From Refuge to Ruin out March 27th on
Nightmare Records
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New Jersey's DARK EMPIRE return to the
scene with their third release, this March entitledFrom Refuge to Ruin.
Fusing elements of extreme and classic metal, 70's prog rock, and poetic,
meaningful lyrics, DARK EMPIRE bring forth a tremendously
successful amalgam that is refreshingly unique as well as raw and aggressive.
Heavy Metal and Hard Rock hub Noisecreep is hosting an
exclusive premiere of a track fromDARK EMPIRE's new album.
The song entitled "The Crimson Portrait" can be heard
DARK EMPIRE have released a track off of From
Refuge to Ruin on their official Facebook Page HERE.
Dominating through the intricate songwriting are powerful
new vocalist Brian Larkin (who replaces Jens Carlsson of Persuader and Savage
Circus fame) and the commanding riffs of lead guitarist/main songwriter Matt
Moliti, who also lends a chilling death vocal counterpoint to Larkin's
leather-throated melodic lines. In addition to Moliti's elaborate guitar work
and Larkin's attention- grabbing vocals, DARK EMPIRE features
the deep resonance of bassist Randy Knecht and the "Dave
Lombardo-meets-Gavin Harrison" drumming of session player Matt Graff.
Not being ones to repeat themselves, DARK EMPIRE has
injected fresh new influences into their follow up to their 2008 release
"Humanity Dethroned". Taking a cue from 70's prog masters such as
Genesis and King Crimson, Dark Empire inventively utilize vintage Mellotron
and Hammond Organ samples throughout the album, as well as delicate 12-string
acoustic interludes and haunting, atmospheric melodies (coming to full
fruition in the powerfully epic title track). This is not to undermine the
push DARK EMPIRE has also made in the heavier end of the
dynamic spectrum, now utilizing seven-string guitars, crushing doom metal
moments, and blistering death metal-inspired riffs. For older fans, these new
elements serve to compliment, not overshadow, the band's thrashy progressive
metal roots, and the 13-minute-plus dark and doomy album closer "The
Cleansing Fires" serves as a musical culmination of the broadened range
of styles found throughout.
With pristine and powerful production from Jeremy Krull
and artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, Firewind, Morbid Angel) along with
fresh creative input and exceptional talent, DARK EMPIRE will
surely become the new cross-over favorite for any metal fan.
Tracklisting
1. A Plague in the Throne Room
2. Dreaming in Vengeance
3. The Crimson
Portrait
4. Dark Seeds of Depravity
5. From Refuge to
Ruin
6. Lest Ye Be
Judged
7. What Men Call Hatred
8. Black Hearts
Demise
9. The Cleansing
Fires
For More Info Visit:
http://www.facebook.com/darkempireband
http://www.nightmarerecords.com
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