The Chronicles of Israfel – A Trillion Lights, Tome II (2016)
For fans of Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Periphery, Scale the Summit, Meshuggah
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Label: BOH Records
"Occasionally a unique talent appears on the radar, causing you to really sit up and take notice…This is as much accessible, yet compellingly complex and thrilling 8/10? – Metal Hammer UK (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
"What Do They Sound Like?: Like Coheed And Cambria with Steve Vai battling Travis and Claudio on guitar; like Jane's Addiction or early Killing Joke covering Tool (or vice versa). Massively kooky narrative alternative metal with weird vocal effects, pianos and amazing guitar work. Like War of The Worlds played by a band made up of The Fall of Troy and Steve Vai." – Metal Hammer UK (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
""really fucking impressive." This Montreal one-man project falls somewhere in the nebulous continuum between Devin Townsend, Cynic, Meshuggah, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, King's X and Tool. They (he) play complex, melodic but punishing progressive metal that doesn't lose sight of the art of writing actual "songs."" – Metal Sucks (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
"The music is metal/progressive rock influenced by bands like Dream Theater, Meshuggah, Devin Townsend, that showcase Dominic's precise technical guitar prowess." – Amp Kicker (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
"a magnificent debut album" – Sputnik Music (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
"a forward-looking Modern Metal album that's well worth your time and patience." – Metal Reviews (2007 Starborn, Tome I)
1. Colors Of The Energy Construct (2:03)
2. Goddamned (3:52)
3. I Remember (7:41)
4. Nightmare (3:17)
5. Spirit Carousel ft. Bekki Friesen (4:07)
6. Life I Know (4:55)
7. In Ruins (5:57)
8. Hatred In My Heart (4:18)
9. Violet Empress (Last Love) (5:13)
10. Greet The Sun (3:49)
11. A Trillion Lights (5:36)
12. Incendia (2:15)
13. The Turning Of The Heavens (12:38)
Album Length: 1:05:47
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: The Chronicles Of Israfel
• All songs written by: Dominic Cifarelli. Additional Lyrics & Arrangements by Rico Antonucci, Bekki Friesen, Justin Piedimonte, Andrew Wieczorek, Vincent Cifarelli & Lukas Rossi)
• Produced by: Chad Shlosser & Dominic Cifarelli (L.A.)
– Vocals Produced & Recorded by Bekki Friesen (Hollywood)
– Additional Recording by Joe Pacheco (MTL), Kevin Jardine (MTL)
• Mixed by: Chad Shlosser @ Area7 Studios (L.A.), Paul Pivetta @ Phonika (MTL), Jeff Feldman (L.A.)
• Mastered by: Phil Greiss @ Fatsonix Studios (Paris, France)
Album Band Line Up:
– Dominic Cifarelli: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, MultiOud, Mandolin, Bass & Additional Keyboards
– Justin Piedimonte: Drums & Screams
– Andrew Wieczorek: Additional Lead Vocals, Keyboards & Piano
– Bekki Friesen: Backing Vocals
– Vincent Cifarelli: Piano
– Rico Antonucci: Vocals
– Danny Shamoun: Percussion, Ney Flute & Additional Keyboards
– Jeff Feldman: Programming
– Fabrizio Prioriello: Programming
Live Band Line Up:
– Dominic Cifarelli: Vocals & Guitar
– Justin Piedimonte: Drums & Backing Vocals
– Andrew Wieczorek: Keyboards & Vocals
– Marc Durkee: Bass & Backing Vocals
– Sid Michailidis: Percussion
Discography:
2016 – A Trillion Lights: Tome II (LP)
2007 – Starborn: Tome I (LP)
Short Bio:
THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL is the solo project of guitarist/vocalist Dominic Cifarelli (former guitar player for Pulse Ultra (Atlantic Records)). It was born during a very uncertain and difficult period leading up to the breakup of Pulse Ultra in 2004. Many late night solo jam sessions combined with the constant viewing of violent Japanese Anime movies helped form the sound of the sometimes brutal and very dark first concept album "Starborn, Tome I". The album was written to focus on the main character Israfel in his search for a new home and self-discovery. 'Starborn' was released in June 2007 through Bridge of Hands Entertainment, an independent arts label dedicated to the development and the distribution of original art.
After its release, a hiatus from TCOI was taken due to demand for Cifarelli's guitar talents requested for many other projects that included a stint in Los Angeles, touring with Scars on Broadway that featured Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan of System of a Down, a collaboration with Lukas Rossi on the single "Headspin" that is featured on the album "Rockstar Supernova" starring Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke and Jason Newsted, recording guitars and bass for Billy Ray Cyrus' 2012 release "Change My Mind" plus performances on French platinum artist Zaho's debut and sophomore albums, two guitar solos on a Rush tribute album released by Magna Carta, which featured Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Mike Mangini (Dream Theater) and Stu Hamm (Steve Vai. Other highlights in Cifarelli's career include a featured guest guitar appearance with Cypress Hill and Travis Barker at the annual Smoke Out Festival in San Bernardino, CA, which also featured Incubus, Living Colour and Manu Chao plus guest performances in 2013 with Chevelle in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Taproot at the Whiskey in Los Angeles.
Now fast forward to 2016, nine years after 'Starborn' is released. TCOI is reborn beginning in 2014 with new material being written and released as singles / music videos during 2015 and early 2016, which is then followed with a handful of warm up shows in preparation for the official release of Cifarelli's follow up and sophomore album 'A Trillion Lights, Tome II' due out October 15, 2016. The album features 13 tracks of progressive songwriting blended with incredible guitar riffs and symphonic piano rounded with melodic vocals for a cinematic music experience.
Current Endorsements include PRS electric guitars, Godin/Simon&Patrick Acoustic and specialty instruments, Dean Markley Strings, DiMarzio pickups, Sandberg Basses, Two Notes Torpedo Digital Load Box, Source Audio & Solid Gold pedals.
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