Wegard Golebiowski was born 30th of July 1984 in Telemark, Norway. He started early, 11 years old, playing the guitar and composing songs. Golebiowski was considered a huge talent at the age of 16 and has been involved with different bands and projects since then.
CIRCLES OF ILLUSION was formed in the early 2000’s as a solo project, but developed into a band, releasing their first self-titled album four years ago.
Now Golebiowski is back with CIRCLES OF ILLUSION’s sophomore effort “Lionheart“, and wow, it’s big step forward for sure: on lead vocals there’s Mark Boals (Ring of Fire, ex-Royal Hunt, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), while on drums John Macaluso (ex-ARK, ex-TNT) – two ‘pros’ from the hard rock / metal genre giving this band / album a plus.
The group is completed with Magnuns Ostvang (ex-Ram-Zet) on keyboards, while Golebiowski handles guitars, bass, and produced the whole thing, obtaining a powerful, vibrant, melodic album.
“Lionheart” is melodic hard rock / melodic metal with a progressive touch on some songs, all with a late ’80s / early 90s influence: read Axel Rudi Pell, 1988-1990 Yngwie, Royal Hunt, TNT, etc. All songs are very strong, and this is easily the best singing from Boals we heard in a long time. Of course Macaluso is awesome, and Golebiowski is a talented axeman both in rhythm and solo guitars.
One of the surprises of the year!
01. Bridge to America
02. Raise the Flag
03. Ringing Bell
04. Escape
05. Doom
06. From the Words
07. Lionheart
08. Drowning
09. Where Dragons Fly
10. Mystery of Time
Circles Of Illusion – Lionheart 2024+FLAC
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