Tag: Downspirit
1 New Hard Rock & Metal Releases for 8/14/2012
It is another massive release day, and plenty of cool hard rock and metal picks to chose from. Brand new releases from In This Moment, Fozzy, and Loudness will make our shopping list, and there are many more that are too cool to miss. Check below for the full list!
In This Moment – Blood
Incubus – Incubus HQ Live Special Edition
Fozzy – Sin and Bones
Lynch Mob – Revolution Deluxe Collection
Loudness – Eve to Dawn
Korpiklaani – Manala
Doro – Under My Skin (Import)
Doro – Raise Your Fist in the Air (Import)
Mondo Generator – Hell Comes To Your Heart
Anvil – Anthology of Anvil
Anvil – Past & Present
Anvil – Still Going Strong
Anvil – Back to Basics
Soulicit – Parking Lot Rockstar
Deep Purple – Last Concert in Japan
Downspirit – Bulletproof
Kottonmouth Kings – Mile High
Crystal Viper – Metal Nation (Import)
Black Light Burns – The Moment You Realize You’re Going To Fall
Steve Vai – The Story of Light
0 DOWNSPIRIT – New Song Streaming
DOWNSPIRIT, the heavy rock band formed by ex-SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric “Cede” Dupont will be releasing their new album Bulletproof? in North America on August 14th. The album is available for pre-order on AMAZON.
The band based in Stuttgart, Germany blends old blues roots with a modern, down tuned guitar-feel, their songs are a mixture of typical bluesy 80’s hard rock and a contemporary metal sound, which also includes some Rock/Pop influences here and there.
Bulletproof? is not just an album with excellent song and musicianship, it is a sound experience that catches the attention of its listeners from the first note to the last beat! The melancholic feeling of blues combined with the power of heavy metal riffs and strong melodies coupled with a band of well known and talented musicians come together to deliver quality sounding music with power and passion: This is DOWNSPIRIT.
Today DOWNSPIRIT has debuted another track from Bulletproof? entitled “The Wish”. Listen to the exclusive premiere courtesy of Noisecreep HERE.
Check out DOWNSPIRIT‘s cover of the the Roxette hit “The Look” HERE courtesy of Bravewords.
The band has also released an album teaser which features a full stream of the song “Life After Her”. It is available for viewing HERE.
DOWNSPIRIT Live:
8/18: – Germany Dassel
9/7: – Germany Nürburgring (+Doro)
9/22: – Germany Mannheim Alte Seilerei (+Freedom Call)
10/17: – France Colmar Grillen (+Freedom Call)
10/18: – Germany München Backstage (+Freedom Call)
10/19: – Mirano (VE) Wig Wam (+Freedom Call)
10/20: – Italy Rozzano (MI) Theatre Club (+Freedom Call)
Bulletproof? Track List:
1) Greed
2) Life After her
3) Get the F*** Up
4) The Wish
5) Human Gift
6) Are you Proud?
7) Hellyeah
8) Overload
9) Gotta Get Away
10) What a Way to Die
11) I’m a Survivor
12) The Look
For More Info Please Visit:
http://www.downspirit.com
http://www.facebook.com/downspiritofficial
http://www.metalville.de
0 DOWSPIRIT Reveal New Album Title, Cover Art, Tracklisting and Release Date
DOWNSPIRIT, the heavy rock band formed by ex-SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric “Cede” Dupont have revealed the album title Bulletproof as well as unveiled the cover art, tracklisting and confirmed the album’s release date.
Bulletproof Track List:
1) Greed
2) Life After her
3) Get the F*** Up
4) The Wish
5) Human Gift
6) Are you Proud?
7) Hellyeah
8) Overload
9) Gotta Get Away
10) What a Way to Die
11) I’m a Survivor
12) The Look
The European release date is scheduled for July 27th and the North American release date is set for August 14th.
Furthermore DOWNSPIRIT have announced the following touring with their “Bulletproof” album.
