EPK – StormbounD – December (2022)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
For fans of Nightwish, Evanescence, Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Amaranthe
“We believe this album can reach many people inside the metal community, but also, in parts, open-minded non-metalheads. In our humble opinion, it’s just good music. We look forward to fans following our journey that goes from gloomy and despondent to kickass to high and victorious. A melodic prophecy of wrath.
The lyrics on the album tell some interesting stories, some more personal and some global, convey some harsh messages and themes, and deliver a wide array of emotions. We did our best to bring all of that into a cohesive musical surrounding within the realm of metal” – StormbounD
Album Title: December
Release Date: August 5, 2022
Label: Self-Release
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“…anyone with a soft spot for the mid-00s-era Within Temptation will find much to be excited here.” – Metal Hammer
“Vocalist Yael Horwitz has a delightful voice, moving from a sultry lower register to powerful, melodic upper range effortlessly… the band is tight and inventive, with some fine solos interspersed throughout. If any of the aforementioned bands (Delain, Evanescence, Epica) float your boat, then StormbounD should be next on your shopping list.” – Powerplay Magazine
“Move aside Nightwish. Move aside Within Temptation. There’s a new symphonic metal titan in town. In all seriousness, this was fantastic. I have a very up and down relationship with the sub-genre but this was a ridiculous high for me. Everyone is insanely skilled and very good songwriters, and created a well put together album as a result. I cannot wait to hear more and hopefully see them live soon!” – Overtone Magazine
“STORMBOUND have more than proved their worth with this debut release, with the album taking you on the most wild journey. Whilst they clearly know the sound that works in their best interests, it is certainly admirable that they are willing to explore new genres and try something a little different. It is just astonishing that this band are fairly new in the game, as you would have thought they would have been around for decades with the sheer quality of work they are producing at this stage in their musical career. This album is remarkably contrasting in comparison to music of a similar vein, showing that STORMBOUND know exactly what they are doing and they do it so well. ” – Distorted Sound Magazine
“Energetic, yet smooth. Highly technical, yet surprisingly consistent. Storytelling embedded in powerful riffs, solos, and divinely crafted melodies. All of that is powered by Horwitz‘s powerful voice that we marveled at more than once. That’s what December is all about. StormbounD created an amazing debut album.” – Rock Music Raider
“Fans of bands such as Epica should find a great deal to like here. Stormbound do the female-fronted symphonic metal thing rather well.” – Heavy Music HQ
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Album Title: December
Release Date: August 5, 2022
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Desert’s Roar – 5:03
2. Altar of Innocence – 5:12
3. Sacred Lies – 4:41
4. Away from Here – 6:04
5. December – 10:30
6. Shadows – 4:21
7. Flying High – 4:55
8. Fragments – 6:24
9. Child’s Play – 9:02
Album Length: 56:12
Album Recording Credits:
All songs performed by: Stormbound
All songs written by: Stormbound, Benny Kliachko, Ian Post
Musical Production: Stormbound and Ian Post
Mix and Master: Alex Zvulun at A.G Studio.
Artwork: Gogo Melone ART
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Yael Horwitz – Vocals
Ofer Friedman – Guitar & Vocals
Shani Friedman – Guitar
Rotem Sadia – Keyboard
Pavel Kleiman – Bass
Yuval Partush – Drums
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The album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
A melodic prophecy of wrath.
The lyrics on the album tell some interesting stories, some more personal and some global, convey some harsh messages and themes, and deliver a wide array of emotions. We did our best to bring all of that into a cohesive musical surrounding within the realm of metal.
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Desert’s Roar – A cry for freedom from an inner struggle taking place inside the mind of a person feeling controlled and overpowered.
Alter of innocence – The story of a young girl being sexually molested by a person who’s either her biological or spiritual father.
Sacred Lies – Our response to those who try to control us and others because they believe their religion is the only truth. Our most enraged song.
Away from Here – A story of betrayal, and one’s disbelief of his ability to show feelings of regret and empathy, while the betrayed woman responds with forgiveness.
December – This song depicts the destructive force of nature (Symbolized by the monstrous character called “December”) that is here to destroy the human race, especially a western society that is causing global warming, enslaving, and murdering its earthlings and needs to be stopped. The song ends with the voice of a sole survivor that sees the sunrise of a new world after the human race is gone.
Shadows – The story of a somewhat lonely and toxic relationship in which the woman tries to help the man in his battle against his demons and thus save the relationship itself, but to no avail. The woman feels as if she’s left alone in a hopeless war.
Flying High – is an optimistic love song, where the man is a protagonist that helps his loved one overcome her suffering caused by a mental illness.
Fragments – a comparison between a shattered person and the society in which he lives.
Child’s Play – The victory of creation, the libidinal energy, and one’s motivation over negativity and scorn.
L-R – Yuval Partush (Drums), Rotem Sadia (Keyboard), Ofer Friedman (Guitar & Vocals), Yael Horwitz (Vocals), Shani Friedman (Guitar), Pavel Kleiman (Bass)
Photo credit – Yair Abelson
StormbounD is:
Yael Horwitz – Vocals
Ofer Friedman – Guitar & Vocals
Shani Friedman – Guitar
Rotem Sadia – Keyboard
Pavel Kleiman – Bass
Yuval Partush – Drums
Shared Stage with:
Winterhorde, Vessel, Prey for Nothing, Subterranean Masquerade, DPS, Orpheus Blade
Festivals:
Metal 4 Peace – Tel Aviv, Israel – 2022
Israeli Metal Fest – Tel Aviv, Israel – 2021
Passing the Torch I & II – Tel Aviv – 2019, 2021
Charts
Ze Rock Radio – 2nd place
Valkyries of Metal & Rock – 1st place
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