Iron Kite
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Iron Kite in 2000
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Name (English) | Iron Kite |
| Name (Chn.) | 铁风筝 / Tie Feng Zheng |
| Origin | Beijing |
| Genre | early days: metal, later: grunge/rock |
| Years active | 1993 |
| Members | |
| Vocal/Guitar: Yu Yang (虞洋, ex-Tang Dynasty)
Guitar: Ye Lin (叶琳) Bass: Sun Shu (孙澍) Drums: Tian Kun (田坤) | |
| Former members | |
| Cheng Xi 陈曦 （Narakam, ex-Painkiller Magazine, Founder of Mort Productions） | |
Contents |
History
Iron Kite is founded in 1993 and in 1995 they release their first song in the compilation CD 中国原创摇滚.
In August 1996 another of their songs is released in the compilation Chinese Fire 2.
In 1997, after being recognized as one of China's best metal bands, another song is included into Chinese Fire 3.
In 1999 Iron Kite's guitar player is invited to join Tang Dynasty.
In May 1999, Iron Kite is chosen to be on the cover page of the "Pop Song" magazine.
In May 2001, they performed during the Midi Music Festival 2001.
In September 2001, Iron Kite signs a contract with Badhead Records (Modern Sky subsidiary).
In 2001, Iron Kite promotes their first CD This is our secret.
Participated Festivals
 Midi Music Festival 2008 - 2008, October |
 Midi Music Festival 2001 - 2001, May |
Discography
- This is our secret - 2001
Compilations
 Midi 2002 Live (VA) - 2002, July |
 Modern Sky 4 (VA) - 2002, June |
 China Fire III (VA) - 1998, October |
 China Fire II (VA) - 1996, August |
Appearances in magazine compilations
 So Rock! Magazine (no. 5) - 2000, September |
Appearances in podcasts
 Dragonradio no. 053 - March 2007 |
Further information
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