Track Listing
1. Myth
2. My Credence
3. Existence before Essence
4. Frailty
5. Revelation
6. Where Low the Sadness Dwells
7. By the Turnstile She Sang
8. Night Falls
Recorded and Mixed by Santiago Dobles in Miami, Florida
Mastered by Tom Morris at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida.
Cover Art by Mikio Murakami from Silent Q Designs (www.silentqdesigns.com)
Vocals by ALLIE ZANGARI.
Since their debut in early 2006, South Florida's newest metal sensation, ALEXANDRIA, has received a horde of local acclaim, revealing a growing demand for their presence in the area, and giving rise to an explosion of global recognition on their behalf. The fresh and otherwise unfazed female-fronted quintet is a distinct mix of widespread musical influence and radical ideology, altogether widely praised for their select fusion of captivating melodies, heavy, head-on harmonic assaults, and evoking operatic vocals. What's more, a female holding the reins has the band transgressing all conventional notions of metal, heightening their music with a moving, deeply poignant sound that brings a sensuality to their songs matched by no substitute. The result is a uniquely powerful, unforgettable blend of rich, original, heavy head-banging metal.
ALEXANDRIA originally stemmed from the collaboration of drummer Erick Castrillon and vocalist Allie Zangari, both of whom harbored the bands earliest inspiration for creating new and imaginative music rooted with a deeper appreciation for expressive, philosophical lyrics. After months of intensive searching, the band's final lineup was concluded, featuring Allie Zangari on vocals, Rob Tripp and Renzo Iparraguirre on guitars, Carlos Vila on bass and Erick Castrillon playing drums.
Three months after their debut to the public, ALEXANDRIA managed the self-release of a four-song demo, Frailty, that has earned them recognition from renowned media figures like Epic Rock Radio Station and Real Band TV. Further acclamation of their work has allowed them to be featured on popular metal sites like MetalSide.tk, and 666Metal.com, and to join forces with both The South Florida Metal Empire and Metal Music Distribution.
They received an honorable mention at Miami's Indie Film & Music Festival, and in early October of 2007 were invited to open for national touring bands Sonata Arctica from Finland and The Agonist from Canada at the Culture Room. In October of 2008, they were invited back to play at the Culture Room due to the success of their prior presentation. This time they shared with Kamelot.
They have now begun a new chapter in the band's history as they were forced to search for a new singer when Allie sadly chose to part ways in late 2007. After a careful search, Sarah Teets was temporarily added to the lineup as the new vocalist from January to August of 2008. ALEXANDRIA spend he following months actively as an intrumental band until May of 2009 when they joined forces with Rayna Tamarin, their new Lead Singer. ALEXANDRIA , once again with a complete line up, is back and stronger than ever. The band is currently playing shows and working on a new demo of what will be their upcoming studio album. Keep up with their progress by visiting www.myspace.com/officialalexandria and www.official-alexandria.com.
