A Swedish/German power metal outfit,
Dionysus features singer
Olaf Hayer (known for his work with
Rhapsody guitarist
Luca Turilli), drummer Ronny Milianowicz (ex-
Sinergy), guitarist Johnny Ohlin, bassist Nobby (both ex-
Nation), and keyboard player
Kaspar Dahlqvist. Gradually coming together over a three-year period, the group eventually signed with AFM Records for the release of 2002's
Sign of Truth and 2004's
Anima Mundi. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia