Ossian, Heavy/Power Metal Options

[Persian Gorgr...]

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Genre(s):
Heavy/Power Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Life, Ethics, Rock & Roll Lifestyle
Origin:
Hungary (Budapest)
Formed In:
1986-1994, 1998-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Endre Paksi Vocals (1986-present)
See also: ex-Wellington, Rockewell, ex-Kalapács, ex-Pokolgép
Richárd Rubcsics Guitars (1998-present)
See also: ex-Neckrofight, ex-Seneca, ex-Wellington, ex-Kalapács
Krisztián Erdélyi Bass (2002-present)
See also: ex-Falanx
Gergely Kálozi Drums (2012-present)
See also: ex-Invader
Former/Past Member(s):
T. Péter Kovács Bass (1986-1988)
(R.I.P.) See also: ex-KMK
Laszlo Zselencz Bass (1986)
Zsolt Galántai Drums (1986-1989)
See also: ex-Classica, Sirokkó, ex-Tamás Szekeres
Zoltán Maróthy Guitars (1986-1994)
See also: Fahrenheit, ex-Metal Lady, ex-Beaux Jaxon Band, ex-KISS Forever Band, ex-KMK
László Pálvölgyi Bass (1988-1989)
See also: ex-Akela, ex-Scout
Gábor Vörös Bass (1989-1994)
See also: Fahrenheit, ex-Metal Lady, Beaux Jaxon Band, ex-Hungarica, ex-Omen, ex-Tamás Szekeres
Zoltán Nagyfi Drums (1989-1991)
See also: Omen, ex-Akela, ex-Tamás Szekeres
Csaba Tobola Drums (1991-1994)
See also: Fahrenheit, ex-Metal Lady, ex-Triton, ex-KISS Forever Band, ex-Sing Sing
Péter Ivanov Bass (1998)
See also: ex-Seneca, ex-Wellington
Viktor Jakab Bass (1998-2002)
Péter Hornyák Drums (1998-2012)
See also: ex-Seneca, ex-Wellington, ex-Invader, ex-Kalapács
Zoltán Cserfalvi Guitars (1998-1999)
See also: Chronology, ex-Macbeth, Iron Maidnem, ex-Rémkoppantók
Attila Wéber Guitars (2000-2014)
See also: ex-Sámán

Additional notes:

Ossian is a Celtic hero and poet from the third century. He appears in Scottish and Irish myths.

Ossian was formed after Endre Paksi left Pokolgép around 1985. He quickly found guitarist Zoltán Maróthy, T. Péter Kovács on bass, and Zsolt Galántai on drums. The band was fully formed by 1986, and they played their first concert on July 13th. They wore insane multi-coloured outfits, eschewing the traditional chains and leather for harlequin suits.

In October, 1986, they recorded their first demo, following it up with a second in May, 1987. They opened for international touring acts Pretty Maids, Helloween, and U.D.O. in 1987. In 1988, Kovács was conscripted into the army, and Laci Palvölgyi took over on bass. In 1988, the first album was released, and they opened for none other than Iron Maiden. The "Heart of Steel" music video featured a lot of footage of the band hanging out with Iron Maiden, and in fact, in the "Maiden England" video, Adrian Smith can be seen wearing an Ossian t-shirt.
After the second album, Pálvölgyi and Galántai left, being replaced by Gábor Vörös on bass and Zoltán Nagyfi on drums. His brother happened to be László Nagyfi of Pokolgép, and in fact Nagyfi left to join his brother in Omen in 1991, and in came Csaba Tobola.
This lineup recorded five albums, before internal tensions, especially between Paksi and Maróthy, caused the band to break up. They performed a farewell concert on May 14th, 1994.

Marothy went on to form Fahrenheit, and Paksi formed Wellington, and also wrote some crime novels in English under the pseudonym Paul Trent.

In 1998, Paksi recruited a new lineup to perform one concert, which was recorded for a live album, and then Ossian decided to call the reformation permanent, and they have released four more full albums and an EP since then.

During a live performance in Debrecen around 2001, Endre Paksi went on stage so drunk, that he only mumbled a few incoherent sentences like 'szemszélû lány' (eye-sided girl), 'várhogy egy meghód egy nincs márhívó' (castle-as a added-to-beaver a no yet-invitation), and 'repatarurgyán semmit hány' (repatarurgyan vomits nothing). His performance resulted in an all time favorite proverb in Hungary, that's used for bad vocalists (singing like Paksi). At the end of the show, only one member remained on stage with Endre Paksi.
This concert was reviewed across the Hungarian press, gaining the band some infamy. It also led to several line-up changes.

