If you are a symphonic metal fan and are into the Brazilian bands, you
surely knows Amazon.
After all, the band's debut album "Victoria Regia" (Hellion Records -
2005), was very well received by press and public at the time and
allowed Amazon to play important shows with Nightwish and Epica in
Brazil. In 2010 the band's second album was released, "Nature's Last
Ride", and it got the same warm reception that its predecessor.
Four years later, the band formed by Sabrina Todt (vocal and flute),
Renato Angelo (guitar and keyboards), Andre Pedral (bass) and Marcos
Frassao (drums) announces the release of its third studio effort.
Titled "RISE!", the album will bring the tracks "The Path", "Ball Of
Vanities", "New Horizons", "Prisoners Of The Sea", "Sins", "Time",
"Immortal", "Three Lives", "Bittersweet" and "Suicide Note".
"RISE!" was recorded at The Rock Station studios in Reuver, Holland,
and brings two very respected producers: Sander Gommans, founding
member of After Forever, and Amanda Somerville, famous vocalist with
participations in bands like Avantasia, Aina, Epica, Edguy and
Kamelot.
Besides appearing as producers, both also co-wrote some songs from
"RISE!" and Gommans also does some special participations in some
songs as musician.
With half the band now living in Europe, Amazon invested in the
possibility of signing an international record deal. They were very
successful and inked a deal with nothing but Ravenheart Music, British
label that is specialized in female rock/metal bands.
"We are very proud to have a partnership with Ravenheart", says
guitarist Renato Angelo. "This is a fantastic chapter in the history
of Amazon because of the commitment and dedication that the people
involved have provided to our third album. We worked with great
musicians, made friends and partners, and Ravenheart was exactly what
was needed to complete the package: a label that is honest, dedicated
and passionate for music. This is for Amazon the essence of making
music, especially in the metal scene: always seek the best quality
possible, but never give up the spirit and relationships that should
be the essence of any band. Making music for music and reap these
results is everything you could hope for, and we believe that the
philosophy of Ravenheart aligns perfectly with ours. Could not be more
pleased, and now, along with Dave and Aimee, write the next chapters
in the history of Amazon. Get Ready To RISE!"
The official release date of Amazon's new studio album "RISE!" will
soon be announced by Ravenheart Music.
The tracks "The Path" and "Ball Of Vanities" are available on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/amazonmetal/the-path
https://soundcloud.com/amazonmetal/ball-of-vanities
For Further Information:
www.amazon.mus.br
www.facebook.com/AmazonMetal
www.twitter.com/metalamazon
www.myspace.com/metalamazon
www.youtube.com/amazonmetal
www.soundcloud.com/amazonmetal
www.ravenheartmusic.com/
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