for rock music, but on cricket and rugby. Early this year Steve Williams found that his vocalist was not working out as he hoped which made him invite Chitral to step into the breach. Steve was quite sure that Chitral’s vocal ability, all round musciainship and live experience was just what Power Quest needed When Chitral accepted the offer, Steve was more than happy. “I’m delighted to have recruited a vocalist and frontman of Chity’s calibre. We have often talked about working together and now we have that opportunity. Three songs have already been recorded with him and they sound immense”, commented Steve. The fact that Chitral was now the lead vocalist for Power Quest was formally announced worldwide in May 2010.
Power Quest with Chitral are in the pre-production phase for their fifth album “Blood Alliance”. Steve has written 15 songs for the record and the CD will be recorded at Foel Studio in Wales next month (September 2010) and will be released in early 2011 worldwide by Napalm Records. In South Asia, the CD will be available through the Marquee/Avalon label with whom Power Quest has worked since 2003.
The future for Chitral Somapala and the band Power Quest looks bright. The band plans to tour as much as they can and the members guarantee an “awesome live show with lots of melodies that will stick in your head for a long while after the gig”.
Best Wishes From - Team ICOIC
Ramesh Rushantha Silva
( France )
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