RISING SUNSET was born in July 2001, when Carlo Calamatta (Guitars) and Mario Camilleri Brennan (Guitars) decided to meet for a jamming session. Carlo had the idea of creating a metal band that delivers a positive message to the listeners and Mario agreed with this philosophy. A few weeks later, Christa Calamatta (née Miller) (Vocals) joined forces with Carlo and Mario and this was the beginning of the voyage. Christa introduced an atmospheric and stylish vocals, which had a great influence in the compositions of the songs being written.
Another musician, Joe Costa, joined Rising Sunset to help with the soloing and guitar rhythm parts. The prime notion was to have a third guitarist harmonizing with the other two rhythm guitars. However, as Joe lives across the waters in Gozo (one of the Maltese islands) it proved difficult for him to meet regularly with the rest of the members and the idea of three harmonizing guitars was not feasible. Joe was therefore asked to concentrate on some guitar solos of the planned project.
Later, Oriella Casha joined up with her violin to create harmony melodies. Her violin touches blended very well with the vocal lines making the band's style more classic and atmospheric.
At this stage the line-up was a 5-piece band without a bassist, a keyboardist and a drummer. The first few months together were a bit difficult due to the absence of these instruments. So, Carlo introduced the idea of using a drum-machine as a temporary measure so that Rising Sunset could start composing songs and jamming together along with a drum beat. For the time being the search for a drummer was postponed and the drum machine programming took a serious approach. This move was successful and it gave a heartbeat to the band. Programming of the drum-machine for Carlo was not something straightforward but he applied much thought and experience so that this dream could come true. With great moral support from the co-founding members (Christa & Mario), Carlo created the initial drum patterns for the first song 'Timeless Beauty'.
The next compositions used the same path and the following songs were written: Immortal devotion, Journey into the Woods, End of Iniquity and Sword of the Spirit.
As the band evolved through the years, there were some changes in the line-up. Joe Costa had to leave the band due to distance problems since he lives in Gozo (all the members would like to thank him for the good times spent together). In May 2007, Antoine Ferrito (ex-Sceptocrypt) contacted the band after reading a review of Rising Sunset in a local newspaper. He was interested in joining the band on drums and so he was auditioned for some weeks. He proved to be up to the job and introduced a powerful atmosphere to songs.
RISING SUNSET DEBUT EP 'RHEMA' IS OUT NOW!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BAND AND ON THEIR DEBUT CD PLEASE VISIT: www.risingsunset.com.mt
Next Saturday, 13th June X-Vandals shall be hitting the stage at Remedy for the release of their 2nd CD entitled "Breach The Silence". It will also be the nite who shall feature our new entry, Mark Zlayer as our second guitarist.
Guest bands for the gig are Victims of Creation and Thy Legion. Entrance for the gig is for only 7 Euros and includes 3 live band shows by X-Vandals, Victims of Creation and Thy Legion + FREE CD of Breach The Silence + Free shooter. Yeah you're reading well all of this for only 7 Euros.
Mark that calendar and leave the 13th June free so you'll join us for this particular nite. Spread out the word and bring along your friends too!
We really appreciate and love your work! Your sound is brilliant, your singer is godlike and the instrumentalists are also very talented! ; ) Being a singer a always prefer the vocalist! So don't be latched! ^^ We love you all! ; )
Well ... in the end we uploaded some old and some new stuff! Please have a short look at our music and tell us what you think about it! We really want you to comment!
Thank you very much! You've always been our paragons and real demigods for us!
Hey guys!! Hope you're all ok first of all. We're playing live this Friday 21st November at Poxx Bar, Paceville, starting at about 10pm (not at midnight as previously thought) and having a roughly hour long setlist. The best thing is, ENTRANCE IS COMPLETELY FREE!! So spread the word and hope to see you there, take care!!
On Friday 5th October a free entrance pre party for this event is being held at Elements Rock Club Paceville. All band members will be present to have a beer and talk with everyone there.Doom metal shall be played for the whole evening So be there for another Doom metal assault.
Hello Carlo Thanks tas support bhas soltu. Niehdu pjacir narawkom hemm. Hadna pjacir fuq il palk u konna bil ghatx ghall gig. B'hekk dejjem ifferocjati He he... Cu next time xbin u grazzi ta kollox Leo &Forsaken
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