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Intromental Management proudly presents |
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POWERFUL HEAVY METAL
Canadian newcomer band Borealis is nothing short of being one of the most expressive young power metal bands right now. Their incredible blend of old school heavy metal and progressive inputs leaves the listener with nothing to desire. |
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With soaring vocals, lightning fast guitars and a rock solid backline, Borealis is bringing leather back, and dragging power metal up with it. It's been that way from the start for these 5 Canadian guys: all or nothing, and it shows in their music. Their self-produced debut 'World of Silence' has garnered attention from all angles of the industry, and word is just starting to get out.
Starting out in 2005, Borealis wasn't supposed to sound as it does today. The first songs and live performances were done with a female opera singer. It was quickly realized that the possibilities were limited following that path, so they set out to find the right sound. During their search, enough songs were written to record an album, but there was no luck finding a singer. Finally, it was decided that Matt Marinelli (singer/guitarist) was a douche for not letting on that he could sing up until that point. With their new singer and an arsenal of songs, Borealis entered the studio, and after a long and endlessly drawn out time, 'World of Silence' was unleashed. In 2008 by the band itself. Having been playing locally with such world-renowned bands as Kamelot, Epica, and Sonata Arctica with nothing to sell, patient fans were elated to finally get their hands on the album, and Borealis played a packed show with Edguy to support it. Suddenly Borealis was a band on everyone's lips in their home-area of Ontario, Canada. A short history of a band working to fill a tall order! Consisting of Sean Werlick (keys), Kenny Fobert (guitar), Sean Dowell (drums) and Jamie Smith (bass), along with the aformentioned Matt Marinelli, the top of the power metal scene is where these Canadians strive to be, and if there's only one certainty, it's that they won't stop until they're there. "To me it was a chemistry that worked right away, 'World Of Silence' is a power metal masterpiece, capturing the sheer essence of the genre and improving it by adding speed and progressive metal elements! Their sound can be described as being both expressive and melodic, especially in the keyboards and guitar sections as a result of harmonized layering. The vocals of guitar player Matt Marinelli are another point that lifts this band to a very high level. Yes, brothers and sisters; there's a new star born, heading from the west! This release is a blistering one for all those into Progressive Power Metal. Borealis is a band you should try out and believe me you won't be disappointed for one minute." - Officer Nice, Metal to Infinity Webzine Musically Borealis leans towards the power metal sound, not too far removed from a band such as Evergrey or even Savatage in their prime, but also the more progressive bands like Vanden Plas or Dream Theater springs to mind here and there. Right now, with a worldwide management and booking deal signed with Intromental Management, Borealis are focusing on their next album, which also will be the first one released through a record label. Consisting of new songs as well as a few re-arranged and re-recorded songs chosen from 'World Of Silence', the album will be a major step forward and will secure Borealis' place among the best bands in metal 2009. |
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| LINE-UP |
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Matt Marinelli - vocals, guitar Sean Werlick - keyboard Kenny Fobert - guitar Sean Dowell - drums Jamie Smith - bass 
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| Worldwide: to be announced |
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| DISCOGRAPHY |
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2008: World Of Silence
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| SHOWS |
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| Click on this link to see upcoming Borealis shows around the world. |
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| SOUNDS |
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| Click on this link to listen to a soundclip from the latest Borealis release. |
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| coming soon ... |
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| LINKS |
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Website (at Intromental): www.intromental.com/borealis Website (official): www.borealisband.com Website (myspace): www.myspace.com/borealismetal |
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| CONTACT |
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INTROMENTAL MANAGEMENT Att: Borealis 133-B South White Street Wake Forest 27587 North Carolina USA Phone: +1 - 919 435 0074 E-mail address: borealis AT intromental DOT com |
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