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Wednesday, November 5th 2008
LUNA MORTIS Announce Release Date For Century Media Debut
The southern Wisconsin quintet, LUNA MORTIS, is about to make a huge
impact on the metal scene with their epic, piercing, Century Media debut
full-length offering, The Absence, which runs the gamut; encompassing
everything from captivating melodies, technical precision and engaging
hooks. The album, produced by the acclaimed Jason Suecof (All That
Remains, Trivium), is set for a Feb. 10th North American release and be
sure to visit www.myspace.com/lunamortismusic now to stream a medley of
new tracks.
Mary Zimmer (vocals) further states: “We’re very excited for our debut
release on Century Media Records. This album is musically
all-encompassing for us, as it branches into different styles and areas
of metal. We feel there’s something for everyone on this record and are
looking forward to sharing it with everyone! We hope you’ll be as
excited as we are and we’ll see you all soon.”
LUNA MORTIS prides itself on blurring genre lines to arrive at something
both beautiful and aggressive. Their ability to capture a progressive
and dark sound should appeal to metalheads regardless of their sonic
inclinations. Zimmer’s approach is unlike her contemporaries with an
unlimited range and dynamic scope and will quickly help set the group
apart from the pack.
When you’re trying to break into the international music scene from
Wisconsin you’re left to claw your way up yourself, and LUNA MORTIS did
exactly that with the 2006 release of their self-produced LP, Way of the
Blade. As the album made its way through the local grapevine, the band
had cemented enough of a regional reputation to generate label interest.
They began a period of intensive demo production and showcasing,
beginning with the recording of their EP, The Answer: Does Not Exist and
culminating in the opportunity to cut four tracks with Jason Suecof.
These efforts ultimately found LUNA MORTIS a home at Century Media
amongst a literal pantheon of some of the band’s most respected and
admired influences.