Embers versus the Italian post!!! Where is the Embers master recording?!?! It never arrived with Iconoclast. We're still waiting. No news yet, but we need it to show up before our tour.
Embers is raising money to get our asses to Europe for an upcoming tour in May. Buy our AWESOME merchandise!!! T-shirts, long-sleeves, C.D.'s, records or whatever you want. We'll just make it. All our merch has dark iconic imagery.
http://embers.bandcamp.com/
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Squatter's Life
This article, written by Embers guitarist Steven DeCaprio, originally appeared on Invisible Oranges a heavy metal blog.
I met Mila in 1999 at La Scintilla, a squat in Modena, Italy. I was on tour with my previous band Lesser of Two. Mila runs a number of labels including Agipunk, Break the Chains, and Iconoclast. Recently Iconoclast agreed to release Embers’ upcoming album, Shadows.
La Scintilla was a huge fortress with a bar, library/store, a computer workstation, two rooms with free foosball, a large concert space, a guest room designed for over a dozen people, multiple kitchens, storage, an entire floor of apartments, dining room, common space, laundry room, meeting room, and space left to expand.
During Lesser of Two’s tour in ’99 as well as subsequent tours by Embers, we played at many squats such as La Scintilla.
Before touring Europe for the first time, I always thought of squats as merely abandoned properties which people just occupied for shelter. As a teenager, some friends of mine and I had occupied a vacant warehouse. We brought furniture into an empty office in the warehouse and hung out there. I remember when Ash, the other guitarist on Lesser of Two’s first E.P., was kicked out of his parents’ house and began living in the warehouse.
Once his parents kicked him out he was living in the warehouse without electricity, and one of the only places we could plug in was a local park that was known as a pick-up spot for guys cruising for sex. Eventually Ash left town and Lesser of Two became a three piece with my wife, Kelly, who currently plays bass with me in Embers.
I met Mila in 1999 at La Scintilla, a squat in Modena, Italy. I was on tour with my previous band Lesser of Two. Mila runs a number of labels including Agipunk, Break the Chains, and Iconoclast. Recently Iconoclast agreed to release Embers’ upcoming album, Shadows.
La Scintilla was a huge fortress with a bar, library/store, a computer workstation, two rooms with free foosball, a large concert space, a guest room designed for over a dozen people, multiple kitchens, storage, an entire floor of apartments, dining room, common space, laundry room, meeting room, and space left to expand.
During Lesser of Two’s tour in ’99 as well as subsequent tours by Embers, we played at many squats such as La Scintilla.
Before touring Europe for the first time, I always thought of squats as merely abandoned properties which people just occupied for shelter. As a teenager, some friends of mine and I had occupied a vacant warehouse. We brought furniture into an empty office in the warehouse and hung out there. I remember when Ash, the other guitarist on Lesser of Two’s first E.P., was kicked out of his parents’ house and began living in the warehouse.
Once his parents kicked him out he was living in the warehouse without electricity, and one of the only places we could plug in was a local park that was known as a pick-up spot for guys cruising for sex. Eventually Ash left town and Lesser of Two became a three piece with my wife, Kelly, who currently plays bass with me in Embers.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Embers Kicks Off Tour with Exhausted Prayer. Plus Long Sleeve Shadow Shirt!
Embers is leaving tomorrow on tour with Exhausted Prayer. Also, the new Shadows long sleeve shirt are available with snakes on the sleeves as are our T-shirts and patches. All of that merchandise are available embers.bandcamp.com
The Worst of All Possible Tours
Embers' tour with Exhausted Prayer is a tour in support of Exhausted Prayer's new album "The Worst of All Possible Worlds" hence the name of the tour. Exhausted Prayer is a cornerstone of the Los Angeles underground metal scene. Their music is relentless, epic, blackened death metal, and Embers was honored to have shared the stage with Exhausted Prayer on our last tour. Sharing the stage with them on this tour up the Pacific Northwest expands on that.
