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0 XAEL’s New Music Video Resurrects “Srai – The Demon of Erring”, Sci-Fi Extreme Metal Album Out Now!, Music Video Premiere via Decibel Magazine

May 20, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – May 20, 2021

For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Dimmu Borgir

XAEL’s New Music Video Resurrects “Srai – The Demon of Erring”, Sci-Fi Extreme Metal Album Out Now!

Music Video Premiere via Decibel Magazine

New Album “Bloodtide Rising” Out Now!
XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well)

May 2022 North American Tour Dates w/ Bloodbath

XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well) are conjuring the resurrection of “Srai – The Demon of Erring” with their new music video in support of their latest album sci-fi escapade “Bloodtide Rising” released this past February via Pavement Entertainment.

The video is the next visual exploration into the fictional sci-fi world created by band founder and drummer Joshua “Nassaru” Ward and can be viewed via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

Ward explains the album in further detail:

“In Xael, we are trying to not only create some brutal and primal metal, but cultivate the fusion of storytelling and epic adventures. We are building a multiverse with diverse planets and odd-powerful creatures, taking listeners on a journey. This specific album follows the ‘watchers’ as we are assimilated into the vile and mysterious world of Vuul Athmar. It is a tragic love story turned horror. Musically, we incorporate tribal elements, Asian and traditional folk instruments, and an array of vocals to capture the variety of emotions. Though there was a global pandemic, we worked hard to bring this musical odyssey alive and we are excited to finally share it.”

Hailing from the American Carolinas, XAEL brings forth with them epic symphonic death metal like no other. Their new album entitled “Bloodtide Rising” is a concept record rooted in a science fiction universe that XAEL revolves all their music around. The extreme symphonic release chronicles the journey of a character named Darmak, an immortal who is trying to find purpose in a chaotic and complex multiverse.

XAEL was initially meant to be a personal project by drummer Joshua “Nassaru” Ward, however, when other musicians showed interest it evolved into a full-fledged project with each member contributing equally towards this current full length and the band’s first album “The Last Arbiter” (2018).

Fans of progressive and brutal metal along with sci-fi enthusiasts will take interest in what XAEL is doing. It’s different, and listeners can get lost in the complex multiverse that they have conceived. Epic and extreme, it is recommended for fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Nile.

The album “Bloodtide Rising” is out now on the following platforms:
Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal HERE.
Spotify

Music Video – “Bloodtide Rising” – https://youtu.be/gciPXZb8dvc
Music Video – “The Waste of Dreadrift” – https://youtu.be/rZg7z8ek0PE

In additional news, the band will also be hitting the road in 2022 to support Sweden’s Bloodbath‘s North American tour dates:

May 22 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
May 23 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
May 24 – Montreal, QC – L’Astral
May 25 – Toronto, ON – Opera House

Tickets on sale at www.bloodbath.biz

Track Listing:
1. Suun Rai Aru (Passion Begets Ruin) (3:04)
2. As Decreed: The Law of Vuul Athmar (4:25)
3. The Waste of Dreadrift (5:19)
4. Srai – The Demon of Erring (6:24)
5. Dark World Mirrors (4:42)
6. Bloodtide Rising (ft. Mathieu Marcotte of Augury) (3:48)
7. The Red Odyssey (2:07)
8. The Red Odyssey Part 2: The Temple of the Sky Eater (4:57)
9. The Odium and the Contrition (4:12)
Album Length: 39:02

Album Band Line Up:
Joshua Niemeyer – Vocals
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Chris Hathcock – Guitar, Clean vocals
Brad Parris – Bass vocals
Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals

For more info:
Eldersverse.com/xael
Facebook.com/xael.metal
Instagram.com/xael_official
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0 XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well) Announces May 2022 North American Tour Dates w/ BLOODBATH

May 6, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – May 6, 2021

For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Dimmu Borgir

XAEL Announces May 2022 North American Tour Dates w/ BLOODBATH

New Album “Bloodtide Rising” Out Now!
XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well)

XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well) announces they will be hitting the road in May 2022 to support Sweden’s BLOODBATH (Peaceville Records) for their North American tour dates (dates listed below).

XAEL drummer and band founder Joshua “Nassaru” Ward comments:

“We are really excited to be joining the mighty Bloodbath for the 2022 North American tour. Being long-term fans, this is a dream come true for us. This is going to be a unique and brutal tour with some rather interesting theatrics and bone-crushing metal! We look forward to seeing everybody on tour.”

