Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a Polish symphonic power metal band founded in 2006. Pathfinder was formed in Poznań, Poland, in 2006 by bassist/composer Arkadiusz E. Ruth and guitarist Karol Mania with the aim of creating a combination of film music, classical music and a "wide range of metal". After the band's creation, the founding members began composing original music and looking for additional musicians. In 2007, the band's line-up was completed with the acquisition of guitarist Gunsen, singer Simon Kostro, keyboardist Slavomir Belak and drummer Kamil Ruth. That same year, the band created its first demo, the self-titled Pathfinder. 2008 saw the independent release of a 4-track demo CD titled The Beginning, which received positive reviews from the international metal world.