http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Paul 2026-04-23T09:59:35Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.36.1 http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=48336 2018-11-21T08:59:38Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File:ascendor.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Ascendor]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in [[Malta]] and [[Gozo]]; such as participating in the annual edition of XMA (Xtreme Metal Assalut) and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;&#039;Becoming&#039;&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;&#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039;&#039; and &#039;&#039;War Machine&#039;&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> Even before the release of Becoming, Ascendor had already finalised two brand new songs and spent the rest of 2013 and the first half of 2014 writing further material. After opening for the NWOBHM titans Angel Witch in May, the band hit the studio again in Summer to record their second album, with the aim of delivering a more established and consistent sound. Following a turbulent period for all the members, the album was titled &#039;&#039;Drive my Demons Away&#039;&#039; as all the songs on the album represent the band&#039;s recent adverse experiences. While keeping 2015 busy with live performances, including supporting Belgian Thrashers Evil Invaders as well as participating in the annual edition of the XMA, Ascendor released their second record online in April and launched it officially in August during a show with fellow metal band [[Angelcrypt]].<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * [[Steve Muscat]] - Vocals<br /> * [[Joe Costa]] - Guitars<br /> * [[Andy Fava]] - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * [[Blasio Muscat]] - Bass<br /> * [[Paul Formosa]] - Drums<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Becoming - 2013<br /> * Drive My Demons Away - 2015<br /> * Disturb the Dust - 2018<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[:Category:Ascendor Photos]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Paul_Formosa&diff=48335 2018-11-21T08:59:00Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Paul Formosa&#039;&#039;&#039; (Drums) born at [[Xagħra]], [[Gozo]] on 22 August, 1989. <br /> <br /> Paul picked up the drum sticks at the age of 16 after being captivated by the performance of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich in their San Diego gig in 1992, on the DVD ‘Live Sh*t: Binge &amp; Purge’. From then onwards Paul played in various Gozitan bands while always seeking to form his own Metal band. After jamming with various Gozitan guitarists to the tunes of Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest, he contacted guitarists [[Andy Fava]] and [[Joe Costa]] in 2011 with whom he met up for a jam, resulting in the birth of [[Ascendor]]. [[Blasio Muscat]] and [[Steve Muscat]] completed the lineup on bass and vocals respectively and the band have to date released 3 full-length albums and are currently working on their fourth release. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[:Category:Paul Formosa Photos]]<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Formosa, Paul}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musicians from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1989]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Paul_Formosa&diff=48334 2018-11-21T08:57:03Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Paul Formosa&#039;&#039;&#039; (Drums) born at [[Xagħra]], [[Gozo]] on 22 August, 1989. <br /> <br /> Paul picked up the drum sticks at the age of 16 after being captivated by the performance of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich in their San Diego gig in 1992, on the DVD ‘Live Sh*t: Binge &amp; Purge’. From then onwards Paul played in various Gozitan bands while always seeking to form his own Metal band. After jamming with various Gozitan guitarists to the tunes of Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest, he contacted guitarists [[Andy Fava]] and [[Joe Costa]] in 2011 with whom he met up for a jam, resulting in the birth of Ascendor. [[Blasio Muscat]] and [[Steve Muscat]] completed the lineup on bass and vocals respectively and the band have to date released 3 full-length albums and are currently working on their fourth release. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[:Category:Paul Formosa Photos]]<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Formosa, Paul}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musicians from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1989]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Paul_Formosa&diff=41872 2017-11-21T14:42:49Z

