Steve | August 17, 2010 | 7:54 pm
by Steve Christian, guest blogger
In the year 2010 I was under the impression that the scene of heavy metal was officially dead. Then I saw them. A band that has changed me in so many ways, I can’t list them all. They are fresh, they are new, they are heavy, they are called “Witchburn.” Music fans in Everett have an upoming opportunity to experience this band on Friday, August 20 for a CD release party at Tony V’s Garage. Read more »
Steve | July 29, 2010 | 8:04 pm
On July 31, the symphonic/operatic heavy metal band, Ara’Kus, will take the stage at the Historic Everett Theater to deliver a performance unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The performance piece, Aeterno Elementum tells a sweeping story of betrayal and tragedy. This chilling story will be told not only through the music, but also through performers of all types. Actors will bring to life the events of the tales, while martial artists and dancers of various sorts amaze the audience and create a sense of intense spectacle. Despite the actors and the performers, the music is still center stage. The compositions feature complex, classically influenced progressions that will appeal to even non-fans of heavy metal and showcase several operatic vocalists as well as a full chorus and string section. Apart from the heavy metal fare, several more traditional classical pieces will be featured, including acapella performances from the Ara’Kus Chorus, orchestrated Read more »
In the year 2010 I was under the impression that the scene of heavy metal was officially dead. Then I saw them. A band that has changed me in so many ways, I can’t list them all. They are fresh, they are new, they are heavy, they are called “Witchburn.” Music fans in Everett have an upoming opportunity to experience this band on Friday, August 20 for a CD release party at Tony V’s Garage. Read more »