May 22 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw – Ticket Info
May 23 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club – Ticket Info
May 24 – Montreal, QC – L’Astral- Ticket Info
May 25 – Toronto, ON – Opera House – Ticket Info

The album “Bloodtide Rising” is out now on the following platforms via Pavement Music:
Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal HERE.
Spotify

Music Video – “Bloodtide Rising” – https://youtu.be/gciPXZb8dvc
Music Video – “The Waste of Dreadrift” – https://youtu.be/rZg7z8ek0PE

Album Band Line Up:
Joshua Niemeyer – Vocals
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Chris Hathcock – Guitar, Clean vocals
Brad Parris – Bass vocals
Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals

For more info:
Eldersverse.com/xael
Facebook.com/xael.metal
Instagram.com/xael_official
EPK

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0 XAEL’s Music Video “The Waste of Dreadrift” Continues The Exploration of Their Sci-Fi Metal Fictional World

April 6, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – April 6, 2021

For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Dimmu Borgir

XAEL’s Music Video “The Waste of Dreadrift” Continues The Exploration of Their Sci-Fi Metal Fictional World

New Album “Bloodtide Rising” Out Now!
XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well)

Enter if you dare “The Waste of Dreadrift”, the latest music video from XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well). The video is the next visual exploration into the fictional sci-fi world created by band founder and drummer Joshua “Nassaru” Ward for the band’s new album “Bloodtide Rising” released this past February via Pavement Entertainment.

Ward explains the album’s story in further detail:

“Imprisoned by the counsel of Tymeer in the waste of Dreadrift, Darmak and the Watchers of Xan were presented as an offering to the Sovereign Ruler of Vuul Athmar, Atara Avuniir where they were assimilated into her elite guard, the Suun Vir. Unforeseen, the Queen fell in love with Darmak and bore him a son, yet the queen harbors a dark secret, an anomaly that threatens the outer-worlds.”

To experience XAEL‘s planetary sci-fi adventure, please check out the music video for “The Waste of Dreadrift” via the band’s YouTube – https://youtu.be/rZg7z8ek0PE.

The album “Bloodtide Rising” is out now on the following platforms:
Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal HERE.
Spotify

Music Video – “Bloodtide Rising” – https://youtu.be/gciPXZb8dvc

Album Band Line Up:
Joshua Niemeyer – Vocals
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Chris Hathcock – Guitar, Clean vocals
Brad Parris – Bass vocals
Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals

For more info:
Eldersverse.com/xael
Facebook.com/xael.metal
Instagram.com/xael_official
EPK

About:
Xael, based out of the American Carolinas was formed in 2018. The band’s current line-up consists of Joshua Niemeyer, Daniel Presnell, Chris Hathcock (The Reticent), Brad Parris (Nile), and Joshua “Nassaru” Ward (Rapheumets Well). 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 an odd and fantastic sci-fi world both musically and visually.

Discography:
2021 – Bloodtide Rising (Pavement Entertainment)
2018- The Last Arbiter (Test Your Metal Records)

Bloodtide Rising Concept:
Imprisoned by the counsel of Tymeer, led by the insidious entity Sen, Darmak “ cursed with a degrading immortality” and the Watchers of Xan were presented as an offering to the Sovereign Ruler and rare species collector, Atara Avuniir in exchange for military and economic support. Finding Favor with the Queen, the Watchers were integrated into her elite guard where they became renowned for their success.

Unforeseen, the Queen fell in love with Darkmak and she would bear to him a son. Vuul Athmar along with the outer planets of the Eiasian-Rim prospered yet the queen harbors a dark secret, an anomaly that threatens the outer-worlds.

Touring history:
Though Xael is a new project, the members are no stranger to touring. Brad Parris, being the frontman and bass player for Nile embarks on yearly international tours. Along with Joshua Ward (who is the drum tech for George Kollias of Nile), they have toured most of Europe, Australia, India, South America, Russia, and Japan. Other members being from bands such as Rapheumets Well and The Reticent are all versed in national and international touring.

Sounds Like: Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Heilung, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend, Emperor, Augury

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0 XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well) New Music Video “Bloodtide Rising”, New Album Out Now!

March 16, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – March 16, 2021

For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Dimmu Borgir

XAEL Clamours In Crimson With Music Video For Title Track Off “Bloodtide Rising”

Title-Track ft. guests Mathieu Marcotte (Augury, Humanoid) and Nate Miller (Chinese Violin)

New Album “Bloodtide Rising” Out Now!
XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well)

Hailing from the Carolinas in the USA, comes XAEL (ft. members of Nile, The Reticent, Rapheumets Well), bringing with them epic symphonic death metal like no other. They have recently released an album entitled “Bloodtide Rising” (February 12, 2021) and now have a music video for the title track, which features guests Mathieu Marcotte (Guitarist from Augury and Humanoid) and Nate Miller (Chinese Violin).

