'Succumb' - Seven Spires THE MAKING OF #SevenSpires #Succumb #EmeraldSeas

A quick look behind the scenes of our new music video "Succumb" and a little discussion about the song itself!

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Seven Spires is an American metal quartet who enjoy drawing from across the spectrum of metal and beyond to tell their tales of demons, death, love, and the peculiarities of the human condition. The band’s sophomore album, “Emerald Seas," is a highly emotional, dark, and theatrical epic.

“‘Succumb’ was written in the heart of Boston while we were still attending Berklee,“ explains vocalist Adrienne Cowan. “As many of our songs do, it began as vocals and piano, and then we fleshed out the rest of the arrangement together. I suppose everyone has their own experiences and hopefully will interpret the lyrics to the song in their own way, but in the story of “Emerald Seas”, the main character has departed on their long journey and is indulging in memories of someone quite special instead of focusing on their quest. It's a bittersweet one... but aren't they all? :)”

The band explains the influences behind the album, “Musically, “Emerald Seas” is influenced by our usual mix of melodic and extreme metal favorites and Hans Zimmer worship. We immersed ourselves deeply in 19th Century Romantic music and art while writing this record, and I like to think some traits from that era are present as a result. It's highly emotional; sweet and melodic at times, and quite dark and brutal at others, especially when dealing with themes like losing one's fear of death.”

The band, as with their debut, collaborated with Sascha Paeth (Avantasia, Kamelot, Epica, etc), who mixed and mastered the album. Incidentally, Adrienne Cowan was handpicked by Paeth to front his new band, Sascha Paeth’s Masters of Ceremony and she is also one of the touring vocalists for the hugely popular Avantasia.

Seven Spires met while studying at the world renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, so we need not spend much time going on about their musical capabilities, but needless to say, the band’s musicianship is in keeping with the metal tradition of tirelessly working to be the best at your craft. Singer Adrienne Cowan is a true talent, with vocals ranging from the beautiful to the demonic, while her bandmates Jack Kosto (guitar), Peter de Reyna (bass), and Chris Dovas (drums) weave intricate musical tales to accompany the lyrical tales presented here.

Seven Spires continue Frontiers' tradition of identifying and signing the most promising young talents to ensure that the future of hard rock and metal music is in good hands.

Tracklist:
1. Igne Defendit
2. Ghost Of A Dream
3. No Words Exchanged
4. Every Crest
5. Unmapped Darkness
6. Succumb
7. Drowner Of Worlds
8. Silvery Moon
9. Bury You
10. Fearless
11. With Love From The Other Side
12. The Trouble With Eternal Life
13. Emerald Seas Overture

Line-up:
Adrienne Cowan - Vocals + Keyboards
Jack Kosto - Guitar
Peter de Reyna - Bass
Chris Dovas - Drums

Mixed by: Sascha Paeth
Mastered by: Miro

2020 Tour Dates
North American Tour with Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum Mar 12 - Apr 18
Amaranthe North American Tour 2020 with Battle Beast Aug 20 - Oct 2

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[jennysigarlaki]

"The harder it is the richer you get" will be my new motivational quote 🤘. Thanks Chris.. 🤣

[dankourny]

Amazing Song. Amazing Band. By far the most exciting new music I have come across this year. Thank you.

[Enhdros]

Great music, Lovely people, Heart warming video. My love for Seven Spires (band members) just increased further.

[UseBefore]

The orchestral music aficionado in me is very excited that there’s a track named Emerald Seas Overture :D

[calebhader]

Amazing work y'all, can't wait till the album!

[varalis]

you guys talked about all the right questions, I actually loved this video. I literally can't wait till the album releases, you guys and your music mean so much to me, so thank you four for being courageous enough to live your lives the way you were meant to: making beautiful music and connecting with thousands of people in ways you'll never know. love you all!

[helmutbiehl]

Great Band with excellent ideas and great songs. I wish you success. Good to see that you have SASCHA PAETH on your side. So much experience in so many ways...

[danielengstom]

Thank you so much for this! The song is just beautiful and so is this "making-of" video, this album is definitely a must-buy. You guys are the best!

[darkworker]

Looking forward to hearing u live next year with amaranthe and battlebeast!!

[scottthomson]

I always enjoy this type of video, and if you learned anything about the band, then it can be considered a good 'making of' video! So good job guys...and see you at Club Red in April!

[shanemckenna]

I love the first track. Should be an epic album. Is it another concept album or just a solid collection of ideas?

[kazuma]

I never pay attention to lyrics that much tbh. Just listen to the melody