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ALPHA OMEGA Management is delighted to announce the signing of the Progressive Power Metal Monsters ARTIZAN to its roster family!

Founded by drummer Ty Tammeus in 2008, ARTIZAN crafts powerful, traditional metal. Dynamic arrangements, dominant rhythms and soaring melodies are key ingredients to the ARTIZAN formula. The band has released three critically acclaimed albums via German record label Pure Steel Records, all produced by legendary producer Jim Morris (Iced Earth, Death, Jag Panzer, Crimson Glory): ‘Curse of the Artizan’ 2011, ‘Ancestral Energy’ 2013 with guest vocalist Matt Barlow (Iced Earth), ‘The Furthest Reaches’ 2015 – an epic sci-fi rock opera featuring guest vocalists Sabrina Cruz (Seven Kingdoms) and Matt Barlow (Iced Earth). ARTIZAN was honored to be direct support for Fates Warning on their 2013 tour and recently performed at the legendary “Keep It True” festival in Germany.

Singer Tom Braden’s vocals have been described by Metal Maniacs magazine as “pure and towering”. His distinctive tone, strength and range are fundamental elements that personify the ARTIZAN sound. Hit Parader describes Tom as “a combination of classic Geoff Tate and John Arch.”

ARTIZAN is currently working on their fourth album slated for a mid 2017 release. Jim Morris is expected to be at the helm as producer again.

ARTIZAN drummer and founder, Ty Tammeus states:
“We look forward to an exciting future with the team at Alpha Omega. Their talent, combined with the solid foundation we have established, should foster fresh opportunities, ultimately exposing us to a wealth of new fans.”

ALPHA OMEGA Management adds:
“We’re so glad to welcome these guys in ARTIZAN to our Family! Their music is forged with towering vocals, glorious melodies and triumphant riffs. In three words: “Dynamic, powerful and majestic”, this is ARTIZAN! Stay tuned for next announcements for the shows and else!”

Check out the videos:
‘Supernova’ from the 2015 release ‘The Furthest Reaches’

‘The Guardian’ from the 2013 release ‘Ancestral Energy’

ARTIZAN are:
Ty Tammeus – Drums
Tom Braden – Vocals
Bill Staley – Rhythm/Lead Guitars
Shamus McConney – Rhythm Guitar
Jon Jennings – Bass

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Melodic metal band ARTIZAN has finished recording the title track of its new album, “Ancestral Energy”, featuring a guest appearance by former ICED EARTH singer Matt Barlow.

“Ancestral Energy” will be released in April 2013 via Pure Steel Records.

Commented ARTIZAN founder/drummer Ty Tammeus: “Matt absolutely blew us away! He walked up to the mic and nailed the entire piece that we wrote for him — amazing. We can’t wait for the fans to hear ‘Ancestral Energy’.”

A photo of Tammeus and Barlow at Tampa, Florida’s Morrisound Studios during the recording sessions for the new CD can be seen below.

The song “Ancestral Energy” reveals an intriguing back story for the original ARTIZAN track “Curse Of The Artizan”, which was released in 2011. Matt performs the voice of the Artizan‘s ancestors.

Commented Barlow: “If you have followed what [“ARTIZAN] has recorded previously, you know that they are very much into ‘storytelling’ and that’s something that has always interested me in this genre. As another benefit, I get to work with producer Jim Morris again as he puts the guys through their paces at Morrisound Recording.”