DOWNSPIRIT summer tour w/ADRENALINE MOB
6/25: – Germany Aschaffenburg (Colos-Saal)
6/26: – Germany Hamburg (Knust)
7/5: – Germany Ludwigsburg (Rockfabrik)
7/6: – Germany München (Theaterfabrik)
7/7: – Germany Bochum (Matrix)
DOWNSPIRIT Tour Dates in fall 2012:
8/18: – Germany Dassel
9/7: – Germany Nürburgring (+Doro)
9/22: – Germany Mannheim Alte Seilerei (+Freedom Call)
10/17: – France Colmar Grillen (+Freedom Call)
10/18: – Germany München Backstage (+Freedom Call)
10/19: – Mirano (VE) Wig Wam (+Freedom Call)
10/10: – Italy Rozzano (MI) Theatre Club (+Freedom Call)
More info on www.downspirit.com and www.facebook.com/downspiritofficial
0 DOWNSPIRIT Working on New Album
DOWNSPIRIT, the German/Swiss bluesy/hard-rocking-metal-oriented band formed by ex-SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric “Cede” Dupont, have entered the studio to begin recording their new album. A release is expected for late summer via Metalville Records, followed by a tour in fall/winter.
DOWNSPIRIT invite you to check out their official bandsite on facebook (www.facebook.com/downspiritofficial) for a lot of studio reports, videos and updates on the recording process. “Be part of the action!” states the band.
In other news Cedric “Cede” Dupont has been part of the “Help! for Japan” project that just released an EP worldwide to help raise funds for the victims of the horrible earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan last year. “Help! for Japan” enlists numerous famous guest of European’s metal/rock scene.
www.downspirit.com
www.facebook.com/downspiritofficial
www.myspace.com/downspirit
0 DOWNSPIRIT TO JOIN SINNER & VOODOO CIRCLE ON EUROPEAN TOUR
DEBUT ALBUM “POINT OF ORIGIN” AVAILABLE NOW ON METALVILLE RECORDS
DOWNSPIRIT, the German/Swiss blues/metal-oriented band formed by SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric “Cede” Dupont, have confirmed additional European tour dates with Sinner and Voodoo Circle. Dates are listed below:
DOWNSPIRIT – Point Of Origin – European Tour – 2011
10.06.11 – GER Schleswig – Valhalla Festival
17.06.11 – GER Sindelfingen – Midsummer Festival
24.06.11 – GER Speyer – Halle 101
25.06.11 – GER Weiher – Live Music Hall
15.07.11 – GER Osnabrück – Hyde Park (+ Axel Rudi Pell)
19.08.11 – CH Safenwil AG – Schrottplatz
21.09.11 – GER Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
22.09.11 – GER Recklinghausen – Vest Arena (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
23.09.11 – GER Geiselwind – Autohof Strohofer (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
24.09.11 – GER Andernach – JuZ (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
25.09.11 – BEL AS – GC DRIESCHAAR (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
26.09.11 – GER Augsburg – Spectrum (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
28.09.11 – GER Bruchsal – Fabrik (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
29.09.11 – GER Stuttgart – Roehre (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
30.09.11 – GER Burglengenfeld – VA Zentrum (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
01.10.11 – AUT Woergl – Komma (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
02.10.11 – CH Pratteln – Galery (+ Sinner/Voodoo Circle)
19.11.11 – GER Donaueschingen – Delta Animal House
26.11.11 – CH Zürich – Dynamo (+ Freedom Call)
02.12.11 – CH Basel – Redrocks
03.12.11 – CH Herisau – Metalvetia Metalclub
17.12.11 – CH Winterthur – Albani
“Blending old blues roots with a modern, down tuned guitar-feel, DOWNSPIRIT‘s songs are a mixture of typical bluesy ’80s hard rock and a contemporary metal sound” according to a press release.
DOWNSPIRIT is
Steffen Lauth – Vocals
Cédric “Cede” Dupont – Lead Guitars
Axel “Aki” Reissmann – Rhythm Guitars
Dennis Wohlbold – Bass
Steffen Theurer – Drums
For more info visit:
www.downspirit.com
www.myspace.com/downspirit
0 DOWNSPIRIT ANNOUNCES NEW LINEUP
DOWNSPIRIT, the German/Swiss blues/metal-oriented band formed by SYMPHORCE/ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cedric “Cede” Dupont, announce a
new bassist and drummer to their ranks.
