Band Biographies: Wings Of Destiny

Wings of Destiny is a Power Metal band originally from Costa Rica, founded at the end of the year 2013, influenced by such bands as Helloween, Rhapsody of Fire, Angra and Symphony X; nevertheless through the time the band managed to develop a very particular and recognizable sound creating a cult following among fans all around the world. Wings of Destiny was originally called only "Destiny", but due to the existence of another band of the same name [band from Sweden], decided to change its name to Wings of Destiny [known, also, as WOD] in the year 2014.

Releases:

2014 - “Time” [Independent first release]

2015 - “Time”, Deluxe Edition [label Powerprog, Germany], contains two bonus tracks, one with the participation of italian singer Roberto Tiranti [Labyrinth]. Nominated and winner “Metal album of the year” by ACAM.

2016 - “Kings of Terror” [label Powerprog, Germany], contains bonus track with the participation of italian singer Fabio Lione [Angra, ex-Rhapsody of Fire]. Nominated and winner “Metal album of the year” by ACAM.

2017 - “Butterfly Effect”, mini album [ released by new label MRR, US]

2019 - “Revelations” [ Released by the new Label MRR, US]. Contains participation of Henning Basse [ex-Mayan, Firewind], Roland Grapow [Masterplan, ex-Helloween], Chemel Neme [ex-Blacksun] and Bob Katsionis [Firewind, Outloud]. This album occupied place #8 of best Latinamerican releases of 2019 by [Headbangers Latinamerica]. Nominated as “Metal album of the year” by ACAM.

Up to date the band has shared stage, toured and collaborated with such international acts as:

Firewind (Grecia), Kalmah (Finland), A.N.I.M.A.L. (Argentina), Rhapsody Reunion (Italy), Blacksun (Ecuador), This Will be no More (Aruba), Mario Ian [ex-Rata Blanca, IAN] (Argentina), Timo Tolkki [ex- Stratovarius, Avalon] (Finland), Mike Vescera [ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, Loudness, Animetal USA] (US), Roland Grapow (ex-Helloween, Masterplan), Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth), Marco Garau (Derdian, Magic Opera), Ivan Gianini (Vision Divine, Derdian) and many more other artists.

New album «Ballads» is the 5th band ́s effort and is highly anticipated by the fans.

ACTUAL LINE UP, Wings of Destiny are:

Anton Darusso (Vocals & Keyboards)
Andrés Castro (Guitars)
Cristian "Mythos" Jiménez (Guitars)
Emil Minott (Bass)
Horacio París Kofoed (Drums)

SOCIAL MEDIA UP TO DATE:

Official Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/wingsofdestinyband
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingsofdestinyband/
Official Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9rbEd-KVLpqW8GoPzdIGA/feed
Official Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zdNzdWDSPf5b2CF4YUnPs
Bandcamp: https://wingsofdestinymrrartist.bandcamp.com