Vesperia – The Iron Tempests – EP (2015)
Release Date: July 10th
RIYL = Septicflesh, Wintersun, Arcturus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Finntroll, Black Dahlia Murder
LATEST NEWS: WMBC NEWS: Canada’s VESPERIA Crowned 2015 International Final Champions of Wacken Metal Battle
“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
Track Listing: Vesperia – The Iron Tempests EP
1- The Western Tempests (4:32)
2 – Iron Saga (6:13)
3 – In the Hall of the Mountain King (2:12)
EP Length: 12:59
“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
Vesperia – The Western Tempests (live in Montreal)
Vesperia – Pints Held High
Vesperia – Home for a Rest (Cover video + tour Footage)
VESPERIA – The Swordsman (Live in Toronto)
Photo credit by Victoria J. Polsoni of Entre Saisons
Bio:
VESPERIA: The cloudy beginnings of VESPERIA lay etched in the gorged bodies of former musical projects among the now 4-member band. Twisting, writhing and forcing their aural onslaught upon metal audiences across the globe have sincerely ensured the band’s continuity through all the harsh and arduous battles modern metal bands are bound to encounter in their tenures.
Established in 2012 by vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider, the sound, direction and theme of the music quickly and naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal the band is now known and praised for.
Shortly after releasing their first full-length album Voyage from Vinland, VESPERIA redefined themselves and further focused their direction with the 2012 demo, The Swordsman. In 2013, the band independently funded and released their 2nd full-length album An Olden Tale, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft. During that same year, the band also independently funded and completed several Canadian tours to support the album.
Early 2015 saw the band enter the studio once again to record some demo material, which would become The Iron Tempests EP. During this time, the band toured Canada from coast to coast and also made an appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany, where they won the title of 2015 International Wacken Battle Champions, a second time win for the band’s frontman, Morgan.
With their most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, VESPERIA continue to hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.
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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