Art Gates Records is proud to announce the signing of EISWERK from Bavaria, Germany.
This Experimental Pagan Metal act was founded in 2007 in Bavaria and define their sound as Experimental Metal with Pagan influences. The vision of the band is to create an unique sound, which is hard, epic and sometimes crazy.
Eiswerk are not scared of taking unusual instruments in their music, just like the tin, whistle, marimba, xylophone or bouzoukie. The lyrics of the band touch Mythology, Death, Trolls and critical on society.
In words of the band:
“We´re very proud to be part of the Art Gates family now. We decided to sign at Art Gates, because this is a label by musicians for musicians. It ables us to work completely free and guarantees us artistic freedom, which is very important for us. So we´re really looking forward to go a new way with a strong ally in our back”.
The line up performed in several gigs in underground concerts through Europe, even being included in the Heavy Winter Storm Festival 2012.
After the release of their first EP “Fässerschlächter” in 2012, Eiswerk renewed its line up and became a studio project.
The band is now ready to release their debut album through Art Gates Records worldwide.
ART GATES RECORDS is proud to present GHOST WARFARE as the new artist in the Art Gates Records family.
This promising 4-pieced Occult Metal combo from Bulgaria was born in 2008 and performs an original combination of diverse sub-genres in Metal music, mixed with Classical music and jazz influences, while forming unorthodox compositions.
The vocals range from theatrical narratives and whispers, through operatic revelations and up to dramatic outbursts and sustained high tones, both male and female vocalists.
In words of the band:
“It’s wonderful that we’re given the opportunity to go further with our music in a more mature and professional way while preserving our freedom as artists.”
After two successful LP’s “Alternate Endings” and “Outer Rim part 1: Beyond the Veil” and performing several live shows in Eastern Europe, the band is ready to release their third album of studio this year through Art Gates Records worldwide.
Art Gates Records have announced the signing of THE A.X.E. Project to AGR’s roster.
This unique 6-pieced metal combo from Bulgaria was formed in 2001, their sound is based in a combination of medieval harmonies and 3/4 by 4/4 and 7/8 and 11/8 measure schemes. An unique combination of male and female vocals both as duet or opera-like dialog parts.
In words of the band:
“We are happy to be a part of ever-growing Art Gates Records family. This is a big next logical step for our band and we are more than excited looking forward for what we can achieve together!”
After the release of a first LP entitled “Stories from a Lost Realm – Part One” (2010) and performing live several shows in Eastern Europe, sharing stage with artists such as Evergrey, Stoneguard and Blind Guardian; the band is ready to release their second album of studio this year through Art Gates Records worldwide.
AGR Team is proud to welcome O.D.I.O(Our Days in Oblivion) as the new artist in the family of Art Gates Records.
This stunning quartet from S/C Tenerife (Spain) are formed in the beginning of 2012. The string sound of O.D.I.O is based in a combination of Thrash Metal with HxC and large doses of attitude! The strength, the sharp sound are the engine that makes roaring the machinery of this line up.
In words of the band:
“We’re excited to become part of the Art Gates Records Family. This is the best way to bring our angry sound to another level and to expand our horizons, both national and internationally.”
O.D.I.O are preparing their new LP that will be released in May/June of this year through Art Gates Records worldwide!
Art Gates Records have announced the signing of Swedish Gothic Rock/Metal quintet MYRAH. This enigmatic line up offers great Rock/Metal with Gothic feelings, strong melodies and emotions that engage the mind and linger there for a long time.
Their journey began in 2005 in the cold mountains of Sweden, and since then Myrah has released four EP’s and two full length albums; “Six Feet Down” (2010) and “My Deliverance” (2012), both receiving a notorious feedback worldwide.
In words of the band:
“The signing with Art Gates Records feels like a big step forward in our career and we are eager to see what we can accomplish together with them. We are also proud to be a part of the AGR family!”
Through the years these Swedes have performed at many great festivals and shows all over Europe, sharing stages with artists such as Tristania, Isole, Dark Fortress, Dead by April and many more.
Myrah will record their new and third album of studio in December 2014 and will release it through Art Gates Records worldwide in 2015. Stay updated for the upcoming news of Myrah!
French Contemporary Extreme Metallers FORSAKEN WORLD and Art Gates Records have teamed up with Metal Shock Finland to stream their upcoming studio album, entitled “Fragments”. The album has been recorded & mixed at The Quiet Place Studio by Stelio “Dyp” Pagani and mastered at Endarker Studio by Magnus “Devo” Andersson.
The album hits the stores worldwide this Monday November 10th 2014, but METAL SHOCK FINLAND is proud to exclusively stream the album by these young and talented musicians, two days prior the official release:
This young trio breathes Nordic Melodic Death Metal influences with catchy melodies, but also borrows a lot of sharped riffs from the Metalcore/Deathcore scene as well as its devastating rhythms. All coupled with an aggressive and wicked voice, but which also handles intense feelings. With more than 40 shows in more than 20 different countries, the band have shared stage with international names such as Marduk, Immolation and Noctem!
After releasing their debut album in 2012, entitled “As Time Reflects Our End”, Forsaken World are ready to continue with their conquest releasing worldwide their second LP on Monday, November 10th, through Art Gates Records.
The cover artwork has been designed by the artist Sinka and it reflects the vision of an unknown city right after an apocalypse that has been set from the flash out of the previous album.
“Fragments” tracklist is composed by the following tracks:
01. …And End Never Came
02. ElectroShock
03. Rise For A Better Collapse
04. Ashes of Your Past Beliefs
05. Expect Us
06. Porn Generation
07. Define Your Priorities
08. Deadlight’s Station
09. Jigsaw
10. For Love of Yesterday
11. Our Own Society
12. Fragments of A Modern Extinct Era
Recently Forsaken World announced the list of shows where the band will be presenting their new LP “Fragments”. Each one of these dates include the brand new show for the “Fragments Era”
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 