<p>Paul: deleted photo</p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Paul Formosa&#039;&#039;&#039; (Drums) born at [[Xagħra]], [[Gozo]] on 22 August, 1989. <br /> <br /> Paul picked up the drum sticks at the age of 16 after being enchanted by the performance of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich in their San Diego gig in 1992, on the DVD ‘Live Sh*t: Binge &amp; Purge’. From then onwards Paul played in various Gozitan bands as well as being part of Maltese Classic Rock band [[Metrokueen]] for a short period, while always seeking to form his own Metal band. After jamming with various Gozitan guitarists to the tunes of Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest, he contacted guitarists [[Andy Fava]] and [[Joe Costa]] in 2011 with whom he met up for a jam, resulting in the birth of Ascendor. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> [[:Category:Paul Formosa Photos]]<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Formosa, Paul}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musicians from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1989]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Steve_Mifsud&diff=21607 2015-09-15T21:48:30Z

<p>Paul: Blanked the page</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Steve_Muscat&diff=21606 2015-09-15T21:47:01Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: Stevemifsud.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Steve Muscat]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Steve Muscat&#039;&#039;&#039; (vocals) born at [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] on 16 July, 1979.<br /> <br /> [[File: Mifsudsteve.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Steve Muscat]]<br /> Before [[Joe Costa]] (Guitars) was invited to join up with Ascendor, he had been jamming with Steve and two other Gozitan musicians (who later formed the Classic Rock band [[Upper Lip]]. While the band had been on what seemed the impossible task of looking for a Metal frontman, Joe mentioned he was jamming with a vocalist &#039;&#039;who loved Metal, has a Phil Anselmo-ish voice and was covered in body art&#039;&#039;. This mouth-watering description led to the guys inviting Steve for an audition. <br /> <br /> No auditions needed; as soon as Steve picked up the mic, everyone knew he was the ideal guy to front the band. [[Ascendor]]’s decision of giving Steve the frontman’s role was further proved as the correct one when he started writing lyrics for the band’s original tunes. Steve is also an experienced musician, having fronted [[Sacratress]] as well as playing the keyboards for [[Malevolous Cadaver]], both Gozitan Metal bands active in the 1990s. Steve also spent a number of years in the USA where he fronted the American band ‘Scarred’ with whom he managed to play the Legendary CBGBs<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Muscat, Steve}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1979]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Steve_Mifsud&diff=21605 2015-09-15T21:14:10Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: stevemifsud.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Steve Muscat]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Steve Muscat&#039;&#039;&#039; (vocals) born at [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] on 16 July, 1979.<br /> <br /> [[File: mifsudsteve.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Steve Muscat]]<br /> Before [[Joe Costa]], Guitars was invited to join up with Ascendor, he had been jamming with Steve and two other Gozitan musicians (who later formed the Classic Rock band [[Upper Lip]]. While the band had been on what seemed the impossible task of looking for a Metal frontman, Joe mentioned he was jamming with a vocalist who &#039;&#039;loved Metal&#039;&#039;, has a Phil Anselmo-ish voice and was covered in body art. <br /> <br /> This mouth-watering description led to the guys inviting Steve for an audition. No auditions needed; as soon as Steve picked up the mic, everyone knew he was the ideal guy to front the band. The band’s decision of giving Steve the frontman’s role was further proved as the correct one when he started writing lyrics for the band’s original tunes. Steve is also an experienced musician, having fronted [[Sacratress]] as well as playing the keyboards for [[Malevolous Cadaver]], both Gozitan Metal bands active in the 1990s. <br /> <br /> Steve also spent a number of years in the USA where he fronted the American band ‘Scarred’ with whom he managed to play the Legendary CBGBs<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Muscat, Steve}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1979]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Steve_Muscat&diff=21604 2015-09-15T17:42:40Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: stevemuscatt.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Steve Muscat]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Steve Muscat&#039;&#039;&#039; (vocals) born at [[Victoria]], [[Gozo]] on 16 July, 1979.<br /> <br /> [[File: muscattsteve.