Dimmu Borgir, Soilwork, Embraced, Bernard Hermann, Novembre, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Dark Tranquillity, Agathodaimon, Children of Bodom, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Paganini and Vivaldi.
Empyrean is an extreme metal sextet from Brisbane, Australia with widely spanning inspiration from melodic, dark and symphonic soundscapes.
After solidifying a dedicated and cohesive line up in late 2006, Empyrean entered studio Anderz Debeerz to record their debut EP, 'Embodiment Of Sin.' Launching the CD to widespread praise, the band then spent 2007 writing new material whilst touring across Australia.
2008 saw the release of the 'Pleasure of Another's Pain' video clip (produced by Rome Ramsies; Mudvayne, Slipknot, Cradle of Filth), and now, after spending a couple years firmly establishing their place within the Australian metal scene; after touring throughout Australia; and after sharing the stage with the likes of Morbid Angel (USA), Dark Tranquillity (SWE), Satyricon (NOR), Vader (POL), Insision (SWE), Clutch (USA), Iron Lung (USA), Psycroptic, The Amenta, Alarum, Alchemist and more; 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) in April 2008 to record their debut full length album, it was then released through Prime Cuts Music on December 15, 2008. 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 marks a release not to be missed by any fan of quality heavy metal!
With rave reviews of ‘Quietus’ flocking in, and the readers of www.metalobsession.net proclaiming it the 2 Australian metal album of 2008, this is one band ready to make an impact on the world.
For all EMPYREAN booking enquiries, please contact:
Tim Charles Welkin Entertainment welkin.entertainment@gmail.com
'Quietus' now available for ORDER!
Empyrean's debut Full Length album, 'Quietus' is now available for Order!
Track Listing:
- Prelude
- From Whence the Mourning Came
- Halls of Sorrrow
- Pleasure of Another's Pain
- Shackled Within
- Raped and Dying
- Waves of Tomorrow
- Through Death and Beyond
- When the Sky Turned
- Quietus
Price: $20AUD
ORDER NOW!!
"It’s possibly your worst nightmare, and severe psychological damage will be inflicted after listening to this hauntingly atmospheric issue of Symphonic Black Metal courtesy of Empyrean, from Brisbane, Australia...In all its powerful and eloquent majesty, check this record out now!"
9/10 Brendan Amos - MetalObsession.net
No. 2 Australian Release of 2008
'Best of 2008 Poll' - MetalObsession.net
"Empyrean’s songs have sounded blended (tone-wise) when played live, demonstrating the difficulty in balance. The recordings, however, go straight for the jugular..." Ashlee Jones - Rave Magazine
"Their debut album 'Quietus' is a strong indication of the promise that this band possesses...Some might say that's not very kvlt, but who else gives a fuck about that?" 7/10 Spiritech - PyroMusic.net
"Dark, extreme, and captivating are three words to describe the songs on Quietus...judging by the quality of Quietus, Empyrean don’t do things by half-measures" Liam - The Fallout Magazine
"Quietus shows a growing maturity within the ranks of Empyrean, with the symphonic elements toned down a little more to make way for a heavier sound, and the songs showcasing a further progressive and technical edge... If you’re black metal preference leans toward the symphonic, then Quietus comes highly recommended.
" Justin Donnelly - Blistering.com
"From the outset, all things on this album pointed towards Empyrean being yet another Aussie Metal act who seriously has it’s act together... Overall it’s sensational to see an Aussie Black Metal band shake things up so skillfully, and produce an album of such consistency and quality" 4 STARS Roddy - The Buzz Online Magazine
"Those who dare, win, as the adage goes, and Empyrean have done exactly that on their debut Quietus, a mature and expertly produced effort from this Brisbane sextet....This album is a blackened death metal release that will surely excite Australian and international metalheads alike" Crushtor - Metal As Fuck Zine
'EMBODIMENT OF SIN' - 6 TRACK EP (2006)
TRACKLIST:
1. Thirteen
2. Memories Still Taunt
3. Might I Leave Lonesome Years
4. Pleasure of Another's Pain
5. Tears of a Blood Rose
6. The Final Waltz
Includes:
- A copy of Empyrean's debut Full Length album 'Quietus'
- A 'Quietus' T-shirt in your chosen size.
- A copy of Empyrean's 2006 EP, 'Embodiment of Sin'
All for the low price of $40AUD!
Pleasure Of Another's Pain.
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From Whence the Mourning Came
Created by a fan from using their very own photography VOTE FOR US
We are officially announcing that Mass Burial has booked album recordings in Production Avenue studios in Sydney, which will commence on 21st of December 2009.
The producer will be none less than Lachlan Mitchell, who earned world wide fame by producing internationally acclaimed masterpiece albums for Sydney industrial/death metal giants The Amenta and legendary Australian black metal pioneers Nazxul.
Check out video interview with Mass Burial on
www.myspace.com/massburialtheband
Don't miss MASS BURIAL last gig in 2009:
SLAUGHTER IN THE LEWISHAM
On Saturday 28th of November 2009 at Lewisham Livehouse!
Hey dudes! Alex here! Bass player from ebd! Any chance we could sort out a gig with you guys in brissy sometime soon with my new band BlackSunOblivion? Check us out and let me know! Would be awesome!
Just received Quietus today in the mail. Fucking excellent album, perfect balance of classical and symphonic elements with furious riffing, piercing black metal screams with brutal death metal growls to boot.
I would like to officially request that you get your asses to Perth next tour! Thank you for my favourite album this year,
There is only 1 week left till the 2009 Australian Metal Awards show. The winners of each of the 20 categories will be announced and will feature performances by:
Ouroboros Chaos Divine Killrazer A Secret Death Eyefear Bane of Isildur Five Star Prison Cell Death Audio
And of course the legendary Sadistik Exekution are set to demolish the Forum with their only return to the stage after 10 years.
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The first 20 people through the door will receive an Australian Metal pack worth over $100 in value.
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This is our chance to show ARIA that we are a force to be reckoned with and that their is no other group of people more dedicated to their music than metal heads. ARIA has accepted our submission for a heavy metal / hardcore chart and will be at the 2009 Australian Metal Awards to see the size of this genre. Come out in force show them just how big it really is.
More News: The winners of the 2009 Australian Metal Awards will receive the most metal award ever. Made by the Rev Kriss Hades of Sadistik Exekution. Click on our profile photo's to check it out.
Tickets are only $45 + bf and are availble now through Moshtix outlets or online
Don't miss out on one of the biggest events in Australian heavy metal history. Get your tickets now.
There are only 10 days left till the 2009 Australian Metal Awards show. The winners of each of the 20 categories will be announced and will feature performances by:
Ouroboros Chaos Divine Killrazer A Secret Death Eyefear Bane of Isildur Five Star Prison Cell Death Audio
And of course the legendary Sadistik Exekution are set to demolish the Forum with their only return to the stage after 10 years.
Still need more incentive?
The first 20 people through the door will receive an Australian Metal pack worth over $100 in value.
Still need more?
This is our chance to show ARIA that we are a force to be reckoned with and that their is no other group of people more dedicated to their music than metal heads. ARIA has accepted our submission for a heavy metal / hardcore chart and will be at the 2009 Australian Metal Awards to see the size of this genre. Come out in force show them just how big it really is.
More News: The winners of the 2009 Australian Metal Awards will receive the most metal award ever. Made by the Rev Kriss Hades of Sadistik Exekution. Click on our profile photo's to check it out.
Tickets are only $45 + bf and are availble now through Moshtix outlets or online
Don't miss out on one of the biggest events in Australian heavy metal history. Get your tickets now.
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