The title track was the first song written for the new album, and thus sets the tone of the entire full length. It is primal and epic, showcasing the brutal nature of the main antagonist of the record’s story. XAEL explains the track and album in their own words:

“It’s an auditory odyssey, it’s brutal and emotional all at once. The story of the album really focuses on the members of the band who are called the “watchers of Xan” in which we navigate the different worlds. This album focuses on our arrival to Vuul Athmar as our characters are sold off from the prison of Dreadrift. We craft our own multiverse and create our own lore. The entire band is crafted from the dark and complex set of dimensions.”

The video for the album title track can be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gciPXZb8dvc

“Bloodtide Rising” is a concept album rooted in a science fiction universe that XAEL revolves all their music around. The extreme symphonic release chronicles the journey of a character named Darmak, an immortal who is trying to find purpose in a chaotic and complex multiverse.

The album “Bloodtide Rising” is out now on the following platforms:
Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, Tidal HERE.
Spotify

Album Band Line Up:
Joshua Niemeyer – Vocals
Daniel Presnell – Guitar
Chris Hathcock – Guitar, Clean vocals
Brad Parris – Bass vocals
Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – Drums, Keys, Vocals

For more info:
Eldersverse.com/xael
Facebook.com/xael.metal
Instagram.com/xael_official
EPK

Discography:
2021 – Bloodtide Rising (Pavement Entertainment)
2018- The Last Arbiter (Test Your Metal Records)

Sounds Like: Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, Heilung, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend, Emperor, Augury

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0 Extreme Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere Music Video “Srai (The Demon of Erring)” via ToiletOvHell; Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” Out May 18th On Test Your Metal Records

May 16, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – May 16, 2018

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Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere Music Video “”Srai (The Demon of Erring)” via ToiletOvHell

Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” Out May 18th On Test Your Metal Records

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar – Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

Set to unleash their debut album “The Last Arbiter” on Test Your Metal Records on May 18th, 2018, North Carolina sci-fi extreme metallers XAEL have a new music video story to share with fans for their track “Srai (The Demon of Erring)” premiered on Toilet Ov Hell at the following link: http://www.toiletovhell.com/premiere-xael-chained-to-the-demon-of-erring/

Nassaru (lead vocalist, guitarist, studio drummer) explains the video’s story:

“Srai is poetically seen as a demon, but is a captured ancient entity that has a dismal past with the protagonist being that there is lore that predates this album’s story line. In an attempt to kill the main character, it was captured and bound by technology using a quantum field. It hungers to kill the wayfarer, but being immortal makes that difficult as one can presume. But there is a problem with the wayfarer’s immortality as he suffers from an odd illness poetically called “soul sickness”, where he loses consciousness and it is during this episode that his immortality is suppressed. Srai seizes this moment to sit upon the wayfarer’s chest to steal his last breath. In this song you can see the relationship with “sleep paralysis” and how it ties into the lore.”

Combining elements of extreme metal with orchestrations and folk music to create soundscapes for the imagination, XAEL‘s sci-fi inspired 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 an odd and fantastic world musically and visually. The band 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.”

Nassaru comments:

“Xael started out as a personal project that evolved into a unity of like-minded musicians. The music derives inspiration from extreme metal, folk and tribal music, as well as 80’s synth and sci-fi textured scores. We are very excited to for people to see the handwork and detailed time we put into this album given the limited resources we had. Xael “The Last Arbiter” is not just a musical regurgitation but a unique experience that follows an intrinsic story. Our characters, emotions, and trials of life are woven throughout the album as we aim to bring a very diverse and immersive album to our growing fan base.”

“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.

Album pre-order available on XAEL‘s official website here and TYM’s Bandcamp here.

Album Trailer – https://youtu.be/eHw9zZVlPL0

Music Video – Apathy of The Immortal – https://youtu.be/Y6MB9RFKhjg

Music Video – The Last Arbiter – https://youtu.be/pDiWtgZiLiE

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

For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
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0 Sci-Fi Metal XAEL To Unleash Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” May 18th via Test Your Metal Records

April 10, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – April 10, 2018

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Sci-Fi Metal XAEL To Unleash Debut Album “The Last Arbiter” May 18th via Test Your Metal Records

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar – Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS is proud to announce they will unleash North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL’s debut album “The Last Arbiter” on May 18th, 2018.

