About apologue
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Apologue is a global collaboration of hard rock recording artists putting together originals and covers inspired by European Symphonic and Progressive Metal. The end product is melodic and powerful, with content ranging from fun fantasy to the dark and melancholy. The project was formed in 2018, by Cam Handyside with most of the production work being done out of Serbia by the talented Gisha Djordjevic. Current featured artists include the amazing Italian vocalist Zaira Nubile, Seattle based vocalist Olga Nuit , and Italian drummer Bernardino Ponzani.
Current Lineup
Cam handyside
Lead Vocals, Guitars, Orchestra
From USA. Former video roadie for Queensryche, Cam has been a lifelong musician playing Guitar and various other instruments for decades. Singing is a new thing in the past 3 years. He has a day job as a video game producer.
Gear from: Line 6, EMG, Ibanez, Luna, Cordoba, Shure, AKG, Samson, Warm Audio, DBX, Soundcraft, Mogami
Gisha Djordjevic
Lead Guitars, Orchestra, Engineering
From Serbia. Gisha has been playing guitar for years and has been in a number of different bands abroad. He is an audio engineer by trade and has been playing on Apologue tracks from the beginning.
Zaira Nubile
Vocals
From Italy. Zaira is a well rounded vocalist capable of many styles. Her discography is comprised of almost exclusively Pop and R&B, however she has proven to be a formidable talent in Symphonic Metal. She has been singing with Apologue since the start of the project.
Olga Nuit
Vocals
Currently in USA. Olga has been performing with various Seattle area bands for years. She was discovered by Apologue founding members while performing for Ara'kus. Years later she is now singing on the latest Apologue tracks.
Otávio Pieve
Drums
Otávio Pieve is a Brazilian drummer influenced by several artists and bands such as Rush, Yes, Pink Floyd, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta and Carlos Bala (Djavan).
An acomplished drummer, he has performed with the UFSJazz Big Band and passed through several renowned venues and concert halls throughout Brazil.
The newst member of the Apologue project, Otávio's background in Jazz and Orchestra has brought a fresh progressive approach to drumming to our tracks and has rounded out the Symphonic Metal sound.