An outcry went through the metal scene, when Peter „Peavy“ Wagner and Victor Smolski of RAGE declared the end of their musical collaboration in the beginning of February 2015. Since André Hilgers also had to leave his place behind the drums, rumors were running high quickly and there was even talk about RAGE would call it quits. Though Peavy made it clear over and over again in inter‐ views that the new line‐up of the band was already positioned, the names of his new band mates remained untold.
Now the wait has come to an end – the new line‐up of RAGE reads as follows:
Peter „Peavy“ Wagner – Vocals, Bass
Marcos Rodriguez – Guitars, Vocals
Vassilios „Lucky“ Maniatopoulos – Drums, Vocals
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RAGEHEADS OUT THERE
“XIII” days prior to the announcement of the new Line-up and Tourdates, we are happy to confirm the first show to usher in a new era of RAGE. We will be part of this years Metal Hammer Paradise FESTIVAL in the north of Germany on the 14th of November 2015.
Watch out for further news coming on the 18th of June!
RAGE ON…
Peavy
NEW LINE-UP AND TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!
After their split last February, Metal pioneers RAGE will announce they new band members on June 18th 2015 via Nuclear Blast and RockHard Megazine and the band’s website and social networks.
The same day RAGE will announce a very selected and exclusive tour in nine european countries to be done by the end of the year.
RockHard Megazine (German version), will bring you an exclusive interview with Peavy Wagner and the new members of the band on next issue.
20 Years ago …
Hey RageHeads!
Today 20 Years ago the album BLACK IN MIND was released!
BIM was the album of the month in the RockHard Megazine (issue #97) with a 10/10 review!!. Read it by click on this link (German)
Rockhard Magazine
Get the new Rockhard Magazine (German Version) for the latest and greatest Rage & Refuge news!!!
RAGE LINE UP IS COMPLETED!!
Hello Rageheads!
Today I’m happy to announce: Rage is finally completed!!!
After a few days of hearing, talking, sharing … I can assure you that the search is over!
I want to thank everybody who wrote/called/texted me over the last few weeks.
I’m still very touched and flattered for all the positive comments from everywhere in the globe via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
I promise you that the new Rage will be ASTONISHING!!!, We can’t wait to show you the music we already started to write!!
But, who are they? … Can you guess?
Stay tuned for more!
Happy weekend.
Yours,
Peavy.
Peavys Statement
Hi Rageheads,
Due to misleading rumors in the past few days, referring to the future of RAGE and LMO, I would like to give some more clarity.
My split from Victor and André does NOT implicate the end of RAGE! On the contrary, soon we will set sails again with a new Line-Up. More news to follow.
REFUGE is a blessing for me and my two friends and bandmates, and will continue to exist. We are looking forward to the festival summer of 2015 (and beyond).
Both bands, RAGE and REFUGE are going to be present alongside and will even complement each other. With REFUGE we are serving all the oldschool metalheads out there, whilst RAGE is covering the whole musical spectrum that I have built up in the past 30 years.
LINGUA MORTIS (LMO) I created in the early 90’s and we celebrated our first release in 1996. Equals to RAGE, LMO is an important part of me and I will put in the same amount of passion and creative energy as I have done in the past.
I promise that I will go ahead with RAGE in a high musical quality.
With REFUGE we will travel back to the early days and with LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA I will continue the Metal meets Classic part of me.
I can’t wait for what will happen in the near future, I feel freed and I am full of creative energy. In that respect I want to say THANK YOU for your trust and support.
See you soon.
Yours, Peavy.