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Witherfall - Nocturnes And Requiems (2017) [Japanese Ed. 2018]
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380 Mb | 125 Mb | 48 Mb | Time: 53:37
Ward Records, Inc. | GQCS-90526
Heavy/Progressive Power Metal
EAC Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Scans
380 Mb | 125 Mb | 48 Mb | Time: 53:37
Ward Records, Inc. | GQCS-90526
Heavy/Progressive Power Metal
Favorite new band of 2017 after 40 seconds! Really good stuff!!
Based out of Los Angeles, Calif., WITHERFALL is the collective brainchild of guitarist Jake Dreyer (Iced Earth, Kobra And The Lotus, White Wizzard), singer Joseph Michael (White Wizzard) and the late Adam Sagan (Circle II Circle, Into Eternity). With Dreyer and Michael having previously worked together in White Wizzard and Sagan collaborating on with Dreyer on the critically acclaimed debut instrumental EP, "In The Shadows of Madness" - which included a featured track for the popular video game franchise, ROCKBAND - the trio combined forces to begin writing for the new project in 2013.
Eager to resonate their ideas, WITHERFALL headed to Phoenix, Ariz. to self produce their debut album, "Nocturnes And Requiems", with engineer Ralph Patlan (Megadeth, Brian "Head" Welch, MSG) in late 2014. The album was then sent on to New York City for mixing and mastering by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Rob Zombie, Queensrÿche, Hatebreed) at Planet Z. Resulting in eight masterfully executed tracks featuring the group's dynamic blend of darkened melodic and progressive metal, "Nocturnes and Requiems" is scheduled for release on February 10, 2017.
"Nocturnes And Requiems" is dedicated to the life of Adam Sagan who passed on December 7, 2016 during the final stages of production. The band collectively commented, "This, as we know, is the last piece of work that Adam contributed and played on. Adams talent, passion and personality is woven throughout every part of this record as he was easily 1/3 of the creative force. "Nocturnes and Requiems" was a name that Adam eerily came up with one evening when we were figuring out album titles would not have sounded the way it does now without his immense contribution on and off the drums. Adam, we love you and it's a tragedy that you were not able to see this release. You will always and forever be a member of Witherfall. Rest In Peace man."
WITHERFALL is proud to reveal the album's debut single, "End of Time", which can be seen/heard in the below lyric music video. Showcasing the melancholic cover artwork painted by Kristian Whalin (Bathory, The Black Dahlia Murder, Wintersun), "End of Time" presents a unique approach to the idea of a modern metal song with memorable melodic hooks, big choruses and dynamically aggresive vocals combined with virtuosic guitar playing reminiscent of the legends of the neoclassical shred guitar scene and a progressive rhythm section featuring modern extreme drumming techniques and fusion influenced bass lines.
Witherfall is a very interesting band, with a very specific and unified vision. Formed in the wake of White Wizzard’s most infamous break-up comes a new act featuring singer Joseph Michael and guitarist Jake Dreyer. Rounding out the rhythm section of the band is former Into Eternity drummer Adam Sagan, who unfortunately did not live to see the release of the debut album.
Witherfall’s debut album Nocturnes and Requiems is an absolute shred-fest. It’s highly technical and musically complex, while also being very tasteful in it’s composition. Jake’s guitar-work throughout the album has a very classical leaning. Clearly inspired by neoclassical artists such as Yingwie Malmsteen and Cacophony, while still maintaining modern sensibilities. Jake has clearly achieved a style of his own.
Joseph’s vocal prowess shines brightest on this album. Having an impressive resume of releases under his belt ranging from goth-industrial to power metal, Nocturnes and Requiems stands as his best work to date. Joseph’s range, both in the technical sense and stylistically is unreal. Sitting within a spectrum stretching from tender crooning, to sonic shrieks that only dogs can hear, Joseph proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that he sits with greats such as King Diamond and Rob Halford in the top tier.
