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The Myth is aMalteserock band[1] formed in 1990. They are known for blendingrock withacoustic andfolk influences. Their debut album,Dreams, was released in 2011.[2] The Myth's current members includes Dion Farrell (guitar andvocals), Mark Galea (drums), Patrick Mifsud (bass), Stephen Zammit(keyboard), and Claudio Sciberras (guitar).[1]
The band was formed byvocalist Dion Farrell andguitarist Mark Galea in September 1990, with their first live performance taking place in November of the same year.[3][4]
In its early years, the band performed both original compositions andcover songs, characterized by extendedguitar solos and bass lines.[5] Two early singles, "Can’t Stop the Fire" and "Midnight", receivedairplay on Maltese radio and television, but were not commercially released.
From the mid-1990s, the band began experimenting with moreacoustic andfolk-inspired sounds, incorporating instruments such as pan-pipes and tambourines alongside their rock instrumentation.
In the mid-2000s, The Myth adopted a pop-rock style. "Sworn Independent", originally written in 1996, was released in 2007, marking a shift back toward a mainstream rock sound.[6] Other singles from this period included "Star" and "Animal".
In 2009, lead vocalist Dion Farrell was a finalist in the international 'Song of the Year' songwriting competition.[7]
The band’s debut album,Dreams, was released on 8 August 2011. It compiled singles recorded between 2005 and 2011. The band was also nominated for Best Website at theMalta Music Awards later that year.[8]
Following the release of Dreams, the band released pop-rock singles. Their 2012 single "Sadness in Your Eyes" was later remixed by DJ Toby (Toby Farrugia) for inclusion in the Maltese feature filmSilhouette (2013).
Throughout their career, The Myth has toured with acts including the United Kingdom's officialEaglesTribute band (1996);Status Quo (1998);Smokie (1999); and Rhapsody UK, aQueen tribute band (2009).
The group has continued to release singles, including "Beautiful" (2013), "Tonight" (2020), and "Without You" (2022).