The cinematic symphonic metal outfit CATALYST CRIME presents its self-titled debut!
It is a cinematic metal journey that covers a wide spectrum of genre-defying sounds and emotions, ranging from symphonic metal to death metal to progressive metal and back.
Huge walls of orchestral compositions interact with guttural riffs and soaring vocal lines.
The lyrical themes range from grief and harsh introspection to resolute defiance.
The band also recruited a few notable guest musicians to join them on their debut:
Jake E (CyHra, ex-Amaranthe), Bill Hudson (I Am Morbid, NorthTale), Harri Hytönen (Kalmah, Hammerhed), Micki Richter (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes) as well as Thorsten “Tosso” Bauer (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes).
Alexander Krull produced, mixed and mastered the album. Krull and CATALYST CRIME will meet again on the road since CATALYST CRIME are scheduled to support Leaves’ Eyes on their “The Last Viking – Europe 2021” tour in October/November 2021.
FACTS:
• The debut album of the cinematic symphonic metal band CATALYST CRIME – available as CD Digipak as well as in digital formats.
• Produced, mixed and mastered by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Entertainment Studio.
• Cover artwork by Stefan Heilemann / Heilemania.
GUEST MUSICIANS:
• Jake E (CyHra, ex-Amaranthe): Guest vocals on “Cognitive Dissonance”
• Bill Hudson (I Am Morbid, NorthTale): Guest guitars on “Chasing The Ghost”
• Harri Hytönen (Hammerhed, Kalmah): Guest guitars on “Mother Dearest”
• Micki Richter (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes): Guest guitars on “Cognitive Dissonance”
• Thorsten “Tosso” Bauer (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes): Guest guitars on “Condemn Me To Chaos”
Tracklist:
01. With Only The Sun As My Witness (Intro)
02. Projection Of My Mind
03. Condemn Me To Chaos
04. Mother Dearest
05. Twice Upon A Time
06. Cognitive Dissonance (Feat. Jake E)
07. Break Even
08. Chasing The Ghost
09. Nowhere Near Dead Yet
10. Without Anesthesia
11. Not Even Once
12. One And Counting (Outro)
Album Line-Up:
– Zoë Marie Federoff – Vocals
– Christopher Zoupa – Guitars
– Kaelen Sarakinis – Guitars
– Matt Federoff – Bass
– Jonah Weingarten – Keyboard
– Gerit Lamm – Drums
Current Line-Up:
– Zoë Marie Federoff – Vocals
– Chëna Ohanele – Guitars
– Kaelen Sarakinis – Guitars
– Matt Federoff – Bass
– Jonah Weingarten – Keyboard
– Gerit Lamm – Drums
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- by Stefan Heilemann / Heilemania
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- by Julie Hunter and Stefan Heilemann edited by Stefan Heilemann
