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LyonPride Music 7 Horns 7 Eyes & Stealing Axion Friday May 18th @ Backstage BSBG
LyonPride Music Presents 7 Horns 7 Eyes & Stealing Axion Friday May 18th @ Backstage BSBGs 6409 6th AveTacoma WA 6pm-2am ALL AGES TILL 11pm/ 21+ Bar with ID
Additional performances & Timeline
12Midnight Mythogen
11-1145 Unhailoed
10-1045 Stealing Axion
9-945 7 Horns 7 Eyes
8-840 Grimmride
7-740 Pariah's Revolt
6-640 Nexus
7 HORNS 7 EYES
It is not often in today's metal climate that ingenuity rules the day. Surely talent still exists but for the more acutely discerning music fan, the status-quo is usually quite tasteless. Although it can be enticing for an artist to merely imitate another (entire careers can be rooted in such a concept ), Seattle's 7 Horns 7 Eyes has never been interested in trends. Despite the challenge of forging a distinctive musical identity, they haven't been arduously obsessed over how to stand out. The solution, as the band has demonstrated, lies in an understanding and appreciation for music at a level much deeper than genre. It goes without saying that 7H7E can be categorized as metal, but the culmination of their songwriting is the product of a wide range of musical inspiration, as is characteristic of every artist who has stood the test of time. Factor in a high standard of natural creative sensibility, a healthy academic knowledge of music & rhythm and a steadfast desire to invest serious time and effort into their craft and it becomes evident that 7 Horns 7 Eyes is a band set to flourish. The Seattle quintet brings a fresh sound to a genre that many would argue has gotten stale. Rich with atmosphere, technical proficiency and tasteful restraint, the result is heavy, epic, dense and emotive creating a truly artistic listening experience. Throes of Absolution, the band's debut album, was produced and mixed by 7H7E's guitarist, Aaron Smith at his own Envisage Audio studio. Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth) mastered the outing while Travis Smith (Nevermore, Katatonia) crafted the artwork.
Formed in 2006, the band had self released an EP and played throughout the upper Northwest gaining a loyal following. In 2009 they were one of the hand-picked collection of bands invited to play on Demon Hunter's "Huntour" further building their buzz. Smith's producing talents had started to spread throughout Seattle as well, attracting the attention of Nevermore guitarist, Jeff Loomis. Loomis began working with Smith on various projects and passed some of the band's newest material to his contact at Century Media Records. Struck by the originality and proficiency of the songs, Century Media soon signed the band and got them working on their debut album.
2011 will not only see the dawning of Throes of Absolution but also promises much touring and exposure to a wider range of markets than the average metal band is typically able to attract. Today's metal climate may indeed be in need of more ingenuity, but the truth is that for those who know where to look, there are still respectable bands who write music that's worth listening to. 7 Horns 7 Eyes one of those bands.
STEALING AXION
Pacific Northwest's Stealing Axion was formed in the winter of 2009 by guitarists Dan Forbrich, Josh DeShazo, and Phil Willmarth. The three friends would get together to hang out and write riffs. Slowly, actual songs started coming together. By early 2010 they self recorded and released their EP which rapidly spread across the net and garnered them tons of praise from fans and critics alike. With these songs as a solid foundation, the band maintained a steady regiment of writing and developing their sound and soon had enough material to serve as a full length album.
The band was then contacted by Acle Kahney (TesseracT guitarist and producer) about mixing and mastering the songs. Working closely with him on the sounds and textures of the album, Moments (the title of the band's debut full length) developed into a dynamic and immense listening experience. The album uniquely combines the ferocity and rawness of modern metal with delicate and expansive atmospheres. The result is a sound that is accessible while maintaining a detailed and complex framework.
"We feel this album is a culmination of the different compositional techniques that we've experimented with over the last few years. We like to take the basic song structures and let them ferment and slowly add layers to the mix until we are satisfied. Some of these songs have taken a while to fully mature." comments Dan.
Regarding the band's lyrical style, Josh states "We take a somewhat different approach to our lyrical composition. We try to keep each song focused on a single story or concept, while lending to a much larger picture and message. This ultimately leaves room for interpretation by the listener, helping each person to have their own unique experience."
With the recent signing to InsideOut Music/Century Media Records, 2012 proves to be an exciting year. Expect their debut album to be released worldwide in the spring and for them to play in a city near you.
More info posted online @ www.LyonPrideMusic.com
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LocationBackstage Bar and Grill BSBGs (View)
6409 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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