Longtime friends Dennis Wohlbold (bass) and Steffen Theurer (drummer) are taking over the rhythm duties from now on.
The band states: “We are so excited to have found such a blasting replacement and enrichment on the rhythm section! Everything sounds killer and we can’t wait for you to meet
Dennis and Steffen (Theurer) on one of our next shows. Seb and Sven decided to head on for a different future in their lifes, and we wish them all the best!”
In other news DOWNSPIRIT are confirming more and more touring dates in support of their sensational debut album “Point of Origin” which was released in 2010 in Europe and the US/Canada.
A list of shows can be found below:
02.04.11 – GER Osnabrück – Headbanger’s Ballroom
16.04.11 – CH Basel – Redrocks
30.04.11 – GER Esslingen – Komma
20.05.11 – CH Lengnau AG Halt Festival
11.06.11 – GER Schleswig – Valhalla Festival
24.06.11 – GER Speyer – Halle 101
25.06.11 – GER Weiher – Live Music Hall
01.07.11 – GER Biesenthal b. Berlin – Kiss my Rock Festival TBA
19.11.11 – GER Donaueschingen – Delta Animal House
17.12.11 – CH Winterthur – Albani
“Blending old blues roots with a modern, downtuned guitar-feel, DOWNSPIRIT’s songs are a mixture of typical bluesy ’80s hardrock and a contemporary metal sound” according to a press release.
DOWNSPIRIT is (please view picture attached):
Steffen Lauth – Vocals
Cédric “Cede” Dupont – Lead Guitars
Axel “Aki” Reissmann – Rhythm Guitars
Dennis Wohlbold – Bass
Steffen Theurer – Drums
0 DOWNSPIRIT GUITARIST CEDE DUPONT TALKS ABOUT “POINT OF ORIGIN” AND UPCOMING TOUR
“POINT OF ORIGIN” AVAILABLE NOW ON METALVILLE RECORDS
| DOWNSPIRIT’S debut album “Point of Origin” was released August 17th in North America on Metalville Records. Guitarist Cede Dupont recently took the band’s MySpace page to give an update on the band and their upcoming tour plans:
“Hey dudes and dudettes We thought, now that the album is out, you’d be interested in having a look at our exclusive blog once again, the blog we made during the recording sessions in late 09. There’s a lot of pics, some cool pieces of film tape available for you at http://downspiritstudio.blogspot.com/ Furthermore we want to let you know that “Point of Origin” is finally available digitally now as well (ITUNES, AMAZON MP3, etc, etc) We have plans for a European tour coming hopefully soon, so cross your fingers for that 😉 We’re now getting prepared for a first run of hard rocking shows in support of our “Point of Europe Tour 2010/2011″ Cheers!” DOWNSPIRIT recently posted footage of the recording sessions for their debut “Point of Origin”. The footage can be viewed at the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-efDDsM2No DOWNSPIRIT‘s main goal is to play live as much as possible – from the smallest club in your neighborhood to the biggest stadiums in the world. Whatever might cross their paths in the long-term future – this band is about to crank your stereos, rock your house and turn it all into one big rock party! “Point of Origin”is not just an album with excellent songs on it, furthermore it is a sound experience that catches the attention of its listeners from the first note to the last beat! The melancholic feeling of blues music combined with the power of Heavy Metal riffs and strong melodies, a band including well known and talented musicians who came together to deliver quality sounding music with power and passion: THAT’S DOWNSPIRIT! DOWNSPIRIT is: Steffen Lauth – vocals Cédric “Cede” Dupont – lead guitar Axel “Aki” Reissmann – rhythm guitar Sven Rakowitz – bass Sebastian Dunkel – drums
For more on DOWNSPIRIT be sure to visit: |
0 EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE OF DOWNSPIRIT’S RECORDING SESSIONS FOR “POINT OF ORIGIN” POSTED ONLINE
POINT OF ORIGIN TAKING METAL RADIO BY STORM
DOWNSPIRIT was originally formed in 2009 by SYMPHORCE/Ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cédric “Cede” Dupont in order to fulfil his long-time dream to form a band dedicated to the combination of blues and metal music.
