Arena - The Equation 2022

Arena was founded in 1995 by Clive Nolan keyboardist of Pendragon and Shadowland, and Mick Pointer, the original drummer of Marillion, his tenure lasting from 1979 until 1983. The other founding members of the band were guitarist Keith More, vocalist John Carson, and bassist Cliff Orsi. Orsi was replaced by John Jowitt (of IQ) in the band's inaugural year, whilst Carson and More left the band in 1996 and 1997, and were replaced by Paul Wrightson and John Mitchell (of Frost*) respectively.Both Jowitt and Wrightson left the band in 1998, to be replaced by Ian Salmon and Rob Sowden, creating the band's most stable lineup to date (from 1998 until 2010). This lineup came to an end with Paul Manzi replacing Sowden in 2010. In 2011, Jowitt rejoined the band to replace the departing Salmon, leaving again in 2014 and being replaced by Kylan Amos. In July 2020, Manzi was replaced by Damian Wilson.
Most of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan, though Pointer contributed lyrics to Sirens and other tracks on the first two albums.
Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. While in the beginning the Band sound like the "old" Marillion from the Fish era, some of the band's recent albums have a similar sound to Nolan's earlier band, Shadowland.

[@michelhille8107]

I think Damian is on the right place with Arena. Great Voice. Fantastic Song.

[@jonathandufern7421]

Damian has jumped around a lot. I liked him with Threshold. I was sad to see Paul Manzi leave. He was such a great talent that fit Arena to the T. I hope Damian stays and that Arena keeps growing. Probably my favorite Prog band of hard rock with Fates Warning.

[@lilybee2955]

As much as I love prog, I find too many prog bands often have average vocalists. That is one thing I cannot say about Arena: they've always had excellent singers. But this gentleman, Damian Wilson, surpasses them all. I hope Arena keep him. He is soooo good!!! Thanks for posting this, guys! 👍

[@Marillion1978]

And apart from his wonderful voice, it's a great pleasure to hear this great band live

[@lilybee2955]

​@@Marillion1978 Ahhh, how I wish I could see them live too... But I live across the pond (🇨🇦) and all I can do is watch their live videos on YT 🙁. Still, I wish them well and hope they keep putting out albums. They're such a talented bunch of musicians, starting with the incredible Clive Nolan.

[@padded_wall]

what a great album... just pure music pleasure... and Damian Wilson, what a magnifique voice....!!!!

[@urielrael]

This is pure gold. This band never disappoints

[@marklockey4434]

I really hope Arena keep Damian as their singer for a long, long time.
Fabulous vocals, powerful, operatic, emotional.
The “Theory” album is absolutely magnificent; a brilliant addition to their rich catalogue of wonderful music.

[@k2rockband330]

What an song and what an album. Possibly album of the decade so far for me. I only wish I got to see them perform it live. Super band!!

[@danim.4549]

Great great singer, I think his voice fits 100% with Arena

[@MrJamspan]

This. Fantastic vocals from Wilson . The band is superb as well. TTOMI is the album of 2022!!

[@carldaniel3155]

Album of the year... The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance. What an incredible album - thank you Arena. Just wish Id bought the deluxe cd version now! with extra tracks.

[@michaelgunther1829]

Arena war groß. Mit Sowden, mit Manzi. Mit Damian - und unglaublich. Wenn Rick Wakeman stehengeblieben ist, hat Arena wieder ein großartiges Album vorgelegt. Und Damian: Stay Long, mit Arena. Und kommt mal wieder zum Uwe Treitinger nach Reichenbach, zum ProGRockFest.

[@hanswalravens4447]

What a song! What a record! What a band!

[@bertranddelaporte4462]

Très belle musique et exceptionnel chanteur …i love it 😊

[@gonzalocondecardo]

Excelent.... atmospheric.... melodic, great voice, great drums....

[@AlexandrKurbatov-lr1ik]

Great music!!!

[@robertmcdougall3166]

Superb song from a really excellent album. Arena are still at the very 'top of their game'.

[@marcelosoto-quiroga1965]

What a voice! I think I will not miss Paul Wrightson any longer.
Thanks for sharing!

[@froschmusik]

So sad I could not make it to one the few concerts. Would have loved to see Damian with this band. Went to See him in London performing with Adam Wakeman.... What a treat too

[@pavelaranici6922]

Great voice and what a fit in this fantastic band

[@ГринчНБ]

Красивый голос, удачная обработка концертной записи🤘👍

[@BenedettoMarcello846]

Good

[@budgetguitarist]

Wow - I'm new to this band. That lead singer kicks ass. I've already heard of John Mitchell - he's a great player. This band is cool!

[@TheAnimalWay]

incredible!

[@mabbein2634]

Damian genial

[@KoJoTe-hp4zk]

the older the better - grandioso

[@josephduggan3215]

Arena keep hold of this singer and youcwill go on to be a big band!hes the dogs b,,,x!he shook my hand in liverpool academy nov 22!

[@alrm57]

Excelente.

[@Bayken1]

Love it ❤

[@GregerJohansson-ds2nr]

Marillion is zero❤❤❤❤

[@StephaneMartineau]

Great song, great band, great singer!

[@patriciodiazruiz2485]

🎶🖐✋️

[@josephduggan3215]

Damian is to vocals wgat phil collins was too drums!absolute power house!

[@luisgpr1]

I don't think Arena has had a better singer. By a long shot.