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| caption      = Regente during the recording of ''Timecross'' in 2006
| caption      = Regent during the recording of ''Timecross'' in 2006
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| current_members = Valerio Ras <br> Edmundo Cabral <br> Desi Dantes <br> Pere Junco <br> Mireia Vale
| current_members = Harmon Veale <br> Stu Wilson <br> Cullen Dahill <br> Ritchie Donovan <br> Carrie Wilde
| past_members    = See [[Regente#Former Members|former members]]
| past_members    = See [[Regent#Former Members|former members]]
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'''Regente''' is an [[Temuair|Aisling]] {{Wpl|progressive heavy metal}} band who draws much of their style influence from the progressive rock movement of the 1980's, drawing strong influence from bands such as [[Red Diamond (Pardes)|Red Diamond]]. Regente is known for this complex musical experimentation, development of {{Wpl|concept album}}s and technical live performances.  
'''Regent''' is an [[Temuair|Aisling]] {{Wpl|progressive heavy metal}} band who draws much of their style influence from the progressive rock movement of the 1980's, drawing strong influence from bands such as [[Red Diamond (Pardes)|Red Diamond]]. Regent is known for this complex musical experimentation, development of {{Wpl|concept album}}s and technical live performances.  


Regente has experienced moderate popularity and critical acclaim. They are one of only a few bands to have carried the [[Cartelera]] [[Cartelera|''Act of the Year'']] award on more than one occasion, sharing this honor with both [[Red Diamond (Pardes)|Red Diamond]] and [[Viaxe]]. Regente received the ''Act of the Year'' award in 2003 for its [[Regente#Discography|''Utilize the Apparition'']] album, again in 2008 for the [[Regente#Discography|''Fire and Ice'']], arguably the band's most popular album and lastly in 2017 for their [[Regente#Discography|''Warning Order'']] album, which was the bands second and most successful {{wpl|concept album}}.   
Regent has experienced moderate popularity and critical acclaim. They are one of only a few bands to have carried the [[Cartelera]] [[Cartelera|''Act of the Year'']] award on more than one occasion, sharing this honor with both [[Red Diamond (Pardes)|Red Diamond]] and [[Viaxe]]. Regent received the ''Act of the Year'' award in 2003 for its [[Regent#Discography|''Utilize the Apparition'']] album, again in 2008 for the [[Regent#Discography|''Fire and Ice'']], arguably the band's most popular album and lastly in 2017 for their [[Regent#Discography|''Warning Order'']] album, which was the bands second and most successful {{wpl|concept album}}.   


==History==
==History==


The inception of Regente occurred in 1989 when in Rosa formed a band while in [[Mileth ]] known by the name "Unruly". They completely broke up in 1992. Front man Valerio Ras rebuilt the band and adopted a new name, "Regente" after a legal dispute with former members Tomás Hollas and Marcel Arra.   
The inception of Regent occurred in 1989 when in Rosa formed a band while in [[Mileth]] known by the name "Unruly". They completely broke up in 1992. Front man Harmon Veale rebuilt the band and adopted a new name, "Regent" after a legal dispute with former members Tomás Hollas and Wilf Ansbro.   


Under the name Regente, the band released its first studio album, ''Regency'', in 1996, which reached number nine on ''[[Cartelera]]'' and has achieved triple platinum status as of 2010. The bands further albums were all also ''Cartelera'' hits, with several, including the bands most popular album ''Hunger for Carnage'' reaching the number one spot in 1996. Regente is one of several rock bands to have more than 1 album reach the number 1''Cartelera'' spot.  
Under the name Regent, the band released its first studio album, ''Regency'', in 1996, which reached number nine on ''[[Cartelera]]'' and has achieved triple platinum status as of 2010. The bands further albums were all also ''Cartelera'' hits, with several, including the bands most popular album ''Hunger for Carnage'' reaching the number one spot in 1996. Regent is one of several rock bands to have more than 1 album reach the number 1''Cartelera'' spot.  


