EPK – The Risen Dread – Betrayal (2023)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
Management – Represented by EMG Group. Joel Spielman – emg.joel.spielman[@]gmail[.]com
“I think the new single will shock some people. No one is expecting The Risen Dread to release something without a drummer. Also, it’s the fastest and heaviest song we’ve written so far. I guess for this single we wanted to deliver a quick message. Among all the new songs we have. “Betrayal” was the one that had everything. A song that shows a new version of the band. The fans can expect a lot more from where that came from. Based on the pre-production of the new songs to follow. We’ll be bringing more elements such as choir, orchestra and so on.” – William Ribeiro – Guitarist – The Risen Dread
Band: The Risen Dread
Single Title: Betrayal
Release Date: January 11, 2024
Label: Self-Release
For fans of Lamb Of God, Sepultura, Deicide, In Flames
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“Silent Disease The single drives hard as hell with tons of straightforward grooves and meaty riffs, though with a very pertinent message and accompanying music video” – Metal Injection
“There is a lot for any metal fan to get their teeth stuck into with this impressive release and the fact that this is self produced by the band makes ‘Night Hag’ all the more impressive.” – The Razors Edge
“Night Hag is a banger. One with a lot more depth than you might initially think. Memorable music with all the head-banging trappings you could dream of.” – GBHBL
Band: The Risen Dread
Single Title: Betrayal
Release Date: January 11, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
Betrayal – 3:32
Single Credits:
Performed by: William Ribeiro, Marco Feltrin, Mat Maher and Vasilis Nanos
Written by: Marco Feltrin
Produced by: The Risen Dread at Trackmix Studio in Dublin. Drums recorded at Symbolic Π Studio in Ilioupoli – Greece.
Mixed and Mastered by Andy Classen
Band Lineup:
William Ribeiro – Guitarist
Marco Feltrin – Vocalist
Mat Maher – Bassist
Vasilis Nanos – Drums (Session drummer)
Live Lineup:
William Ribeiro – Guitarist
Marco Feltrin – Vocalist
Mat Maher – Bassist
Drums is always a different session drummer
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About The Single Artwork:
We wanted something dark, black and white. That would reflect the lyrics. And the artwork catches that.
About The Single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
The lyrics are about Blanche Monnier. A socialight daughter who was locked in a tiny room by her mother and brother at age 25 because they disagreed with her relationship. She was locked for 25 years in a room without light. She barely had water or food.
Musically, it’s a Death Metal song as simple as it gets. No beating around the bush. Heavy and catchy riffs. Fast double bass and blast beat. With a rest in the middle before we got back to the last chorus.
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Fun Facts – Story Angles:
1. We got lost in a ferry back from the UK to France during the tour. We just couldn’t find the Van among all the trucks. It would’ve helped us if we were on the correct floor. But that was fun because they were about to open the gates and claustrophobic at the time.
2. During the tour with Vader and Marduk. The local promoter in Birmingham messed up badly with the schedule. He’d announced the doors would be open from 6:30 pm and we were scheduled to be on the stage. They opened the door at 6 pm the way supposed to be, but no one had realised that and everyone was standing and checking the merch area. So, there was no one in the venue when we started playing. It was towards to end of the first song when people realized we weren’t sound-checking anymore and they started to come in. We only found out about the promoter’s mistake after when people were talking to us. Almost the same thing happened the next day in Manchester. But we spoke to the Tour Manager said it was 6:05 pm people were lining up outside and the promoter hadn’t opened the door. They opened the door and we were allowed to start playing a little bit later than the schedule because of that.
3. When we played at Wacken Open Air in 2022, we were “all” getting to be taken to the stage. We got all gears ready to do. A van came to pick us up and we had everything planned and everyone knew what had to be done at the of stage. For warm-up, prepare the side banners. We’re on our way to the stage in the van and Marco asked: “We’re getting back to the dressing room, aren’t we?”, I was like “NOOO”. He hadn’t changed his clothes, we got to the back of the stage and he went looking for a place to change clothes. And he is supposed to be setting up the side banners. When I looked around I saw Marco behind a truck changing clothes.
William Ribeiro (Guitar) | Marco Feltrin (Vocal) | Mat Maher (Bass)
The Risen Dread is a metal band from Dublin, Ireland, and has successfully established themselves as one of the country’s most promising metal acts in recent years. Formed in 2019, the band has evolved from the Irish underground to an international touring act. In 2022, the Irish quartet played in Wacken Open Air and joined Vader and Marduk for their EU/UK United Titans tour. After their praised EP “Delusions” (2019), the band took it to the next level in 2021 and used their time locked down during the global pandemic to write and record, delivering their debut album “Night Hag” in January 2022. Three singles, “White Night feat. Andreas Kisser (Sepultura)”, “Silent Disease”, and “Sound Of The Unknown” were released from this album and premiered on Metal Injection, Midlands Metalheads, Kerrang! Radio, and Primordial Radio. The Risen Dread is a powerhouse of Death Metal and Groove Metal, drawing upon a variety of influences from Metalcore to Black Metal to hone their signature sound.
Discography:
2024 – Betrayal (single)
2022 – Night Hag – Album
2020 – Delusions – EP
Shared Stage with: Vader, Marduk, Nephylim, Impalment, Neon Empire, Following the Signs
Tours and Festivals:
2022 – Wacken Open Air – Wacken, Germany
2022 – United Titans European/UK Tour with Vader and Marduk
