Avian is an American heavy metal band founded in 2002 by guitarist Yan Leviathan. Musically, they are influenced by bands such as Iron Maiden, HammerFall, Savatage, and Megadeth.
In 2005, the band released their debut album From the Depths of Time, a concept album dealing with the end of days and a warning to mankind. Their second album, titled Ashes and Madness, was released in September 2008.
In early 2010, vocalist Lance King decided to leave the band to focus on family and professional obligations and was replaced with Brian Hollenbeck, who appeared on the band's first EP, The Path, released in September 2010.