Year : 2014
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Spain
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 155 mb
Bio:
Kilmara is a Spanish band based in Barcelona and with its own sound that identifies them; a powerful melodic metal and European prog power sung in English. Collect influences from classic groups such as Megadeth,Gamma Ray, Hellloween, Iron Maiden, Rage, Manowar, Dream Theater and other more current as Evergrey,Kamelot, Masterplan, Pagans Mind ...Kilmara although they are formed in 2003, after 2 demos they released their first album "Hunting Dreams" in 2007, self-produced by the band and mastered in Germany with the producer Rolf Munkes (RazorsBlade, Empyre) with good acceptance of the public and critics. This first release makes Kilmara nationally recognized and its name begins to sound also internationally thanks to the underground distributions in small labels like the French Brennus music or the Japanese Red Rivet Records.In 2009, they flew to Slovakia for the recording of their second studio work entitled "Don't fear the wolf" at Grapow Studios. The production was carried out by the great musician Roland Grapow, current guitarist of MASTERPLAN and ex - Helloween.For "Don't fear the wolf" Kilmara had some collaborations, among them the string orchestra of the Sant Boi of Llobregat Conservatory and Roland Grapow's own with an incredible guitar solo in "show me the way" and choirs in several of the songs on the album.In Spain, the album was released on May 31, 2010 through Maldito Records and Maldito Digital entering the number 20 on the top selling lists for several months. Today they are still among the best-selling products of El Tridente online store of Maldito Records.In this period, Kilmara received the audience award being chosen the revelation band of Rockferendum 2011 made by Heavy Rock magazine. They were also chosen by critics as the best group / album of the year 2010 and won the 2010 prize list of the French website Metal Integral. Metal Hammer published a megaposter in October 2010 and the album was reissued worldwide on March 28, 2011 with Rising Records Uk, positioning them internationally, achieving more than 100 reviews with ratings between 7 and 10 in specialized media.After touring the classic metal sounds with Don't fear the wolf (2010), Kilmara evolved into a more melodic and avant-garde heavy in Love Songs and Other Nightmares, their third album, which awakens the interest of Mausoleum and Sony Music, being this last record company who is responsible for its edition under the license of Legacy recordings, this new work confirms them as a solid, energetic and current band, which strongly calls to the doors of the international metal market.All the recording and production is again handled by Roland Grapow, whom the band considers as part of Kilmara and executes a meticulous work in Love Songs and Other Nightmares to develop this album into a more direct, melodic and fresh sound than it's predecessors.Love songs and other nightmares is released in May 2014 and gets the final international recognition by the press. Although Sony promised its international distribution, this was never carried out, which slowed the band's plans to tour internationally, and it was the band itself that had to do a hard job of communicating with international media through Rockngrowl promo to put Kilmara in orbit and participate in some European festivals. It is during this period when there is a change in the bass, Raúl leaves the band for family reasons and in enters an energetic Didac Plà.In 2016 the singer of Kilmara Wolfgang Kohl leaves for reasons of professional incompatibility, being quickly replaced by the American singer resident in Barcelona Daniel Ponce. His more versatile and melodic voice opens new expectations for the band and after several shows presenting the new vocalist and his good reception, the last change of line-up happens with the entry of the new guitarist Miguel Laise who stands out for his good taste and virtuosity. Kilmara decides to focus in 2017 on composing their new masterpiece "across the realm of time" entering in November 2017 back at the Grapow Studios and working on the recordings until December 20th, 2017.Kilmara signs with ROAR! ROCK OF ANGELS RECORDS for this new work called Across the realm of time, out on stores at 31th August 2018. This new album is the most ambitious of the band and involves a new musical approach without giving up its past. You are about to make a musical journey that will surely surprise you, get ready to cross the realm of time! Holders of an energetic live show, which has led them to tour with big bands like Saratoga, Baron Rojo, Dare, Los Suaves, Tank, Enforcer, Vicious Rumors or Metallium, Kilmara participated in festivals such as Rock Knights (Fr), with great figures such as the ex-singers of Iron Maiden, Blaze Bayley and Paul Dianno and with Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), More than Fest (Sk) with Cradle of Filth, Stratovarius, Dragonforce, Children of Bodom, Freedom Call ... .Metal Masters (It ), Winds of Rock (Gr) Kilmara has worked in these years with several professionals such as Alpha & Omega management, Redlionmusic Management, Zombiewar management, Rockngrowl promo, Ira & fire promo, Innercia promo.
