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HANNIBAL, the band, was founded in 2003, firstly as the private project of singer Alex Balakakis (a.k.a. Hannibal), well known to Greek metal fans as the singer of the legendary Greek heavy metal band Spitfire (1992-2000 & 2006 until 2011). Hannibal were very soon elevated to a top local standard, as one of the most promising Greek hard and heavy bands. Their commitment to their music soon paid off as, not only they released their debut album titled "This Is U" (Sleaszy Rider Records, 2006) but where also invited to support the legendary Scorpions at their 1st Athens Scorpions Festival. The Scorpions frontman Klauss Meine himself, hand-picked Hannibal out of 200 bands that applied for the support spot for this concert that took place in June 2007. Hannibal went on in 2008, filling the bill of festivals such as the March Metal Day (Athens, 2008) along with bands like Nightwish, Nevermore, Annihilator and Edguy. For that particular show, they surprised the audience by inviting Roland Grapow (ex-Helloween, Masterplan) to join them on stage for an exciting medley. That same year, they were invited to join the Def Leppard, Whitesnake concert (July 1st, 2008), a highly successful event for the 2008 summer festival period. They also hosted several additional shows around Greece with bands like Unheilig and S.I.T.D. The 2nd album of the band titled "Cyberia" released in 2012 from the German label Echozone. On this year Hannibal accomplish their first European tour supporting Tarja (ex-Nightwish). Performed in Portugal, Spain, Holland, Switzerland, Italy and of course Greece. During this tour Tarja invited the singer of the band, Hannibal, to perform the "Phantom of the opera" with her. Now the band has a new line up and new plans for the future. Collaborating with Inside out records is ready to release "Cyberia" throughout Greece and Cyprus. Hannibal are: Alexander "Hannibal" Balakakis : Vocals, electric guitar Stelios "Hulk" Apostolou: Bass Kostas "Hades" Koubiadis: Lead guitar, Vocals Alexandros "Hereticus" Gelastopoulos: Drums

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