Regente's front man and only remaining original member, [[Valerio Ras]], is particularly famous, having been named one of the "greatest singers of the modern era", primarily due to his powerful and wide vocal range and energetic live performances. He is often credited with being the bands sole reason for its continued popularity. Following his divorce of [[Justýna Beran]] in 2001,  Ras has had a string of high profile relationships with several Aisling socialites, including models, actresses and fellow band member [[Mireia Vale]], over the years, and is well known for his volatile temper and complete lack of "social grace". One of the most well published examples of Ras' rowdy behavior occurred in 2005 on the bands "Utilize the Apparition" tour, when Ras , along with fellow band members Edmundo Cabral and Desi Dantes, set fire to the [[Palacio da Luz]] hotel in [[Dinsmar]], causing over 750,000 Leones worth of damage and forcing the hotel to close for over a year.   
Regent's front man and only remaining original member, [[Harmon Veale]], is particularly famous, having been named one of the "greatest singers of the modern era", primarily due to his powerful and wide vocal range and energetic live performances. He is often credited with being the bands sole reason for its continued popularity. Following his divorce of [[Justýna Beran]] in 2001,  Veale has had a string of high profile relationships with several Aisling socialites, including models, actresses and fellow band member [[Carrie Wilde]], over the years, and is well known for his volatile temper and complete lack of "social grace". One of the most well published examples of Veale' rowdy behavior occurred in 2005 on the bands "Utilize the Apparition" tour, when Veale , along with fellow band members Stu Wilson and Cullen Dahill, set fire to the [[Pálás an Tsolais]] hotel in [[Dinsmar]], causing over 750,000 Leones worth of damage and forcing the hotel to close for over a year.   


===Unruly===
===Unruly===


===1992 breakup and legal disputes===
===1992 breakup and legal disputes===
===2003 Luxusní Luxus incident===


===2008 Fire and Ice Tour===
===2008 Fire and Ice Tour===
[[File:Electric Wizard - Tuska 2011 - 01.JPG|thumb|left|Regente during the 2008 Fire and Ice tour]]
[[File:Electric Wizard - Tuska 2011 - 01.JPG|thumb|left|Regent during the 2008 Fire and Ice tour]]
In 2008, Regente began its ''Fire and Ice'' tour, which took it outside of Temuair for stops in [[Tarsas]], <others>. In November of 2008, the band played at the Tybaki Municipal Stadium in [[Tybaki]], Tarsas. After the show, the band returned to their hotel. During the celebration that followed the concert, several party goers persuaded several members of the band to retrieve their instruments and preform an ad-hoc show by the hotel's pool. The members of the band reportedly agreed to do so in exchange for all of the women in attendance disrobing for the duration of the show.  
In 2008, Regent began its ''Fire and Ice'' tour, which took it outside of Temuair for stops in [[Notreceau]], <others>. In November of 2008, the band played at the Lagney Municipal Stadium in [[Cambois]], Notreceau. After the show, the band returned to their hotel. During the celebration that followed the concert, several party goers persuaded several members of the band to retrieve their instruments and preform an ad-hoc show by the hotel's pool. The members of the band reportedly agreed to do so in exchange for all of the women in attendance disrobing for the duration of the show.  


During the show, a member of the band's crew attempted to set up and utilize a quantity of pyrotechnic charges reserved for the bands next show. The charges exploded over the pool, injuring several naked attendees, as well as starting several fires in the pool areas foliage, and along the buildings face.  
During the show, a member of the band's crew attempted to set up and utilize a quantity of pyrotechnic charges reserved for the bands next show. The charges exploded over the pool, injuring several naked attendees, as well as starting several fires in the pool areas foliage, and along the buildings face.  
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Despite prompt fire response, the budding was quickly engulfed in flames. The building had been rented out by the band, so no other guests were in the building at the time of the fire. No fatalities resulted from the fire, though several people were injured, some suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation, and the hotel was a total loss, causing over 7.8 million in property damage.  
Despite prompt fire response, the budding was quickly engulfed in flames. The building had been rented out by the band, so no other guests were in the building at the time of the fire. No fatalities resulted from the fire, though several people were injured, some suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation, and the hotel was a total loss, causing over 7.8 million in property damage.  


