KNIGHTS OF HELIOPOLIS: “This new EP is released first as five separate singles. Those single are a bit special compared to what the band usually does. The character of our story, the knights of Heliopolis, in addition to being alchemists and in accordance to this same craft, are what we called « planeswalkers ». That means they can travel between worlds and dimensions. The stories happening in this EP are not happening in the chronology of the main narrative arc of the story contained in the EP ‘The Last Guardian’ and the album ‘Ferrum Fero Ferro Feror’. You can see them as side stories that could happen anywhere in the timeline of the Helioverse.
We are thrilled to announce that the power/heavy metal band Lokheira has signed a deal with Wormholedeath for their debut album “Dark of the Night”, which is set to release on February 23, 2024. The album is a culmination of the band’s hard work and dedication, and we are excited to share it with the world.The roots of Lokheira’s album stretch back to a late-night epiphany by lead vocalist Irene Mavroudis Ramaglino. She dreamed up the title track, “In The Dark of The Night,”and, driven by its haunting melody, penned its lyrics in the wee hours. Collaborating with her husband, Rob Ramaglino, and his brother, Josh Ramaglino, who delivers a killer guitar solo, Lokheira brought this anthem to life. George Mavroudis, Irene’s brother and bass extraordinaire, lent his touch by crafting the album around the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins.“Dark of The Night” is a musical fusion, weaving a tapestry of diverse musical influences from bands like Orbit Culture, Machine Head, Sons of Texas, Unleash The Archers, Evanescence, Sunburst, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and Pantera. Rob Ramaglino’s groove, Irene’s symphonic virtuosity, and George’s foundational bass mastery converge to carve a sonic landscape that defies conventions.The genesis of Lokheira dates back to 2022, born from a collective vision of passionate musicians who meticulously craft and cultivate their sonic identity:George Mavroudis: A luminary in bass and guitar, George’s musical prowess extends to the realm of music theory and the craft of musical electronics. Drawing inspiration from legends like Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and Pantera, his sonic journey resonates across multiple musical projects.Irene Mavroudis Ramaglino: A born performer, Irene’s musical journey started on stage at an early age, culminating in triumphant victories, including a prestigious singing competition at 18. Her eclectic influences, spanning Unleash The Archers, Within Temptation, and Evanescence, imbue Lokheira’s vocal realm with fervor and depth.Rob Ramaglino: A multi-instrumentalist virtuoso, Rob’s expertise spans guitars, drums, and the artistry of mixing and mastering Lokheira’s evocative melodies. His musical metamorphosis, from percussive beats to resonant strings, echoes his unwavering allegiance to the metal ethos.All of these styles melded together and created “Dark of The Night”, a unique and captivating album that is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.
This progressive metal super-project, in which Lance Sawyer, Bassist and Song Writer, is the main figure and collaborates with selected virtuoso musicians of the metal scene such as Tim Ripper Owens (KK Priest ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth, among others), Andry Lagiou (The Harps), Harry. Conklin “The Tyrant” (Jag Panzer) on vocals, Mike Abdow (Fates Warning) on guitars and Chris Quirarte (Redemption) on drums, Adam Bentley (Arch Echo) on guitars and mixing engineer, Joey Izzo (Arch Echo) the master on keyboards and Perrine Missemer on the amazing violin, is ready to give to the audience another one lyric video from this album. A really interesting video that will fire it up your soul!
This new video is about the single “Slayer” and it can slay you with the final result!
Tim Ripper Owens with his powerful vocals can give you goosebumps and create an atmosphere that connects the listener with the lyric video! Don’t miss it ’cause…
PYRAMID WILL SLAY YOUR INNER SELF!
The latest Album “Rage” is out on all platforms and you can find it worldwide via Sleaszy Rider on physical (2-cd) and digital edition!
Release Date: 4th November 2022
Album Rage Details
For the new masterpiece of Pyramid-like in their previous album “Validity” – Lance Sawyer, the mainman of this band some of the best musicians of the metal scene:
Tim Ripper Owens (KK Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth, among others), Andry Lagiou (The Harps), Harry Conklin “The Tyrant” (Jag Panzer) on vocals, Mike Abdow (Fates Warning) on guitars and Chris Quirarte (Redemption) on drums, Adam Bentley (Arch Echo)guitars and mixing engineer ,Joey Izzo (Arch Echo) the master on the keyboards and Perrine Missemer on the amazing violin.
For the mastering of “Rage”, Pyramid once again had the best, so Maor Appelbaum did an amazing job at Appelbaum Studios (AbbathI, Angra, Annihilator, Anvil, Armored Saint, Candlemass, Dokken, Faith No More, Fates Warning, Rob Halford, Queensrÿche, Sabaton, Sepultura, Yng J. Malmsteen,etc).
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