The history of NIVA begins in Skövde in the mid 80:s and the place was the TBV Music House – This was an inspiring environment for many youths to discover their creativity in a lot of ways, especially regarding the chance to discover their musical abilities.   It was also here a young Tony Niva set his path to be able to sing and write music, and also for the first time to sing through a microphone! It didn’t take long before an offer occurred. The band Zanity got Tony as their singer and their first demo ”Time Out Of Mind” got a lot of attention – It finally made its way to the national radio show Rock Box.   After appearing in a lot of bands around in Sweden – for example Vanessa, Swedish Erotica, Malibu Band and Tracy Goes Crazy Tony got the opportunity to sing for Axia – a band situated and rehearsing in Skövde.   It was an ideal situation both musically and socially for the band and it didn’t take long before a Swedish tour started – both with Axia and later on with a cover band called ”Under Cover”. After some touring, the band drifted apart, and up from the ashes of Axia, NIVA was formed. The band now records their debut album ”No Capitulation” and got a record deal with Zero Records in Japan 1994 – It did not happen too much, and after recording an up to this date not released follow up album, NIVA was disbanded (1995). For a brief period in 2001, Tony was a member of the metal-act Lion’s Share and they released the album “Entrance” that same year.   Now we move forwards to 2011 and a song called ”Janitor Of Love” a song written for the Swedish Eurovision song contest – This time collaboration partners are Roger Ljunggren and Marcus Persson and even if the song did not make it through, the musical work goes so smoothly, they decide to make another three songs for a demo, just to see if there is any interest for a band in the vein of AOR/Melodic Rock. And it sure is – Marquee Avalon signs with NIVA and after 16 years the band lives up and releasing the album ”Gold From The Future” in Japan, September 2011.   Tony did not settle down because of this, so after some negotiations Escape Music releases the album in Europe – now under the moniker Oxygen – Final Warning. The album gets a lot of attention in both Europe and in the United States.   Now 2013 the sophomore album is ready. It will be released by AOR Heaven in Europe as: NIVA – Magnitude the 30th of August. In Japan it will be released by Marquee/Avalon as: NIVA – Gravitation the 18th of September (Contains a Japanese bonus track).   Founded: 1994 Genre: AOR & Melodic Rock Members: All songs are written and performed by: Tony Niva, Roger Ljunggren, Marcus Persson   Lineup: Tony Niva - Vocals, Roger Ljunggren - Guitars, Marcus Persson - Keys Bg vocals, Jan Stål - Bass Guitar, Tomas Persic - Drums   Hometown: Skövde/Skara - Sweden Record Label: AOR-Heaven (http://www.aorheaven.com/), Marquee Avalon (http://www.marquee.co.jp/avalon/) Current Location: Sweden