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Hardraw is a heavy metal band from Nicosia, Cyprus formed back in 2006 delivering compositions in various subjects and areas, combining classic heavy metal styles with a unique touch. The band has been active for most years since its formation, and has been under constant hard work to deliver heavy metal music, always keeping the Cyprus Metal flag up high!
At the beginning stages of its formation the band had gone through various name changes as well as line-up changes in order to combine the right individuals and style to suit the “project” that was going on (during the high-school days!).
In around 2007 throughout 2011, the band had finalized its main members and started performing live/arranging gigs all over Cyprus, and it was at that time that the band started presenting their own material to the rock and metal community of the island.
Up to that point the band was mainly performing at Cyprus local stages and bars, slowly building its following in the Underground scene, with the first tunes “Heavy Metal Union” and “Night’s Dark Figures” getting out to the fans.
Although additional line-up changes had taken place for the band from 2012 onwards, in the years that followed, Hardraw continued writing more songs with influences steaming from Power, Epic and Progressive Metal (always keeping their Classic Heavy Metal edge) and was eager to continue its heavy metal journey through making more regular appearances. To this respect, some successful gigs were performed in Athens, Greece that have been very promising and more are still to follow! Examples include, two Up The Hammers Festival appearances (as part of the warm-up show), Into Battle Festival, a supporting appearance with Tokyo Blade and the latest 2020 live appearance alongside Sacral Rage, Saboter and Temple.
The band still regularly appears in Cyprus at various festivals as well as live gigs and has supported legendary bands like Manilla Road, Dark Quarterer, Domine, Riot V and Praying Mantis.
In overview, the band has up to now released a self-titled 7” vinyl on December 2012 and their debut album “Night of the Wolf” was released on July 2014.
In 2020, the band has re-released a new version of “Night of the Wolf”, comprising new recordings of the songs of the debut album. The band is currently recording its 2nd album which will comprise 9 new songs, to be out in 2021.
Hardraw line-up :
Chris Karamichalis (Vocals)
Nikolas “Sprits” Moutafis (Guitars)
Andreas Kyriacou (Guitars)
Adamos Adamou (Bass)
Vangelis Moutafis (Drums)
We are happy to welcome a new artist to the Brutal Records Roster HEVILAN has signed a deal with the label for worldwide release the title album "Symphony of Good and Evil"
Notorious Heavy Symphonic Metaloutfit HEVILAN Return with the frantic new album "The Symphony of Good and Evil" they have what it takes to make this style very pleasing and demanding and could really satisfy everyone with their tightrope walk, release by Brutal Records March 19th, 2021
HEVILAN:
Johnny Moraes – Guitar
Alex Pasqualle – Vocals
Biek Yohaitus – Bass
Rafael Dyszy – Drums
Hevilan “Symphony of Good and Evil” is an album that contains more than its share of battering rhythms and finely honed, razor-edged riffing, the vocal acrobatics of Alex Pasqualle are solely in the spotlight on compelling symphonies of sludgy, operatic metal like the monstrous leadoff cut "Dark Paradise" and the chillingly thunderous "Great Battle".
The chunky riffing, heavy character and the grit in some of the vocals definitely place HEVILAN more towards the modern heavy prog symphonic metal, but at the same time the melodies, the very good use of a choir and the dynamics and energy clearly show that their roots are firmly planted into the traditional heavy/power metal soil of Brazil. And if Hevilan’s sound would have to be condensed into one word, then “powerful” would probably one of the first ones to come to mind, because the riffing is nothing short of punishing and stands closer to heavy metal than symphonic metal most of the time.
When HEVILAN get going, though, they really go at it, like powerful “Rebellion of the saints”, speed hammer “Devil within part I & II” or the excellent ballad “Always in my dreams”, where the Brazilians prove that they don’t have to hide behind anybody.
HEVILAN was then born, a group that primes for the virtuosity and musical development, in all of its forms. In 2006, the first work was released: “Blinded Faith” is a three track EP that served to introduce HEVILAN to the general public and specialized media. The recording brings up a fantastic composition work, and lyrics that protest against any form of mind alienation. Hevilan “Johnny Moraes” In April 2014, he was chosen to play as a sideman to Warrel Dane (Nevermore, Sanctuary) in his Brazilian tour.
Sanctuary and Nevermore as well as a solo artist, in 2014 Warrel had teamed up with Brazilian musicians Johnny Moraes (guitar), Thiago Oliveira (guitar), Fabio Carito (bass) and Marcus Dotta (drums) as his touring band and ultimately this successful collaboration led to plans for a new studio album. Recordings for “Shadow Work”, the follow-up to 2008’s “Praises to the War Machine”, started in fall 2017 at Orra Meu Studio, São Paulo, and Travis Smith commenced to create the artwork following a concept and ideas previously discussed with Warrel.In the year 2005, with some songs written, guitarist Johnny Moraes decides to assembly a heavy metal band with a heavier and more melodic orientation. In the search for musicians that could share his same ideals, he finds Biek Yohaitus and Alex Pasqualle (bass and vocals, respectively).
HEVILAN
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