Artension

Artension
OriginUnited States of America
GenresProgressive metal, neoclassical metal
Years active1993–2005, 2016–present
LabelsLion Music, Shrapnel, Marquee/Avalon
MembersRoger Staffelbach
John West
Chris Caffery
Past membersVitalij Kuprij
Mike Terrana
Kevin Chown
John Onder
Shane Gaalaas
Steve Di Giorgio

Artension is a North American neoclassical progressive metal band, founded in 1993 by keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij. The band split up after recording seven albums from 1996 to 2004, but reformed in 2016 with the intention of releasing an eighth album.