All star metal project EMPIRES OF EDEN led by producer / guitarist Stu “The Hammer” Marshall (DEATH DEALER / DUNGEON) have revealed their 2nd extended track video preview, as well as the official lyric video for the title track featuring PRIMAL FEAR vocalist Ralf Scheepers from the new upcoming album “Architect of Hope”, check them out below.
Architect of Hope – 2nd extended track video preview
“Architect of Hope” album title track lyric video
New cd pre-order information HERE. For the latest Empires of Eden visit the band’s official Facebook page.
Stu Marshall is a multi-talented guitarist/producer/composer from Australia. His band EMPIRES OF EDEN play melodic and power metal and their current album release includes a whole plethora of metal artists including Udo Dirkschneider, Rob Rock, Zak Stevens, Michael Vescera and many more.
Stu was contacted by Richard Ofsoski, The Metal For Cancer founder and organiser, about taking part in the fundraising Dragon Slayer All Star Project last year Stu was asked about this in a recent interview by Blackdiamond for Metal Shock Finland. Check out what Stu had to say in the third Metal For Cancer interview in this series, below:
Hi Stu and welcome to Metal Shock Finland, how are you doing today?
Hey Ali, I am great. Thanks for taking the time to chat with me.
So to begin with, how did you become involved in the Metal For Cancer Dragon Slayer All Star Project and can you tell me about your role?
The mastermind behind that idea is Richard Ofsoski who I have known for many years from Aussie metal circuit. Rich contacted me about the idea of being involved and my response was an immediate “yes of course”. He collected an incredible range of superstars for the charity song and from what I hear it’s doing quite well.
How much work did it take for you to complete your guitar part?
Solos for me are really quite easy as I record alot of sessions at home. The work comes into play when you know who you’re playing with on the track! I think there are some amazing players on this song, so I spent some time working out the part but for me music is never really work. I think I cut the track in a few hours from when I got the sample. Can you tell me your thoughts on the completed song “Let’s Unite In Rock” and what it means to you?
It’s a great, catchy and powerful track. Rich really composed a great song and it’s a fantastic effort by everyone who gave their time. It sounds like an old story but the more we can give towards good causes the better. Are there any more plans to work with the Metal For Cancer project?
I’m on 24 hour call for Rich, anything he needs. It’s essentially his baby so any future plans are best directed his way. What message would you like to give to people about helping out to raise money for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation?
Throw a small donation. While everyone knows the horror of cancer this also promotes the heavy rock community in doing something positive, it’s hard these days as times are tough and people are more concerned about paying a mortgage which we all feel.
Let’s talk about your band Empires Of Eden, you released a new album “Channelling The Infinite” several months ago, featuring various great metal artists including Udo Dirkschneider, Rob Rock, Steve Grimmett and Ronny Munroe. Can you tell us more about it and what is happening at the moment?
The album “Channelling the Infinite” was released in July of this year and really was a dream come true. For those that have not heard of it, it’s essentially an album of epic power metal featuring a huge cast of great singers. To write songs and produce a lot of the vocals was something I have been working for over many years. This album is the 3rd for Empires of Eden, so each step has been a progression. First and foremost I am a fan of all of these singers as there is 11 vocalists all with their feature track. I have a short attention span so producing and album like this is just a great experience. Working with UDO, what can you say?, an amazing experience to create music for a legend like that and I’m an old school Accept fan from way back. You also keep busy with your Frontier Studio and have recently mastered the new album by Australian metal band Taberah, how much time do you spend doing this work as well as fitting in the band?
I am producing all year round and the business has grown a lot this past year. For 2012 we have produced five releases, the most recent production is what I am doing now with the band Mystery on their debut cd. The guys are really young and have a huge amount of energy.
What are your plans for next year?
I’m working on something very special right now, sadly it’s all hush but I am hoping for an official announcement soon. It’s really the biggest thing I have been involved in so far, so yes.. It’s not easy to keep quiet. More to be revealed. What final words would you like to leave here for the Metal Shock Finland readers?
Please checkout www.empiresofeden.com for hand signed cd’s with fast global delivery. All the latest news is there and on facebook we run regular competitions for free stuff.
Thanks a lot for your time Stu!
Thanks for taking the time to chat Ali and I hope to hit Finland as soon as I can.
Listen to the song “Let’s Unite In Rock” below:
Check out the following links for the METAL FOR CANCER project and EMPIRES OF EDEN below:
Also Blackdiamond conducted two previous interviews for the METAL FOR CANCER project. The first one with Henrik Flyman from EVIL MASQUERADE can be found at this location and the second with METAL FOR CANCER founder and organiser Richard Ofsoski can be found at this location.
