Make way for a new instant classic with the violin-infused progressive death metal of Iomair via Infamous Butcher Records. I like Ne Obliviscaris and all, but those guys should really take note of what Iomair is bringing to the table: THIS is how you seamlessly incorporate violin into death metal.
https://metaltrenches.com/reviews/2018-part-deux-innovation-77
So, what Is Iomair all about? Well the seven of them, yes seven members, play a very nice blend of Folk Metal with progressive touches. I think I even heard a saxophone at one point! This is Metal through and through, but also hard to easily pigeon-hole. These guys have a lot of weapons at their disposal incorporating acoustic guitar, violin, acoustic piano, even hints of flamenco at one point, amidst the swirling cacophony of Metal.
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 1, 2018
For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic
Bravewords Premiere IOMAIR’s New Video ‘Cavalcade For None’
Featuring Members of Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Hallows Die,
Volur, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective, The Silence Factory
Debut Self-Titled Album Out Now! via Infamous Butcher Records
Canada’s newest progressive metal band IOMAIR features a cast of characters from several well-known Toronto metal bands including Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Völur, Hallows Die, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective and The Silence Factory. Combining haunting violin work with blackened growls, melodic singing, heavy riffs and thundering drums, IOMAIR creates a style that’s unique for all members involved.
Their self-titled album released on Infamous Butcher Records this past September was written by band founder and drummer Dylan Gowan (Vesperia) as a way to cope with the personal challenges he has faced. The nine-songs on the release are a collection of musical stories that center on the universal themes of love, yearning, trials of life and self-reflection. Spanning a multitude of influences including folk metal, melodic death metal, prog and even Latin music, IOMAIR aims to delight listeners with often unexpected twists while offering an outlet for hardship. IOMAIR are suggested for fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and anyone who enjoys heavy, melodic progressive metal.
Teaming with Bravewords, the ensemble is ready to reveal their new music video “Cavalcade For None”.
Watch it at http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-iomair-premiere-cavalcade-for-none-video
Gowan adds about the album:
“All the lyrics involved are about personal struggles, relationships and the trials of life. These experiences inspired me to write so that I could walk away from those experiences intact rather than broken. All of the tracks on the album are all about the personal struggles we all go through in life, and I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that they are not alone.”
IOMAIR‘s self-titled debut album is available from Infamous Butcher Records at the following link: http://smarturl.it/iomair
Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar
About:
Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.
Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”
The self-titled debut album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 on Infamous Butcher Records.
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The lineup reads like a rundown of Toronto’s metal scene. Aside from Gowan and Bates, we have singer Sam Astaroth of Astaroth Incarnate and Morgan Rider (vocalist/bassist of Gowan’s other band, Vesperia). There’s a lot of potential on this debut. Take notice.
Make way for a new instant classic with the violin-infused progressive death metal of Iomair via Infamous Butcher Records. FFO: Ne Obliviscaris, Opeth, Ihsahn… BUY THIS ALBUM. It stands out from the pack and Iomair absolutely kill it on all fronts. I guarantee that you won’t be able to put it down once you press play.
For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic
Prog-Sphere Premiere Full Stream of IOMAIR’s Debut Self-Titled Album
Featuring Members of Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Hallows Die,
Volur, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective, The Silence Factory
Inching near the release of their debut self-titled album on September 21st, Toronto’s newest progressive metal band IOMAIR are sharing with fans the full length’s full stream via Prog-Sphere.com. Founded by drummer/vocalist Dylan Gowan, the album features a cast of characters from several well-known Toronto metal bands including Vesperia, Asaroth Incarnate, Völur, Hallows Die, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective and The Silence Factory.
Combining haunting violin work with blackened growls, melodic singing, heavy riffs and thundering drums, IOMAIR creates a style that’s unique for all members involved. Their self-titled album was written by Gowan in 2017 as a way to cope with the personal challenges he faced throughout the year. The nine-song release is a collection of musical stories that center on the universal themes of love, yearning, trials of life and self-reflection. Spanning a multitude of influences including folk metal, melodic death metal, prog and even Latin music, IOMAIR aims to delight listeners with often unexpected twists while offering an outlet for hardship.