Compilation appearances:
"Fényárban És Félhomályban (Maximális Rock)" on "Hungarian Legacy 2018" (HMR Music Kft / Legacy Magazine)

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Discography:
Ossian - Demo '86 [demo] - 1986
Ossian - Demo '87 [demo] - 1987
Ossian - Acelsziv [full-length] - 1988
Ossian - Felre Az Utbol! [full-length] - 1989
Ossian - A Rock Katonái [full-length] - 1990
Ossian - Ítéletnap [full-length] - 1991
Ossian - Kitörés [full-length] - 1992
Ossian - 86-92 [compilation] - 1992
Ossian - Emberi Dolgok [full-length] - 1993
Ossian - Keresztút [full-length] - 1994
Ossian - Koncert [live] - 1998
Ossian - Az Utolsó Lázadó [ep] - 1999
Ossian - Let The Hammer Fall [split] - 1999
Ossian - Fémzene [full-length] - 1999
Ossian - Gyujtopontban [full-length] - 2000
Ossian - Titkos Ünnep [full-length] - 2001
Ossian - Árnyékból A Fénybe [full-length] - 2002
Ossian - Hangerõmû [full-length] - 2003
Ossian - Tűzkeresztség [full-length] - 2004
Ossian - A Szabadság Fantomja [full-length] - 2005
Ossian - A Lélek Hangja [full-length] - 2006
Ossian - Létünk A Bizonyíték [live album] - 2006
Ossian - Létünk A Bizonyíték [video] - 2006
Ossian - Létünk A Bizonyíték [boxed set] - 2006
Ossian - Örök Tûz [full-length] - 2007
Ossian - Küldetés [full-length] - 2008
Ossian - Best Of 1998-2008 [compilation] - 2009
Ossian - Egyszer Az Életben [full-length] - 2009
Ossian - 25 Éves Jubileumi Koncert 2 Cd [live] - 2011
Ossian - Az Lesz A Győztes [full-length] - 2011
Ossian - A Tűz Jegyében [full-length] - 2013
Ossian - Lélekerő [full-length] - 2015
Ossian - Fényárban És Félhomályban [full-length] - 2016
Ossian - 30 Év Legszebb Balladái [compilation] - 2016
Ossian - Az Igazi Szabadság [full-length] - 2017
Ossian - Nyitott Szívvel [compilation] - 2018
Ossian - A Reményhozó [full-length] - 2019

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Ossian - Acelsziv [full-length] - 1988 by warrr
Ossian - Felre Az Utbol! [full-length] - 1989 by warrr
Ossian - A Rock Katonái [full-length] - 1990 by warrr
Ossian - Ítéletnap [full-length] - 1991 by warrr
Ossian - Kitörés [full-length] - 1992 by warrr
Ossian - 86-92 [compilation] - 1992 by warrr
Ossian - Emberi Dolgok [full-length] - 1993 by warrr
Ossian - Keresztút [full-length] - 1994 by warrr
Ossian - Fémzene [full-length] - 1999 by incognito57547
Ossian - Koncert [live album] - 1998 by warrr
Ossian - Az Utolsó Lázadó [ep] - 1999 by warrr
Ossian - Gyujtopontban [full-length] - 2000 by warrr
Ossian - Titkos Ünnep [full-length] - 2001 by warrr
Ossian - Hangerõmû [full-length] - 2003 by incognito57547
Ossian - Tűzkeresztség [full-length] - 2004 by SnaP
Ossian - A Szabadság Fantomja [full-length] - 2005 by vigilante
Ossian - Árnyékból A Fénybe [full-length] - 2002 by warrr
Ossian - A Lélek Hangja [full-length] - 2006 by warrr
Ossian - Örök Tûz [full-length] - 2007 by incognito57547
Ossian - Létünk A Bizonyíték [live album] - 2006 by warrr
Ossian - Küldetés [full-length] - 2008 by Lugia010719d1
Ossian - Best Of 1998-2008 [compilation] - 2009 by warrr
Ossian - Egyszer Az Életben [full-length] - 2009 by snecy
Ossian - Fényárban És Félhomályban [full-length] - 2016 by warrr
Ossian - A Reményhozó [full-length] - 2019 by necroscum
Ossian - 25 Éves Jubileumi Koncert 2 Cd [live] - 2011 by warrr
Ossian - A Tűz Jegyében [full-length] - 2013 by necroscum
Ossian - Lélekerő [full-length] - 2015 by Samaritianin
Ossian - Az Igazi Szabadság [full-length] - 2017 by necroscum