Monday, November 12, 2012

ARSIS: ANNOUNCE NEW GUITARIST BRANDON ELLIS

Photo: In case you missed the news over the weekend:

ARSIS are pleased to officially announce Brandon Ellis as their new guitarist. Brandon has toured with the band in the past but will finally make his recording debut with ARSIS’ upcoming full-length release. 

Brandon replaces guitarist Nick Cordle who was recently tapped to replace Christopher Amott in Swedish supergroup, ARCH ENEMY.

“I am super happy to say that Brandon Ellis has recently become the new lead guitarist for ARSIS,” commented vocalist/guitarist Jim Malone. “Not only is he one of the best musicians that I have been able to work with, but he shares my passion for all things that are 80's metal, including ridiculously tacky paint jobs on guitars. I am beyond excited about writing new material with Brandon. Until then, listen for his shredilicious leads on the upcoming ARSIS full length. Come check him out live with ARSIS this December!”

"Initially when Nick joined ARCH ENEMY, we all thought we could make it work with him having the time for both bands,” continued bassist Noah Martin. “Things unfortunately overlapped and we weren't able to work on the new album with him. We appreciate everything he's done for ARSIS. We'll miss our friend greatly and do wish him all the best. Both Nick and Ryan Knight (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER), contributed ridiculous leads for the album.

Brandon's solos on this full-length are both crushing and particularly creative. His presence, along with Shawn's (Priest – drums), were integral to the tone of this album. We're in the post-production stage, now that the masters were just finished. In the meantime, come have beers with us on the SONATA ARCTICA run!"    
Virginia, USA based technical/melodic death metal warriors ARSIS have announced new guitarist BRANDON ELLIS. 

FROM ARSIS: 
In case you missed the news over the weekend:

ARSIS are pleased to officially announce Brandon Ellis as their new guitarist. Brandon has toured with the band in the past but will finally make his recording debut with ARSIS’ upcoming full-l
ength release.

Brandon replaces guitarist Nick Cordle who was recently tapped to replace Christopher Amott in Swedish supergroup, ARCH ENEMY.

“I am super happy to say that Brandon Ellis has recently become the new lead guitarist for ARSIS,” commented vocalist/guitarist Jim Malone. “Not only is he one of the best musicians that I have been able to work with, but he shares my passion for all things that are 80's metal, including ridiculously tacky paint jobs on guitars. I am beyond excited about writing new material with Brandon. Until then, listen for his shredilicious leads on the upcoming ARSIS full length. Come check him out live with ARSIS this December!”

"Initially when Nick joined ARCH ENEMY, we all thought we could make it work with him having the time for both bands,” continued bassist Noah Martin. “Things unfortunately overlapped and we weren't able to work on the new album with him. We appreciate everything he's done for ARSIS. We'll miss our friend greatly and do wish him all the best. Both Nick and Ryan Knight (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER), contributed ridiculous leads for the album.

Brandon's solos on this full-length are both crushing and particularly creative. His presence, along with Shawn's (Priest – drums), were integral to the tone of this album. We're in the post-production stage, now that the masters were just finished. In the meantime, come have beers with us on the SONATA ARCTICA run!"

Anyone who saw us on the last tour, knows that Brandon is a natural fit in Arsis. We can't yet comment on a release date for "Unwelcome," but the masters came back sounding unbelievably strong. If you want to hear some of the 17 songs we've recorded since June, come see us on our December tour with Sonata Arctica, sponsored by Scion A/V Metal!  -Noah  P.S. If there are any particular songs you want to hear, now's the time to let us now. There are some that work live better than others, of course.

ARSIS FALL 2012 U.S. TOUR DATES: 
We have added some headlining shows to our upcoming tour in the December. Here are the dates:

December 18th, 2012 Albuquerque,NM @ Launchpad
December 19th, 2012 Phoenix,AZ @ Rhythm room
December 21st, 2012 Las Vegas,NV @ Cheyenne Saloon
December 23rd, 2012 Oklahoma City,OK @ CHAMELEON ROOM

See you there!


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-