Watch the Clip for the next Witherfall Single "Moment Of Silence" Taken from the new album out Nov 2nd "A Prelude To Sorrow!
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WITHERFALL – release “Ode to Despair” single/video!
US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL will release the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s “Nocturnes and Requiems” on November 2nd, 2018. Now, the band is proud to reveal the first song from “A Prelude to Sorrow”.
“Ode to Despair was the first composition that was completed for “A Prelude to Sorrow” so it only seems fitting to start off with this track. Its origin traces back to around 2016 when we were figuring out what to do with Sagan being sick and unable to perform. Fueled by red wine and only a glimmer of the sorrow that was to come "Ode" took only one writing session to complete. The video was shot over the two month span that we were in the studio tracking “A Prelude to Sorrow” and watching the video brings you into the world we inhabited for what seems like an eternity... Special thanks to Don Adams and his masochistic tendencies and keen editor’s eye. Stay tuned for more...”
The “Ode to Despair” video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/z_LUai2NYMQ
On “A Prelude to Sorrow”, main songwriters Joseph Michael (vocals, Sanctuary – live) and Jake Dreyer (Iced Earth) succeeded in perfectly combining the group’s technical proficiency with an appropriate eerie and somber atmosphere, manifesting also in Kristian Wåhlin’s majestic cover painting. For mix and mastering, WITHERFALL again worked with Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Sanctuary, Queensryche, Iced Earth) and “Ode to Despair” is just a mere glimpse at the depth and quality, the album holds within.
The “A Prelude To Sorrow” track list can be viewed below:
WITHERFALL – A Prelude To Sorrow
1. A Prelude To Sorrow (1:27)
2. We Are Nothing (11:13)
3. Moment Of Silence (6:55)
4. Communion Of The Wicked (6:40)
5. Maridian’s Visitation (3:1)
6. Shadows (7:08)
7. Ode To Despair (3:49)
8. The Call (2:11)
9. Vintage (11:06)
10. Epilogue (2:47)
The album will be released as Limited Edition Digipak, jewelcase CD (US only), gatefold 2LP plus poster and etching on Side D as well as digital album.
The following limited vinyl colours are available:
400x transparent blue vinyl – only available at www.witherfall.com/merch
200x clear vinyl – only available at Century Media’s European store http://bit.ly/WitherfallCMD
All “A Prelude To Sorrow” pre-orders are available here: https://witherfallband.lnk.to/APreludeToSorrow
WITHERFALL is:
Jake Dreyer - Guitars
Joseph Michael - Vocals/Keyboards
Anthony Crawford - Bass
Fili Bibiano - Guitar
Steve Bolognese- Drums
WITHERFALL online:
www.witherfall.com
https://www.facebook.com/witherfall
www.instagram.com/witherfallofficial
https://twitter.com/witherfall
WITHERFALL – to release new studio album “A Prelude To Sorrow” on November 2nd!
US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL will release the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s “Nocturnes and Requiems” on November 2nd, 2018. The band reveals more details about this stunning new offering:
“A Prelude To Sorrow is a concept record, though not in the sense that most people have come to know the form. Ours is not a story where each song acts as a chapter. The inspiration lays in the supremely dark reality that was the passing of our drummer and one of our best friends Adam Sagan. These songs are raw emotional reflections, composed in the witching hours under the influence of wine and sorrow, while watching and helping our friend fight and ultimately lose his battle with Lymphoma. Nocturnes and Requiems was dedicated to Adam after the fact. A Prelude to Sorrow is written specifically about his and our personal tragedy. Like Nocturnes and Requiems the songs have been arranged to still have the peaks and valleys that any great record should. With “Prelude” these peaks just might be a little steeper and the valleys might be a little deeper, alternating between violence and beauty. The titles initials are an acronym for “Adam Paul Sagan”, He came up with Nocturnes and Requiems so we suppose it is kind of fitting that he also inspired this title. Hope he doesn’t come knocking on our door for royalties. We hope that this will be a fitting requiem for our friend and talented musician.”
Given its tragic background, main songwriters Joseph Michael (vocals, Sanctuary – live) and Jake Dreyer (guitars, Iced Earth) succeeded in perfectly combining the group’s technical proficiency with an appropriate eerie and somber atmosphere, manifesting also in Kristian Wåhlin’s majestic cover painting. For mix and mastering, WITHERFALL again worked with Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Sanctuary, Queensryche, Iced Earth).
