German-based formation HIRAES combines the full force of all four instrumentalists off ex-DAWN OF DISEASE (Lukas Kerk, Oliver Kirchner, Christian Wösten and Mathias Blässe) with the powerful Britta Görtz (Critical Mess, ex-Cripper) on vocal duties to create an exciting new melodic death emergence. The five-piece established its own remarkable identity built upon a smashing femme vocal attack, intense melodies and charging guitars, led by guitarist Lukas Kerk as main songwriter. After releasing records and touring heavily for years with former projects, every member enhances this promising collaboration with its collective potent experiences. Currently HIRAES are working on their debut album, which will be a mandatory purchase for fans of Insomnium, At The Gates, Arch Enemy and Amon Amarth. More to be announced soon…

HIRAES on the signing:
“We are very happy about the signing with Napalm and are looking forward to future cooperation. With Napalm Records and Napalm Events, we have two strong partners at our side, supporting us to take HIRAES out into the world. Being able to present our music to all the metalheads out there makes us more than proud! At the moment we are working hard on our debut album, which will be released next year. We can't wait to present you the first single and hopefully start touring soon! Stay tuned!“

 

Risen from the ashes of the split-up Dawn of Disease, German-based formation HIRAES have just started their journey to take their monumental Melodic Death Metal out into the world.

 

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http://www.hiraes.com/

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Britta Görtz - vocals
Lukas Kerk - guitars
Oliver Kirchner - guitars
Christian Wösten - bass
Mathias Blässe - drums

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Risen from the ashes of the split-up Dawn of Disease, German-based formation HIRAES have just started their journey to take their monumental Melodic Death Metal out into the world. HIRAES combines the full force of all four instrumentalists off Dawn of Disease (Lukas Kerk, Oliver Kirchner, Christian Wösten and Mathias Blässe) with the powerful voice of Britta Görtz (Critical Mess, ex-Cripper) in order to create an exciting new Melodic Death experience.

 

The music of the quintet oscillates between hymnlike melodies and enthralling guitar riffing; breathtaking hooklines are accompanied by relentless drumming and the overall melancholic spirit is crowned by the distinctive, versatile and catchy growls of lead singer Britta. This own remarkable musical identity is also found in the meaning behind the term HIRAES: Derived from the Welsh word hiraeth, which stands for the nostalgia and yearning for lost places of the past or a home that maybe never was, a deep sense of gloom hovers above the whole concept of HIRAES. Touching yet strong lyrical themes reflect this thrilling atmosphere.

 

Strengthened by a recently signed worldwide deal with Napalm Records and Napalm Events, HIRAES are intensely working on their debut album, which will be released next year.

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???? - 2021

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Melodic Death Metal
Germany