Progressive metal outfit NE OBLIVISCARIS is now revealing that drummer Kevin Paradis (BENIGHTED, MITHRIDATIC, etc.) will be performing drums during the band’s upcoming headlining tours! To celebrate this union, Paradis has shared a drum play-through for the song “Equus,” which is taken from NE OBLIVISCARIS’ new album, ‘Exul,’ which is out now! Watch the video at THIS LOCATION.
NE OBLIVISCARIS comments, “We are tremendously excited to announce that Kevin Paradis will be joining us on our ‘EXUL’ world tour that kicks off in Europe next week! This incredible French drummer, known for his work in Benighted amongst many other acts, was actually the very first person we reached out to after discussing amongst ourselves who we could potentially invite to audition for the band. We were all blown away by his playing and how quickly he connected with the material once he started learning our songs and are thrilled to have him joining us on the road.”
Kevin Paradis adds, “When Ne Obliviscaris reached out to me, I considered this a great opportunity to play meaningful and spirited music that blends different atmospheres into great songs and I am honored to be trusted by the band for their upcoming ‘EXUL’ tours. Learning and rehearsing the songs has already been a huge pleasure and a great challenge. But now I can’t wait to experience this music live with them and to use my drumming skills to serve Ne Obliviscaris’ beautiful music.”
NE OBLIVISCARIS‘ European/UK tour kicks off next week on May 5! For all upcoming live dates and tickets, visit the band’s website HERE.
‘Exul’ is out now! The band’s stunning video for the new song “Graal” can be found HERE.
Order ‘Exul’ HERE or stream/download HERE.
NE OBLIVISCARIS European tour
+Persefone +Asymmetric Universe
05 May 23 Helsinki (FI) Tavastia
06 May 23 Tampere (FI) Klubi
08 May 23 Stockholm (SE) Hus 7
09 May 23 Oslo (NO) Bla
10 May 23 Copenhagen (DK) Pumpehuset
11 May 23 Hamburg (DE) Headcrash
13 May 23 Cologne (DE) Luxor
14 May 23 Antwerp (BE) Trix
16 May 23 Dublin (IE) Grand Social
17 May 23 Glasgow (UK) Slay
18 May 23 Manchester (UK) Rebellion
19 May 23 London (UK) Islington Academy
20 May 23 Leiden (NL) Gebr. de Nobel
21 May 23 Paris (FR) Petit Bain
22 May 23 Nantes (FR) Ferrailleur
24 May 23 Porto (PT) Hard Club
25 May 23 Lisbon (PT) RCA Club
26 May 23 Madrid (ES) Nazca
27 May 23 Barcelona (ES) Boveda
29 May 23 Solothurn (CH) Kofmehl Hall
30 May 23 Munich (DE) Strom
31 May 23 Vienna (AT) Viper Room
01 Jun 23 Prague (CZ) Futurum
02 Jun 23 Berlin (DE) Hole44
03 Jun 23 Leipzig (DE) Naumann
05 Jun 23 Bucharest (RO) @ Quantic Club **
07 Jun 23 Gdansk (PO) @ Mystic Festival**
**NeO Only
NE OBLIVISCARIS + BEYOND CREATION (w/ PERSEFONE):
10/05: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
10/06: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts [TICKETS]
10/07: Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry [TICKETS]
10/08: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade [TICKETS]
10/10: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
10/11: Orlando, FL @ The Haven [TICKETS]
10/13: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live [TICKETS]
10/14: Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge [TICKETS]
10/15: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center [TICKETS]
10/17: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater [TICKETS]
10/18: Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]
10/20: San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues [TICKETS]
10/21: Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater [TICKETS]
10/22: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge [TICKETS]
10/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
10/25: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory [TICKETS]
10/26: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse [TICKETS]
10/27: Portland, OR @ BossaNova Ballroom [TICKETS]
10/28: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
10/29: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater [TICKETS]
10/31: Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room [TICKETS]
11/01: Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre [TICKETS]
11/03: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
11/04: Lincoln, NE @ Royal Grove [TICKETS]
11/05: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line [TICKETS]
11/07: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]
11/08: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom [TICKETS]
11/09: Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]
11/10: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda [TICKETS]
11/11: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]
11/13: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater [TICKETS]
Track-list
1. Equus (12:13) [WATCH]
2. Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls (7:33) [LISTEN]
3. Misericorde II – Anatomy of Quiescence (9:22)
4. Suspyre (10:09)
5. Graal (8:53) [WATCH]
6. Anhedonia (3:43)
Total playing time: 51:53
Recording Info:
• Exul was produced, mixed & mastered by Mark Lewis, Nashville, USA
• Co-produced by Ne Obliviscaris
• Drums Performed by Dan Presland & Engineered by Mark Lewis at Addiction Studios, Nashville, USA
• Additional Drum Engineering by John Douglass
• Bass recorded at Domination Studio, Italy by Simone Bertozzi and Simone Mularoni
• Acoustic Guitars recorded at Bud Studios, Merignac, France by Mathieu Pascal
• Harsh Vocals recorded at Audio Ninja Studios, Melbourne, Australia by Troy McCosker
• Violin and Viola on all tracks and Clean Vocals on tracks 5 & 6 recorded and engineered by Troy McCosker at Pony Music, Melbourne.
• Clean Vocals on Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 4 recorded at Studio TC, Melbourne, Australia
• Additional Clean vocal engineering by Anthony Iorio
• Benjamin & Matt’s rhythm guitars were recorded in their home studios in France and Australia and re-amped by Mark Lewis in Nashville.
Recording line-up:
Xen- Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Clean Vocals, Violin, Viola & Keyboards
Benjamin Baret- Lead Guitars
Matthew Klavins- Guitar
Martino Garattoni – Bass
Dan Presland- Drums
Current line-up:
Xen- Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Clean Vocals, Violin, Viola & Keyboard
Benjamin Baret- Lead & Acoustic Guitar
Matthew Klavins- Guitar
Martino Garattoni – Bass
Guest musicians:
Additional Violin on tracks 1, 2 & 3 performed by Emma Charles
Additional vocals on Track 1 performed by Alana K Vocal
Cello on Tracks 1 & 4 performed by Dalai Theofilopoulou
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