Divinefire was formed in early springtime of 2004 with the colaboration of Finnish composer and drummer, Jani Stefanovic, and vocalist Christian Rivel (NARNIA). Jani Stefanovic has been playing and touring with the bands Am I Blood, Sins of Omission, and Renascent. Christian Rivel is known for his work in NARNIA and run his own record label Rivel Records. They also added bass player Andreas Olsson into the band.

A couple of month later they decided that these members will be the holy trinity of DIVINEFIRE. Christian Rivel and Jani Stefanovic are the main composers of the material & Andreas Olsson is the good and well educated musician who helps Christian Rivel out to do great vocal arrangements.

The line up for DIVINEFIRE:

Jani Stefanovic - Drums, Guitars, Keyboards & Growls

Christian Rivel - Lead & Backing Vocals

Andreas Olsson - Bass

Jani Stefanovic came with many ideas to Christian Rivel what would later be DIVINEFIRE. Already at their 1st phone conversation the 26th of February 2004 the musical chemistry was there and the rest is history. Both felt that they should work together and a musical flow started to happen in a way that is not so common these days. Melodies and songs exploded from the duo, and within a month they had written all the material for their debut album GLORY THY NAME. They excitedly commenced the recording sessions for the album in April 2004.

DIVINEFIRE combines the heaviness from the more aggressive styles of metal with the melodies from the symphonic style of hardrock; while also blending in beautiful vocal harmonies. The result has been a tremendous mix and it takes the listener on an illustrious adventure and celebrated musical journey. Christian, Jani & Andreas understood this and have worked very hard during the spring of 2004 to deliver a powerful debut album to the world.

The band finally signed a great deal with King Records in Japan and the album titled Glory Thy Name was released the 18th of DECEMBER 2004 & through Christian Rivel´s own label RIVEL RECORDS 18th of January 2005.

The response has been tremendous for the debut album GLORY THY NAME all over the world because of the great new mix of metal with both melodic and aggressive elements. DIVINEFIRE had done what every band tries to do and have created their own unique sound and style.

Because of the response for the debut album GLORY THY NAME metalfans start asking for a tour to see DIVINEFIRE live in concert. One thing that DIVINEFIRE decided in the beginning was that they will not start touring until the doors were open in Japan. I know it sounds strange but it was a part of the vision for the band.

BIOGRAPHY:

Glory thy name (2005)

Hero (2005)

Sources:

http://www.divinefire.net