Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising (formerly known as Phoenix Rising / Fire & Ashes and, originally, as Quinta Enmienda) is a Spanish symphonic power metal band from Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain. Their music is strongly influenced by bands like Stratovarius, Rhapsody of Fire, Galneryus, and Sonata Arctica. The band was established in 2007 as "Quinta Enmienda", and they released an album, Ne Bis in Idem, with that name in 2010. However, in 2012, after signing a record deal for three albums with the German label Sonic Attack, they switched their name to "Phoenix Rising". Biography Early days and Ne bis in idem (2007–2010) The band was established in early 2007 as Quinta Enmienda. In 2008, Quinta Enmienda recorded its very first demo as a result of winning the competition "¿Y tu qué tocas?" and the band started to play live, gaining a good reputation in the local scene.