The Sacramento-based quintet GRAVESHADOW –
who deftly mixes symphonic/gothic metal with elements and influences from a
variety of styles to create something epic, progressive, melodic and powerful -
release a brand-new music video for “The Betrayer” from their recently released
comeback album, ‘The
Uncertain Hour’, which
can be seen here - https://youtu.be/fshpIWhMTbQ
The footage that comprises the clip was shot on the band’s
recent west coast headlining tour from a show at Seattle’s Funhouse venue by
Karl Whinnery, bassist from tour and labelmates Vintersea.
“’The Betrayer’ was written with the intention of continuing the
more power metal direction that was introduced with the release of [the first
single] ‘Gwynnbleidd,’” explains guitarist Aaron
Robitsch. [Guitarist]
Will also wanted to make more use of guitar harmonies, and I think this song
showcases that well. It also continues a theme we have become known for --
lyrics about World of Warcraft.”
“This song became an early favorite of mine during the recording
process. Aaron worked out the idea to have a video shot while we were on tour
and the fantastic Karl Whinnery from Vintersea helped us out by shooting it,” states
guitarist William Lloyd Walker. “Really
happy with how it came out and a huge thanks to Karl for helping us put this
together.”
GRAVESHADOW’s third album, ‘The Uncertain Hour,’ was
produced by Miss
May I guitarist Justin Aufdemkampe (Clutch, War of Ages),
mastered by Alberto De Icaza (Crobot,
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist) and features artwork by Roman Ismaylov (Battle Beast, Beast In Black). It
sees a new lineup for GRAVESHADOW now augmented by the newfound energy that has
been brought into the band by the soaring melodic performance of new vocalist
Rachl “Raxx” Quinn and the rumbling rhythm section of new bassist Luci Rae and
new drummer Bones Padilla. The returning guitar duo of William Lloyd Walker and
Aaron Robitsch once again deliver a beautiful display of guitar histrionics
that tastefully mix searing shred with warm melody, while Aaron even adds some
harsh backing vocals. GRAVESHADOW are
back on the scene with a story to tell. Intertwining melodic highs and crushing
lows to sweep listeners away on a journey of self-discovery, loss and the will
to carry on.
Jewelcase CDs and limited-edition vinyl (200 copies) of ‘The
Uncertain Hour’ are available in stores or can be ordered online from www.smarturl.com/graveshadow,
as well as digital downloads/streaming.
Three digital singles and videos have been released in the
buildup for the album. The first taste of new music from the reformed lineup
came with The Witcher inspired
song “Gwynnebleidd” https://youtu.be/XrorDG70g3Q way back in
May 2020. It proved the revamped quintet could create new music and be accepted
by their existing fanbase and a new audience. Collaborating on more new music
further sessions continued and were evidenced by “Soldier Of 34” https://youtu.be/qXDzhkfRjuM and
“The Swordsman” (the latter even featuring guest vocals from Chelsea Murphy
of Dawn of
Ouroboros, Cailleach
Calling and Tegmentum) https://youtu.be/WnFOUN9S4aw.
Additionally, GRAVESHADOW will
perform two shows in Northern California next month with direct support on both
shows coming from buzzworthy So Cal band Our Dying World.
Upcoming GRAVESHADOW live
shows
10/14 Cafe Colonial – Sacramento, CA
10/15 Hotel Utah Saloon – San Francisco, CA
GRAVESHADOW's previous album, 2018's
‘Ambition's Price,’ was given accolades by Metal Utopia for being “a great
record with lots of great moments for fans of Nightwish and The Birthday
Massacre.” Metal Nation praised ‘Ambition's Price,’ declaring that “GRAVESHADOW has
taken what has become a somewhat complacent and stagnant style of metal and
breathed fresh life into it, creating something vibrant and memorable.” The
fantastical lyrical themes that were explored by the band on ‘Ambition's Price’
- their debut record for M-Theory Audio and the follow-up to the group's
incubatory 2015 debut full-length ‘Nocturnal Resurrection’ - were applauded by
critics and fans alike. The band followed the release of ‘Ambition's Price’ by
winning over new audiences with extensive touring alongside bands such as
Arkona, Sirenia, Exmortus, Night Demon, and Unleash The Archers.
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Track Listing:
1. Soldier of 34 (6:04)
2. Gwynnbleidd (4:18)
3. Sea of Apparitions (3:55)
4. The Swordsman (5:28)
5. Vengeance of Envy (3:57)
6. A Beautiful End (4:54)
7. The Betrayer (4:12)
8. Shadow Battles (4:19)
9. The Two Lived (6:45)
10. Damsel’s Finesse (7:05)
Album Length: 51:04
GRAVESHADOW is:
Rachl ‘Raxx’ Quinn – vocals
William Lloyd Walker – guitars
Aaron Robitsch – guitars/keyboards
Luci Rae – bass
Bones – drums
For more information:
www.m-theoryaudio.com
www.facebook.com/graveshadow
www.instagram.com/graveshadow
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