Grimgotts comes back with their new EP "Extenditus Playus" on European Metal Channel. Probably the best Harry Potter themed Symphonic Power Metal band from United Kingdom.
-EXTENDITUS PLAYUS- (2016) 1. He That Lived 2. I Am the Hero 3. Liquid Luck 4. Through the Ages 5. Down the Hatch 6. Nightmare on the Sea
In 2012 Emil Frøsig initiated a solo project under the name ''Final Surge''. After 3 years of intense work on the debut album '' A Place in Existence '' the line up was completed and ''Final Surge'' became ''Downfall''. The debut album was released in the spring of 2015 and the band has since played numerous concerts across the country. The musical inspiration of the 6 members ranges from the pop/rock, folk metal, singer/songwriter, thrash metal, to solid hard rock, which influences the music and creates the genre ''Crossover power metal''. With highly tuned drums, blistering guitar solos and powerful vocals, Downfall emphasizes that power metal is more than horseback riding and dragon slaying. Downfall knocks down the door to a power party and everyone is invited!
Leecher is Symphonic / Cello Metal band from Hungary with music based on female vocals and cellos instead of guitars, accompanied by drums and orchestra. Originally formed in 2008, we started like many other bands: playing covers of our favourite songs. After a while, however, original songs were born that demanded their place on the setlist, eventually leading to shows comprised solely of original creations, with covers becoming an occasional addition. After many years of operating, the band took a turn and became a serious project around 2012-13, with playing in Italy (2013) and winning HammerWorld Hungary's contest as highlights; the latter gave the band the opportunity of recording our first studio album.
Elyose dates back to the 2009 timeframe when French classical vocalist Justine Daaé and bass player Ghislain Henry met in Paris. They put together an EP which got instant acclaim from reviewers and music fans around the world. It was hailed as bringing a defiantly fresh take on gothic-symphonic metal, thanks to a more contemporary interpretation of the sound and some dance-oriented electronics. This big amount of media attention led the band, while still very young, to hit the road for some well-received live gigs at prestigious venues such as « La Boule Noire » or « La Scène Bastille » in Paris. Elyose shows drew strong attention and developed a solid core of loyal and passionate fans. 2010 was devoted to writing new material and refining the line-up. By December, drummer Patrick Cazu joined the band, and Elyose worked over 6 month from January 2011 to finalize its debut album. In May, Elyose played again in Paris and toured in Belgium. In the month of July, during 5 weeks, the band recorded and self-produced its debut album « Théogyne » at Piste Rouge Studio in Brussels. This record gets off the beaten track offering metal music that is difficult to classify, which combines classical and electronic arrangements. Enchanting, mischievous atmospheres and heavy incisive guitar riffs follow on from each other. A strong portion of the lyrical work is done in sensuous French and the vocals are mainly operatic, sometimes soaring, sometimes distilled in a shivering breath.
Elyose was joined by a new guitarist Antoine Bouchet at the end of 2011 and, right after the release of « Théogyne » on March 1st 2012, was chosen by THERION as direct support band for the 21 gigs of their european tour in fall, on the occasion of their 25th anniversary and their new album release « Les Fleurs du Mal ». Elyose played in Paris and toured in Belgium before diving into uncharted territory. This tour, which went across 12 european countries (and Le Bataclan in Paris), was a privilege for the band to get known in optimal conditions (lighting/sound) in front of crowds from 500 to 1300 people. It was also a golden opportunity to refine live performances and come back stronger than ever. In early 2013, the band started to write the second album, and performed a few shows in France (including a headlining show in Paris) to road test their new songs. The new Elyose is heavier, with a greater emphasis on dynamic music and live instruments. In November 2013 , Elyose welcomed Marc De Lajoncquière as their new guitarist, and in February 2014 hit the stages of France, England and the Netherlands for the eights shows of the « Théogyne Final Tour 2014 » supporting former Nightwish singer TARJA TURUNEN. 2014 was dedicated to finishing the second album’s post-production, which was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Tower Studio between summer 2014 and early 2015. Elyose’s first music video « Rédemption » - which is a short movie written by Pat Kzu - was shot in December 2014 and released in May 2015, one month before the second album, which ultimately is titled « Ipso Facto » and distributed worldwide by Season of Mist. Reviews unanimously call « Ipso Facto » heavy, modern, original, and an evolutionary leap from the previous release. The album’s French lyrics still provide a sultry charm, while still conveying emotion that transcends language.
