Progressive death metal rising stars Kallias will be embarking on a run of East Coast performances later this year along with IATT! The ‘Reign of Terror’ tour will kick off on November 30 in Allston, MA and will work its way down the coast until the final curtain on December 3 in Philadelphia, PA. The full itinerary can be found below!
Kallias will be supporting its brand new full-length, ‘First Ascent,’ which was just released digitally on August 25, 2023, via AISA Distribution! The record can be streamed everywhere HERE.
ICYMI: Kallias recently released the official music video for the single “Irrational Fear,” which features guitarist Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy, ex-Nevermore!) The clip can be found at THIS LOCATION.
Kallias U.S. Tour Dates (Reign of Terror Tour w/ IATT):
11/30: Allston, MA @ O’Briens
12/01: Brooklyn, NY @ The Kingsland
12/02: Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
12/03: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy
The 3D cover artwork of ‘First Ascent’ was created by Francesco Artusato (Light The Torch, ex- All Shall Perish) and can be found below along with the tracklist.
‘First Ascent’ Tracklisting:
1. The Approach (00:46)
2. Irrational Fear Ft. Jeff Loomis (04:57) [WATCH]
3. Disembodied Existence (04:26)
4. Matter Eater Ft. Colin Cook (05:27)
5. The Dark Machine (04:43)
6. 21 Grams Ft. Rafael Trujillo (05:52)
7. Nine In Time Ft. Greg Burgess (02:55)
8. Lungta I: The Path (01:13)
9. Lungta II: Everlasting (06:51) [WATCH]
Full album running time: 37:00
Kallias is comprised of players who are masters of their craft. Nicole Papastavrou’s solid history of songwriting and tight rhythms paired with Colin Cook’s jazzy and technical leads are the perfect compliment. JP Andrade’s undeniably precise percussion serves the music on every level, from jazz-influenced melodic sections to satisfyingly odd rhythms for the eager prog-loving ear. Beautifully woven bass lines by Chris Marrone provide an indomitable structure and embrace for each instrument — never overpowering, yet always highlighting.
For modern day prog and metal fans, Kallias can be compared to bands such as Opeth, Meshuggah, and Decapitated. The quartet holds a musical chemistry that is few and far between and that will keep you in the foreground from the beginning with bone-chilling introductions. This is by no means background music. Kallias creates their own genre for a panoramic audio experience that demands the listener’s undivided attention to focus and feel.
Kallias Lineup:
Nicole Papastavrou – Guitars + Vocals
Chris Marrone – Bass + Vocals
Colin Cook – Guitars
John Paul “JP” Andrade – Drums
‘First Ascent’ Recording Lineup:
Nicole Papastavrou: Guitar, Vocals
Chris Marrone: Bass, Vocals
John Paul “JP” Andrade: Drums
Zaki Ali: Guitar
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