DOWNSPIRIT recently posted footage of the recording sessions for their debut “Point of Origin”. The footage can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-efDDsM2No
In only its first full week at metal radio, “Point of Origin” has been steadily picking up steam thanks to key adds by commercial radio stations: WCHZ (Augusta, GA), WIER (Burlington, VT), WKTA (Chicago, IL), WRIF (Detroit, MI), KJML (Pittsburgh, KS), FMJ (Los Angeles, CA), WEDG (Buffalo, NY) and WKGB (Binghamton, NY).
DOWNSPIRIT‘s main goal is to play live as much as possible – from the smallest club in your neighborhood to the biggest stadiums in the world. Whatever might cross their paths in the long-term future – this band is about to crank your stereos, rock your house and turn it all into one big rock party!
“Point of Origin” is not just an album with excellent songs on it, furthermore it is a sound experience that catches the attention of its listeners from the first note to the last beat! The melancholic feeling of blues music combined with the power of Heavy Metal riffs and strong melodies, a band including well known and talented musicians who came together to deliver quality sounding music with power and passion: THAT’S DOWNSPIRIT!
Tracklist:
1. Point of Origin Pt. I
2. Point of Origin Pt. II
3. Love Song
4. Life’s a Bitch
5. Lost
6. Good Times
7. Hollow Words
8. Highway Run
9. Arisen
10.Make my Day
11.The End
Bonus: Rockstar Blues
DOWNSPIRIT is:
Steffen Lauth – vocals
Cédric “Cede” Dupont – lead guitar
Axel “Aki” Reissmann – rhythm guitar
Sven Rakowitz – bass
Sebastian Dunkel – drums
For more on DOWNSPIRIT be sure to visit:
http://www.downspirit.com
http://www.myspace.com/downspirit
http://www.metalville.de
0 Downspirit – Point of Origin (2010)
There are so many hot new releases in August, I fear some of the better new bands will get lost in the shuffle. One of the more interesting bands that I have heard in a while is Stuttgart, Germany’s Downspirit.
Downspirit is a new band that was formed in 2009 by SYMPHORCE/Ex-FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cédric “Cede” Dupont. Dupont wanted to fulfill his dream to form a band dedicated to the combination of blues and metal music. With Point of Origin, Downspirit has somehow managed to blend 80’s hard rock, modern metal and blues to create a sound that is familiar, and yet refreshingly different from so many of the bands on the scene today.
Singer Steffan Lauth’s voice oscillates between a cool melodic and metal sound that helps to keep the songs interesting on this disc. I didn’t really know what to expect with the opening tracks “Point of Origin Part I, and II”. My first thought was, oh great, another band with down tuned guitars. Luckily, this CD gets more interesting quickly. “Love Song” opens up with some killer blues harp, and delivers a good mix of melodic rock & metal. This song gets better every time I listen to it.
“Good Times” is a kick ass stadium anthem that is going to get a ton of play by me. This is easily my favorite on Point of Origin.
After listening to “Arisen” I would guess that Cédric “Cede” Dupont is influenced by George Lynch. There are some moments that remind me of Lynch Mob in this song.
“The End” is this extremely cool deep-toned number that ought to be a hit for Downspirit. This song has a ton of radio potential.
Downspirit has turned in a surprisingly good debut. Overall, I am very pleased with Point of Origin. This is a CD that I will be playing a ton this summer. If you want to check out a new band that rocks, don’t overlook Downspirit’s Point of Origin. I think you will enjoy it.
The first 1000 copies will be in digipak format and contain one bonus track “Rockstar Blues”! It is available for purchase here! For more information on Downspirit, please visit the band’s myspace page! You can watch the album trailer for Point of Origin below!
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Point of Origin Pt. I
2. Point of Origin Pt. II
3. Love Song
4. Life’s a Bitch
5. Lost
6. Good Times
7. Hollow Words
8. Highway Run
9. Arisen
10. Make my Day
11. The End
12. Rockstar Blues (Bonus Track)
Downspirit is:
Steffen Lauth – vocals
Cédric “Cede” Dupont – lead guitar
Axel “Aki” Reissmann – rhythm guitar
Sven Rakowitz – bass
Sebastian Dunkel – drums