IOMAIR are suggested for fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and anyone who enjoys heavy, melodic progressive metal.
Gowan comments:
“All the lyrics involved are about personal struggles, relationships and the trials of life. These experiences inspired me to write so that I could walk away from those experiences intact rather than broken. All of the tracks on the album are all about the personal struggles we all go through in life, and I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that they are not alone.”.
Listen to the full stream below.
http://www.prog-sphere.com/specials/iomair-self-titled-album-exclusive-premiere/
IOMAIR‘s self-titled debut album is set to be released worldwide on September 21, 2018 via Infamous Butcher Records and available for order at the following link: http://smarturl.it/iomair
Track Listing:
1. Cast Away
2. By Design
3. Dance of Eternal Insanity
4. Embodiment of Emptiness
5. What Are You Waiting For?
6. Cavalcade for None
7. Yearning
8. Healing
9. Forever Travelling Within
Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar
For more info:
https://infamousbutcherrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/iomairband
http://www.instagram.com/iomairband
https://twitter.com/iomairband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpZ
About:
Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.
Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”
The self-titled debut album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 on Infamous Butcher Records.
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 14, 2018
For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic
Toronto’s IOMAIR Streaming New Single “Dance of Eternal Insanity”; Self-Titled Debut Album Out Sept 21st
Featuring Members of Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Hallows Die,
Volur, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective, The Silence Factory
Inching near the release of their debut self titled album on September 21st, Toronto’s newest progressive metal band IOMAIR are sharing with fans their third single “Dance of Eternal Insanity” to follow their two previous cuts “Embodiment of Emptiness” and “Cast Away”, which debut at #28 on the iTunes metal charts.
“Dance of Eternal Insanity” is streaming along with previous singles at the following links:
Youtube
Spotify
iTunes
Bandcamp
Recruiting a cast of characters from several well-known Toronto Metal bands including Vesperia, Asaroth Incarnate, Völur, Hallows Die, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective and The Silence Factory, IOMAIR was founded by drummer/vocalist Dylan Gowan. Combining haunting violin work with blackened growls, melodic singing, heavy riffs and thundering drums, IOMAIR creates a style that’s unique for all members involved.
Their self-titled album was written by Gowan in 2017 as a way to cope with the personal challenges he faced throughout the year. The nine-song release is a collection of musical stories that center on the universal themes of love, yearning, trials of life and self-reflection. Spanning a multitude of influences including folk metal, melodic death metal, prog and even Latin music, IOMAIR aims to delight listeners with often unexpected twists while offering an outlet for hardship.
Gowan comments:
“All the lyrics involved are about personal struggles, relationships and the trials of life. These experiences inspired me to write so that I could walk away from those experiences intact rather than broken. All of the tracks on the album are all about the personal struggles we all go through in life, and I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that they are not alone.”.
IOMAIR are suggested for fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and anyone who enjoys heavy, melodic progressive metal.
IOMAIR‘s self-titled debut album is set to be released worldwide on September 21, 2018 via Infamous Butcher Records and available for pre-order at the following link: http://smarturl.it/iomair
The band will make their debut live performance as support act for Cellar Darling (Ex-Eluveitie) and Protokult at The Garrison in Toronto on September 14, 2018. Info here.
Track Listing:
1. Cast Away
2. By Design
3. Dance of Eternal Insanity
4. Embodiment of Emptiness
5. What Are You Waiting For?
6. Cavalcade for None
7. Yearning
8. Healing
9. Forever Travelling Within
Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar
For more info:
https://infamousbutcherrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/iomairband
http://www.instagram.com/iomairband
https://twitter.com/iomairband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpZ
About:
Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.
Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”
The self-titled debut album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 on Infamous Butcher Records.
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NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – August 24, 2018
For fans of Eluveitie, Ne Obliviscaris, Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Cynic
Toronto’s IOMAIR Streaming New Single “Embodiment of Emptiness”; Self-Titled Debut Album Out September 21st
Featuring Members of Vesperia, Astaroth Incarnate, Hallows Die,
Volur, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective, The Silence Factory
Healing is often found on the other side of heartache. Just ask drummer/vocalist Dylan Gowan, the founding member and key songwriter for Toronto, Ontario’s newest progressive metal band IOMAIR. Written in 2017 as a way to cope with the personal challenges he faced throughout the year, the band’s debut, self-titled album is a nine-song collection of musical stories that center on the universal themes of love, yearning, trials of life and self-reflection. Spanning a multitude of influences including folk metal, melodic death metal, prog and even Latin music, IOMAIR aims to delight listeners with often unexpected twists while offering an outlet for hardship.
Gowan comments:
“All the lyrics involved are about personal struggles, relationships and the trials of life. These experiences inspired me to write so that I could walk away from those experiences intact rather than broken. All of the tracks on the album are all about the personal struggles we all go through in life, and I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that they are not alone.”
Recruiting a cast of characters from several well-known Toronto Metal bands including Vesperia, Asaroth Incarnate, Völur, Hallows Die, Sludgehammer, Bloodmoon Collective and The Silence Factory, IOMAIR combine haunting violin work with blackened growls, melodic singing, heavy riffs and thundering drums to create a style that’s unique for all members involved.
The band’s second single “Embodiment of Emptiness” is now streaming plus available for download at the following links:
Youtube
iTunes
Spotify
Bandcamp
Released on August 10, 2018, the band’s first single “Cast Away” debuted at #28 on the iTunes metal charts. It focuses on the idea of letting go of the past and starting again on a new, solo journey while invoking feelings of strength and determination.
Watch the lyric video for “Cast Away” at the following link here.
IOMAIR are suggested for fans of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and anyone who enjoys heavy, melodic progressive metal.
IOMAIR‘s self-titled debut album is set to be released worldwide on September 21, 2018 via Infamous Butcher Records.
The band will make their debut live performance as support act for Cellar Darling (Ex-Eluveitie) and Protokult at The Garrison in Toronto on September 14, 2018. Info here.
Track Listing:
1. Cast Away
2. By Design
3. Dance of Eternal Insanity
4. Embodiment of Emptiness
5. What Are You Waiting For?
6. Cavalcade for None
7. Yearning
8. Healing
9. Forever Travelling Within
Album Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Composition, Arrangements, Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Morgan Rider – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Dylan Gowan – Drums, Vocals
Sam Astaroth – Vocals
Tyler Williams – Bass
Gabriel Bateman – Vocals
Laura C. Bates – Violin
Nathan Schiller – Guitar
Mike Amicarelli – Guitar
For more info:
https://infamousbutcherrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/iomairband
http://www.instagram.com/iomairband
https://twitter.com/iomairband
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-cpZ
About:
Iomair, (Scottish Gaelic for the word “Row”) is the experimental and progressive new band created by Drummer/Vocalist/Songwriter Dylan Gowan (Vesperia). The name reflects on Dylan’s Scottish/Irish ancestry and the songs are reflections of personal circumstances present in Dylan’s life.
Established in late 2017 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, with the desire to create something progressive and unorthodox, Iomair draws influences from all genres including metal, folk, latin and funk and especially from bands such as Opeth, Cynic and Porcupine Tree. As the primary composer and songwriter for the band, Dylan approaches topics relating to personal struggles that everyone can relate to. “I hope people will find comfort in these songs knowing that you’re not alone with your struggles.”
The self-titled debut album features nine songs ranging from 4 and a half to 7 minutes in true prog fashion. It will be available September 21, 2018 on Infamous Butcher Records.
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