ARMORED DAWN is a promising heavy/power metal band from Brazil who will debut on AFM Records with their new album 'Barbarians In Black' on February 23rd. Brilliant songwriting, catchy melodies and heavy guitar riffs are the ingredients for one 2018’s most pleasant surprises, which will amaze fans of bands such as ORDEN OGAN, Firewind and Falconer. Seeb Levermann (Orden Ogan, Rhapsody Of Fire) took care of mix and mastering.
After supporting Fates Warning on their latest European tour, ARMORED DAWN will now open for the legendary Saxon in February/March 2018:
27.02. Tilburg (NL)
28.02. Saarbrücken (GER)
01.03. Hannover (GER)
02.03. Frankfurt (GER)
03.03. Dresden (GER)
"Barbarians In Black" tracklisting:
1. Beware Of The Dragon
2. Bloodstone
3. Men Of Odin
4. Chance To Live Again
5. Unbreakable
6. Eyes Behind The Crow
7. Sail Away
8. Gods Of Metal
9. Survivor
10. Barbarians In Black
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LINEUP
Eduardo Parras - Vocals
Timo Kaarkoski - Guitars
Tiago de Moura - Guitars
Fernando Giovannetti - Bass
Rafael Agostino - Keyboards
Rodrigo Oliveira - Drums
BIOGRAPHY
Band formed in 2014 in São Paulo. It has already played in the Brazilian main capitals, and supported bands as Megadeth, Symphony X, Rhapsody, Tarja, Marillion, Offspring and Sabaton, besides touring in Europe in January 2017 with Fates Warning, playing in the main cities of Germany, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.
Armored Dawn was the only Brazilian band to play on Motorboat (Motorhead’s Cruise) in 2016 in Miami.
“Power of Warrior” was recorded in Denmark, produced by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Jorn) and mixed by Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom). The album was released in the U.S. with disclosure by Concrete Marketing (Five Finger Death Punch).
The main specialized magazines in Europe, Japan and the U.S. have published some articles about the band and all these editions had a promo CD with it.
“The Epicness of Iron Maiden in Brazilian Fashion” – Revolver Magazine (EUA)
“It’s more than just a sample of a great heavy band, It’s a statement of intentions from a group that is here to conquer followers” – SOUNDI (Finland)
At the end of 2016, Armored Dawn shot its new video “Viking Soul” in Yosemite/California and had a photo session with Anna Di Santo (Scorpions, Slayer, Slipknot).
“Barbarian in Black”, is the new album, produced by Kato Khandwala (Pretty Reckless, Papa Roach) and Bruno Agra (We are Harlot). The epic vídeo for the first single “Sail Away”, had more than 100.000 views in the first week.
DISCOGRAPHY
Power of Warrior - 2016
Barbarians In Black - 2018