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Steve Mifsud]]<br /> Before [[Joe Costa]] (Guitars) was invited to join up with Ascendor, he had been jamming with Steve and two other Gozitan musicians (who later formed the Classic Rock band [[Upper Lip]]. While the band had been on what seemed the impossible task of looking for a Metal frontman, Joe mentioned he was jamming with a vocalist &#039;&#039;who loved Metal, has a Phil Anselmo-ish voice and was covered in body art&#039;&#039;. This mouth-watering description led to the guys inviting Steve for an audition. <br /> <br /> No auditions needed; as soon as Steve picked up the mic, everyone knew he was the ideal guy to front the band. [[Ascendor]]’s decision of giving Steve the frontman’s role was further proved as the correct one when he started writing lyrics for the band’s original tunes. Steve is also an experienced musician, having fronted [[Sacratress]] as well as playing the keyboards for [[Malevolous Cadaver]], both Gozitan Metal bands active in the 1990s. Steve also spent a number of years in the USA where he fronted the American band ‘Scarred’ with whom he managed to play the Legendary CBGBs<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Muscat, Steve}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1979]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Blasio_Muscat&diff=21603 2015-09-15T17:40:39Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File:blasiomuscat.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Blasio Muscat]]<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Blasio Muscat&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bass) born at [[Nadur]], [[Gozo]] on 7 August, 1980.<br /> <br /> [[File:muscatblasio.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Blasio Muscat]]<br /> Blasio was the final piece of the puzzle. Gozo lacks Metal musicians, especially drummers and bass players. Therefore, when [[Joe Costa]] (Guitars) suggested they invite his former band mate Blasio for a jam, it was quite an easy decision. After his first jam with the rest of the band, inviting Blasio to join Ascendor was an even easier decision. Blasio had formerly played with Joe between 2005 and 2009 in ‘Lost Cause’ and ‘Inner Grey’ where they recorded two albums, ‘...If Systems Persist’ and ‘Sinister Seven’. Following Inner Grey’s disbanding, the latter album was never released.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Muscat, Blasio}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Singer from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1980]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Blasio_Muscat&diff=21602 2015-09-15T17:39:32Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File:blasiomuscat.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Blasio Muscat]]<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Blasio Muscat&#039;&#039;&#039; (Bass) born at [[Nadur]], [[Gozo]] on 7 August, 1980.<br /> <br /> [[File:muscatblasio.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Blasio Muscat]]<br /> Blasio was the final piece of the puzzle. Gozo lacks Metal musicians, especially drummers and bass players. Therefore, when [[Joe Costa]] (Guitars) suggested we invite his former band mate Blasio for a jam, it was quite an easy decision. After his first jam with the rest of the band, inviting Blasio to join Ascendor was an even easier decision. Blasio had formerly played with Joe between 2005 and 2009 in ‘Lost Cause’ and ‘Inner Grey’ where they recorded two albums, ‘If Systems Persist’ and ‘Sinister Seven’. Following Inner Grey’s disbanding, the latter album was never released.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Muscat, Blasio}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Singer from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1980]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Andy_Fava&diff=21601 2015-09-15T17:33:27Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: andyfava.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Andy Fava]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Andy Fava&#039;&#039;&#039; (Guitars) born at [[Sannat]], [[Gozo]] on 21 April, 1991.<br /> <br /> [[File:favaandy.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Andy Fava]]<br /> Andy has always been a thrash metal enthusiast and since dropping his first instrument, the bass guitar for his favoured 6-string axe he actively played and jammed to metal tunes which he later uploaded on his Youtube channel. <br /> <br /> Having no idea that Andy played guitar, [[Paul Formosa]] (Drums) happened to come across Andy’s videos and immediately contacted him to start a Metal band. This did not happen until another two years as Andy had already joined the, now disbanded thrash metal band [[Intoxicated]]. Paul and Andy bumped into each other in July 2011 and they both asked each other the same question: &#039;&#039;When are we starting a band?&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Fava, Andy}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1991]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Joe_Costa&diff=21600 2015-09-15T17:32:05Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: joecosta.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Joe Costa]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Joe Costa&#039;&#039;&#039; (Guitars) born at Għajnsielem, Gozo on 17 August, 1974.<br /> <br /> [[File: costajoe.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Joe Costa]]<br /> Joe is [[Ascendor]]’s most experienced musician, having contributed to the music of, and performed live with Gozitan Metal bands [[Dirt]] (Late 1990s) &amp; [[Inner Grey]] (previously known as [[Lost Cause]], 2005-2009) as well as Maltese Symphonic/Gothic Metal band ‘Rising Sunset’. Being one of Gozo’s most reputable lead guitarists, founding members [[Paul Formosa]] (Drums) and [[Andy Fava]] (Guitars) were quite thrilled when Costa accepted their invitation to join the band in 2011.