Eldritch
Formed: 1991
From:
Firenze,
Italy
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Eldritch News
Below is our complete Eldritch news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Lineup Announced
The Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse 2013 will take place in Chicago this coming May 3rd and 4th. The full lineup has now been revealed and is available below. The organizers of the festival also commented:
"Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse is the premier true metal festival in North America - keeping underground metal alive in the states. They've quickly gained an infamous reputation across the world by featuring many legendary bands all at one event.
"Some Ragnarokkr veterans include the reunion of Brocas Helm, the German power metal masters Wizard for their only USA show, Helstar for the first time in the Midwest in over 2 decades, Voltax for their first USA appearance, Obsession featuring Michael Vescera, and the epic Virgin Steele. 2013 will be the best year yet! For more details, visit this location."
Rock Club Stage
Omen
Oz (Sweden, first USA show)
Tyrant’s Reign (back after 7 yrs)
Sleepy Hollow
Ashbury (first metal show)
Eldritch (Italy)
Viking
Shok Paris
Split Heaven (Mexico, first USA show)
Paradoxx
October 31
Blood Feast
Vindicator
Seax
Wrath
Earthen More...
First Five Bands Confirmed For Ragnarokkr 2013
The 2013 edition of the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse will take place at Reggies Rock Club in Chicago, IL this coming May 3rd - 4th. Additional details can be found at the festival's Facebook profile here. The following bands have now been confirmed for the upcoming festival:
Oz
Morbid Saint
Ashbury
Split Heaven
Eldritch
The organizers of the festival also commented:
"Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse is the premier true metal festival in the USA, held in Chicago, IL. Now in its third year, Ragnarokkr is dedicated to bring the very best in all sub-genres of metal from around the world, which is often unrepresented in the USA. In the past, Ragnarokkr has brought luminaries from across the metal world to Chicago to play for all true metal warriors, including Virgin Steel, Helstar, Cage, the reunion of metal legends Brocas Helm and, for the very first time in the U.S., Wizard out of Germany and Voltax out of Mexico. 2013 promises to the best year yet...by far."
Eldritch Posts New Music Video
Italian power/progressive metal band Eldritch posted a new music video for the song "Deviation." The song appears on the band's latest album "Gaia's Legacy," which was released last October on Scarlet Records. The video was directed by Skrotosound.
Check out "Deviation" here:
Eldritch Reveals Worldwide Release For New Album
Power metal act Eldritch has now released the new album "Gaia's Legacy" in Europe, and has further revealed the release is set to drop for the rest of the world on October 11th, 2011. For a taste of the album, head over here and listen to the track "Everything's Burning."
The "Gaia's Legacy" track listing is as follows:
1. Gaia's Anger
2. Deviation
3. Our Land
4. Vortex Of Disaster
5. Mother Earth
6. Everything's Burning
7. Tonight Out
8. Like A Child
9. Signs
10. Thoughts Of Grey
11. Thirst In Our Hands (Gaias Lament)
12. Through Different Eyes (Fates Warning Cover)
Report
ProgPower USA XII: Day One
Friday began early in the day for the ProgPower crowd when US-based Creation’s End took the stage at around 2:40. Italian Guitarist Marco Sfogli got the crowd warmed up with some serious movement on his fretboard. Rhythm guitarist Rudy Albert and bassist Joe Black pulled on their best game faces for the early crowd. Vocalist Mike DiMeo had a nice stage presence and belted it out there. The set was a bit short, but as an opener, it had to be. Nevertheless, the band opened the day well without a hitch.
After the band wrapped its set, the reunited US band Sanctuary, featuring Warrell Dane and Jim Sheppard from Nevermore, was immediately in the lobby for a signing. Unfortunately, the band schedule and the signing schedule (both published in the very cool ProgPower program book given to attendees) did not see eye to eye. The bands reached a half-hour to forty-five minutes behind schedule throughout the day, so the signing sessions often took place during a band’s set. This made for tough decisions like: “Do I stay through the end of Voyager’s set or do I go get Ihsahn’s autograph?”
Darkwater had taken the stage shortly after. The Swedish group was well-received and performed their variety of progressive melodic metal to a crowd that obviously appreciated, judging by their reaction to Evergrey the night before. The band had an aesthetic that begged to be watched closely as the purple lights fell on them for certain songs. Just after, I met with Red Circuit’s keyboardist, Marcus Teske, for an interview in the adjacent club, Vinyl. For the ProgPower show, Vinyl was converted into a merchandise room with everything a progressive fan could want. I was to go broke a few hours later because of this. More...
