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Following the release of their new album “Apple Of Discord” and a tour with Soen, GHOST IRIS are announced as the support band for 3 shows on the upcoming DREAM THEATER tour in Germany and Luxemburg.
15.06.2019 – DE – Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
17.06.2019 – LU – Luxemburg – Rockhal
21.07.2019 – DE – Winterbach – Zeltspektakel
Not only is Ghost Iris one of the leading progressive metalcore bands out of Denmark, but also serves as a perfect example for the modern days musical market. Having started as a DIY internet phenomenon in 2015 the band not only managed to build a strong team behind them, but also made their mark in the main metal community in a rather short space of time.
In 2016 the band achieved having the most streamed Danish metal album on Spotify at 1,6 million streams, and at the time of writing their general streams are in excess of 5 million.
Their two first albums “Anecdotes Of Science & Soul” & “Blind World”have both received grand praise by Metal Hammer, KERRANG! and It Djents for their playful, yet catchy approach to technical metal. Technically enhanced, yet melodic guitars; fast-driven, yet groovy drums and an extraordinary wide vocal range from diverse angry growls to striking clean vocals are the bands signature. With the aim to provide the listener an experience that is as catchy and varied as it is hard-hitting, Ghost Iris manages to explore diverse moods and atmospheres.
The album will reflect the fundamental transformation the band has made since their founding only a few years ago. A transformation based on relentless motivation and optimism, personal and musical progress & growth and numerous touring experiences.
The album will contain 10 songs of intensity, wrath and of course: the antidote. With “Apple Of Discord” Ghost Iris is aiming to step up their touring game even more and will be heading out on multiple national and international tours throughout 2019 and onwards.
The new album was mastered by Buster Odeholm (Humanity’s Last Breath, Oceano, Enterprise Earth, Currents) at Impact Studios while the artwork was created by Dixon Jong (Intuitive Designs).
“Apple Of Discord” is available here: https://GhostIris.lnk.to/AppleOfDiscord
“The Devil’s Plaything” from the latest album “Apple Of Discord”
Photo Credit: Sebastian Falck Stigsby
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Jordan Rudess on Why I Dream:
”Trust the cards if you dare… Guitarist, Vinnie Moore, and I trade burning leads in “Why I Dream”, the lyric
video release from my upcoming solo album. Wired for Madness serves up a full range of my styles and
influences. In “Why I Dream”, you get a blend of prog rock and fusion with tinges of musical theater. Enjoy!”
‘Wired for Madness’ bursts and flows forth with all of the drama, technique and melodicism that have become
his musical hallmarks, the album also features the keyboard wizard handling many of the vocals. Renowned
guests include drummer Marco Minnemann, Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie, guitarists Vinnie Moore,
Guthrie Govan, Joe Bonamassa and John Petrucci. There are appearances by notable players including
drummers Rod Morgenstein and Elijah Wood among others.
The title track starts us off in fair enough shape – it is split into two sections, but together is a whopping 22-and-a-half minutes plus. It is fair to say that this one is a monster vehicle for the keyboards. Of course, Jordan lets everyone else take their chance to shine as well. There are both male and female vocals, lead piper for Dream Theater James LaBrie notwithstanding, there are some fairly pleasant runs here. W4M throws in everything including the kitchen sink; you get rock, big band, classical orchestration, horns, strings, etc. – literally everything! Lots of fun to listen to, though.
Off the Ground sports a lovely piano intro. It is a medium-tempo AOR piece of prog. It also features some lead guitar pyrotechnics at the 3-minute mark. Drop Twist features a funky FX intro and some weird vocal FX. It is mainly just an instrumental jam! Perpetual Shine is another funky number. It is also an instrumental JAM with a showcase for synths and other keys thrown in to boot.
Just Can’t Win almost channels Z.Z. Top vocally, and is a ‘dirty blues song’, according to Rudess. It features Joe Bonamassa on guitar and a brass section from hell. There is a beautiful piano solo about three minutes in, and a gorgeous closing bit as well. There is some serious soloing from both Joe and Jordan on this one.
Just For Today has more pretty piano and plaintive vocals. This one is a bit depressing, oddly enough. There are inspirational vocals at times – sort of a ballad, this one. Why I Dream is the closer, and it is an uptempo rocker that clocks in at about 6 minutes. There is a vocal FX intro, followed by some vigorous bass playing, a lead guitar solo at the 4-minute mark, and is another all-out jam for the most part. Bass, piano, and the synths between 3 and 4 minutes are just fun jamming!
According to Rudess, this is ‘not a concept album‘. Whether you believe that or not is your own business. Go out and get Wired For Madness now. You will NOT be disappointed!
]]>Investigating the release of the singles from the LP bears resemblance to a calculated assault attack; Untethered Angel first appeared on December 7th. Fall Into the Light was released to the world on January 11th. Paralyzed came out on February 8th. The official release of the LP is Friday. I’d say the world is ready. All three tracks being released as singles, while appearing slightly askew in today’s FM world, may yet work just as the band/management have planned. Give them a little bit, and they will be wanting more!
Let’s check out the other tracks, then, shall we? Barstool Warrior is a total jam, featuring an excellent guitar solo at about the half-way mark (seems like every track does this). There is also some gorgeous piano work on this track. Room 137 features metal riffage and a slow burning bluesy shred from JP. S2N is a bass showcase, as well as featuring a trade-off jam (or duel, if you will) between Jordan and JP. At Wit’s End is the longest number, at almost nine-and-a-half minutes, you could even say it qualifies as a prog EPIC. I know, we all hate that word by now, but we also know that it describes the situation almost perfectly! Out of Reach is a short-but-sweet love ballad with piano and violin. Pale Blue Dot is another long (eight-and-a-half minutes) jam, and starts out sort of atmospheric but soon develops into a full on heavy jam. Viper King, listed as the extra track, is another heavy jam with some funky keys and and an excellent guitar solo.
Bottom line is this: if you are a prog rock fan, then you will most likely dig Dream Theater’s latest. Go out and score this one before they are all gone!
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