An album artwork trailer can be seen here: https://youtu.be/-P18I1viXGA
The “A Prelude To Sorrow” track list can be viewed below:
WITHERFALL – A Prelude To Sorrow
1. A Prelude To Sorrow (1:21)
2. We Are Nothing (11:15)
3. Moment Of Silence (6:50)
4. Communion Of The Wicked (6:35)
5. Maridian’s Visitation (3:30)
6. Shadows (7:03)
7. Ode To Despair (3:51)
8. The Call (3:52)
9. Vintage (11:06)
10. Epilogue (2:53)
The album will be released as Limited Edition Digipak, jewelcase CD (US only), gatefold 2LP plus poster and etching on Side D as well as digital album.
The following limited vinyl colours are available:
400x transparent blue vinyl – only available at www.witherfall.com/merch
200x clear vinyl – only available at Century Media’s European store http://bit.ly/WitherfallCMD
All “A Prelude To Sorrow” pre-orders are available here: https://witherfallband.lnk.to/APreludeToSorrow
WITHERFALL is:
Jake Dreyer - Guitars
Joseph Michael - Vocals/Keyboards
Anthony Crawford - Bass
Fili Bibiano - Guitar
Steve Bolognese- Drums
WITHERFALL online:
www.witherfall.com
https://www.facebook.com/witherfall
www.instagram.com/witherfallofficial
https://twitter.com/witherfall
It's Record Store Day 20% off plus Exciting News Coming Soon...
Today we celebrate Record Store Day as a reminder of what actually supports the great music you consume to enrich your lives and stimulate your imagination. (Hopefully along with a good bottle of some intoxicating substance and attractive company) While we were blown away by the response to the Debut Release of "Nocturnes and Requiems" we cannot wait until you can hear our latest creations! Thank you so much for supporting Witherfall... New Music is in the works.
We have partnered with quite a few record shops all over the world including ZIA Records (Las Vegas,Phoenix & Tucson), Amoeba Music (Los Angeles,San Fransisco & Berkley) Underground Power Records (Germany), Cash4Chaos (Las Vegas), Steel Gallery Records (Greece) and many more.
If you are in these locations please help out the scene by purchasing "Nocturnes and Requiems" in shop and If not we are doing a special promotion; until Tuesday enter code RECORDSTOREDAY20 and take 20% off your entire order. Just visit our Store here:
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more info at: Witherfall.com
Witherfall on Masa Ito's Rock TV in Japan
Witherfall are very honored that Masa Ito has taken the time to introduce us to the Japanese Rock Scene! Watch the footage here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chHDVZX3J8w&feature=youtu.be
On March 13th 2018 while Jake Dreyer and Joseph Michael are out on tour with Iced Earth and Sanctuary, Ward Records (Japan) Will rel-release Witherfall "Nocturnes and Requiems" Import Orders can be placed here:
The Re-issue will also include a bonus track title "The Long Walk Home" (December) which is a tribute to the late Witherfall drummer Adam Sagan who passed before the release was finalized. The Track can be purchased in the US here:
"The Long Walk Home" (December) was a song that Jake and i wrote to bridge the gap between "Nocturnes and Requiems" and the next Album "A Prelude to Sorrow". It is about dealing with loss and being totally alone with your thoughts. We hope you like songs with hundreds of guitar and vocal tracks!"
Joseph Michael
The Song can also be found here:
Witherfall also recently release a mini Horror movie themed music video for "Portrait" Watch Here:
Ward Records to Re-release Nocturnes and Requiems in Japan with New Bonus Track
On March 13th 2018 while Jake Dreyer and Joseph Michael are out on tour with Iced Earth and Sanctuary, Ward Records (Japan) Will rel-release Witherfall "Nocturnes and Requiems" Import Orders can be placed here:
The Re-issue will also include a bonus track title "The Long Walk Home" (December) which is a tribute to the late Witherfall drummer Adam Sagan who passed before the release was finalized. The Track can be purchased in the US here:
"The Long Walk Home" (December) was a song that Jake and i wrote to bridge the gap between "Nocturnes and Requiems" and the next Album "A Prelude to Sorrow". It is about dealing with loss and being totally alone with your thoughts. We hope you like songs with hundreds of guitar and vocal tracks!"
