Destination Unknown by Phoenix Reign

In 2004, the band 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, and in 2005 hit the world famous CBGBs.

Phoenix Reign began working on their first full-length album, 'Destination Unknown’, in late 2005. It was released in early 2007, and brings to life several songs from the band’s demos like fan favorites ‘Another Night Alone’ and ‘Open Your Eyes’ as well as new material, including the epic “Constantinople 1453 (On the Eve of the Fall).” This track epitomizes what Phoenix Reign is capable of as musicians, by blending traditional Mediterranean instruments with metal and creating an otherworldly sonic atmosphere. The album’s artwork is also notable, as it features the work of Iannis Nikou, the acclaimed Greek artist whose style is reflective of Delacroix and even Boris Vallejo.

With their releases, Phoenix Reign has received radio play on WYNE’s “Aktina FM” and “Cosmos FM,” St. John’s University radio WSJU, Hartwick University’s WRHO 89.7, Hartford University radio and Fordham University’s WFUV 90.7 FM. They’ve received coverage in several media outlets, including the Queens Tribune and Times Ledger newspapers, Neo Magazine and Sonic Cathedral’s well-respected webzine. The band will be promoting ‘Destination Unknown’ heavily in the upcoming months with more radio appearances, newspaper interviews and show dates. Visit www.phoenixreign.com, or www.myspace.com/phoenixreign to learn more about the band.

Billy Chrissochos (guitars) is a founding member and a primary songwriter of Phoenix Reign. He has been playing guitar since the age of 11 and is also proficient on the alto saxophone. He attended art school, and has produced many drawings, including designs for the band. He is working in finance, on the radio, and in movies as a producer and actor for independent film Attila Attacks! due out late 2007. For more info visit www.ehellenism.com/edge/.

Chris Pollatos (bass) is the other founding member of the band. He was brought up playing piano, but found an attraction to the bass because of musical influences like Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) and Joey DiMaio (Manowar). He contributes his skill on bass to knowing how to play piano. Besides having inborn musical abilities, he has a head for science. He has a Master's degree in Earth Science, and teaches on Long Island.

Kostas Psarros (guitars) is an important architect of Phoenix Reign songs as well as a professional musician who plays classical guitar and the Greek traditional instrument, the bouzouki. Kostas' style is undoubtedly attributed to his versatility on both instruments. He played alongside internationally renowned Greek singer George Dalaras at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in 2003. He has a degree in music and teaches in New York City.

Wayne Noon (drums) is the rhythmic backbone of Phoenix Reign. He has been playing the drums since the age of 10, honing his skills to influences all over the rock and metal spectrum. He played in other bands in the Long Island area before joining Phoenix Reign but left them in order to focus his talents entirely on the latter. He has recently started to play guitar, which helps him in songwriting, and is now teaching drumming to local students.

Theresa Gaffney (vocals) is the last piece of the Phoenix Reign puzzle. She is a driven performer and has been playing music, as well as writing it, since childhood. She is trained singer, plays the piano and has extensive experience on guitar, which she played in other projects prior to Phoenix Reign. Her influences include acts like Iron Maiden and Rush, as well as classical music. She is currently completing her Masters degree in history.

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