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SEALED ; DEAD OF NIGHT - 'In Search Of Ancient Magic' (2017) DIGIPAK barcode 0746060999860 CAERLLYSI MUSIC is proud to bring you a very special uk band that marry metal symphonic neo rock and prog together so ‘If you like melody married with power, emotion joined with passion, then you have to get a copy of this superb album’ – Ian Johnson, Fireworks Magazine, Spring ’17 game on folks READ ON !!!
 Latest release from DEAD OF NIGHT, one of the UK's leading female-voiced symphonic rock bands was released on FEBRUARY 24th 2017

INTERNET REVIEW ; Originally formed in 2013 by the band's creative driving force, maestro Carl Eden, the early years of the band (as with so many before them) has seen members come and go, but the line-up is now solidified around Parting with their singer not long after their debut album, The Dead Shall Rise, UK symphonic metal outfit Dead Of Night quickly set about finding a replacement – and with the newfound talents of Briony Featon in place, immediately threw themselves in re-recording that first offering. At the time that may have seemed like a treading water move and yet with the follow up, In Search Of Ancient Magic, also now in the bag, it feels more like a masterstroke; the band's new chanteuse giving the sort of performance that immediately catches the ear – and the imagination – for all the right reasons. Cleverly, this is a young lady who's been allowed to find her feet in her new surrounds before really being let loose. Just listen to the multi-part vocals on "If I Would Be King" for proof. However she isn't alone in turning in top notch performances, guitarist Dan Roberts and bassist Jason Peacock proving their worth through a keen mix of strident riffs and pinpoint fret forays, as the band's mainman Carl Eden gives a keyboard masterclass. As with their debut, what makes Dead Of Night pleasingly different from the plethora of bands attempting to squeeze some new ideas out of this well flogged genre is their want to veer into slightly neo-prog territory. The tone and bustling nature of the guitar work and the way it combines with the bombastic keyboards, allowing what DoN do, to become a variation on a theme, rather than a worn down retread. The whole album would appear to be a loosely based conceptual piece based round doing the best you can, making your mark and leaving a legacy. Wrapped in bold themes and mystical lyrics, the music and words mesh perfectly, although the short spoken sections near the album's beginning and end, where an uncredited voice provides a decidedly Gandalf like narration which talks of magic and magicians, does feel a little isolated. The hope that this aspect will be revisited across the album through more spoken, or possibly theatrical moments, never realised. That is a minor gripe, however, when placed alongside the bristling intent of "Across The East Riding", which is as grand as its name suggests, or the full on symphonic Kamelot gallop of "One Night Holy". Add in the more melodically inclined title track, or dramatic whip and chase of "Child Of Wolves" and the impact runs long and lasting. Still, even with all these undoubted highlights, it isn't quite plain sailing all the way, the synth intro and keyboard lines in "Michael Farady", while fitting the song's theme well, frustrate through their Donkey Kong like bleep and bloop and detract from one of the album's best riffs in the process. While the synth-voice samples that kick "The Might Of The Deep" into play feel a little at odds with the whistles, strings and pomp of what follows. However, with these being the only real faults on what is an impressive album, the selling points vastly outweigh the stumbling blocks. Mainland Europe has long been the bastion of all things symphonic metal. However with their second album proper, Dead Of Night have proved that a British band, while still sounding reasonably individual, can compete with the more established acts on an almost level playing field. In itself that is a feat which none before them have achieved and for Dead Of Night, it's still early days!

 Track Listing 1. One Night Holy 2. In Search of Ancient Magic 3. I Will Go Down to the Sea 4. Child of Wolves 5. Hiraeth 6. Michael Faraday 7. If I Would be King 8. The Old Straight Track 9. The Might of the Deep 10. Across the East Riding 11. The Other Side of the Rain

 Musicians BRIONY FEATON - Vocals CARL EDEN - Keyboards, Drums DAN ROBERTS - Guitars JASON PEACOCK - Bass

Some reviews of the new album have commented: "A thoroughly enjoyable album featuring a myriad of symphonic delights, quality musicianship, orchestral arrangements and outstanding female vocals. Highly Recommended Listening ..... 10/10" (Black Phoenix Rising) "This is an album full of melodic Symphonic Metal tunes that proves to me that the Brits have got what it takes to challenge their European mainland counterparts. Again it is difficult to fault this awesome platter as every track ticks all the right boxes. A total awesome offering... 10/10" (Ravenheart Music) "Dead Of The Night with "In Search Of Ancient Magic" offers an amazing and breathtaking piece of Symphonic Rock that should be appreciated by any fan of the rock scene in general. A true gem of an album!!" (Heavy Paradise) "This is a truly independent, home-grown release with big songs, production and musicianship...If you like melody married with power, emotion joined with passion, then you have to get a copy of this superb album." (Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine) "Mainland Europe has long been the bastion of all things symphonic metal. However with their second album proper, Dead Of Night have proved that a British band, while still sounding reasonably individual, can compete with the more established acts on an almost level playing field. In itself that is a feat which none before them have achieved and for Dead Of Night, it's still early days!" 4/5 (Sea Of Tranquility) "'In Search Of Ancient Magic' is fantastic from start to finish. The band has grown in confidence since the debut and the results are amazing...mixing heavier songs with almost poppy elements." 9/10 (Powerplay) "The more I listen to 'In Search Of Ancient Magic' the more I enjoy it. It's much better than most symphonic hopefuls, with a lot of bouncy energy on top of the serious stuff, and there's even a track about scientist Michael Faraday. It's quirky enough to be fun, and dramatic enough to be deep, and I would urge any fans of female fronted classical themed rock to get a copy." RRRRr / RRRRR (Rock United)
Catch DEAD OF NIGHT live at BURNLEY 31/03: BLOODSTOCK METAL 2 SELBY 15/04: THE NORTHERN SYMPHONY FESTIVAL BIRMINGHAM 16/04: THE QUINPHONIC FESTIVAL 4 MORECAMBE 03/06: A SPLENDID DAY OUT (MORECAMBE STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL)

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