THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL Posts New Video Diary

December 21, 2009

A new video diary from Providence, Rhode Island progressive metallic hardcore ragers THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL can be viewed below.

The video is the first installment in a series of behind-the-scenes clips created by the band's close friend Kyle Regan that documents THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL's experience releasing their debut LP, "Awaken", via guitarist Nick Sollecito's Angle Side Side Records.

THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL has just finished shooting a video for "Lords of War", a track off "Awaken". The clip is expected to make its online debut in early March.

Featuring the vocal talents of ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE throat Jesse Leach, THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL's sound is rooted in metal/hardcore, citing luminaries AT THE GATES, MESHUGGAH, and EDGE OF SANITY as major inspirations. However, "Awaken" also draws heavily upon the band members' combined interests in jazz, punk, and experimental music to create a compelling blend of melody, brutality, and sheer determination that is impossible to pin down and sure to intrigue fans of REFUSED, AT THE DRIVE IN, DEFTONES, and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.

Fueled by political outrage and a never-ending search for truth, the band's message is as potent as their music, and serves as a call to arms for a lost generation. Advocating positivity, unity, and empowerment and taking cues from legendary rabble-rousers and free thinkers like Jello Biafra, Benjamin Franklin, Cynthia McKinney, and Ron Paul, THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL's passion for and dedication to their political causes forms the backbone of the band and sets them a head and shoulders apart from their peers.

"Awaken" track listing:

01. Awaken
02. Lords of War
03. Voices Forming Weapons
04. Choir of Angels
05. We the People
06. These Colors Bleed
07. Our Own
08. The Kingdom

The effort was produced by THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL guitarist Marcus de Lisle. Vocals were recorded at Sound Ape in Providence. The album artwork was created by Matt Yazuita and mixing/mastering duties for the album were handled by Sean Small (ABACABB, WE WERE GENTLEMEN, FRIDAY NIGHT BOYS).

THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL is:

Jesse Leach - Vocals
Jake Davenport - Guitar
Marcus de Lisle - Guitar
Nick Sollecito - Bass
Jeff Pitts - Drums

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/theempireshallfall.

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