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Icarus Witch - New Single Online
Heavy metal bringers Icarus Witch have launched a music video for the newest single, called "10,000 Light Years From Home". The song is part of the forthcoming album No Devil Lived On, to be released on Cleopatra Records at a later date.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - New Music In Making
American metallers Icarus Witch are working on next studio record, following 2018 Goodbye Cruel World. The trio is currently in the process of writing new tunes. More to follow.
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| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - Debut New Single, Unveil New Album Details
Some months ago, Icarus Witch introduced their new singer Andrew Della Cagna (and the song "Goodbye Cruel World"). Now the heavy metal band has shared another new song, "Misfortune Teller," from the upcoming album, Goodbye Cruel World, which is due out on October 26th via Cleopatra Records. Feast your eyes on the cover art and hear the new tune.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - Introduce New Singer, New Song
A few weeks ago, Icarus Witch revealed that the band is working on new music. The Pittsburgh-based traditional heavy metal band found themselves seeking a new voice for their first album since 2012's Rise. They found the ideal vocalist in Andrew D'Cagna, a name many will recognize from his work with Brimstone Coven. The band has also released a music video for "Goodbye Cruel World", the title track of its forthcoming studio album, due later this year via Cleopatra Records.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - Working On New Music
Back in 2012, Icarus Witch released their last album, Rise, but now it seems like the band is slowly working on new music (while enjoying Kentucky Bourbon Coffee Stout). The tracking has started at Cerebral Audio for the band's new album, tentatively titled Goodbye Cruel World, and they have shared some photos from the process.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - New Album Details, Teaser And Song Online
US heavy metallers Icarus Witch have unveiled details about their upcoming fourth album. The album will be called Rise and will be released on July 3rd via Cleopatra Records. "Rise", the title track from the upcoming album, can be streamed at this location.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - North American Tour Cancelled, New Album Scheduled For July
US heavy metallers Icarus Witch are sad to announce the cancellation of the Di'Anno Tour where they would have shared the stage with Widow and Cauldron. The band posted the following on their MySpace page: "As many of you have heard by now, Paul Di'Anno has cancelled (or indefinitely postponed) his scheduled North American tour for this summer."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - New Single Streaming Online
"Tragedy", the brand-new single from traditional metallers Icarus Witch, is now available for streaming at the band's Myspace profile.
The track was produced by Dave Watson at Soundscape Studios in Pittsburgh and mastered at Prairie Cat Mastering in Belvidere, Illinois by M.J.R. This marked the first time Icarus Witch recorded with an engineer other than longtime producer Eric Klinger (Pro-Pain, Built Upon Frustration) who recently relocated to Belgium.
After the US tour, Icarus Witch will return to the studio to record a new full-length album for a 2011 release.
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The track was produced by Dave Watson at Soundscape Studios in Pittsburgh and mastered at Prairie Cat Mastering in Belvidere, Illinois by M.J.R. This marked the first time Icarus Witch recorded with an engineer other than longtime producer Eric Klinger (Pro-Pain, Built Upon Frustration) who recently relocated to Belgium.
After the US tour, Icarus Witch will return to the studio to record a new full-length album for a 2011 release.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - Live Session Vocalist Announced
Just three months ago, after the departure of original vocalist Matthew Bizilia, the guys of Icarus Witch were joined by a replacement vocalist Christopher Shaner. However, due to contractual obligations Christopher had prior to joining Icarus Witch, he will be unable to join the band for the first 3 dates of the Y&T tour that kicks off next Friday in Portland, Oregon. The band has, however, found a temporary replacement in vocalist Jason Russo.
In a statement on their MySpace blog, the band says: "We first had the pleasure to hear this guy wail a few years back when he was fronting Lifeforce Records artist, Herod. Since that time we also played a show in Cleveland with his band, Darkling. With a voice somewhere between TNT & Helloween on the high end and a ballsy growl that would make King Diamond proud, he's the perfect fit for this temporary fill in. We are most grateful that he's agreed to take this challenge on such a short notice. Portland, Seattle & Spokane are in for a rare treat. Don't take our word for it; check out his pipes at here."
