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There are, at least, three bands named Quintessence: 1) A 60s/70s British psychedelic rock band. 2) A Finnish nu-soul / jazz / funk band. 3) A French black metal band. 1) A 60s/70s British 'psychedelic rock' (aka The Quintessence), formed in 1969, by flautist Raja Ram. Quintessence were an indo-prog/raga rock group from Notting Hill, London. They played a mixture of Indian ragas, progressive rock and jazz, with mystical overtones. After signing to Island Records, they released three lavishly packaged LPs: In Blissful Company (1969), Quintessence (1970), and Dive Deep (1971). They then signed with RCA for a further two:...

Essence of Sorrow is a melodic power metal band from Finland/Sweden formed by Jani Stefanovic. Their sound can be compared to Evergrey and Kamelot with robust guitars and emphatic keyboards. Essence of Sorrow, initially a solo project, began to take shape during the spring of 2005 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded by Jani Stefanovic (Divinefire, Miseration, The Weakening, ex- Renascent etc.) he began to compose intricate music that expressed various feelings through strong melancholic melodies. As time passed by, Jani began to expand his vision by transforming his solo project into a full piece band. After inviting well known musicians such...

Slovakian Symphonic Black Metal Band. The core of Essence Of Existence was established by Astral (vocals, guitars) and n'ght (bass) in Autumn 1993. In 1995 drumer Goldo joined the band, Technology (bass) and Miki (guitars) came few months later . n'ght's sister Maaya became next member of the band. She enriched the band's peformance by keyboards. After few gigs in 1996 Goldo leaves and Mango took his place behind drums, but he leaves the band in very short time. Remaining members lost their patience and next drummer - Unbeing - is not a human anymore. Half year later Miki leaves...

Mad Essence is an Ukrainian electronicore band from Kiev, Ukraine, formed in 2007. The band consists of Fatum Black (vocals, keyboards, programming), Orochi (guitars) and One.Zero (drums). .