Eldritch Posts New Video For "Everythings Burning"
Italian progressive power metal act Eldritch has posted a new music video for "Everything's Burning," which is the first single for the forthcoming LP "Gaia's Legacy," due out on September 25th, 2011 through Scarlet Records. The new LP is a concept album about global warming based on Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."
The track listing for "Gaia's Legacy" is as follows:
1. Gaia's Anger
2. Deviation
3. Our Land
4. Vortex Of Disaster
5. Mother Earth
6. Everything's Burning
7. Tonight Out
8. Like A Child
9. Signs
10. Thoughts Of Grey
11. Thirst In Our Hands (Gaias Lament)
12. Through Different Eyes (Fates Warning Cover)
The video can be viewed here:
Eldritch Announces "Gaia's Legacy" Release
Italy's Eldritch recently signed to Scarlet Records for the release of the band's upcoming album "Gaia's Legacy."
Eldritch has now announced the album will officially drop on September 25th in Europe and October 11th worldwide. According to a statement from Eldritch, "Gaia's Legacy" is a concept album about global warming based on former U.S. vice president Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."
You can also check out sample Eldritch tracks available for streaming online by heading over to the band's MySpace page.
Eldritch Signs With Scarlet Records
Italian metal act Eldritch has signed a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records for the release of the band's eighth studio album, which will be titled "Gaia's Legacy." According to the band, "Gaia's Legacy" is a concept on global warming based on former U.S. vice president Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."
The album will see the light of the day in late September, 2011. Additional details on the album's track listing and artwork will be announced as they are made available.
In the mean time, you can check several tracks from Eldritch available for streaming by heading over to the band's official MySpace music profile.
Imagika Members Form Kill Ritual
Imagika guitarist Steve Rice recently announced the band has officially called it a day. He has now issued the following announcement about forming the new band Kill Ritual with members of Dark Angel and Eldritch:
"Kill ritual is here! Featuring member of Imagika, Dark Angel and Eldritch! Kill ritual is here! New band, new music, same mission! Kill ritual is:
Steve Rice (x Imagika) - lead guitar
Wayne de Vecchi (x Hellhound, Doom Society, Imagika) - drums
Roberto Prioetti (x Eldritch) - guitar
Josh Gibson - vocals
Danyael williams (x Dark Angel)- bass
" More info, photo's, music and tour dates too come! New CD 'serpentine rituals' in 2011!"
More Bands Announces For ProgPower 2011
Italy's Eldritch has announced an appearance at the 2011 edition of the ProgPower USA Festival in Atlanta. The festival is set to take place from September 14th - 17th, 2011, and the currently announced lineup is as follows:
Therion
Sanctuary
Arcturus
Dream Evil
Labyrinth
Mob Rules
Eldritch
While Heaven Wept
Red Circuit
Voyager
Haken
Creation's End
Eldritch Recruits New Keyboard Player
Italian act Eldritch has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new keyboard player and working on a new album:
"New official keyboard player! Hey ladies and gentlemen, here's the name of the new and official keyboard player... his name is Gabriele Caselli. He's already working on the new album (working title Gaia's Legacy).
"Gabriele comes from the well known italian band Domine. He's officially the 6th element of the band and he's giving his wide progressive experience to the band's new 'back to the roots' sound, so stay tuned!"
Eldritch To Record New Album
Italian metallers Eldritch have issued the following announcement about preparing to enter the recording studio:
"Important news! Eldritch will enter the studios during the month of April for the recordings of the 8th studio album! The title will probably be Gaia's Legacy and it will mark the return to the early era of the band with a modern sound. For this purpose the band announces Fab 'Shiver' Muratori at the keyboards. Keep your eyes on the news and your ears on the music...Eldrtich will be back soon!"
Several Eldritch tracks can be heard through the band's MySpace page.
Eldritch Parts Ways With Guitarist
Italian metallers Eldritch have issued the following statement about parting ways with their guitarist Rob Pek Proietti:
"Hi folks, what's going on??? It's time for us to inform you about what's happening in Eldritch: Rob Pek Proietti played his last show on the last October 4th. Sunday 11th in Rome it was Rudj Ginanneschi's debut gig!!! After this show, the band is taking a break from live performances and is concentrating their energy on songwriting. In the meantime we wish Pek all the best for the future and wish the same luck that Pek had in the band to Rudj. Eldritch is a big family and we'll never forget anybody's contribution to the band's career. Ok, keep your eyes wide open on the next bulletins!! Cheers."
