Power, energy, intensity. Ever since the beginning, in 2001, Shadowside could be defined by
their attitude and passion for Rock and Metal music. Combined with that, are the distinct backgrounds of the four band
members. Coming from a musical past of Punk Rock, Thrash and Glam Metal and having very unique personalities they
discovered two points in common between them all when they first got together: the love for making music and courage
to take risks and pursue goals and dreams. Featuring Dani Nolden, one of the most powerful, intense yet melodic female
vocals ever heard and almost supernatural charisma, they leave fans totally enthralled night after night with a highly
vigorous performance.
Eventhough the four metallers come from different origins (Lithuanian, German, Portuguese, Italian
and Spanish), they were born and raised in Brazil and started activities in the sunny beach of Santos with the release of
an independent EP, which surprised both media and fans, building a strong and loyal fan base night after night with an
intense stage act. Such buzz secured them support slots for bands such as Nightwish, Primal Fear and Shaman in the
first year of Shadowside's career.
The hype generated about the band created very high expectations for their debut full length
Theatre of Shadows. Considered one of the best albums ever released in the Brazilian Metal scene, that CD proved
their initial success was not mere luck but was based instead on hard work and constant improvement. Selling over
2.000 copies in Brazil only, even before hitting the road, they were the obvious choice to support Helloween in their
Brazilian tour in 2006.
During that year, Shadowside was awarded best band, album, lead singer and national show by
several media professionals such as Airton Diniz, Editor in Chief of Roadie Crew Magazine. They were also featured on
radio playlists worldwide. However it was in 2007 that Shadowside really went international. In July in that year, they won
the "AirPlay Direct All Things Digital Hard Rock / Heavy Metal", chosen between over 1,000 bands worldwide. With the
exposition received from the contest they signed a worldwide deal for the worldwide re-release of the debut album.
As many predicted, Shadowside are now living the dream and after extensive touring in the North
America and Brazil, new material was recorded, produced and mixed by Dave Schiffman, who is known for working with
artists such as Audioslave, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Six Feet Under and several others and mastered
by Howie Weinberg, know for his works with several gold and platinum selling artists such as Iron Maiden, Metallica,
Pantera, Rush, Aerosmith and several others. All the 11 tracks on this record show a band that are not afraid to try and
grow even more mature after every single release, despite the young age of the band members.
They are ready to hit the road one more time and tour nonstop. Being one of the rising stars of the
Brazilian Metal and Rock music scenes, Shadowside's new album title reflects what they always knew they should do:
Dare to Dream. |