However, Embers does not join Exhausted Prayer until our show in Eugene, Oregon on September 4th. Because of this Embers is playing some shows before we meet them. On Friday September 2nd Embers will be teaming up with long time friends Speed of Darkness who play dark epic metal with haunting melodies. The show will be in Arcata, California at the Alibi. Here are some links to the show info:
Reverbnation
Facebook
Last.Fm
The next day, Saturday September 3rd we will play in Medford, Oregon at Johnny B's. The show info is here:
Reverbnation
Facebook
Last.Fm
After that we join up with Exhausted Prayer. Here are all the tour dates and info:
9/4 Lazarus Pit Eugene
Reverbnation
Facebook
Last.Fm
The Worst of All Possible Tours
Embers' tour with Exhausted Prayer is a tour in support of Exhausted Prayer's new album "The Worst of All Possible Worlds" hence the name of the tour. Exhausted Prayer is a cornerstone of the Los Angeles underground metal scene. Their music is relentless, epic, blackened death metal, and Embers was honored to have shared the stage with Exhausted Prayer on our last tour. Sharing the stage with them on this tour up the Pacific Northwest expands on that.
However, Embers does not join Exhausted Prayer until our show in Eugene, Oregon on September 4th. Because of this Embers is playing some shows before we meet them. On Friday September 2nd Embers will be teaming up with long time friends Speed of Darkness who play dark epic metal with haunting melodies. The show will be in Arcata, California at the Alibi. Here are some links to the show info:
Reverbnation
Last.Fm
The next day, Saturday September 3rd we will play in Medford, Oregon at Johnny B's. The show info is here:
Reverbnation
Last.Fm
After that we join up with Exhausted Prayer. Here are all the tour dates and info:
9/4 Lazarus Pit Eugene
Reverbnation
Last.Fm
Thursday, August 11, 2011
High on Fire, Black Cobra, Exhausted Prayer, Iconoclast Records, and more Embers news.
A lot has happened in the world of Embers this summer. Here are the headlines:
Embers to Play with High on Fire and Black Cobra in Oakland
Embers has known High on Fire for many years and we are happy to finally share the stage with them. Kelly and Steve's previous band Lesser of Two played many show with High on Fire, but it's been nearly a decade since their last show with them when Lesser of Two shared the stage with High on Fire and Mastodon on June 22, 2002 at the Velvet Lounge in Savannah, Georgia.
Embers will be opening followed by Black Cobra an up and coming two piece group from San Francisco. This will be the second time Embers has played a concert with Black Cobra. Ironically Embers' first show with Black Cobra was not in the Bay Area but rather in San Antonio, Texas. Black Cobra also features the guitarist from Cavity which Lesser of Two played with at a house show in San Jose on June 20, 1998.
The show will be at the Uptown in Oakland on August 27 so get your tickets while supplies last. You can purchase tickets physically at the Uptown located at 1928 Telegraph Ave. If you don't mind paying the small fee you can also purchase tickets online at:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t
"The Worst of All Possible Tours" with Exhausted Prayer
Embers is joining Los Angeles based Exhausted Prayer on their upcoming tour in support of their new album "The Worst of All Possible Worlds". The album title suggests a rejection of Leibnizian optimism also most notably rejected by Voltaire in many of his writings including his novel Candide which I recommend as a light yet thought provoking read.
Exhausted Prayer has been playing black/death metal in Los Angeles for over a decade and are one of the most respected bands down there. Embers had the privilege to share the stage with them on our recent tour through the Southwest. That bill also featured another amazing black metal group; Winterthrall.
Before Exhausted Prayer meets up with Embers they will be playing some shows up the coast as follows:
8/31 Rocks Bar Laguna Niguel
Embers then meets up with Exhausted Prayer for the following dates:
Iconoclast Records to Release Embers' Double Album "Shadows"
Embers to Play with High on Fire and Black Cobra in Oakland
Embers has known High on Fire for many years and we are happy to finally share the stage with them. Kelly and Steve's previous band Lesser of Two played many show with High on Fire, but it's been nearly a decade since their last show with them when Lesser of Two shared the stage with High on Fire and Mastodon on June 22, 2002 at the Velvet Lounge in Savannah, Georgia.
Embers will be opening followed by Black Cobra an up and coming two piece group from San Francisco. This will be the second time Embers has played a concert with Black Cobra. Ironically Embers' first show with Black Cobra was not in the Bay Area but rather in San Antonio, Texas. Black Cobra also features the guitarist from Cavity which Lesser of Two played with at a house show in San Jose on June 20, 1998.
