Immortal Guardian - "Candlelight" (video)

Οι Immortal Guardian δημιουργήθηκαν στο Texas πριν από δεκατρία χρόνια. Αρέσκονται στο -Ευρωπαϊκού κυρίως τύπου- power metal κι αναφέρουν ως επιρροές συγκροτήματα όπως οι: Iron Maiden, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Helloween, Kamelot, Judas Priest, Rhapsody, Dragonforce, Avantasia, Angra, Tribe of Gypsies, Hibria, Edguy, Sonata Arctica, Children of Bodom, Into Eternity. Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δύο demos, τρία EPs, ένα single και δύο "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους ("Age of Revolution" 2018, "Psychosomatic" 2021)...

Δελτίο τύπου: «The extreme progressive/power metal group Immortal Guardian have unveiled a music video for “Candlelight,” the latest single from their critically acclaimed concept album “Psychosomatic.” The music video was produced by Brett Rivera and features former Cirque Du Soleil performer Olga Pikhienko and world renown dancer Danny Davalos. Filmed at location at the Valley of Fire outside Las Vegas.

This video is being released in the wake of the band's return to the road, which began last week with a concert in their newly adopted hometown and was followed by a show in guitarist / keyboardist Gabriel Guardian’s original hometown of Harlingen, Texas.

Says Gabriel, “'Candlelight' is a beautiful song written by (vocalist) Carlos Zema as a tribute to all of our loved ones that passed away during these hard times. 2020 was a very difficult year for all of us, with lockdowns, deaths in the family and having to cancel all of our plans as a band. Making our album 'Psychosomatic' helped us cope with the tough times and be able to channel our thoughts and emotions into lyrics and melodies. ‘Candlelight’ was a very tough song for Carlos and I to do with all of the emotional weight it brought, but in the end we were very happy how it came out and finalized on the album. This song goes out to all our friends, family and heroes who are no longer with us today.”

Immortal Guardian's cross-country journey - which includes a series of shows alongside Atlanta power-thrashers Paladin, as well as a headlining appearance at the Mad With Power Fest in Madison, Wisc. on August 28 - marks the band's first live performances in support of “Psychosomatic.” The group will be performing every night backed by a visually entrancing laser/light show designed by Guardian himself.»

Bio: «Founded by guitar / keyboardist Gabriel Guardian and previous drummer Cody Gilliland in their southern hometown of Harlingen, Texas, the group has gone through several lineup changes before reaching its current incarnation.

Original singer Wesley McCool departed in 2012 with Carlos Zema taking his place after moving from Brazil to the US for a short stint with OUTWORLD following his previous Brazilian projects, VOUGAN, and HEAVEN’S GUARDIAN. Past guitarists in the group include Jyro Alejo, featured on Super Metal and Revolution Part I EPs, and earlier members Mike Vidal and Levi Lumbreras.

Previous bassists include Jesse Chapa, and original writing member Foster Minor, featured on Super Metal and Revolution Part I. Thad Stevens replaced Foster Minor in 2015 after he left the band on good terms.

Drummer/Vocalist, and founding member, Cody Gilliland was replaced by Montreal based Justin Piedimonte after some unresolvable differences in mid 2019. Joshua Lopez who was the mixing engineer for Age of Revolution was brought in to replace Thad Stevens who parted ways with the band under good terms in early 2020.»

Band: Immortal Guardian
Country of origin: United States
Location: Austin, Texas
Formed in: 2008
Genre: Power Metal
Years active: 2008-present

Video: "Candlelight"
Video Producer: Brett Rivera
Cinematographer: Brett Rivera
Editor: Brett Rivera
Album: "Psychosomatic"
Type: Full length
Release date: February 12th, 2021
Label: M-Theory Audio
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
01. Psychosomatic
02. Read Between the Lines
03. Lockdown
04. Phobia
05. Clocks
06. Self-isolation
07. Goodbye to Farewells
08. Candlelight
09. Find a Reason
10. New Day Rising

Band members:
Carlos Zema - Vocals
Joshua Lopez - Bass
Gabriel "Guardian" Guardiola - Guitars, Keyboard
Justin Piedimonte - Drums