Year : 2014
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female vocals
Country : Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 119 mb
Bio:
The band was founded by Maxx (drummer) in October 2009 with the aim of writing and performing original metal music with a symphonic and epic inspiration and fantasy lyrics.In the summer of 2010 we added female backing vocals and flute to the initial line up of five elements (vocals, drums, bass, guitar and keyboard), essential addition to give our music a taste of magic and fantasy, and then we recorded the first demo of 6 tracks. In autumn we played at Celtic New Year’s Fest in Milan (an important Italian folk festival - “Capodanno Celtico”). In January 2011 we recorded the last song we composed, "Holy Shire", included in the compilation distributed with “Rock Hard” Magazine in May 2011 with the interview of the band. Among the several shows done, a very intense and unique one was the concert for the inmates of the Jail of Milan Bollate, in March 2011. Shortly after we added a second guitar to the line up, that became of 8 members . On July 11 we got back to the studio to record an EP, “Pegasus”, which is freely downloadable from FB and two videos, "Moonrise" and the cover of the traditional song "Greensleeves", available on YouTube. After composing 7 new songs, in May 2012 we recorded our first album “Midgard”. On July 2012 we were selected with "Greensleeves" for the new version of the unsigned bands contest Rock (r) Evolution by Vasco Rossi. Unfortunately the competition was suspended. At the beginning of 2013 we changed some members and a new bassist and an Argentinian opera lady singer joined the band. On April 2013 we shot the new video used to launch the single "Winter is coming", loosely based on Game of Thrones’ fantasy saga. In March 2014 we signed with Bakerteam Records for the distribution of our debut album "Midgard" and planned its launch with video and important concerts such as the Masters of Rock in Czech Republic, Metal for Emergency playing as opening act to Mago de Oz, Unicorn Fantasy Festival in Vinci (Tuscany) and Lucca Comics & Games. We shot a second video for the song "Bewitched (My Words are Power)" from "Midgard" inspired by the character of the red witch Melisandre (Game of Thrones). At the end of 2014 we joined the roster of Bagana Rock Agency and announced that a new singer joined the band following the departure of former vocalist, as well as our former flutist, replaced by a new lady flutist in 2015. In 2016 we continued the live promotion of “Midgard” in clubs and festivals.In May 2017 we started recording the second album, with the production of 3 songs by Masha Mysmane (Exilia), shot the new video of the future first single “Danse Macabre”. End of September we mastered the album @ Finnvox Studio and start chasing for a new label contract. The new album will be named “The Legendary Shepherds of the Forest”, contains 10 new songs inspired by fantasy themes but also by historical suggestions, and there are 4 guest lady singers duetting with Aeon. At the beginning of 2018 Claudia Beltrame joined as Unicorn vocals.In March 2018 we signed the digital distribution contract with Heavy Metal Records (Revolver Records, UK). The new album will be released on 26th October 2018 with promotion and press office by Bagana Rock Agency, anticipated by the lyric video of “the Legendary Shepherds of the Forest” and the video of “Danse Macabre”.
Album:
From Italy, the symphonic fantasy metal band HOLY SHiRE was formed in 2009. After releasing their initial demo in 2010, they followed that with their debut EP (“Pegasus”) a year later. Now the band has released their full-length debut entitled, “Midgard” via the burgeoning label Bakerteam records.HOLY SHiRE consists of 8 members – that`s right, 8 members – and as the band have coined themselves “fantasy metal, “Midgard” certainly features some fantastical moments. This was an album that grew on me with each subsequent listen. Often, I find that those are the albums that have staying power and the 8-minute track “Midgard” is a fine example of the power, beauty and talent HOLY SHiRE possesses. Starting at the beginning, “Bewitched (My Words are Power)” is a bombastic opening track. Next is the video track “Winter is Coming” which features some cool tempo changes and a monster riff. Other highlights include: “Gift of Death”, “Holy Shire” and “Holy War”. But to me the albums shining moment came with the aforementioned “Midgard”. The album is completed with a metalized version of the traditional classic “Greensleeves”.In addition to their symphonic metal leanings, HOLY SHiRE also includes elements of power metal, folk and just straight up traditional metal. With “Midgard”, HOLY SHiRE has released a debut that is well done and professional- and just plain cool.
Line-Up:
Aeon - Vocals (lead) (2009-present)
Sisiki - Vocals (additional) (2013-present)
Andrew Moon - Guitars (lead) (2011-present)
Ed Gibson - Guitars (rhythm) (2011-present)
Piero Chiefa - Bass (2012-present) - See also: ex-Lunae
theMaxx - Drums (2009-present) - See also: ex-Insania
Reverend Jack - Keyboards (2009-present)
Ale - Flute (2010-present)
Tracklist:
01. Bewitched (My Words Are Power) 04:06
02. Winter Is Coming 05:52
03. Gift of Death 04:47
04. Overlord of Fire 04:19
05. Holy Shire 05:39
06. The Revenge of the Shadow 06:38
07. Beyond 05:57
08. Holy War 04:05
09. Midgard 08:34
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