Joseph Michael
The Song can also be found here:
Witherfall also recently release a mini Horror movie themed music video for "Portrait" Watch Here:
Witherfall to play first show on 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise
So... Witherfall not being a band to do anything conventional, we proudly announce our first show. In international waters no less. This will be the bands first show and the first time fans will get to see this lineup in the flesh...
"Please welcome Witherfall on board 70000tons OF METAL 2018, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise! Featuring current and former members of #IcedEarth and #WhiteWizzard, these shred-tastic maniacs will entrance you and 2,999 Sailors from around the globe with two hard-hitting sets of pure Heavy Metal! "
Just under one month before we embark on this journey... will you be with us as we make our way to #GrandTurk, our Caribbean "I"sland Dream Destination?
Witherfall is from L-R Anthony Crawford (Bass) Jake Dreyer (Guitar) Joseph Michael (Vocals/Keyboards) Fili Bibiano (Guitar) Steve Bolognese (drums)
Click Here to purchase the Debut Album "Nocturnes and Requiems" in the US:
http://www.witherfall.com/merch use code THANKYOU10 for a discount!
Click Here to for purchases outside the US: http://smarturl.it/WitherfallNAR
Japanese Fans: https://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B01N093ZWY?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Witherfall&index=digital-music&search-type=ss
Witherfall Limited Edition Import Vinyl and DIGIPACKS Now Available
Hey guys, in response to the massive interest in some of the Limited Edition Vinyl and import CD Digipacks in the US our friends over at Century Media have sent us a few so you collectors and fans can get your hands on them without the Massive IMPORT costs.
We have the following
Because there are so few quantities we are selling them only as a package bundled with a Witherfall shirt...
Those of you in countries outside the US can still order at:
http://smarturl.it/WitherfallNAR
Witherfall Welcomes New Drummer Steve Bolognese (Ex-Into Eternity)
WITHERFALL new live members announced, album out in Europe on October 6th
“Rounded up by a strong production and a beautiful cover artwork by Kristian Wåhlin,
WITHERFALL present an absolute progressive metal highlight.”
13/15 points LEGACY
US dark melodic metal shooting stars WITHERFALL have completed their line up for live activities. After the tragic demise of founding member Adam Sagan, who passed away right before WITHERFALL’s debut album “Nocturnes And Requiems” was ready for release, WITHERFALL have taken a well-deserved break of some few months for drumming auditions, finding a replacement for Adam in the highly talented Steve Bolognese, who by strange coincidence replaced Adam Sagan after his departure from the Canadian progressive power/death metal heroes Into Eternity.
"This is indeed a bitter sweet statement to announce, on one end we are happy to have found a replacement for our late drummer Adam Sagan. On the other side of the coin, we had to find a replacement for Adam. We went through a long period of searching for the right drummer to carry on Adam‘s contributions to Witherfall. With Steve Bolognese we knew from our first rehearsal and assorted meetings that he was the right fit. Not only does Steve pay respect to the drum parts that Adam recorded on "Nocturnes and Requiems". Steve also shares with Adam an impressive writing ability when it comes to composing his drum parts while we are in the pre-production stages for the follow to "Nocturnes and Requiems". We have also been putting in grueling hours getting our live show dialed in. Expect Witherfall touring announcements very soon." – Witherfall
Steve Bolognese comments:
„I am excited to announce that I have recently joined Century Media Recording Artist Witherfall. As happy as I am to be part of such an incredible band, there are tragic circumstances surrounding the situation, as many may know. Original Witherfall drummer Adam Sagan was a friend of mine. Adam was the original drummer and passed away last year during the final stages of production. Sagan and I both played drums with Into Eternity as well as sharing a lot of the same friends, including Jake and Joseph. Adam would come out to see Into Eternity play every time we came through Minnesota. He remained a great friend. Witherfall was Adam's band along with Jake and Joseph. They formed it. I am going to do my best to carry on with it the way Adam would have wanted. Adam Sagan was an amazing talent and he didn't make "Nocturnes and Requiems" an easy record to learn to play on drums, but I am going to do my best. Adam Sagan is truly missed by all. See you all on the road soon!“
Watch Steve’s drum playthrough video of the song “What We Are Dying For” here:
https://youtu.be/U0G7AoaUfZg
“Fans of virtuoso guitar playing and bands such as Savatage,
Dream Theater, Symphony X or Into Eternity should check this out!”
