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0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records Signs Sci-Fi Metal XAEL; Offer Free Download “Apathy of The Immortal”
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Montreal, QC – December 5, 2017
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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate
Test Your Metal Records Signs Sci-Fi Metal XAEL
Offer Free Download “Apathy of The Immortal”
L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells
From Rush to Voivod, the Science-Fantasy album has long been an integral part of the heavy metal cannon; now; carrying this proud tradition into the 21st century is XAEL! Make no mistake; they will remake the metal world!
Founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and featuring various guest artists, XAEL is influenced by Septic Flesh, Iron Maiden, Augury, Wardruna and Fleshgod Apocalypse, vocalist / guitarist Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”
Signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS, XAEL and the record label will be unleashing the band’s music in a unique approach to debut their music in 2018.
“We will have eight songs standard and two instrumental tracks. Instead of releasing an album upfront, we want fans to share in our progress in a musical series, releasing two songs a month to allow more time for fans to appreciate the work and for us to best represent the songs in some form of art to convey the entirety of our vision….The album series is called ‘The Last Arbiter’, referring to the protagonist’s mission in the story and his pursuit of an unattainable purpose in pacifying the destructive nature of the sentient world.” Nassaru adds. “It will be different and very diverse, but at its core it is extreme metal, melodies in abundance, and storytelling bard style! So I believe it will be refreshing…something different combining symphonic and folk elements with brutal metal…We want to paint a soundscape, a myriad of imaginative and diverse environments while exploring the complications of being sentient and self-aware.”
The overall summary of the album is the sky ghost, the wayfarer, the shadow of time, the exile; in which the many names he is called by yet for the Immortal, he is cursed to traverse the cosmos aimlessly, searching for an unattainable purpose. Chained to him is a beast, a demon from antiquity who the Immortal keeps as a reminder of his past.
Upon the corridors of the Tymeer capitol the Immortal presents his seemingly profound doctrine called the “Compendium of Ethical Symbiosis”, which outlines a harmonious way of governing and regulating the various civilizations under the ruling regime through casting down warmonger ideologies and laws that degrade the value of its species.
Though momentarily entertained, the ruling counsel of Tymeer dismisses the wisdom of the wayfarer. Passing through the city gates tired and morally degraded, the Immortal along with his insidiously chained demon wanders into the wastelands of Tymeer. It is here that his journey begins.
XAEL first single “Apathy of The Immortal” is now being offered as FREE download via Bandcamp at the following link: https://xaeloffical.bandcamp.com/
XAEL have equally original and grandiose ideas for their live shows as they do in their creative song writing.
“This is what we are crafting as we speak. We are returning to the roots of metal; not just the music, but the visuals to accompany it. We will be representing the story live to its fullest. Let’s just say you may see some odd things from fire dancing and cultural rituals, to a spear dance and even a gladiator-style tournament!”
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0 Meltdown – CKCU 93.1 FM- ICYMI, we chatted with Waraxe from Nordheim last night, talking folk metal and all things Nordheim, including their new album, RapThor!
ICYMI, we chatted with Waraxe from Nordheim last night, talking folk metal and all things Nordheim, including their new album, RapThor!
0 EPK – Xael – The Last Arbiter – (Test Your Metal Records) (2018)
Xael: The Last Arbiter (2018)
For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate, Dimmu Borgir, Orphanland
Release Date: May 18, 2018
Label: Test Your Metal Records
Distribution: Test Your Metal Records
Publicist – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com
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Album Title: The Last Arbiter
Release Date: May 18, 2018
Label: Test Your Metal Records
Track Listing:
1. The Last Arbiter (5:15)
2. Srai “The Demon of Erring” (6:05)
3. The Wayfarer of Tymeer (5:31)
4. Watchers of Xan (1:52)
6. Apathy of The Immortal (5:00)
6. I Am Pestilence (5:44)
7. In The Hollows of Pathos (6:13)
8. Secrets of The Third Tribe (4:48)
9. Harvesting The Elders Genome 7:33)
Album Length: 48:04
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Xael
• All songs written by:Xael
• Produced by: Joshua Ward
• Mixed by: Joshua Ward
• Mastered by: Joshua Ward
• Album Artwork by: Joshua Ward
Member of ASCAP
Album Band Line Up:
Nassaru (lead vocalist, guitarist, studio drummer)
Sorgiem (lead guitar)
Tuurm (lead guitar and backing vocals)
Xolotl (bass and backing vocals)
Rei (female vocals)
Firran (keys/synths).
Live Band Line Up:
Nassaru (lead vocalist and guitarist)
Sorgiem (lead guitar)
Tuurm (lead guitar and backing vocals)
Xolotl (bass and backing vocals)
Rei (female vocals)
Firran (keys/synths)
Zabrûz (Drummer).
Artist endorsements:
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Saluda Cymbals
L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar – Photo Credit: Shannon Wells
Xael was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush”, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega and is joined by musical artist is Rei Haycraft, Firran “Joshua Morse” and Zabrûz “Chris Hathcock.” Xael combines elements of extreme metal with orchestrations and folk music to create soundscapes of the imagination.
Xael’s music focuses on the endeavors of its members in a science fantasy epic. From the wastelands of war torn planets to the pits where the fallen gods dwell, Xael paints a odd and fantastic world musically and visually.
Their debut album “The Last Arbiter” is due out May 18, 2018 via Test Your Metal Records.
Concept for first musical series:
“The Last Arbiter” Album summary:
The sky ghost, the wayfarer, the shadow of time, the exile; he is called by many names yet for the Immortal, he is cursed to traverse the cosmos aimlessly, searching for an unattainable purpose. Chained to him is a beast, a demon from antiquity who the immortal keeps as a reminder of his past.
Upon the corridors of the Tymeer capitol the immortal presents his seemingly profound doctrine called the “Compendium of Ethical Symbiosis” which outlines a harmonious way of governing and regulating the various civilizations under the ruling regime through casting down warmonger ideologies and laws which degrade the value of its species.
Though momentarily entertained, the ruling counsel of Tymeer dismisses the wisdom of the wayfarer. Passing through the city gates tired and morally degraded, the immortal along with his insidiously chained demon wanders into the wastelands of Tymeer. It is here that his journey begins
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