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Guelph progressive metal band Mandroid Echostar stepped into the national spotlight when they won a Juno Award last spring.
The band is made up of six friends from Guelph and other parts of Wellington County: Sam Pattison, Stephen Richards, Michael Ciccia, James Krul, Matt H-K and Adam Richards.
They had been together six years and were on temporary hiatus while lead singer Ciccia underwent throat surgery and recovery that would prevent them from performing for a few months.
Their album Coral Throne was chosen Best Heavy Metal Album of the year at the Juno Awards held in Ottawa in May.
