Gaia Epicus is Symphonic Power Metal band from Nesna, Norway, formed in 1992 under the name "Ratt Kjøtt" (Raw Meat). Originally Gaia Epicus is a Punk Rock band.

They changed the name and style of music a year later. In 1993-1998 they were known as the "Execution" with Thrash Metal style of music, then changed to Hard Rock.

From the years 1998-1999 the band was known as the "Millennium" and play Melodic Metal. The band changed their name again due to legal problems and became the "Theater of Pain" (1999-2000) before changing the name again, "Eternal Flame".

In 2001, the band eventually renamed "Gaia Epicus" and began to play Power Metal. Gaia Epicus lyrics to the theme of fantasy and history.

Gaia Epicus influenced by Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Metallica, Stratovarius, Rhapsody of Fire, Luca Turilli, Avantasia, Masterplan, and much more ...

Member:

    * Thomas Chr Hansen - Vocals, Guitar (2001-Present)


Live:

    * Lasse Jensen [Oceans of Time, Ebonheart, Questor, Toothpicks] - Guitar
    * Kristian Nergård [Vicinity] - Bass
    * Andrew Nergård - Drums


Former Members:

    * Joakim Kjelstad - Guitar (2001-2007)
    * Tom R. Brumoen - Bass (2001-2002)
    * Espen Hammer [Klompfot, Myrkgrav, Approx, Lumsk] - Bass (2001)
    * Thomas Stokkan - Bass (2003-2004)
    * Yngve Hanssen - Bass (2004-2005)
    * Hans Åge Holmen [Enslavement of Beauty, Tremor] - Bass (2005-2006, 2009)
    * Eirik Dischler - Keyboard (2001-2003)
    * Torbjørn Strom - Drums (2001-2002)
    * Mikael Duna [Wallachia, Subliritum] - Drums (2003-2005)
    * Ole A. Myrholt [Archon, Enslavement of Beauty, Diabolical Breed, Tremor] - Drums (2005-2008, 2009)


Discography:

    * Cyber Future [demo] (2001)
    * Keepers of Time [demo] (2002)
    * Satrap (2003)
    * Symphony of Glory (2005)
    * Victory (2007)
    * Damnation (2008)
    * Dark Secrets (2011)