I'm not good at press stuff and don't have anyone to do it for me (surprise), so, gotta do this to keep the name out there as best I can before I do get help.
We are in the process of recording our first full-length record. The inception and creation of this is something long needed to be realized and the way things are sounding so far it is going to exceed everybody's expectations.
If you are uninitiated, - and by the looks of our FB likes, a whole bunch of people are - we generally play something like a blend of traditional heavy metal with European and American power metal. If you like that kind of music with fairly lower vocals, a lot of classic styled riffs, or even some progressive touches - keys which are there but do not permeate everything - , this is for you. If you would like that kind of music without fantasy or similar styled lyrics, this is for you. If you like Grave Digger, Eldritch, and other stuff which is not really in the 'predictable' box of that kind of music, this is for you.
A lot of people seem to always be calling for something like that, and, well, that is what we do, so we'll see what happens when it's released. Tracklisting:
1. Signals 2. Symphony in Black 3. Undying Wings 4. The Human Residue 5. Aria of the Waters 6. The Alchemist 7. Dawn of the Dead 8. Forever Young 9. Worlds of Conflict: i. Time ii. Outsiders iii. Astral Flesh
Lineup:
Jake Becker - lead vocals, guitars (das me) Ben Brenner - drums, percussion Ashley Flynn - keyboards, backing vocals David Lee Redding - bass, backing vocals
Jamie King will be mixing the record, he has done outstanding work for Between the Buried and Me among others, and he also did our most recent EP (see tracks below).
The guitar sound is not like what is heard on the EP (see tracks below). It sounds massive and you will hear the full Mesa stack in your face. The rest of the mix will be similar but just stepped up as needed.
Record label/distribution? Need one. But we *will* get one. With mixing time/art/marketing and all of that, early 2013 is a safe bet for this to be out.
If you like these two songs from the EP, you will like the whole album. If not, you won't. Haha.
I will post lyrics to a couple songs if I get some replies as well because I know some here are interested in such things and that is welcomed by me because I/we take pride in the fact that the words are integral to this art.
Jamie King will be mixing the record, he has done outstanding work for Between the Buried and Me among others, and he also did our most recent EP (see tracks below).
He did our Line Of Fire albums too...he's amazing!
thank you so so so much for the interest and responses. We are very very very excited about what is being put together in the studio. Here are some lyrics as I mentioned. Intro + 3 songs, for those who like checking the words out:
1. 'Signals'
Where is passion, where is wisdom Let those who have ears - listen!
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2. 'Symphony in Black'
I have been to the outer limits Foreseen the worlds... deep inside myself I once emerged, both dead and dreaming Now I'm alive, a living story to tell
Black and blue, oceans of starlight Under the ice, there is hope for me Color my soul in shades of twilight What God has given, what I was born to be
Black is the way - no turning back Vomiting faiths from inside Black is the way - no turning back Legions of being will cry
A symphony, an angry symphony.. in black Symphony, a vicious symphony.. in black
A symphony of victory.. in black
Lacerate the spiritually profane Strung up in chains, hate has just begun Caught between the sick and sensual Torment and bliss, pruning me as one
Black is the way - no turning back Pain's not as vile as it seems Black is the way - no turning back The deepest of sorrows will scream
A symphony, an angry symphony.. in black Symphony, a vicious symphony.. in black
A symphony of victory.. in black
And there's no way to stop it now I'm gonna ride the black light With heart in hand I'll see you On the other side of midnight
I will escape this worldly prison Sacrifice to reach the other side Divine consign with the Creator I will leave the universe behind
Black is the way - no turning back Hail to the end of all things Black is the way - no turning back Echoes of lifetimes will sing
A symphony, an angry symphony.. in black Symphony, a vicious symphony.. in black
A symphony, exalting symphony.. in black Symphony, a storming symphony.. in black
Symphony, I'm a symphony... in black
And there's no way to stop it now I'm gonna ride the black light With heart in hand I'll see you On the other side of midnight
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8. 'Forever Young'
What could I have done? What should I have done? You would rather run and Leave me here
Time flies in a haze Mocks our better days I would rather stay, so Leave me here
The golden years were yesterday But I live my life in my own way And I want to get things right
Forever young Forever in time Innocence and loss, don't ask what was the cost
Forever young A spirit in the sky Avenging all loss, with eyes watching God
Take me away
Regrets, I've had a few Just the same as you But too many to Mention here
Joyful sleepless nights Warm words in the light Life was full of life When you were here
The golden years were yesterday I squandered everything away But I have to make things right
Forever young Forever in time Innocence and loss, don't ask what was the cost
Forever young A spirit in the sky Avenging all loss, with eyes watching God
Take me away
The flame of youth May we carry it up to the highest mountain I'll be of use Let me light up the way for a change in someone
Forever young It's time to ride Forever young It's time to rise Forever young A freedom inside Young... Until I say goodbye
Forever young Forever in time Innocence and loss, don't ask what was the cost
Forever young A spirit in the sky Avenging all loss, with eyes watching God
Take me away
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9. 'Worlds of Conflict'
i. Time
I'll be hiding til the end of days What's the use of fighting for everything I hate Trust and letting go are not my ways But everyone gives up when everything's at stake
I was amazed that I couldn't change all that I managed to love I was amazed when I turned my gaze to lies told below and above A desert of sadness with every ear closed to the chime I've been here before, I'm alone on the shore, awaiting the end of our time
Time
Breathless, my heart was torn to pieces Learning the truth about the ways of their kind Noone to see me and I'm not wanted to be seen Dead eyes are staring the living all blind
I am amazed, that You'd want to change, a world that hates the unknown I am amazed that You'd want to save a world that won't care for it's own A fire of madness with every truth twisted and twined The dream is the door that I've waited for, to bring me escape from this time
ii. Outsiders
I am an outsider I want more than life can give Love inside needs love outside A dying world needs life to live They didn't listen, they didn't care I hold on so tightly to those who aren't there Disappointment scars tomorrow In slumber lain, we dull this blade, of sorrow
iii. Astral Flesh
I am not alive There is only I Tunneling through time Spiral, spirit, mind
Every time I screamed They would turn away from me Tell me what it means When all the world is weakening They can never dream For their own awakening Show us truth and we Sing the song we always sing Pain inside of me Every day is deepening Cold reality Forces me into the sea With silver cord and key I'll return to be Another day, another chance to bleed!
major, major appreciation to everyone. I am doing a lot of vocals this week and the next couple of weeks. I will make sure everyone is updated, and of course the FB page will always have news on it...I have a new official site in the can too, but that is a little further in the future.
Missed this last year with all that happened to me. This was one I was looking forward to, so that discount is very cool. I won't be getting much music anymore but I AM getting this one.
Subject: Skyliner - Outsiders (full length album) 
Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:18 am
