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- ↑ «Παπαροκάς» πέταξε τα ράσα και έγινε αγνώριστος "Το δρόμο που χάραξε ο Γιάννης Παπανικολάου ακολούθησαν και τα υπόλοιπα μέλη του γκρουπ. Πέταξαν μακριά από τις φτερούγες του Νεκτάριου Μουλατσιώτη αναζητώντας την ελευθερία τους. Πηγή: www.inkefalonia.gr"
- ↑ Greek Metal Band ‘Diviner’ Signs With ‘Ulterium Records’, Debut Album Due Out In November
- ↑ Melodirock "The recordings took place at Devasoundz Studios in Athens, with Thimios Krikos and Fotis Benardo (SIXFORNINE, ex- SEPTIC FLESH) handling them. Thimios Krikos was also responsible for the mixing of the album, while Peter In de Betou (Arch Enemy, Opeth, Amon Amarth) of Tailor Maid fame handled the mastering. The cover artwork and sleeve design were made by the talented artist Alan Fall of Digital Grief."
- ↑ Überzeugendes Debüt der griechischen Traditionalisten