METAL HAMMER
WITHERFALL have also just announced Fili Bibiano as a second guitar player in the line-up and are ready to return back on stage! Watch out!
WITHERFALL’s critically acclaimed debut album “Nocturnes And Requiems”, released in the US earlier this year, will be finally available in Europe on October 6th as limited CD Digipak (with three stickers), deluxe LP (with gatefold sleeve, poster and the entire album on CD) and digitally.
“…an epochal, truly progressive power metal masterpiece, full of vigour, darkness and energy”
9,5/10 points DEAF FOREVER
“Nocturnes And Requiems” can be pre-ordered from the dealer of your choice or directly at CM Distro:
http://www.cmdistro.de/Artist/Witherfall/1871?Page=1&PageSize=25&Sort=13
Or in The US visit http://www.witherfall.com/merch
„WITHERFALL play dark US power/progressive metal, with strong compositions and
flawlessly executed. Fans should definitely take a listen!”
ROCK HARD
For the vinyl collectors, “Nocturnes And Requiems” is available in the following colours:
Black vinyl: unlimited
Golden vinyl: limited to 100 copies, exclusively offered at CM Distro Europe --- LAST COPIES
Dark green vinyl: limited to 200 copies, available at various online mailorder stores
“Nocturnes And Requiems” tracklist:
Portrait (6:36)
What We Are Dying For (6:54) --- watch Jake Dreyer’s playthrough video here
Act II (0:54)
Sacrifice (8:59)
The Great Awakening (3:24)
End Of Time (9:36) --- watch the lyric video here
Finale (1:49)
Nobody Sleeps Here… (8:49)
WITHERFALL line-up:
Joseph Michael – vocals
Jake Dreyer – guitars
Anthony Crawford – bass
Fili Bibiano – guitars
Steve Bolognese – drums
WITHERFALL online:
https://www.facebook.com/witherfall/
https://www.witherfall.com/
Century Media Records online:
www.centurymedia.com
www.youtube.com/centurymedia
www.twitter.com/centurymediaeu
www.facebook.com/centurymedia
http://gplus.to/centurymedia
Century Media webshop:
www.cmdistro.com
Century Media Witherfall Presale Links
The Witherfall Century Media Presale has begun! Here are the links for the limited Edition Releases as well as where to buy Witherfall records in all territories outside the United States.
US customers can purchase here:
Get Nocturnes and Requiems in all formats including the special edition Gold and Green Vinyl versions: Europe, Asia, Australia and South America
Visit Here: http://smarturl.it/WitherfallNAR
Again: US Customers Please visit: http://www.Witherfall.com/merch
WITHERFALL Signs With CENTURY MEDIA U.S. progressive metallers
WITHERFALL — 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)— have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media.
The band, whose debut album was independently released this past February, has stirred up the international scene with its unique approach of combining epic metal with dark heavy metal and complex yet catchy progressive metal to style that reminds of early CRIMSON GLORY, the "Conspiracy"/"The Eye" era of KING DIAMOND and the great achievements of bands like NEVERMORE, FATES WARNING and QUEENSRŸCHE.
WITHERFALL comments on the signing:
"We are very honored to be a part of the Century Media legacy. The roster of acts they have worked with speaks volumes about the pride they take in bringing original and engaging music to Metal fans around the globe. WITHERFALL promises to deliver on the Century Media slogan of 'quality in metal.'"
"Nocturnes And Requiems" will receive a European release on October 6 as a limited CD digipak version with three stickers, a noble LP version with gatefold sleeve, inlay, poster and CD as well as digital download/stream. The beautiful cover artwork was created by legendary painter Kristian Wahlin (TIAMAT, DISSECTION, EMPEROR). With Dreyer and Michael having previously worked together in WHITE WIZZARD and Sagan collaborating 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 Rock Band — the trio combined forces to begin writing for the new project in 2013. Eager to resonate their ideas, WITHERFALL headed to Phoenix, Arizona to record 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. "Nocturnes And Requiems" is dedicated to the life of Adam Sagan, who passed on December 7, 2016 during the final stages of production. Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/witherfall-signs-with-century-media.html#4jRfWQ1eGjsbYcGZ.99
Get Nocturnes and Requiems in all formats including the special edition Gold and Green Vinyl versions:
Europe, Asia, Australia and South America