The rhythm and low-end sections of this record are impeccable as well. Anthony Crawford, a bassist who I admittedly was not familiar with prior to his studio work with the band, provided the bass work for Nocturnes and Requiems. Anthony’s tone and technical ability add just the right oomph to the album to really bring it all together in an extremely dark and heavy way. Perhaps most importantly, or at the very least, most notably and tragically is the inclusion of drummer Adam Sagan. Not only was Adams performance on this record among the best of his career, but also it is perhaps the most impressive drumming I have ever heard within the framework of heavy music. A perfect bookend to an impressive career. Unfortunately Adam was not able to see the release of this album before passing away from cancer. Luckily, we can take solace in the fact that he will be immortalized by his work on this record forever.
To find fault in the record is a stretch. This is as close to perfection as I have ever heard. If I had to find something to critique it would simply be that there are sections of some songs that go on a bit too long, such as the end of Portrait or the slower section of Sacrifice before it’s conclusion. But again, I’m really just nit picking here.
Nocturnes and Requiems is a dark and brooding record. However, it is also a thoughtful and beautiful one. Instantly changing from heavy, shred-tastic, and monstrous- to soft, elegant and acoustic. If you have even a passing interest in bands like Symphony X or King Diamond then this is an album you need to hear.
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Witherfall’s debut album Nocturnes and Requiems is an absolute shred-fest. It’s highly technical and musically complex, while also being very tasteful in it’s composition. Jake’s guitar-work throughout the album has a very classical leaning. Clearly inspired by neoclassical artists such as Yingwie Malmsteen and Cacophony, while still maintaining modern sensibilities. Jake has clearly achieved a style of his own.
Joseph’s vocal prowess shines brightest on this album. Having an impressive resume of releases under his belt ranging from goth-industrial to power metal, Nocturnes and Requiems stands as his best work to date. Joseph’s range, both in the technical sense and stylistically is unreal. Sitting within a spectrum stretching from tender crooning, to sonic shrieks that only dogs can hear, Joseph proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that he sits with greats such as King Diamond and Rob Halford in the top tier.
The rhythm and low-end sections of this record are impeccable as well. Anthony Crawford, a bassist who I admittedly was not familiar with prior to his studio work with the band, provided the bass work for Nocturnes and Requiems. Anthony’s tone and technical ability add just the right oomph to the album to really bring it all together in an extremely dark and heavy way. Perhaps most importantly, or at the very least, most notably and tragically is the inclusion of drummer Adam Sagan. Not only was Adams performance on this record among the best of his career, but also it is perhaps the most impressive drumming I have ever heard within the framework of heavy music. A perfect bookend to an impressive career. Unfortunately Adam was not able to see the release of this album before passing away from cancer. Luckily, we can take solace in the fact that he will be immortalized by his work on this record forever.
To find fault in the record is a stretch. This is as close to perfection as I have ever heard. If I had to find something to critique it would simply be that there are sections of some songs that go on a bit too long, such as the end of Portrait or the slower section of Sacrifice before it’s conclusion. But again, I’m really just nit picking here.
Nocturnes and Requiems is a dark and brooding record. However, it is also a thoughtful and beautiful one. Instantly changing from heavy, shred-tastic, and monstrous- to soft, elegant and acoustic. If you have even a passing interest in bands like Symphony X or King Diamond then this is an album you need to hear.
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Track Listing
01. Portrait (06:36)
02. What We Are Dying For (06:54)
03. Act II (00:54)
04. Sacrifice (09:00)
05. The Great Awakening (03:25)
06. End Of Time (09:37)
07. Finale (01:49)
08. Nobody Sleeps Here… (08:49)
09. The Long Walk Home (December) (Japanese Bonus Track) (06:32)
Produced by Joseph Michael & Jake Dreyer
The Band
• Joseph Michael (Midnight Reign, ex- White Wizzard) : Vocals, Keyboards
• Jake Dreyer (ex- Iced Earth, White Wizzard) : Guitars
• Adam Sagan (ex- Echoterra, ex- Circle II Circle) : Drums, Percussion
• Anthony Crawford : Bass
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SEE also:
Iced Earth 2006 Alive In Athens [DVD]
Witherfall 2017 Nocturnes And Requiems
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