Finally, melodic power metallers SERIOUS BLACK issue an extensive update on their forthcoming release 'Suite 226' , which will arrive on 31st of January.
In 2020 it's finally happening! The German-American band proudly presents their highly anticipated fourth studio album "Suite 226". And that will stir the Power Metal community´s blood. Unlike "Mirrorworld" and "Magic", which are much more Hardrock, "Suite 226" features more driving guitars, catchy hooks and finest riffing, as you know it from "As Daylight Breaks". After "Magic", which is a concept album about the story of mysterious Mr. Nightmist, a witch and a lot of magic, this time "Suite 226" also tells a complete narrative of a mentally confused man who is torned between his own dreamworld, reality and the evil.
In real life the protagonist has been held captive for many years in this dismal, cold padded cell number 226, the inhuman condition of the rotten psychiatry have driven him to total distraction. In his imagination he is the mighty king who lives in his feudal castle, surrounded by courtesans, good food and wine, commands an invincible army. Staggering between illusion and reality, he continues to be drawn into the maelstrom of madness, his life becomes a ride through purgatory, accompanied by demons, anxiety attacks and paranoia.
SERIOUS BLACK takes the listener on a musically journey between heaven and hell, "Suite 226" is the perfect soundtrack for this trip to the place of damnation.
Ruthless riffs meets catchy melodies, driven by a manic rhythm section, Urban Breed´s top-rated unleashed vocals add the necessary amount of insanity. After listening to this dervish of an album one may ask oneself what is actually fiction, what is reality. And who knows, after that you may also hear these soft voices in your head. Don´t say nobody warned you!
Tracklist:
01. Let it Go
02. When The Stars Right
03. Solitude Etude
04. Fate Of All Humanity
05. Castiel
06. Heaven Shall Burn
07. Way Back Home
08. We Still Stand Tall
09. Come Home
10. Suite 226
'Suite 226' will be available as Digipak and limited colored vinyl.
SERIOUS BLACK on tour HammerFall & Battle Beast:
30.01.20 DE - Bremen / Aladin *
31.01.20 DE - Hamburg / Sporthalle
01.02.20 DE - Osnabrück / Hydepark
02.02.20 DE - Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
03.02.20 NL - Nijmegen / Doornroosje
05.02.20 BE - Antwerpen / TRIX
06.02.20 DE - Saarbrücken / Garage
07.02.20 DE - München / Tonhalle
08.02.20 DE - Kaufbeuren / All Kart Halle
09.02.20 IT - Mailand / Live Club
11.02.20 DE - Langen / Stadthalle
12.02.20 DE - Leipzig / Werk 2
13.02.20 CZ - Prag / Forum Karlin
14.02.20 DE - Bamberg / Brose Arena
15.02.20 DE - Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
16.02.20 CH - Pratteln / Z7
18.02.20 PL - Warschhau / Progresja
19.02.20 PL - Krakau / Studio
20.02.20 HU - Budapest / Barba Negra
21.02.20 AT - Graz / Orpheum
22.02.20 AT - Wien / Gasometer
23.02.20 DE - Berlin / Huxley´s
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LINEUP
Mario Lochert - Bass
Dominik Sebastian - Guitars
Urban breed - Vocals
Ramy Ali - Drums
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It all happened on a sunny 23rd of August in Spain, when Roland Grapow (ex- Helloween, Masterplan) and Mario Lochert (Emergency Gate, ex - Visions of Atlantis) had a conversation backstage over a cool beverage, talking music business – you know, what musicians usually do.
For quite a while, Mario had had the idea of bringing together 6 musical masterminds to form a band floating around his head.
After a few initial concerns about igniting various conflicts when getting together in that configuration, eventually Mario was able to convince Roland of his intentions.
Back in Munich, Mario immediately contacted his friend of many years, Thomen Stauch (ex- Blind Guardian, Savage Circus), telling him about his idea. Thomen was sold and joined the bunch right away.
After that, Jan Vacik (ex- Dreamscape) and Dominik Sebastian (Edenbridge) were quick to agree to a collaboration, too. With that, a new band was born, consisting of five highly motivated musicians!
Initially, it turned out to be quite a task to bring these full-time musical workaholics together in one studio at the same time. However, against all odds, they got together on short notice in January 2014.
Needless to say, when they arrived at the “Dreamsound Studios” Munich, none of the blokes had any idea yet where exactly their musical venture would take them.
After a long night, accompanied with numerous anecdotes from the world of music and a solid amount of beers (which, of course, were just “meant to keep the vocal cords smooth”), the band started the songwriting phase!
Everyone was on the same wavelength, as if they had been working together in this configuration for decades.
The fact that they were able to collectively write songs, without any pressures and in an awesome environment, gave wings to these 5 maniacal musicians and got their juices flowing to create something outstanding.
Everyone was literally bubbling with ideas and as soon as 7 days later, they had written eight roughly structured songs, building a foundation for a powerful and melodic Power Metal record!
Yet what good can awesome songs do without a voice to carry them? After a few considerations as to a fitting singer for the band, the newly formed group contacted the US-based Swedish expat “Urban Breed” (ex-Tad Morose, ex- Bloodbound, Trail of Murder). After exchanging just a few emails and samples, the answer was loud and clear: “Ok, I’m in, if you really want it! After a short wait, he submitted his first song ideas which fit in with the existing songs seamlessly.
These 6 musical warriors are currently working on their first album, which is planned to be released in early 2015, as the band intends to showcase their talent in the very same year on various tours and festivals – LIVE.
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DISCOGRAPHY
As Daylight Breaks - 2015
Mirrorworld - 2016
Magic - 2017
First Light - 2017
Suite 226 - 2020