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0 Jedi Metal VIS MYSTICA Courts Evil In Their Single “Legacy of the Builders” ft. Guests From Operus, Lords of The Trident + New EP “Celestial Wisdom” Out Dec 2022

  • November 15, 2022
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vis Mystica

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 15, 2022

 

Jedi Metal VIS MYSTICA Courts Evil In Their Single “Legacy of the Builders” ft. Guests From Operus, Lords of The Trident

ft. guests Ty Christian (Lords of the Trident), David Michael Moote (Operus), Jonas Heidgert (Dragonland)

– Produced by Chad Anderson (Helion Prime) –

“Celestial Wisdom” Out December 2nd

Lingering in the unknown regions of the galaxy for many years, Pennsylvania’s Vis Mystica has returned to known space to unleash an onslaught of music that has not been seen for a thousand generations: Jedi Metal! Influenced heavily by power metal, but also partly by thrash, black, and death metal bands, Vis Mystica offers escapism from everyday life and transportation into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories through their debut EP “Celestial Wisdom” and the most recent single “Legacy of the Builders” featuring David Michael Moote of Operus and Ty Christian of Lords of the Trident. They explain the track:

“Builders is a more cynical track that introduces our villains; the brutal Rakatan Empire. This song outlines the arrogance of this race and their quest for not only dominance, but their desire to be truly immortal and have a galaxy of slaves to build monuments to their glory and dominance.”

Listen to “Legacy of the Builders” featuring David Michael Moote of Operus and Ty Christian of Lords of the Trident at https://youtu.be/ooSura09t2g

​

Vis Mystica was initially formed by Connor McCray, in late 2015 as a creative outlet to pursue his passion for symphonic power metal. It took nearly five years for the band to get off the ground but now it’s gained massive momentum with no signs of slowing down. Despite having 15-20 songs on the backburner for future albums McCray wanted to challenge himself by creating all new music over the course of 4-5 months for this EP to test his own ability to make music in a timely manner. Fans can expect a massive amount of new music over the coming years; McCray suggests, as he has ideas for several albums to come already and these will only grow stronger with time.

Along with a love for bands such as Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, and Twilight Force McCray also incorporates his passion for fantasy and science fiction films, books, and comics; namely Dark Horse Comics’ series Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi.

Epic and technical, Vis Mystica is recommended for Star Wars fans and those who like Blind Guardian, Iron Maiden, and Bal-Sagoth. They also have a crowdfunding campaign set up for the EP.

​https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-vis-mystica-fund-celestial-wisdom#/​

EP pre-order – https://vismysticaband.bandcamp.com/​

Previous singles can be heard on the band’s YouTube here.​

Track Listing:​
1. Whispering Winds of Fate (feat. Jonas Heidgert – Dragonland) – 3:58
2. Legacy of the Builders (feat. David Michael Moote – Operus and Ty Christian – Lords of the Trident) – 5:29
3. The Plains of Silence – 4:42
4. Lux Et Veritas (feat. David Michael Moote – Operus) – 5:36
5. Beyond the Gates of Fury – 4:04
EP Length: 23:51
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(CD Bonus Tracks)
6. The Plains of Silence (2020 Demo feat. Jesse Isadore)
7. Introitus (2016 Demo)
8. Secrets of the Maps (2016 Instrumental Demo)
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​EP Credits:​
• All songs performed by: Vis Mystica
• All songs written by: Connor McCray
• Produced by: Chad Anderson
• Mixed by: Chad Anderson
• Mastered by: Chad Anderson
• EP Artwork by: Cody Bucher
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​EP Band Lineup:​
Connor McCray – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Dillon Trollope – Drums

For more info:​
​https://www.facebook.com/vismysticaofficial​
​https://www.instagram.com/vismystica​
​Spotify​
​

About: Lingering in the unknown regions of the galaxy for many years, Vis Mystica has returned to known space to unleash an onslaught of music that has not been seen for a thousand generations: Jedi Metal!

