There are three bands named Eidolon: 1) a Canadian power metal band; 2) an electronic musician from the USA; and 3) a progressive rock band from France. 1. The band EIDOLON dates back to 1993 - when guitarist Glen Drover and drummer Shawn Drover made the decision to start up a recording studio and concentrate on musical recordings. At the time, EIDOLON was a neo-metal instrumental band writing non-vocalized recordings - and, although it proved to be a challenge, it was soon realized that a real band needed to be formed in order to make the true musical statement they wanted to make. ...show more

There are three bands named Eidolon: 1) a Canadian power metal band; 2) an electronic musician from the USA; and 3) a progressive rock band from France. 1. The band EIDOLON dates back to 1993 - when guitarist Glen Drover and drummer Shawn Drover made the decision to start up a recording studio and concentrate on musical recordings. At the time, EIDOLON was a neo-metal instrumental band writing non-vocalized recordings - and, although it proved to be a challenge, it was soon realized that a real band needed to be formed in order to make the true musical statement they wanted to make.

So, after several studio upgrades ( which to this day never ends !! ) Attempts were made to find band members to complete EIDOLON and record which would eventually be their 1st released recording "ZERO HOUR" 1996 saw the release of "ZERO HOUR " Which, at the time featured the following band members: Glen Drover - guitars Shawn Drover - drums Brian Soulard - vocals Criss Bailey - bass Slav Siminic - guitars "ZERO HOUR " was released on EIDOLON's own label and through different forms of distribution, was released in Canada, America, Japan, Australia and parts of Europe. The record received great reviews in many magazines in the above mentioned countries through various rock magazines, etc. Though happy with the reception ZERO HOUR received, the band parted ways with guitarist, Slav Siminic. Now a 4 piece band, EIDOLON would soon start writing and recording what would soon be their 1st full concept record - " SEVEN SPIRITS ".

1997 saw the release of "SEVEN SPIRITS " Which, at the time featured the following band members: Glen Drover - guitars Shawn Drover - drums Brian Soulard - vocals Criss Bailey - bass A lot of time and effort was put into the making and storyline of SEVEN SPIRITS. A concept record is a huge undertaking in every aspect - but EIDOLON were up for the challenge. The story is based upon a man's struggle with his life and his " forced upon " religious beliefs. Not seeming to get the answers he is looking for, he is soon to meet a beautiful woman who wants to show him another way to live and believe - but he is soon to find out that this way is supreme evil!!!!!! Can he find his way back? He consults his life-long priest, ( who has his own struggles ) for help, but is it too late? 1997, saw the release of SEVEN SPIRITS again, through the same forms of distribution and before mentioned countries. ...show less