Machiavel, formed in Belgium in 1974 by Roland De Greef and Marc Ysaÿe, established themselves with the symphonic albums Jester (1977) and Mechanical Moonbeams (1978) before shifting to a more commercial sound in the eighties.
Profile
- Origin
- Belgium
- Formed
- 1974
- Founding members
- Roland De Greef, Marc Ysaÿe
- Current status
- Active since 1974, still touring; founding drummer Marc Ysaÿe is also known in Belgium as the director of the radio station Classic 21
- Official website
- www.machiavel.be
Current lineup
- Marc Ysaÿe — drums, vocals (1974–present)
- Roland De Greef — bass (1974–present)
- Hervé Borbé — keyboards (present)
- Christophe Pons — guitar (present)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1976 | Machiavel |
| 1977 | Jester |
| 1978 | Mechanical Moonbeams |
| 1979 | Urban Games |
| 1980 | New Lines |
| 1981 | Break Out |
| 1982 | Valentine’s Day |
| 1987 | The Cry of Pleasure |
| 1999 | Virtual Sun |
| 2003 | Welcome to Paradise |
| 2005 | 2005 |
| 2011 | Eleven |
| 2013 | Colours |
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