Like its name, New York City-based metal band Phoenix Reign rose out of the ashes – but in this case, the ashes of a once strong metal scene. Originally simply called Phoenix, it came into existence in Greece in the summer of 1998 with founding members Billy Chrissochos and Chris Pollatos, playing guitar and bass respectively. They joined forces with guitarist Kostas Psarros and with Wayne Noon on drums soon recorded their first demo back in the states. They played clubs like L’amour with George Lynch’s (ex-Dokken) Lynch Mob, as well as the then-king of underground clubs Voodoo Lounge, and Castle Heights with other metal acts like Zandelle and Gothic Knights.
With new singer Theresa Gaffney in 2002 Phoenix Reign began exploring new territory with successful shows in places like the Continental, Le Bar bat and the Village Underground. In 2004 Phoenix Reign performed at the Good Times Magazine sponsored Long Island Music Festival and Don Hills where they played with Riot and Winger. They even broke into Latin territory as Budweiser sponsored them in the local Queens hotspot Made in Brazil.
Phoenix Reign has received radio play on WNYE’s “Aktina FM,” St. John’s University radio WSJU and Hartwick University’s WRHO 89.7. They also appear on Rotten Xore’s “Best of the Radio Underground Volume I” compilation. The band continues to play the club circuit, gaining a bigger fan base and bringing to the stage a mix of styles – metal, classical, Mediterranean and old school hard rock delivered in a blistering original musical context.
Music Style
Theresa Gaffney
BIOGRAPHY
Power Metal
DISCOGRAPHY
Demo 2003
BAND MEMBERS
VOCALS
Billy Chrissochos
GUITAR
Kostas Psarros
GUITAR
Chris Pollatos
BASS
Wayne Noon
DRUMS
