Formed in the mid-'90s, Bodragaz feature founding members Michael Layer (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Jim Wescott (bass, vocals), and Kevin Shaw (guitars, vocals) along with Charles J. Dickey (guitars, keyboards) and Dino Cuneo (drums, programming). Since their 1996 self-titled debut, Bodragaz have continued to release a steady stream of well-received albums including 1997's Somewhere in Switzerland, 1999's Epoch, 2002's Solid Sound, 2005's Clear, and 2008's Awaken. They have also toured regularly worldwide and opened for such bands as Bon Jovi, Slaughter, and Spock's Beard. In 2012, Bodragaz released their fifth studio album, Symphony. ~ Matt Collar