Forgotten Tales

Forgotten Tales emerged from Quebec City in 1999 as a pioneering force for European-style power metal in Canada. Founded by manager Rene Pineault as a tribute to the genre, the band quickly transitioned from a tribute act to a formidable original unit.

Their sound identity is built on the pillars of neoclassical shredding, baroque keyboard arrangements, and the operatic vocal delivery of Sonia Pineault. They gained significant early momentum by opening for Nightwish in 2000, which solidified their standing in the symphonic metal scene. Their debut, 'The Promise', received international acclaim, particularly in Japan and Europe, regions traditionally more receptive to the genre's theatricality. Throughout the 2000s, they evolved to incorporate more progressive elements while maintaining the 'gallop' rhythm essential to power metal. Critically, they are noted for their technical proficiency and for being one of the few prominent female-fronted power metal bands of their era to prioritize speed and traditional metal structures over gothic or pop-leaning symphonic tropes. They remain a cult favorite among crate-diggers of the 'Second Wave' of power metal.