AWAX

Awax biography
French outfit AWAX was formed in september 2001, initially named Wax. It took some time before a stable line-up settled, but early in 2002 they had stabilized as a quartet, consisting of Olivier Legoff (guitars), Christophe Sarrazin (drums), JF Peyroux (vocals) and ToskiduS (bass, synths). This line-up has remained unchanged ever since.

In 2002 the band recorded and released their first demo, Sacrifice. And two years later a second demo was created, Nevrocosme.

Both demos showcased one particular aspect of this band somewhat unusual in the world of progressive metal: That they chose to sing in French. The band decided that sticking to their native language was the preferred option id they were to avoid having song lyrics dealing with all sorts of cliches so archetypical in all forms of metal-tinged music.

After the creation of their second demo the foursome opted to chnage their name as well, and Wax became Awak - the latter short for Aquitaine Wizards After Experience.

Early in 2009 their first full length production under this new moniker appears: Les Larmes du Monde. On this album synths are used exstensively to add textures to the soundscapes, which is a first for this act - at least when done as exstensively as on this latest venture.