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In the year 2006 two musical entities from two different countries came together to form a brand new force. Greek female singer Iris Mavraki and Turkish Prog/Power Metal act Dreamtone formed the band NEVERLAND, a brave venture into the waters of fantasy driven melodies and songs of magical places that come alive every time we close our eyes. With a long musical past on her shoulders (from local concerts to touring Turkey with entire symphony orchestras), it is no secret that in 1981 Iris met with Nick Mason and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, at their Britannia Row studios in London for an audition. The invitation came after previously having heard a demo tape of Iris. Dreamtone on the other hand is one of Turkey’s most famous Metal acts, having opened concerts for such renowned bands as Megadeth, Dream Theater and Blind Guardian (with whom they’ve also toured Turkey). The cooperation between Iris and Dreamtone progressed rapidly into what both parts had only dreamt of up to that point. Songs were written, ideas were created and forged. The decision was taken. Both sides were going to channel all their musical dreams through NEVERLAND. The debut CD features great guests from the world of Metal such as Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Tom Englund (Evergrey), Mike Baker and Gary Wehrkamp (R.I.P.) of Shadow Gallery, as well as the Philarmonia Istanbul Orchestra. NEVERLAND then brought their musical vison on stage at the European Prog Power Festival.