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In a statement on their MySpace blog, the band says: "We first had the pleasure to hear this guy wail a few years back when he was fronting Lifeforce Records artist, Herod. Since that time we also played a show in Cleveland with his band, Darkling. With a voice somewhere between TNT & Helloween on the high end and a ballsy growl that would make King Diamond proud, he's the perfect fit for this temporary fill in. We are most grateful that he's agreed to take this challenge on such a short notice. Portland, Seattle & Spokane are in for a rare treat. Don't take our word for it; check out his pipes at here."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - Part Ways With Vocalist, Announce Replacement
In a statement on the band's website, the US heavy metal band Icarus Witch announce the news they have parted ways with their singer, and already announced his replacement. Here's the full message:
"We are excited to announce yet another massive shift in our ranks as we welcome new vocalist Christopher Shaner to the Icarus Witch circle and part ways amicably with original vocalist, Matthew Bizilia. Matthew's contributions to the band have been immeasurable over the past six years. While this was a serious decision for both parties, professional differences of opinion led to the change. Bizilia is a phenomenal talent who will always be a part of the Witch family as we wish him much success on his future ventures.
Incoming vocalist and Erie, Pennsylvania native Shaner is a long time friend and collaborator of guitarist Quinn Lukas. Before Quinn moved to Pittsburgh to join Icarus Witch in 2006, he had worked on various musical projects with the singer. Much like the recent acquisition of second guitarist Ed Skero, the choice to add Christopher to the band was based on a combination of what he brings to the lineup personally, musically and professionally. His powerful vocal range, sense of harmony and intense work ethic are a perfect fit for the next phase of this band. Writing for the follow-up to Draw Down The Moon has already commenced with the new recruits and it promises to be the band's most diverse, melodic and epic release ever.
Friends of the Witch can get a taste of the new line-up as Christopher and Ed make their debut at Pittsburgh's Hard Rock Cafe Friday, May 28th, where the band will be opening for Lizzy Borden. Also on the itinerary are the Warriors Of Metal III Festival in Ohio this June, and some exciting tour news to follow in mere days.''
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"We are excited to announce yet another massive shift in our ranks as we welcome new vocalist Christopher Shaner to the Icarus Witch circle and part ways amicably with original vocalist, Matthew Bizilia. Matthew's contributions to the band have been immeasurable over the past six years. While this was a serious decision for both parties, professional differences of opinion led to the change. Bizilia is a phenomenal talent who will always be a part of the Witch family as we wish him much success on his future ventures.
Incoming vocalist and Erie, Pennsylvania native Shaner is a long time friend and collaborator of guitarist Quinn Lukas. Before Quinn moved to Pittsburgh to join Icarus Witch in 2006, he had worked on various musical projects with the singer. Much like the recent acquisition of second guitarist Ed Skero, the choice to add Christopher to the band was based on a combination of what he brings to the lineup personally, musically and professionally. His powerful vocal range, sense of harmony and intense work ethic are a perfect fit for the next phase of this band. Writing for the follow-up to Draw Down The Moon has already commenced with the new recruits and it promises to be the band's most diverse, melodic and epic release ever.
Friends of the Witch can get a taste of the new line-up as Christopher and Ed make their debut at Pittsburgh's Hard Rock Cafe Friday, May 28th, where the band will be opening for Lizzy Borden. Also on the itinerary are the Warriors Of Metal III Festival in Ohio this June, and some exciting tour news to follow in mere days.''
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| Source: | icaruswitch.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - Introduce New Guitarist
Heavy metallers Icarus Witch have issued the following update:
"Many people have mentioned over the last few years that they miss hearing Icarus Witch as a 2 guitar lineup with the harmonies, rhythms and dual leads intact. Our position was that we also enjoy hearing those elements but did not want to inject a new, unknown member into an equation that was already running so smoothly on stage. While on the Paul Di'Anno tour we were fortunate enough to have that 2nd guitar slot for Paul's set filled by a phenomenal talent in Pittsburgh area guitarist, Ed Skero (aka Full Metal Duffy). Performing that challenging set every night with Ed on stage proved a couple of things:
a) We sound better with the additional guitar
b) We got along so well with Ed on a personal level that the chemistry was right to make the move.
So join us in welcoming Mr. Ed to the inner circle. Once you hear what he will bring to the band in terms of classic style, vintage tone, tasty writing and Reiki healing prowess, it will be obvious that the Witch is about to take it up a notch on record and on stage every night. Namaste Duffy... your life is about to get weirder than you ever imagined."
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"Many people have mentioned over the last few years that they miss hearing Icarus Witch as a 2 guitar lineup with the harmonies, rhythms and dual leads intact. Our position was that we also enjoy hearing those elements but did not want to inject a new, unknown member into an equation that was already running so smoothly on stage. While on the Paul Di'Anno tour we were fortunate enough to have that 2nd guitar slot for Paul's set filled by a phenomenal talent in Pittsburgh area guitarist, Ed Skero (aka Full Metal Duffy). Performing that challenging set every night with Ed on stage proved a couple of things:
a) We sound better with the additional guitar
b) We got along so well with Ed on a personal level that the chemistry was right to make the move.
