THURSDAY SEP 05, 2019
529 & A. Rippin Production Presents:
Stonecutters
Blood On The Harp | Old Heavy Hands | Undead Viking Media
Stonecutters
Louisville KY's Stonecutters: Comprised of genuine 502 metal scene veterans, battle tested; past, present and future!
Stonecutters is led by Vocalist/Guitarist Brian Omer a veteran in the Louisville Metal & Hardcore scene. Playing with Louisville natives My Own Victim who issued four albums out on Century Media and did several tours across Europe and United States. From the ashes of MOV Brian Omer put together Stonecutters with 3 other like minded musicians, which illustrates punishing, brutal, beautiful, soothing, and primal music for these uncertain and turbulent times. With influences ranging from Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Death, Neurosis, Motorhead, Sick Of It All & early Metallica; Stonecutters illustrates a mixture of these influences all rolled up into a very unique format.
Having issued 5 self released full length albums, the self titled "Stonecutters" in 2006 and "Christhammer" 2009, Creatio Ex Nihl' 2013, 'Blood Moon' 2016, 'Carved in Time' 2018.'Stonecutters have toured the US extensively. Opening for such as acts as Anthrax, Gwar, Testament, Obituary, Unleashed, Mastodon, Eyehategod, Machine Head, Death Angel and Black Label Society...as well as many festivals including GWARBQ, Berzerker, Full Terror Assault.
Now in 2018 Stonecutters have issued their 5th full length album 'Carved in Time' to the masses. Displaying the same characteristics as their previous releases but more focused, tighter and with a massive production. "Carved in Time" offers something for everyone in these uncertain times.
Louisville KY's Stonecutters: Comprised of genuine 502 metal scene veterans, battle tested; past, present and future!
Stonecutters is led by Vocalist/Guitarist Brian Omer a veteran in the Louisville Metal & Hardcore scene. Playing with Louisville natives My Own Victim who issued four albums out on Century Media and did several tours across Europe and United States. From the ashes of MOV Brian Omer put together Stonecutters with 3 other like minded musicians, which illustrates punishing, brutal, beautiful, soothing, and primal music for these uncertain and turbulent times. With influences ranging from Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Death, Neurosis, Motorhead, Sick Of It All & early Metallica; Stonecutters illustrates a mixture of these influences all rolled up into a very unique format.
Having issued 5 self released full length albums, the self titled "Stonecutters" in 2006 and "Christhammer" 2009, Creatio Ex Nihl' 2013, 'Blood Moon' 2016, 'Carved in Time' 2018.'Stonecutters have toured the US extensively. Opening for such as acts as Anthrax, Gwar, Testament, Obituary, Unleashed, Mastodon, Eyehategod, Machine Head, Death Angel and Black Label Society...as well as many festivals including GWARBQ, Berzerker, Full Terror Assault.
Now in 2018 Stonecutters have issued their 5th full length album 'Carved in Time' to the masses. Displaying the same characteristics as their previous releases but more focused, tighter and with a massive production. "Carved in Time" offers something for everyone in these uncertain times.
Blood On The Harp
For a group that started making inroads into the Atlanta music scene just a few short years ago, “Build Momma a Coffin” marks the beginning of a transitional era for Blood on the Harp. Led by songwriter Miguel Olascuaga, the band has grown from its original incarnation as a trio, morphing into dynamic collective featuring the talents of Keena Graham, Russell Blair, Chris Johnson, Christopher Salmon, and Troy King. This change has allowed the group to adopt a richer and more adventurous songwriting palette, resulting in well-layered songs that require some patience to unravel.
The new single is the first track Blood on the Harp has shared since expanding into a sextet and it provides a striking example of the dark country and Southern Gothic sound the group is quickly becoming known for. Opening with an eerie atmospheric swell of strings, the mood feels initially bleak before settling into the aura of deep resignation that guides the bulk of the song. Along the way a forlorn acoustic guitar and banjo are set adrift by a shuffling backbeat, while a melancholic accordion sweeps in as if to offer its condolences. Music this rustic and stylized often seems tethered to a distant time and place, but the song’s tale of anticipated loss, coupled with some stirring vocal harmonization, gives it a grim immediacy that’s hard to shake.
“Build Momma a Coffin” is the first installment in a series of new recordings to be released by the group, so expect to hear more from Blood on the Harp in the coming weeks. They’re definitely a band you’ll want to keep an eye on, especially if they can maintain a similar level of drama and intensity moving forward. - Immersive Atlanta
For a group that started making inroads into the Atlanta music scene just a few short years ago, “Build Momma a Coffin” marks the beginning of a transitional era for Blood on the Harp. Led by songwriter Miguel Olascuaga, the band has grown from its original incarnation as a trio, morphing into dynamic collective featuring the talents of Keena Graham, Russell Blair, Chris Johnson, Christopher Salmon, and Troy King. This change has allowed the group to adopt a richer and more adventurous songwriting palette, resulting in well-layered songs that require some patience to unravel.
The new single is the first track Blood on the Harp has shared since expanding into a sextet and it provides a striking example of the dark country and Southern Gothic sound the group is quickly becoming known for. Opening with an eerie atmospheric swell of strings, the mood feels initially bleak before settling into the aura of deep resignation that guides the bulk of the song. Along the way a forlorn acoustic guitar and banjo are set adrift by a shuffling backbeat, while a melancholic accordion sweeps in as if to offer its condolences. Music this rustic and stylized often seems tethered to a distant time and place, but the song’s tale of anticipated loss, coupled with some stirring vocal harmonization, gives it a grim immediacy that’s hard to shake.
“Build Momma a Coffin” is the first installment in a series of new recordings to be released by the group, so expect to hear more from Blood on the Harp in the coming weeks. They’re definitely a band you’ll want to keep an eye on, especially if they can maintain a similar level of drama and intensity moving forward. - Immersive Atlanta