Firewind Postpones Greek and Bulgarian Show Dates
Greek metallers, Firewind, have issued a statement regarding the cancellation of a few shows:
"Due to the complete anarchy, disorder and chaos that goes on in Greece at the moment, we"re in the unfortunate position to inform you that the upcoming shows in Greece and Bulgaria this weekend will not happen and are postponed."
"We feel that the situation is not safe for anyone right now and it"s beyond our control to make these shows happen. We appreciate your understanding and support." More...
Eldritch Mixing and Editing New DVD
This message has been posted on ELDRITCH's official website:
"Hi folks. The band is working on the editing and sound mixing of the DVD and double live CD. Soon they'll start writing new songs (something is already on the coal). What else??? It's getting pretty warm here in Italy and this marvellous sightseeing of the sea will surely give the guys some kind of 'Bay Area' inspiration for songwriting! Moreover PEK has been staying in Davis (60 miles from San Francisco and the Bay Area) up to the end of August and he is composing too!! Ok, further info will come in the next bulletins. Keep it up, Metal cheers."
Eldritch Won't Play Italian Gods Of Metal Fest
Italian metallers ELDRITCH have issued the following update:
"We feel bad to announce that Eldritch won't perform at the Italian Gods of Metal fest in Milan, on March 1st. It wasn't in the intentions of the band, because a Gods Of Metal fest (Italian or international) is always an important event that the band would never renounce to."
"A couple of months ago, when LiveInItaly contacted the band, they didn't know the exact position on the bill, so Eldritch approved. Only a few days later they've been told that they've been called as a replacement for LABYRINTH, and with a big surprise, to play at 13:30 in the first afternoon!"
"The band sent a few emails to LiveInItaly asking for the reasons, but have never recieved any answer. The band never expected to play as headliners, but not even in the early position they've been billed for!!" More...
Eldritch To Begin Writing New Material
Italian metallers ELDRITCH have issued the following update:
"Yo folks!!"
"So, here we are again.... The band is working hard for the March 22nd event (plus the live DVD recording of such show). Oleg Smirnoff will surely play the old tracks from the 1st three albums. For the rest, there will probably be some special guest on stage, but nothing official yet..."
"The songwriting for the new album will begin in the months to come.... What else???"
"Hope to see the most of you guys at the DVD gig and in the meantime the band wishes everybody to keep the faith!!"
"Rock on..." More...
Eldritch To Film Live DVD In March
Italian metallers ELDRITCH check in with the following update:
"Happy New Year to everybody out there!!! Eldritch are proud to announce the recording of their 1st official live DVD! It'll be recorded during the show at the Music Street Club in Lugnano, Pisa, in Italy, on March 22nd. The show will comprise a lot of old tracks from the early era of the band and these songs will be played by some old member! During the show there'll be a lot of guests from the past. Of course the current line up will play the most of the show with the new album's setlist. So, stay tuned on the next news coming on. Eldritch will also be part of the Italian Gods Of Metal fest on March 2nd. Other shows will be added in the next weeks."
Morgana Lefay, Agent Steel On Chicago Powerfest
Swedish metallers MORGANA LEFAY and California's AGENT STEEL have just been confirmed for Chicago Powerfest 2006. Due to an overwhelming response stemming from both last year's Powerfest performance and the success of their latest release, "Grand Materia", MORGANA LEFAY has been invited to return for a repeat performance. The last remaining band (headliner) will be announced in the next week or two, with additional ticket and event details to follow.
Chicago Powerfest, the fourth annual metal fest featuring both veteran and up-and-coming bands from various sub-genres of metal, will take place on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at Mr. Kelley's Music Box in Chicago Heights, IL. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are ELDRITCH, BIOMECHANICAL, ION VEIN, TWELFTH GATE, GRACEPOINT, MIRROR BLACK and WITHERING SOUL.
Lineup For Chicago Powerfest 2006 Announced
Chicago Powerfest 2006, the 4th annual metal fest featuring both veteran and up-and-coming bands from various sub-genres of metal, will take place on Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th at Mr. Kelley's Music Box in
Chicago Heights, IL.
Due to the gaining momentum that the Chicago Powerfest has seen since it's beginning, the fest is moving to a brand new, much larger (600-700 capacity) venue in 2006, and will also be open to an 18+ audience, instead
of its previous 21+ restriction.
To date, confirmed bands include: More...