The warriors of metal are back! The band brings the hammer down on all posers with their studio release CHANNELLING THE INFINITE! EMPIRES OF EDEN international power metal band presents its third studio album CHANNELLING THE INFINITE. In this special show, we take a look at the record. Mastermind and guitarist for the band STU MARSHALL reveals the new album along with singers SEAN PECK (CAGE) and LOUIE GEORGIEVSKI (CRIMSONFIRE).
Empires Of Eden – Channelling The Infinite (interview Stu Marshall, Louie Gorgievski, Sean Peck) by Evolution Rock Metal Podcast 2012
Interview with Australian metal vocalist Louie Gorgievski for the release of EMPIRES OF EDEN’s third album release, CHANNELLING THE INFINITE by Evolution Rock Metal Podcast 2012
DJ REM of Rock Addict Radio Interviews Stu Marshall from Empires of Eden
Released worldwide on June first to global critical accliam, EMPIRES OF EDEN’s third album Channelling the Infinite showcases 11 of the worlds greatest voice in metal. The video can be viewed below.
Featuring Udo Dirkschneider, Rob Rock, Steve Grimmett, Sean Peck, Ronny Munroe and many more.
The critics are saying:
10/10 – The metal resource “this is indeed a killer album.”
12/13 – Roomthirteen.com “I can’t find fault with any of the tracks on offer here,” “Consistanly brilliant!”
9/10 – The metal guide “this album has all it takes to become a favorite.”
9.5/10 – bleeding4metal “This is how power metal should sound.
From Avantasia to Ayreon and beyond, collaborations in metal typically prove to be more than the sum of their parts. This has been never been more true than in the case of Empires of Eden, a melodic metal project originating from Sydney, Australia and spanning the entire globe in its unprecedented scope.
Masterminded by former Dungeon guitarist and ESP clinician Stu Marshall, Empires of Eden is characterised by a massive power metal sound, 30-piece orchestral score, and guest performances from some of the most celebrated musicians in the industry. Proving that neither oceans nor national boundaries are capable of stopping this explosive onslaught, Marshall has enlisted the participation of artists from all corners of the globe to assemble an army of veteran talent like no other.
2012 brings us to Channelling the Infinite. The third album delivering 13 head pounding tracks and featuring heavy Metal Legend, Udo Dirkschneider. Raising the standard yet again, Marshall has enlisted world wrecking stars like Rob Rock (Avantasia / Driver / Impellitteri), Mike Dimeo (Riot / Masterplan), Ronny Munroe (TSO / Metal Church) and Sean Peck just to highlight three of the amazing 12 deep cast. Released globally through:
Music buy Mail / Rubicon Japan / Rockstar Records.
Australian all star metal project Empires of Eden have released samples from the entire new album “Channelling the Infinite“, the songs can be streamed below:
From Avantasia to Ayreon and beyond, collaborations in metal typically prove to be more than the sum of their parts. This has been never been more true than in the case of Empires of Eden, a melodic metal project originating from Sydney, Australia and spanning the entire globe in its unprecedented scope.
Masterminded by former Dungeon guitarist and ESP clinician Stu Marshall, Empires of Eden is characterised by a massive power metal sound, 30-piece orchestral score, and guest performances from some of the most celebrated musicians in the industry. Proving that neither oceans nor national boundaries are capable of stopping this explosive onslaught, Marshall has enlisted the participation of artists from all corners of the globe to assemble an army of veteran talent like no other.
Drawing on classic influences such as Helloween, Ayreon and Iron Maiden, the new project EMPIRES OF EDEN is a must-hear for fans of melodic heavy metal. The upcoming album “Channelling The Infinite” will be released on June 1 in Japan through Rubicon, and on June 6 in rest of the world June 6 through Music Buy Mail. The CD features guest appearances by some of the most influential voices in metal, including: Stu Marshall, Udo, Rob Rock, Steve Grimmett, Mike Dimeo, Sean Peck, Zak Stevens, Mike Vescera, Carlos Zema, Ronny Munroe and many more! MSFinland’s Kostya had a chance to interview EMPIRES OF EDEN‘s guitarist Stu Marshall…
1. Hey Stu. I’m Kostya. Welcome to Metal Shock Finland. How are you?
Hi Kostya, Thank you for taking the time to chat with me.