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Manuel Ramil
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| Born | 8 March 1978 Ares, A Coruña, Spain |
| Genres | Power metal |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Labels | Avispa |
Manuel Ramil (born on March 8, 1978, in Ares, A Coruña, Spain) is a talented Spanish musician. He is best known for playing the keyboards. He used to be the keyboardist for the Power metal band WarCry and also for Torquemada. Currently, he plays keyboards for the alternative/power metal band Sauze. He helped form Sauze with Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje. Manuel Ramil gets his musical ideas from bands like Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen, Angra, Symphony X, Kamelot, and Ark.
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Manuel Ramil's Music Journey
Manuel Ramil started his music career by playing in different bands. In 1996, he formed a heavy metal band called Torquemada. A year later, they recorded their first short album, known as an EP, called Santa Inquisición.
He stayed with Torquemada for almost six years, leaving in September 2001. Manuel also worked with other bands. For example, he helped Thánatos by creating special introductions for their concerts. He also played with the band Trashnos on their first album, Tiempo.
During this time, Manuel explored new types of music. He became very interested in bands like Dream Theater, Angra, and Symphony X. In December 2001, he started his own Progressive metal music project called Fake Intermisión, which he still works on today.
In July 2002, Manuel went to Lugones to try out for the band WarCry. He became their keyboard player and stayed with them until early 2008.
Music Albums and Projects
Here are some of the albums and projects Manuel Ramil has been a part of:
With Torquemada
- Santa Inquisición (1997)
With WarCry
- El Sello De Los Tiempos (2002)
- Alea Jacta Est (2004)
- ¿Dónde Está La Luz? (2005)
- Directo A La Luz (2006)
- La Quinta Esencia (2006)
With Sauze
- Nada Tiene Sentido
Other Music Projects
- Fake Intermisión (2001–2003)
- Thánatos (Working in concerts)
- Trashnos - Tiempo (2001)
About Manuel Ramil
Here is some personal information about Manuel Ramil:
- Full Name: Manuel Ramil
- Born In: Ares, A Coruña, Spain
- Birthday: March 8, 1978
- Main Instrument: Keyboard
- Joined Sauze: 2008 to present
- Favorite Bands and Musicians: Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X, Kamelot
- Bands He Has Been In: Sauze, WarCry, Fake Intermisión, Torquemada, Avalanch
- First Music He Owned: A cassette tape of Yngwie Malmsteen's Odyssey and Whitesnake's 1987
Manuel's Favorites
- Favorite Band: Dream Theater
- Favorite Drink: Beer
- Favorite Food: Italian Food
- Favorite Movie: Amadeus
- Hobbies (Non-Music): Going to the movies, spending time with his family, and his three fun nephews.
- Favorite Song: "The Spirit Carries On" by Dream Theater
- Favorite Concert: Seeing Dream Theater in Oporto (June 17, 2002)
- Favorite Keyboardist: Jordan Rudess
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