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Costa, Joe}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1974]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Joe_Costa&diff=21599 2015-09-15T17:30:28Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: joecosta.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Joe Costa]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Joe Costa&#039;&#039;&#039; (Guitars) born at Għajnsielem, Gozo on 17 August, 1974.<br /> <br /> [[File: costajoe.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Joe Costa]]<br /> Joe is [[Ascendor]]’s most experienced musician, having contributed to the music of, and performed live with Gozitan Metal bands [[Dirt]] (Late 1990s) &amp; [[Inner Grey]] (previously known as [[Lost Cause]], 2005-2009) as well as Maltese Symphonic/Gothic Metal band ‘Rising Sunset’. Being one of Gozo’s most reputable lead guitarists, founding members [[Paul Formosa]], (Drums) and [[Andy Fava]], guitars) were quite thrilled when Costa accepted their invitation to join the band in 2011.<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Costa, Joe}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1974]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Paul_Formosa&diff=21598 2015-09-15T17:27:41Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> {{stub}}<br /> [[File: paulformosa.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Paul Formosa]]<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Paul Formosa&#039;&#039;&#039; (Drums) born at [[Xagħra]], [[Gozo]] on 22 August, 1989. <br /> <br /> [[File: formosapaul.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Paul Formosa]]<br /> Paul picked up the drum sticks at the age of 16 after being enchanted by the performance of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich in their San Diego gig in 1992, on the DVD ‘Live Sh*t: Binge &amp; Purge’. From then onwards Paul played in various Gozitan bands as well as being part of Maltese Classic Rock band [[Metrokueen]] for a short period, while always seeking to form his own Metal band. After jamming with various Gozitan guitarists to the tunes of Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest, he contacted guitarists [[Andy Fava]] and [[Joe Costa]] in 2011 with whom he met up for a jam, resulting in the birth of Ascendor. <br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Formosa, Paul}}<br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musician from Gozo]]<br /> [[Category:Born in 1989]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=21411 2015-09-06T00:09:16Z

<p>Paul: /* Discography */</p> <hr /> <div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of XMA (Xtreme Metal Assalut) and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> Even before the release of Becoming, Ascendor had already finalised two brand new songs and spent the rest of 2013 and the first half of 2014 writing further material. After opening for the NWOBHM titans Angel Witch in May, the band hit the studio again in Summer to record their second album, with the aim of delivering a more established and consistent sound. Following a turbulent period for all the members, the album was titled ‘Drive my Demons Away’ as all the songs on the album represent the band&#039;s recent adverse experiences. While keeping 2015 busy with live performances, including supporting Belgian Thrashers Evil Invaders as well as participating in the annual edition of the XMA, Ascendor released their second record online in April and launched it officially in August during a show with fellow metal band Angelcrypt.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Becoming - 2013<br /> * Drive My Demons Away - 2015<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=21410 2015-09-06T00:06:56Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of XMA (Xtreme Metal Assalut) and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> Even before the release of Becoming, Ascendor had already finalised two brand new songs and spent the rest of 2013 and the first half of 2014 writing further material. After opening for the NWOBHM titans Angel Witch in May, the band hit the studio again in Summer to record their second album, with the aim of delivering a more established and consistent sound. Following a turbulent period for all the members, the album was titled ‘Drive my Demons Away’ as all the songs on the album represent the band&#039;s recent adverse experiences. While keeping 2015 busy with live performances, including supporting Belgian Thrashers Evil Invaders as well as participating in the annual edition of the XMA, Ascendor released their second record online in April and launched it officially in August during a show with fellow metal band Angelcrypt.