Vesperia – The Iron Tempests – EP (2015)
Release Date: July 10th
RIYL = Septicflesh, Wintersun, Arcturus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Finntroll, Black Dahlia Murder
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“If you have yet to check out Vesperia, then you need to hear The Iron Tempestsand become familiar with their sound before the inevitable third full-length drops as, if this recording is any indication of that one’s quality, that future endeavour will be one worth keeping on your radar.” – Apoch’s Metal Review
“The Iron Tempests from Toronto, Canada’s Vesperia is a 3 song, 13 minute recording that showcases their solid skill set in the symphonic, Celtic death metal platform.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Vesperia are a symphonic death metal three-piece and they certainly have some promise, especially when it comes to those backing keyboards, machine-gun drum blasts and a dual (scowl/growl) vocal front.” The Grim Tower
“This album will be a favorite now, and quite possibly a legend in years to come.” – 9.5/10 – Sorrow Eternal “Mixing folk, death, and black metal in a beautiful medley that will keep your ears entertained throughout the entire length of the album.” – Metal Geek Reviews
“… an experience in a new form of Viking metal we have yet to have the pleasure to listen to…” – 4/5 – SF Media
“…a show that the ability of high quality performance , arrangement , sense of scale , in all , compete in the world while debut” – 4.5/5 – Ore Metal
“…Vesperia will satisfy most fans of epic melodic death metal, especially the ones who like a more modern sound…” – 8.5/10 – Metal Soundscapes
“Many listeners in the metal underground will find something to enjoy in every track” – Arte Mortifica Reviews “Plug in your head phones and let loose, An Olden Tale is easy to start, and almost impossible to put down!” – Two Guys Metal Reviews
Photo credit by Victoria J. Polsoni of Entre Saisons
Bio:
Discography:
2013 – An Olden Tale
Track Listing: Vesperia – An Olden Tale
1. 1000 Years Ago (1:45)
2. With Omens of Sorrow (7:21)
3. The Swordsman (4:19)
4. Forsaken Shores (3:34)
5. Huntress (3:28)
6. To Times End We Ride (7:33)
7. Bring Me Triumph (4:43)
8. An Olden Tale (17:46)
Album Credits:
– Drums recorded at Icehouse Studios by Thomas Ireland.
– Bass, orchestrations and vocals recorded at W
– Guitars recorded at Frankie’s home studio
– Mixed and mastered by Thomas Ireland at Icehouse Studios.
– Cover art by Jan Yrlund
– Logo by Morgan Rider and Jan Yrlund
– Album lineup: Morgan Rider – Bass/ Vocals/ Keyboards/ Orchestrations Casey Elliott
– Guitar/ Vocals Frankie Caracci – Guitar/ Vocals Cory Hofing – Drums
2012 – The Swordsman (demo)
Track Listing: Vesperia – The Swordsman
1. The Swordsman (4:42)
2. Huntress (3:28)
3. To Times End We Ride (7:47)
4. A Silence Prolonging (In Longing) (4:58)
Recorded March-April 2012 at White North Studios for demo purposes.
2011 – Voyage From Vinland
Track Listing: Vesperia – Voyage From Vinland
1. Voyage from Vinland (2:34)
2. Send of the War Summons (4:20)
3. When the Legends Die (6:09)
4. Risen Victorious (4:36)
5. Our Land, Our Sea, Our Skies (2:31)
6. Pints Held High (4:21)
7. O’ Hail to the Northlander (4:49)
8. Throne of Storms (3:54)
9. A Silence Prolonging (4:49)
10. Way to Forgotten Lands (2:41)
11. Sworn Under the Winter’s Majesty/ Onward We March (4:41)
Album Credits:
– Tracked and mixed by Colin Attlesey at Attlesey Studios in Oakville and Scarborough, Ontario from July 2009 to October 2010.
– Mastered by Thomas Ireland at Icehouse Studios, Goderich, Ontario.
– All music and lyrics by Morgan Rider with the exception of #4
– Risen Victorious (by M.Rider, T.Ferriman, C.Elliott & A. Woods).
– All songs performed by VESPERIA. – Album lineup: Morgan Rider
– Bass/ Vocals Tim Ferriman – Guitar/ Vocals Casey Elliott
– Guitar/ Vocals Alex Woods – Keyboards Rob Rousseau – Drums
2009 – Self Titled Demo
Track Listing: Vesperia – Self Titled Demo
1. When the Legends Die (6:22)
2. Risen Victorious (4:03)
3. O’ Hail to the Northlander (4:59)
4. Throne of Storms (3:59)
Demo Credits:
– Tracked, mixed and mastered by Trevor Cox at the Recording Factory, Oshawa, Ontario from March-April 2009.
– All music by Morgan Rider, performed by VESPERIA.
– Release lineup: Morgan Rider – Bass/ Vocals Tim Ferriman – Guitar/ Vocals Casey Elliott – Guitar/ Vocals Ryan Bovaird – Keyboards Alex Woods – Drums
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