Learn the stories of the ancient masters and their battles against the forces of evil in the tales of Vis Mystica. For fans of: Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun

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“Vis Mystica is a very interesting power metal band from Pennsylvania. Listening to this group is like finding an oasis in the middle of the driest desert. Although one of its main characteristics is that its music is based on the Star Wars universe, it is fair to say that its music shines by itself and it is not for less, since its influences are not found in its local scene, not even in its country.” – Metal-Rules.com

“Offering escapism from everyday life, Vis Mystica transports listeners into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories with their Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic inspired Power Metal. Along with taking great influence from other bands, they possess a style that is unique and holds its own in the power metal landscape.” – Bloodynews.ro

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0 Vis Mystica Shares Next Star Wars Inspired Single “Whispering Winds of Fate” ft. Dragonland’s Jonas Heidgert, New Album “Celestial Wisdom” Coming 2021

  • January 11, 2021
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vis Mystica

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 11, 2021

For fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun

Vis Mystica Shares Next Star Wars Inspired Single “Whispering Winds of Fate”


New Album “Celestial Wisdom” Coming 2021


L-R – Devin Dewyer (Vocals), Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) – Photo Credit – Cody Bucher

Offering escapism from everyday life, Vis Mystica transports listeners into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories with their Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic inspired power metal. Along with taking great influence from other bands, they possess a style that is unique and holds its own in the power metal landscape. Their 2021 album “Celestial Wisdom” is a fantastical journey into a world full of mystic powers and sprawling landscapes, with a classic ‘Good vs. Evil’ battle and many memorable locations and detailed stories.

Today, the band shares their third single “Whispering Winds of Fate” off the forthcoming record. The track is a guide for listeners to the main world Tython where the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic story takes place. Tython is a terrestrial planet located in the galaxy’s Deep Core region that is shrouded in myth. The Martyrium of Frozen Tears built by Jedi there and some Jedi scholars made the case that Tython was the site of the Jedi Order’s first temple. During the Galactic Civil War, DoctorChelli Lona Aphra led Darth Vader to Tython’s Meridional Ice Cap to mislead him as to the location of the Rebel Alliance’s main base, which was actually on the Outer Rim planet Hoth.

“Whispering Winds of Fate” is an audio storytelling to describe the sentient world calling out telepathically to beings spread throughout the galaxy to board nine ships and come bask in the planet’s knowledge and secrets. The track also features guest vocals from Dragonland’s Jonas Heidgert.

Vis Mytica‘s Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) comments:

“The final song written for the album and in our opinion possibly the best. All parties came together to combine catchy melodies with great vocal lines and a powerhouse effort from Jonas Heidgert.”

“Whispering Winds of Fate” can be heard at the following links:
YouTube
Spotify

Vis Mystica was initially formed by Connor McCray, in late 2015 as a creative outlet to pursue his passion for Symphonic Power Metal while he was still a member of a blackened death metal band at the time.

Highly suggested for fans of Blind Guardian, Symphony X and Wintersun, the album “Celestial Wisdom” will be released in early 2021.

Previously released singles:
“Lux Et Veritas” ft. David Michael Moote (Operus) – YouTube,
“The Plains of Silence” – YouTube
Bandcamp

Track Listing:
1. Whispering Winds of Fate (feat. Jonas Heidgert)
2. Legacy of the Builders (feat. David Michael Moote)
3. The Plains of Silence
4. Lux Et Veritas (feat. David Michael Moote)
5. Beyond the Gates of Fury
6. On The Loose (Saga Cover) – (CD Bonus Track)

Album Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Dillon Trollope – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Jon Juchniewicz – Drums
Ben Juchniewicz – Bass

For more info:
Facebook.com/vismysticaofficial
Instagram.com/vismystica
EPK

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0 Vis Mystica Continues Their Star Wars Inspired Saga With New Single “The Plains of Silence”, New Album “Celestial Wisdom” Coming 2021

  • December 21, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vis Mystica

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 21, 2020

For fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun

Vis Mystica Continues Their Star Wars Inspired Saga With New Single “The Plains of Silence”

New Album “Celestial Wisdom” Coming 2021


L-R – Devin Dewyer (Vocals), Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) – Photo Credit – Cody Bucher

Inspired completely by Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Vis Mystica’s planned 2021 debut album “Celestial Wisdom” will be an epic adventure suitable for lovers of power metal throughout the galaxy.

Not sacrificing any technical musicianship, the single “The Plains of Silence” is a whirlwind of energy, catchy lyrics, and spacey riffs. The intricate storytelling is matched with the abundance of melodies and powerful vocals. Band founder Connor McCray comments on it:

“The Plains of Silence takes us back to Tython to the Silent Desert; where all sound is nullified and students can meditate on the power of the world. This was the first song I wrote for the EP and it definitely has a much more “Happy” feel than many of the other songs I’ve written.”