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Becoming - 2013<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=10649 2013-09-26T08:22:59Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band have spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of the XMA and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Becoming - 2013<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=10648 2013-09-26T08:22:35Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band have spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of the XMA and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Becoming - 2013<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=10647 2013-09-26T08:20:42Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band have spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of the XMA and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Becoming - 2013<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=10646 2013-09-26T08:02:31Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band have spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of the XMA and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor Ascendor on SoundCloud]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=10645 2013-09-26T08:01:26Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material. <br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level. <br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. <br /> <br /> The band have spent 2013 planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo; such as participating in the annual edition of the XMA and also making it to the final of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the bands, while simultaneously working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; was released in August 2013, preceded by the releases of their first ever singles titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039; and &#039;War Machine&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat - Vocals<br /> * Joe Costa - Guitars<br /> * Andy Fava - Guitars / Backing Vocals<br /> * Blasio Muscat - Bass<br /> * Paul Formosa - Drums<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Metal Channel on YouTube]<br /> * [https://soundcloud.com/ascendor]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Ascendor&diff=5691 2013-03-03T20:28:43Z

<p>Paul: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cleanup}}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Ascendor&#039;&#039;&#039; is a Heavy Metal quintet surging from the island of Gozo which was formed in July 2011 by drummer Paul Formosa who had been looking for members to form a Metal band. Guitarists Andy Fava and Joe Costa met up for a jam with Paul, from which all three perceived the apparent chemistry present both in the style of playing as well as in the writing of original material.<br /> <br /> The trio started out by composing their first original songs as well as covering a number of songs by their idols and main influences, namely Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer and Judas Priest. When a solid foundation was established, the band began looking to complete their line-up. In the fall of 2011 they auditioned Steve Muscat, who immediately secured and cemented his place as the frontman with his powerful vocals and stage attitude along with the energy and vitality added to cover songs (not to mention the infinite amount of body art, which compliments nicely the aesthetics of the band’s image).<br /> <br /> By the turn of 2012 the band contacted Blasio Muscat, an old friend to take up bass duties. Blasio gladly accepted the offer and not only did he bolster the band’s sound with his solid rhythms but also brought in grooves which took the song writing to the next level.<br /> <br /> The band needed to establish an identity which reflected each member as well as their sound. Having seen the final line-up the name Ascendor was chosen, reflecting the notion of a Phoenix reborn and ascending from the ashes in a similar way of how the band was formed from the remnants of previous local acts.<br /> <br /> Ascendor prepared a set consisting of numerous covers as well as a handful of original songs which they delivered to the local metal fans on their debut gig at a local bar in Gozo. The band are now planning and playing further gigs in Malta and Gozo while working on the recording of their first album. The eight-track album titled &#039;Becoming&#039; is expected to be released in early 2013. In the meantime the band have released their first ever single titled &#039;In the Hands of the Enemy&#039;, giving just a little taste of what the album will be offering.<br /> <br /> ==Line-up==<br /> * Steve Muscat [Vocals]<br /> * Joe Costa [Guitars]<br /> * Andy Fava [Guitars / Backing Vocals]<br /> * Blasio Muscat [Bass]<br /> * Paul Formosa [Drums]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/ascendormetal Ascendor page on Facebook]<br /> * [http://www.youtube.com/user/AscendorMetal Ascendor Metal Channel on YouTube]<br /> <br /> [[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]<br /> [[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=User:Paul&diff=5690 2013-03-03T20:28:04Z

<p>Paul: /* Gender */ new section</p> <hr /> <div>== Name ==<br /> <br /> Paul Formosa<br /> <br /> == Gender ==<br /> <br /> male</div>

Paul http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=User:Paul&diff=5689 2013-03-03T20:28:03Z

<p>Paul: /* Name */ new section</p> <hr /> <div>== Name ==<br /> <br /> Paul Formosa</div>

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