Combining elements of extreme metal with orchestrations and folk music to create soundscapes for the imagination, the sci-fi inspired band’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 an odd and fantastic world musically and visually. The band 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.”

Nassaru comments:

A teaser for the album can be viewed at https://youtu.be/eHw9zZVlPL0

Music Video – Apathy of The Immortal – https://youtu.be/Y6MB9RFKhjg

Music Video – The Last Arbiter – https://youtu.be/pDiWtgZiLiE

Album pre-order available on XAEL‘s official website here and TYM’s Bandcamp here.

“The Last Arbiter” Album summary:

Show Dates:
April 13 – Greensboro, NC – Shiners – info (Fuel The Magazine Anniversary Show)

For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
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0 NEWS: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere “In The Hallows of Pathos” via SkullsNBones

February 15, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – February 15, 2018

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Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Premiere “In The Hallows of Pathos” via SkullsNBones

Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL have their next track offering “In The Hallows of Pathos” as part of their forthcoming sci-fi adventure album “The Last Arbiter”.

The track follows their previously unleashed story singles “Apathy of the Immortal”, “Watchers of Xan”, “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)“, which are available for free download on bandcamp here.

Teaming up with SkullsnBones.com, XAEL is premiering “In The Hallows of Pathos” at the following link: https://skullsnbones.com/xael-debut-hollows-pathos-new-album/

The band comments:

“Our music represents a dual mission in terms of its purpose. The songs represent both the Sci-fi lore and serve as a conduit for our own emotions and life endeavors. “In The Hollows of Pathos” is about the immortal’s specific weakness, which we call ‘soul sickness’. This temporarily renders him unconscious and vulnerable as his immortality is only so, if he is in a conscious state. Chained to him is ancient and insidious entity from antiquity that hungers to feed on his life essence as such he has to strive to overcome such. The song represents depression and the need to grow and overcome it as a disease.”

Founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega”, XAEL’s science fiction experience “Last Arbiter” is set for later release in 2018 via Test Your Metal Records. 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.

The Last Arbiter Audio Story Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lk-G1YOGlo&t=

In additional news, XAEL‘s debut live performance will be as local support for the Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral andThy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th.

Show Dates:
March 13 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero – info

For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)About:

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!

Influenced by Septic Flesh, Iron Maiden, Augury, Wardruna and Fleshgod Apocalypse, vocalist / guitarist Nassaru describes XAEL’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

XAEL have a unique approach to releasing their music to debut them in 2018, as Nassaru explains.

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 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!”

Nassaru is stoked for the world to hear XAEL.

“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.”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists.

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 Test Your Metal Records: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Unleash New Video “Last Arbiter” + Offer Free Download

January 31, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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Montreal, QC – January 31, 2018

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Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Unleash New Video “Last Arbiter” + Offer Free Track Download

Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL have their next video offering “Last Arbiter” as part of their forthcoming sci-fi adventure album of the same title set for later release in 2018.

Following their previously unleashed story tracks “Apathy of the Immortal”, “Watchers of Xan”, “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)“ available for free download on bandcamp here. “The Last Arbiter” continues their science fiction experience with the following excerpt.

“I arrived on this alien world, along with the watchers of Xan seeking only their counsel, that they would welcome my wisdom and forsake their warfarin ways. They entertained our thoughts and for a second, took interest in our endeavors but it was short lived.

Upon the chambers of the Tymeer capitol, news came declaring war between the three houses of Tymeer which included the outer colonies of the inhabited star system of Ezhani Yata Edaa. It was imperative to quail the feuds of the Tymeer, being that they are the great seat of the “tribunal of the outer rim.” It’s an old world, an odd and barbaric place.

During our visit, we were to witness a odd assortment of events, each one heralded by a enigmatic and cloaked figure, one that I witnessed whispering with one of the master counselors. It seems to be an assassin of a sorts, something we have grown quite fond of in our travels, but this one seemed eerily gifted and was upon our shadows before we were aware.

The warships floated over head as I left the capitol. Once again, bearing witness to their idiocy, I am leaving them to their fate for it is now none of my concern. It is time to go into exile once more, for they will soon scar the planet.

As I ventured into the wastelands I could hear the barrage of weapons and explosions, shaking the foundation in which I step. Fools, for their lust of desire erodes them from within. Leaving the watchers of Xan in the city, I began walk in the wastelands aimlessly, wounded not by weapons or hate but by the pride and desires of the sentient world, hoping to find purpose once more.”