Vis Mystica offers escapism from everyday life, transporting listeners into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories. Even taking great influence from other bands, they possess a style that is unique and holds its own in the power metal landscape. The album is a fantastical journey into a world full of mystic powers and sprawling landscapes, with a classic ‘Good vs. Evil’ battle and many memorable locations and detailed stories.

Vis Mystica was initially formed by Connor McCray, in late 2015 as a creative outlet to pursue his passion for Symphonic Power Metal while he was still a member of a blackened death metal band at the time.

Highly suggested for fans of Blind Guardian, Symphony X and Wintersun, “The Plains of Silence” is already out and can be obtained through the band links on YouTube and Spotify.

The album “Celestial Wisdom” will be released in early 2021.

Previously released single “Lux Et Veritas” ft. David Michael Moote (Operus) is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon.

Track Listing:
1. Whispering Winds of Fate (feat. Jonas Heidgert)
2. Legacy of the Builders (feat. David Michael Moote)
3. The Plains of Silence
4. Lux Et Veritas (feat. David Michael Moote)
5. Beyond the Gates of Fury
6. On The Loose (Saga Cover) – (CD Bonus Track)

Album Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Dillon Trollope – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Jon Juchniewicz – Drums
Ben Juchniewicz – Bass

For more info:
Facebook.com/vismysticaofficial
Instagram.com/vismystica
EPK

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0 Escape Everyday Life With The Star Wars Infused “Lux Et Veritas” From Vis Mystica

  • November 24, 2020
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Vis Mystica

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 24, 2020

For fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Wintersun

Escape Everyday Life With The Star Wars Infused “Lux Et Veritas” From Vis Mystica

New Album “Celestial Wisdom” Coming 2021


L-R – Devin Dewyer (Vocals), Connor McCray (Guitar, Bass, Orchestration) – Photo Credit – Cody Bucher

Vis Mystica comes from a galaxy far, far away, or at least Pennsylvania, USA. They play Star Wars themed metal designed as escapism from everyday life and transportation into a fantastical world of magical powers and epic stories.

They have a new album coming out in 2021 called “Celestial Wisdom” and listeners can dive into it with the single “Lux Et Veritas” featuring guest vocals from Operus’ David Michael Moote. The single comes across as a kind of happy song but the lyrics tell a completely different story. This song is based on the prisoner Daegen Lok, who was exiled for prophesying the coming war between the Rakatans and the people of Tython. The band explains the forthcoming single:

“We were much more confident with this release, due to the refinement of our sound and the astounding vocal talents of David Moote in the pre-chorus and chorus. Definitely, a song that will be very popular live.”

All the lyrics for Vis Mystica thus far have been the band’s retelling of the Dawn of the Jedi comics from Dark Horse Comics. Guitarist Connor McCray is a massive fan of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and its various lore and plans on writing many, many more songs related to this topic.

Recommended for fans of Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, and Twilight Force, Vis Mystica is adding an epic and bombastic layer to the vivid, expansive world many are familiar with.

“Lux Et Veritas” ft. David Michael Moote (Operus) is available on YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon.

Track Listing:
1. Whispering Winds of Fate (feat. Jonas Heidgert)
2. Legacy of the Builders (feat. David Michael Moote)
3. The Plains of Silence
4. Lux Et Veritas (feat. David Michael Moote)
5. Beyond the Gates of Fury
6. On The Loose (Saga Cover) – (CD Bonus Track)

Album Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Dillon Trollope – Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Connor McCray – Guitar
Devin Dewyer – Vocals
Jon Juchniewicz – Drums
Ben Juchniewicz – Bass

For more info:
Facebook.com/vismysticaofficial
Instagram.com/vismystica
EPK

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0 Enter The Vast Fantasy Realm of Spain’s NORWALD With FREE Download of “Khelmet and Hakko” via PureGrainAudio

  • January 17, 2019
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Norwald

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 17, 2019



For fans of Epica, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody

Enter The Vast Fantasy Realm of Spain’s NORWALD With FREE Download of “Khelmet and Hakko” via PureGrainAudio

+ New Singles “Creatures” & “Arden”

Explore the rich lore that has been created through these stories and feel the magic of this imaginative new world, with its own characters, gods and creatures. Norwald brings you magical lands and magnificent warriors; mythical creatures, life, and death, in the form of power metal songs.

To acquaint the world of Norwald, they have teamed up with PureGrainAudio.com for the exclusive FREE download of their track “Khelmet and Hakko” that will be showcased on their upcoming concept album due out later in 2019.