Following the incident, the government of Tarsas declared that no member of Regente could again play a show in Tarsas, and deported the band from the nation. The travel ban against the band remains in effect.
Following the incident, the government of Notreceau declared that no member of Regent could again play a show in Notreceau, and deported the band from the nation. The travel ban against the band remains in effect.


==Members==
==Members==
===Current Members===
===Current Members===


* Valerio Ras - lead vocals, sometimes piano/keyboard (1989 - present)
* Harmon Veale - lead vocals, sometimes piano/keyboard (1989 - present)
* Edmundo Cabral - lead guitar, backing vocals (1995 - present)  
* Stu Wilson - lead guitar, backing vocals (1995 - present)  
* Desi Dantes - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2003 - present)
* Cullen Dahill - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2003 - present)
* Pere Junco - drums/percussion (2011 - present)  
* Ritchie Donovan - drums/percussion (2011 - present)  
* Mireia Vale- bass, backing vocals on later albums (2007 - present)
* Carrie Wilde - bass, backing vocals on later albums (2007 - present)


===Former members===
===Former members===


* Tomás Hollas - lead guitar (1989 - 1992)  
* Tomás Hollas - lead guitar (1989 - 1992)  
* Marcel Arra - rhythm guitar, backup vocals (1989 - 1992)  
* Wilf Ansbro - rhythm guitar, backup vocals (1989 - 1992)  
* Ardal Toran - rhythm guitar (1995 - 1999)
* Wendell Toran - rhythm guitar (1995 - 1999)
* Ezequiel Zea - rhythm guitar (1999 - 2002)
* Pacey Zea - rhythm guitar (1999 - 2002)
* Colmán Leyton - rhythm guitar (2002 - 2003)
* Collen Leyton - rhythm guitar (2002 - 2003)
* Renzo Biel - drums/percussion, backup vocals (1989 - 1992)  
* Renzo Bell - drums/percussion, backup vocals (1989 - 1992)  
* Pancho Chmela- drums/percussion, (1995 - 2004)
* Koby Thompson - drums/percussion, (1995 - 2004)
* Silvestre Mendez - bass guitar 1982 - 1984)  
* Branson Hagan - bass guitar 1982 - 1984)  
* Sheamus Rios - bass guitar, backup vocals (1995 - 2001)
* Sheamus McCane - bass guitar, backup vocals (1995 - 2001)
* Biel Ocampo - bass guitar, backup vocals (2001 - 2007)
* Rob Casey - bass guitar, backup vocals (2001 - 2007)


==Discography==  
==Discography==  
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Revision as of 21:57, 19 October 2020

Regent
Regent during the recording of Timecross in 2006
Regent during the recording of Timecross in 2006
Background information
OriginMileth, Temuair
GenresProgressive Metal
Years active1989–present
LabelsApex Records
MembersHarmon Veale
Stu Wilson
Cullen Dahill
Ritchie Donovan
Carrie Wilde
Past membersSee former members

Regent is an Aisling progressive heavy metal band who draws much of their style influence from the progressive rock movement of the 1980's, drawing strong influence from bands such as Red Diamond. Regent is known for this complex musical experimentation, development of concept albums and technical live performances.

Regent has experienced moderate popularity and critical acclaim. They are one of only a few bands to have carried the Cartelera Act of the Year award on more than one occasion, sharing this honor with both Red Diamond and Viaxe. Regent received the Act of the Year award in 2003 for its Utilize the Apparition album, again in 2008 for the Fire and Ice, arguably the band's most popular album and lastly in 2017 for their Warning Order album, which was the bands second and most successful concept album.

History

The inception of Regent occurred in 1989 when in Rosa formed a band while in Mileth known by the name "Unruly". They completely broke up in 1992. Front man Harmon Veale rebuilt the band and adopted a new name, "Regent" after a legal dispute with former members Tomás Hollas and Wilf Ansbro.

Under the name Regent, the band released its first studio album, Regency, in 1996, which reached number nine on Cartelera and has achieved triple platinum status as of 2010. The bands further albums were all also Cartelera hits, with several, including the bands most popular album Hunger for Carnage reaching the number one spot in 1996. Regent is one of several rock bands to have more than 1 album reach the number 1Cartelera spot.

