Ecliptica to release full-length debut in December
Frontiers Records has set a December 5 release date for the debut album from Ecliptica, entitled "Impetus".Ecliptica is a heavy metal band from Austria founded by guitarist Markus Winkler in 2005. The group, which is completed by guitar player Bernie Scholz, Thomas Tieber and Elisabeth Fangmeyer on vocals, plus Florian Thör and Roman Klomfar on bass and drums, respectively, soon started to write songs and in April 2007 released its critically acclaimed first EP, "The Awakening". The group won the "Metal Battle Austria 2007" contest and played a live set at the world-famous Wacken Open Air festival in Germany.
In January 2008 the band entered the Hinterhof Studios in Vienna to record its first full-length album, "Impetus". According to a press release, "the word 'impetus' stands for power, speed and energy, just like the sound of these 10 songs delivered on the album. Straight through without orchestral arrangements Ecliptica reduced their songs to a rough and powerful but still melodic feel. The music of Ecliptica is defined in their musical roots: blending the traditional heavy metal of the '80s together with intricate rhythms and progressive elements from all decades. The songwriting however is very personal and original, thus making them instantly recognizable thanks to the use of two vocalists and to the classical music elements that are incorporated in their songs. Theatrical elements and an eclectic songwriting complete the picture of a very gifted band that is now ready to be unleashed."
"Impetus" track listing
01. Impetus
02. My Paradise
03. Land of Silence
04. Carry On
05. Twilight Hall
06. Turn Away
07. Old Man's Memories
08. Watching You
09. Jester in the Ballroom
10. Black Swan
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