So join us in welcoming Mr. Ed to the inner circle. Once you hear what he will bring to the band in terms of classic style, vintage tone, tasty writing and Reiki healing prowess, it will be obvious that the Witch is about to take it up a notch on record and on stage every night. Namaste Duffy... your life is about to get weirder than you ever imagined."
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| Source: | icaruswitch.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |
Icarus Witch - New Album Details
Official press release
The 3rd full length CD, from traditional metallers Icarus Witch mysteriously entitled, Draw Down The Moon, will be released February 9th, 2010 through Cleopatra Records/Koch Distribution. The band was recently described as having a "Heavy influence of Iron Maiden combined with good old fashioned hard/rock metal production and great musicianship" by Don Jamieson, host of VH1 Classic's That Metal Show. Perhaps this assessment helped land the boys the opening slot on original Maiden crooner, Paul DiAnno's first American tour in over 15 years, commencing this January 27 in NYC.
Britain's Metal Hammer magazine recently drafted Icarus Witch for both their cover mount compilation CD as well as an interview on their feature about the explosive rise of traditional metal with the younger generation of bands, referring to the Witch as "One of the best new bands to take up the NWOTM (New Wave of Traditional Metal) standard and carry it triumphantly into the future. With such accolades, the pressure is mounting for the group to top their previous efforts, a feat which has been handily accomplished by the creation of this new album, their first since 2007's critically acclaimed, Songs For The Lost.
With a few years of regional headline touring under their belt as well as supporting everyone from Heaven And Hell and Coheed & Cambria to 3 Inches Of Blood and Trouble on the road, the boys honed their live chops and discovered the formula for what translates to a frenzied crowd and what passages are better left for the headphones. The end result is a nine song battle cry called Draw Down The Moon which sees the band in a more mature, yet increasingly aggressive song writing mode, stripped of the extraneous bells and whistles of synths & samples.
This is a back-to-basics, classic metal album with a raw, in-your-face production (once again with Eric Klinger at the controls) that owes as much to '70s Marshall overdrive and gothic tales of yore, as it does the 80s flash and modern metal trappings that have become de rigueur in this burgeoning scene Icarus Witch is alleged to have helped establish. Apparently the time machine has been set to reverse, and once you dig your teeth into the muscular framework of this future occult rock classic, you will forget about eras, genre tags and hype, and realize what truly matters most... this band knows how to fucking ROCK!
Draw Down The Moon cover art] tracklist:
01. Black Candles
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The 3rd full length CD, from traditional metallers Icarus Witch mysteriously entitled, Draw Down The Moon, will be released February 9th, 2010 through Cleopatra Records/Koch Distribution. The band was recently described as having a "Heavy influence of Iron Maiden combined with good old fashioned hard/rock metal production and great musicianship" by Don Jamieson, host of VH1 Classic's That Metal Show. Perhaps this assessment helped land the boys the opening slot on original Maiden crooner, Paul DiAnno's first American tour in over 15 years, commencing this January 27 in NYC.
Britain's Metal Hammer magazine recently drafted Icarus Witch for both their cover mount compilation CD as well as an interview on their feature about the explosive rise of traditional metal with the younger generation of bands, referring to the Witch as "One of the best new bands to take up the NWOTM (New Wave of Traditional Metal) standard and carry it triumphantly into the future. With such accolades, the pressure is mounting for the group to top their previous efforts, a feat which has been handily accomplished by the creation of this new album, their first since 2007's critically acclaimed, Songs For The Lost.
With a few years of regional headline touring under their belt as well as supporting everyone from Heaven And Hell and Coheed & Cambria to 3 Inches Of Blood and Trouble on the road, the boys honed their live chops and discovered the formula for what translates to a frenzied crowd and what passages are better left for the headphones. The end result is a nine song battle cry called Draw Down The Moon which sees the band in a more mature, yet increasingly aggressive song writing mode, stripped of the extraneous bells and whistles of synths & samples.
This is a back-to-basics, classic metal album with a raw, in-your-face production (once again with Eric Klinger at the controls) that owes as much to '70s Marshall overdrive and gothic tales of yore, as it does the 80s flash and modern metal trappings that have become de rigueur in this burgeoning scene Icarus Witch is alleged to have helped establish. Apparently the time machine has been set to reverse, and once you dig your teeth into the muscular framework of this future occult rock classic, you will forget about eras, genre tags and hype, and realize what truly matters most... this band knows how to fucking ROCK!
Draw Down The Moon cover art] tracklist:
01. Black Candles
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Icarus Witch |