Album:
They were formed out of Barcelona in 2003, originally under the name Jadde and after releasing their very first demo, the band recruited vocalist Christian “Wolf” Kohl and soon with the help of his vision of direction, changed their name to Kilmara and released a 2nd demo in 2004. With the remainder of the band all native Spaniards, the German born Christian had to initially sing Kilmara’s songs in Spanish until they decided to expand their chances of success and popularity by switching from Spanish lyrics to English.While the 3rd demo has songs in both Spanish and English, their debut CD ‘Hunting dreams’ produced by Rolff Munkes ( Empire, Majestyc, Razors Blade.... ) was entirely written and sung in English to help establish an international market and improve their chances of being signed by a record label. Despite being self-produced, ‘Hunting dreams’ was a decent and consistent melodic metal debut. With influences ranging from the DiAnno-era Iron Maiden to Savatage, Kilmara’s debut effort was a strong performance despite having a few obvious flaws like any new metal band would. However, overall it was a strong, respectable and honest effort that was enough to leave some anticipation and curiosity for the next release. Kilmara received a welcomed boost, when Spanish label Maldito Records signed the band and their latest release ‘Don’t fear the wolf’ was locally released in May 2010. The initial reviews of the CD were positive and it also reached #20 in the Spanish metal/rock charts, And recieved some Awards in diferents countrys.In November of 2010, Kilmara signed with U.K. label Rising Records who then re-released ‘Don’t fear the wolf’ worldwide in early 2011. There have been a few line-up changes between releases, with bassist Salvador Perez leaving the band in 2010. He was replaced by Jose Sebasstian, however he left just after a short period of time and was replaced by current bassist Jose “Johanson” Castillo. The remainder of Kilmara includes drummer Javier Morillo and guitarists John Portillo and Kike Torres.For the recording and producing process for ‘Don’t fear the wolf’, Kilmara left Spain for Slovakia, to Grapow Studios to work with Roland Grapow (of Masterplan and Helloween fame) to put together a more powerful CD than its predecessor. In many ways, it excels over the previous; obviously the production is one of the main improvements, but overall the heaviness, catchiness and songwriting has improved quite a lot. Even vocalist Christian Kohl has improved in his techniques and delivery; which at times sounded inconsistent on the debut. The guitar riffs throughout the CD are far crisper, deeper and harder-edged than before (compliments to John and Kike), while the melodies are rather intricate and memorable; thus the songs which appear on the CD have also improved and are of a higher calibre and quality.Kilmara to played with Baron Rojo, Saratoga, Los suaves, Dare, Winger, Metallium, Enforcer, Tank, etc.....
Line-Up:
Christian Kohl - Vocals (lead) (2003-present) - See also: Desyre, ex-Judgement
Kike Torres - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2003-present) - See also: ex-ADN, ex-Al Karajo, ex-Asuntos Propios, ex-Datura Pstramonium, ex-Jadde, ex-Jugada Sencilla, ex-Tabern’n’Town
Jony Portillo - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2003-present) - See also: ex-Blasfemia, ex-Desidia, ex-Metamorfosis, ex-Perro Padre, ex-Productos Alteraos
Raúl Rumem - Bass (2012-present) - See also: ex-Profanos, ex-Castigo de Dios, ex-Hard Life, ex-Mr. Lip, ex-Suicide Brothers
Javi Morillo - Drums (2003-present) - See also: ex-Blasfemia, ex-Jadde
Tracklist:
01. Fantasy 04:41
02. The Devil's Eye 04:20
03. The Break Up 03:59
04. Cold Rain 06:01
05. Believe 04:31
06. Nothing to Me 04:01
07. Usual Strangers 04:51
08. Alpha 04:04
09. Insomnia 04:47
10. Play to Win 05:59
11. Time Flies 06:19
12. Time Flies (Spanish / Deustch) (Bonus Track)
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