Lion Music news – MASTERCASTLE, OPPOSING MOTION, ASHENT

Lion Music is proud to announce the signing of the progressive metal outfit OPPOSING MOTION for the release of their upcoming debut album “Laws Of Motion”.

Opposing Motion are comprised of Ludovic Desa (vocals), Joe McGurk (guitars), David Deplanche (bass) and Kevin Deplanche (drums)and their sound is reminiscent of iconic bands such as Royal Hunt, Seventh Wonder, Fates Warning, Symphony X, Crimson Glory and also newer power/prog bands ala Circus Maximus, Pagan’s Mind, Above symmetry.

With the release of a self released debut EP recorded at the famous Robannas Studios in Birmingham 2010, Opposing Motion have rapidly become known in the prog-metal genre at the national and international levels. Composed of experienced musicians, all active on the UK and France session scene, the band weaves highly melodic and orchestral tapestries mixing technical pieces, intricate musicianship and offering a fresh outlook on the prog-genre bringing together flamenco, classic rock, NWOBHM and progressive rock influences.

With several top tier high street magazine features and numerous excellent reviews on the international metal scene, “The Illustration” EP (2010) set the foundations for their eagerly awaited full-length debut album.

2012 saw the band recorded their first debut album entitled “Laws of Motion” and have now teamed up with prog metal specialists and recognised label LION MUSIC to bring their music to the scene on 11th May 2013.

Full details on “Laws Of Motion” to follow shortly.

http://opposingmotionband.co.uk
http://www.reverbnation.com/opposingmotion
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Opposing-Motion/344411237711
http://fr.myspace.com/opposingmotion

We can now confirm that our 19 April releases are:

MASTERCASTLE – ON FIRE
On Fire is the smouldering new album from Mastercastle, and is home to 9 tracks of melodic heavy metal with neo-classical influences from a band that has rapidly forged a glowing reputation thanks to their previous 3 releases. This forthcoming release also marks the recording debut of new member, drum legend John Macaluso (Ark, Malmsteen, James LaBrie).

ASHENT – FLAWS OF ELATION + BONUS
Following on from the recent success of Inheritance the latest release from Italian progressive metal outfit Ashent, Lion Music are pleased to offer up a timely reissue of the bands long out of print 2006 debut album Flaws Of Elation. In addition this new print comes with all new artwork and the additional bonus of the bands very first ultra rare 2003 4 track demo!

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