Check out the song at https://puregrainaudio.com/audio/norwald-khelmet-and-hakko-free-song-download

In addition, NORWALD‘s first two singles, ‘Creatures’ and ‘Arden’ can also be heard below.

‘Creatures’ regales listeners with the tale of Prince Thostar who is on a quest for the throne. It’s a fast and simple song to introduce both the band and world of Norwald.

‘Arden’ is a bonus tale, not directly related to the rest of the story told. It is fun and dancey, but with a cold vibe.

With influences such as Nightwish, Rhapsody, and Epica, Norwald is just as enchanting as the tale it tells. As to what their debut album brings, composer Grief explains her purpose:

“The album is, as a whole, an epic tale that goes through a lot of phases, to finish in an epic song that Norwald people would sing in their taverns. To end the whole thing and to make people want to listen to more of our stories, we play Arden, which is a short tale not related to the tale told in the rest of the album.”

‘Creatures’ is available on YouTube.

‘Arden’ is also available on Youtube.

For more info:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NorwaldOfficial/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/NorwaldOfficial
Bandcamp – norwald.bandcamp.com

BIO:

Norwald is both the band name and a vast fantasy world that was imagined in the mind of Patri Grief many years ago and has now been brought to fruition to indulge listeners everywhere. Grief’s fascination for storytelling and music began at a young age: she dreamed up a world where her imagination could take flight and ultimately bring her stories to life through music.

With immense imagination, Norwald plunges the listener into a brand new fantasy world. Incorporating made up words and characters set in a medieval era, Norwald is putting a whole new spin on epic power metal. Well written songs, each as a metaphor with its own personality, Norwald is charging in to the spotlight with poetic symphonic magic.

Over the years, members came and left the band and it wasn’t until 2017 when there was enough suitable talent for the band to take off. The lineup now consists of Ann Meseguer (vocals); Patri Grief (composer/lead guitar); Alejandro Leonidas (rhythm guitar); Jeffrey García (bass) and Frehul Martínez (keys).

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0 Enter The Vast Fantasy Realm of Spain’s NORWALD With New Singles “Creatures” & “Arden”

  • November 27, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Norwald

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 27, 2018



For fans of Epica, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody

Enter The Vast Fantasy Realm of Spain’s NORWALD With New Singles “Creatures” & “Arden”

  

Explore the rich lore that has been created through these stories and feel the magic of this imaginative new world, with its own characters, gods and creatures. Norwald, brings you Magical lands and magnificent warriors; Mythical creatures, life, and death, in the form of power metal songs.

To acquaint the world of Norwald, they have released their first two singles, ‘Creatures’ and ‘Arden’. ‘Creatures’regales listeners with the tale of Prince Thostar who is on a quest for the throne. It’s a fast and simple song to introduce both the band and world of Norwald.

‘Arden’ is a bonus tale, not directly related to the rest of the story told on the upcoming concept album. It is fun and dancey, but with a cold vibe.

With influences such as Nightwish, Rhapsody and Epica, Norwald is just as enchanting as the tale it tells. As to what their debut album brings, composer Grief explains her purpose:

“The album is, as a whole, an epic tale that goes through a lot of phases, to finish in an epic song that Norwald people would sing in their taverns. To end the whole thing and to make people want to listen to more of our stories, we play Arden, which is a short tale not related to the tale told in the rest of the album.”

‘Creatures’

‘Arden’

The release date for the debut album is yet to be announced.

For more info:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NorwaldOfficial/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/NorwaldOfficial
Bandcamp – norwald.bandcamp.com

BIO:

Norwald is both the band name and a vast fantasy world that was imagined in the mind of Patri Grief many years ago and has now been brought to fruition to indulge listeners everywhere. Grief’s fascination for storytelling and music began at a young age: she dreamed up a world where her imagination could take flight and ultimately bring her stories to life through music.

With immense imagination, Norwald plunges the listener into a brand new fantasy world. Incorporating made up words and characters set in a medieval era, Norwald is putting a whole new spin on epic power metal. Well written songs, each as a metaphor with its own personality, Norwald is charging in to the spotlight with poetic symphonic magic.

Over the years, members came and left the band and it wasn’t until 2017 when there was enough suitable talent for the band to take off. The lineup now consists of Ann Meseguer (vocals); Patri Grief (composer/lead guitar); Alejandro Leonidas (rhythm guitar); Jeffrey García (bass) and Frehul Martínez (keys).

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