Uncategorized : December 2008 – Empyrean

Band: Empyrean
Genre: Symphonic Black Metal
Origin: Brisbane, Australia
Formed: 2003
Website: www.empyreanmetal.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/empyreanband

For the final month of 2008, our Metal Obsession feature band will be Empyrean, the exciting Symphonic Black Metal band out of Brisbane, Australia. A figure in the Brisbane scene since their conception in mid-2003, Empyrean has pushed the boundaries as they develop their powerful black metal soundscapes in the ongoing struggle that is ‘to be heard’ in the languished Australian metal scene.

Through the bands history, the sextet have shared the stage with many big players in the international and local scene, including: Dark Tranquillity (Swe), Insision (Swe), Clutch (USA), Iron Lung (USA), Alarum, Alchemist, Psycroptic, The Amenta, Infernal Method, 5 Star Prison Cell, Frankenbok, Minus Life, Sakkuth, Dead Inside The Chrysalis, I Killed The Prom Queen, Bloodduster, Karnivool, Astriaal, Against, Lynchmada, Daysend, Japunga and many more!

After having released their debut EP ‘Embodiment of Sin’ in late 2006; and after spending a couple years firmly establishing their place within the Australian metal scene; EMPYREAN are ready to unveil their full potential to the world, and it is called ‘QUIETUS’.

Having entered Studio Anders Debeerz with Adam Merker (Wish for Wings, Phalanx) earlier this year to record their debut full length album, it is now ready for unveiling. Mastered in Bialystok, Poland at Hertz Studios by Wojtek and Slawek Wieslawscy (Hate, Kronos, Vader), Empyrean have compiled a darker, more complex and ultimately more mature release that is surely set to ignite the passion of metal fans the world over. Taking their brand of symphonic death metal to a whole other level, this is a release not to be ignored by any fan of quality heavy metal!

* For fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Arcturus, Gojira, Emperor, Cradle of Filth, Old Man’s Child

Discography:

Embodiment of Sin (EP)
Self Released, 2006

Buy through the band at: www.myspace.com/empyreanband

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Quitus
Label TBA, 2008

Buy through the band at: www.myspace.com/empyreanband

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Upcoming Empyrean gigs

11th Dec 2008
Empyrean (Album Launch) @ Brannigans Tavern, Gold Coast
w/ Ne Obliviscaris (Vic), Face of Mutiny and One Shot Kill
Tickets available at the door 8:30pm, $10.

12th Dec 2008
Empyrean (Album Launch) @ Rosie’s, Brisbane
w/ Ne Obliviscaris (Vic), People Die, Violent Green and Aeternitas
Tickets available at the door 8pm, $15.

6th Jan 2009
Whitechapel @ QUT Guild Bar, Brisbane
w/ Psycroptic, Dyscord, State of Integrity and Empyrean
Tickets available at Oztix or the door 8pm.