Terravore is a bulgarian old-school thrash-death metal band from Varna. Formed in the early spring of 2015 by Kalin Buchvarov (Mass Cremation) and Ivan Lazarov (Abductor, ex-Nema Labavo). The project started two months earlier under another name, but after the affiliation of Trendafil Trendafilov (ex-Mass Cremation, ex-Mental DIsorder), the project name was changed to Terravore and the band started working with full force. Several month later the band started to perform gigs in Varna, and a mini tour in Bulgaria during September 2015, as a support to a greek thrash metal band. In January 2016 Terravore records an EP, which will be released soon, and two single studio tracks, which will appear on two international compilations.
Mourning Divine was founded in September, 2009 by Natalie Roeder. Natalie was born in the "Five-Country-Area" called Transkarpatia. She had her first piano lesson at the age of 5. At the Music-Art Academy for children she learned to play violin and piano. She immediately developed a passion for piano and already started to compose for that instrument at a very young age. The unstoppable drive to compose was the reason for her pursuit of studies at the Academy for Music Theory with the side-subject of Piano. After her graduation she taught piano, keyboard, music-theory and music-history at various schools throughoutGermanyand now she is also leading a choir and an orchestra. Natalie's idea of starting a band first originated in 2008. A couple of musicians answered her internet ads and they would meet. Some of them were not comfortable with the idea of a female composer creating "Hard and Heavy" music but nevertheless, this was her project and she was determined to see it through. Mourning Divine's second member was Natalies Boyfriend, the French- born Lead Singer Olivier Tonnelier. He moved toGermanyin May, 2009. Olivier who's part French and British, was born close toParis. He spent most of his life in Sainte-Mere-Eglise in Normandy,France. There he started to sing at the age of 17 in different bands ranging from Punk to Death Metal bands located in Cherbourg and Caen inFrance. After his move to Germany Olivier started assists with writing lyrics, while Natalie handled composing and arranging the music. In November, 2009 Guitarist, Ronny Lenz from Schleiz joined the Band. Ronny played in some Metal and Cover Metal Bands in Thuringia. He took over the lead-guitar duties and most of the solos as well. In February, 2010 Ronny brought his longtime friend along to rehearsal, the bassist Norman Tambor from Liebengruen inThuringia. Tambi joined the band one week later. Beginning of October 2011 Guitar player Alex Foettinger joined Mourning Divine. In a very short time he proved that he was a very talented Guitarist and supported the Band as Solo and Rhythm Guitarist.Due to his newly commenced studies and because of lack of time Alex left the band end of February 2013. The search of the last missing band-member - the drummer - was harder than expected. Between May and October 2011 five drummers auditioned for the position. For different reasons none of them worked out. The drummer Florian Pasold joined the band in November 2011. Florian played drums for over 5 years with "Toth Amon". He is one of good friends the band has known for a couple of years. In March 2013 started Mourning Divine’s side project called Ghátar. In May 2014 bass player Norman Tambor left the band after 4 years membership. In September 2014 drummer Florian Pasold left the band due to his privat Situation and different plans for the future. In September 2014 Ghátar turned into Mourning Divine with Olivier Tonnelier on bass guitar and Martin Roßbach on drums. In July 2015 the bass duties have been taken over by Timm Runge from Hamburg. On the 7th of November 2015 Mourning Divine released their Album "Death does no deal" And the band continues to go its way.
Grimgotts comes back with their new EP "Extenditus Playus" on European Metal Channel. Probably the best Harry Potter themed Symphonic Power Metal band from United Kingdom.