Regent's front man and only remaining original member, Harmon Veale, is particularly famous, having been named one of the "greatest singers of the modern era", primarily due to his powerful and wide vocal range and energetic live performances. He is often credited with being the bands sole reason for its continued popularity. Following his divorce of Justýna Beran in 2001, Veale has had a string of high profile relationships with several Aisling socialites, including models, actresses and fellow band member Carrie Wilde, over the years, and is well known for his volatile temper and complete lack of "social grace". One of the most well published examples of Veale' rowdy behavior occurred in 2005 on the bands "Utilize the Apparition" tour, when Veale , along with fellow band members Stu Wilson and Cullen Dahill, set fire to the Pálás an Tsolais hotel in Dinsmar, causing over 750,000 Leones worth of damage and forcing the hotel to close for over a year.

Unruly

1992 breakup and legal disputes

2008 Fire and Ice Tour

Regent during the 2008 Fire and Ice tour

In 2008, Regent began its Fire and Ice tour, which took it outside of Temuair for stops in Notreceau, <others>. In November of 2008, the band played at the Lagney Municipal Stadium in Cambois, Notreceau. After the show, the band returned to their hotel. During the celebration that followed the concert, several party goers persuaded several members of the band to retrieve their instruments and preform an ad-hoc show by the hotel's pool. The members of the band reportedly agreed to do so in exchange for all of the women in attendance disrobing for the duration of the show.

During the show, a member of the band's crew attempted to set up and utilize a quantity of pyrotechnic charges reserved for the bands next show. The charges exploded over the pool, injuring several naked attendees, as well as starting several fires in the pool areas foliage, and along the buildings face.

Despite prompt fire response, the budding was quickly engulfed in flames. The building had been rented out by the band, so no other guests were in the building at the time of the fire. No fatalities resulted from the fire, though several people were injured, some suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation, and the hotel was a total loss, causing over 7.8 million in property damage.

Following the incident, the government of Notreceau declared that no member of Regent could again play a show in Notreceau, and deported the band from the nation. The travel ban against the band remains in effect.

Members

Current Members

  • Harmon Veale - lead vocals, sometimes piano/keyboard (1989 - present)
  • Stu Wilson - lead guitar, backing vocals (1995 - present)
  • Cullen Dahill - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2003 - present)
  • Ritchie Donovan - drums/percussion (2011 - present)
  • Carrie Wilde - bass, backing vocals on later albums (2007 - present)

Former members

  • Tomás Hollas - lead guitar (1989 - 1992)
  • Wilf Ansbro - rhythm guitar, backup vocals (1989 - 1992)
  • Wendell Toran - rhythm guitar (1995 - 1999)
  • Pacey Zea - rhythm guitar (1999 - 2002)
  • Collen Leyton - rhythm guitar (2002 - 2003)
  • Renzo Bell - drums/percussion, backup vocals (1989 - 1992)
  • Koby Thompson - drums/percussion, (1995 - 2004)
  • Branson Hagan - bass guitar 1982 - 1984)
  • Sheamus McCane - bass guitar, backup vocals (1995 - 2001)
  • Rob Casey - bass guitar, backup vocals (2001 - 2007)

Discography

Year Album Album details Peak chart positions Certification
Cartelera Cartelera
Hot 100
Le Pouls
Roche Progressif
luas
1989 Advisement
  • Label: LocTunes
  • Formats: cassette
- - - - - - - - - - -
1996 Regency 9 52 - - - - - - - - -
1998 Hunger for Carnage 1 1 - - - - - - - - -
2003 Utilize the Apparition 1 6 - - - - - - - - -
2005 Utilize the Apparition II 4 21 - - - - - - - - -
2008 Fire and Ice 1 8 - - - - - - - - -
2011 Timecross 22 99 - - - - - - - - -
2014 Cult
  • Label: Apex Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download, Pícaro
15 9 - - - - - - - - -
2017 Warning Order
  • Label: Apex Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download, Pícaro
7 10 - - - - - - - - -
2018 Born Before Conception
  • Label: Apex Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download, Pícaro
2 16 - - - - - - - - -
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.