Watch “Last Arbiter” at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDiWtgZiLiE

Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru adds about their forthcoming debut album:

“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. 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.”

In additional news, XAEL‘s debut live performance will be as local support for theSeptic Flesh, Dark Funeral and Thy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th (full details here).

XAEL vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru comments:

“We are very excited for the opportunity to open for Septicflesh, Dark Funeral, and Thy Antichrist and especially for our debut show, which will be at Ground Zero (venue) in Spartanburg, SC. Our appearance here will mark the beginning of our live endeavors as we take our show on the road. Having the opportunity to open for music acts that we respect and as fans ourselves is the best way for us to kick off our journey!”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists. Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

Music Video – “Apathy of The Immortal” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6MB9RFKhjg

The Last Arbiter Audio Story Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lk-G1YOGlo&t=

For more info:

http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 NEWS: Test Your Metal Records: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Announces Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th + Unleash New Single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)”

January 9, 2018
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – January 9, 2018

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For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Announces Debut Performance Supporting SEPTIC FLESH In Spartanburg, SC March 13th

Unleash New Single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)”

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS this past December and making their mark with their video “Apathy of The Immortal” along with free downloads of their latest tracks “The Last Arbiter” and “Watchers of Xan”, North Carolina sci-fi metallers XAEL announce their debut live performance as local support for the Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral and Thy Antichrist North American tour stop in Spartanburg, SC on March 13th (full details here).

XAEL vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru comments:

With the news of their debut show, XAEL is also sharing with fans their fourth single “SRAI (Chained To The Demon of Erring)” to follow their unique approach of releasing singles every month leading up to the release of their sci-fi adventure album “Last Arbiter” set for later release in 2018 via Test Your Metal Records.

The band shares an excerpt from the story album about the track and Srai, the name of the captured entity of the “Wayfarer.” People call it a demon and so forth, it is chained to the wayfarer, bound until death or until it is released.

“As I walk there is a demon behind me, stalking me. It’s chained to me and it curses me. I could cut this chain, but for some reason I cannot bring myself to do it. For all my shortcomings, I deserve the serpent and so forth, it stays with me at all times, lusting for my blood. Srai it calls itself, an entity from antiquity. We are not strangers to each other. To the contrary, we know each other quite well and for that there is a bond between Srai and I for it is cursed with an eternal hunger to ensure that I exist no more. It wants to kill me, but it knows my truth. For this I captured Srai myself knowing it will eventually consume me. Maybe in time, my purpose is to change the nature of this creature.”

Listen to “SRAI (Chained to the Demon of Erring)” at the following link:

XAEL tracks available for FREE download on Bandcamp at the following link: https://xaeloffical.bandcamp.com

Music Video – “Apathy of The Immortal”

Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru adds about their forthcoming debut album:

“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.”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists. Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

For more info:
http://www.testyourmetalofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal
https://twitter.com/XaelBand
http://instagram.com/xael_official
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-b9T
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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0 NEWS: Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Offer Free Downloads “The Last Arbiter” & “Watchers of Xan”

December 29, 2017
by Asher
· Music News · Xael

(contact info below)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 29, 2017

TestYourMetalOfficial.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

For fans of Septicflesh, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Wardruna, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate

Sci-Fi Metal XAEL Offer Free Downloads “The Last Arbiter” & “Watchers of Xan”

New Video “Apathy of The Immortal”

Sign To Test Your Metal Records For Singles To Be Unleashed In 2018

L-R – Xolotl – Bass / Back Vocals, Tuurm – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals, Nassaru – Lead Vocalist / Guitar / Studio Drummer, Sorgiem – Lead Guitar
Photo Credit: Shannon Wells

Recently signing to Vancouver, BC’s TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS and making their mark earlier this month with their debut video “Apathy of The Immortal”, sci-fi metallers XAEL are offering fans two free downloads of their latest tracks “The Last Arbiter” and “Watchers of Xan”.

Both available on Bandcamp at the following link: https://xaeloffical.bandcamp.com/track/the-last-arbiter

Music Video – “Apathy of The Immortal”

XAEL and TEST YOUR METAL RECORDS will be unleashing the band’s music in a unique approach in 2018.

Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru explains:

“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.”

XAEL was founded by Nassaru of Rapheumets Well/Enthean as well as Sorgiem “Daniel Presnell,” Tuurm “Alex Rush” from Enthean, and Xolotl “Fernando Ortega” and features various guest artists. Vocalist / guitarist / studio drummer Nassaru describes the band’s music as “a thought provoking metal journey.”

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