The show will be at the Uptown in Oakland on August 27 so get your tickets while supplies last. You can purchase tickets physically at the Uptown located at 1928 Telegraph Ave. If you don't mind paying the small fee you can also purchase tickets online at:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t
"The Worst of All Possible Tours" with Exhausted Prayer
Embers is joining Los Angeles based Exhausted Prayer on their upcoming tour in support of their new album "The Worst of All Possible Worlds". The album title suggests a rejection of Leibnizian optimism also most notably rejected by Voltaire in many of his writings including his novel Candide which I recommend as a light yet thought provoking read.
Exhausted Prayer has been playing black/death metal in Los Angeles for over a decade and are one of the most respected bands down there. Embers had the privilege to share the stage with them on our recent tour through the Southwest. That bill also featured another amazing black metal group; Winterthrall.
Before Exhausted Prayer meets up with Embers they will be playing some shows up the coast as follows:
8/31 Rocks Bar Laguna Niguel
9/1 Eli's Mile High Club Oakland
9/2 Deadfest @ First Church of the Buzzard Oakland
9/3 Monstro's Pizza Chico
Embers then meets up with Exhausted Prayer for the following dates:
9/4 Lazarus Pit Eugene
9/5 Track House Olympia
9/7 The Saratoga Portland
9/8 Galway Arms Seattle
9/9 Blackwater Records Portland
Iconoclast Records to Release Embers' Double Album "Shadows"
Monday, June 27, 2011
Top Ten Metal and Crust Blogs
Embers has received a great deal of support from independent and underground blogs since we started our page at embers.bandcamp.com where you can listen to and download most of our music. This has been especially helpful since we launched our pre-release of our upcoming album Shadows.
We've been able to track the blogs that have generated the greatest amount of traffic to our music and these are the top blogs. We are flattered to have such eclectic support.
Metalsucks
Number of hits on Embers bandcamp page: 468
http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/05/24/freeloader-embers%E2%80%99-shadows/
As the name implies this blog covers metal with an infusion of humor and tounge-in-cheek style. The substance does not suffer from this. Although there is a good amount of humor, much self deprecating, this blog covers a wide array of underground metal. The reviews are in depth. The interviews are good, especially if you want insights into the music writing, recording, and performing processes of your favorite underground artists. The interviews do not get political or philosophical, but they do try to unearth behind the scenes information.
Embers was originally featured on a recurring episode entitled "freeloader" where metalsucks features something they recommend that you can enjoy for free. Later Shadows was given an in depth review.
Invisible Oranges
Number of hits: 381
http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/03/sign-them-already-embers/
Invisible Oranges covers new and old music. There is a lot of coverage of extreme and underground metal projects. Many of the articles also cover issues regarding the metal culture, metal identity, and social trends. There are record and show reviews as well as interviews, but there are also articles on gender, age, race, as well as other topics of a more philosophical bend. This eclectic blog has something for everyone. You can read some thought provoking articles or find the latest on festivals, new releases, and news.
It was due to a suggestion from Cosmo of Invisible Oranges that Embers started our bandcamp page in the first place. We were mentioned in articles entitled, "Sign Them Already" (we're still holding out) and "Every Band Should Have a Bandcamp". We are grateful for this advice.
Crust or Die
Number of hits: 318
http://crust-or-die.blogspot.com/2011/04/embers-shadows-2x12.html#links
Crust or Die is a Spanish language blog which focuses on crust-punk but includes a lot of metal with crust and punk influences such as Embers. The blog has tons of music featuring free music. Since Shadows is available for a donation our pre-release fits within this free music focus.
We've been able to track the blogs that have generated the greatest amount of traffic to our music and these are the top blogs. We are flattered to have such eclectic support.
Metalsucks
Number of hits on Embers bandcamp page: 468
http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/05/24/freeloader-embers%E2%80%99-shadows/
As the name implies this blog covers metal with an infusion of humor and tounge-in-cheek style. The substance does not suffer from this. Although there is a good amount of humor, much self deprecating, this blog covers a wide array of underground metal. The reviews are in depth. The interviews are good, especially if you want insights into the music writing, recording, and performing processes of your favorite underground artists. The interviews do not get political or philosophical, but they do try to unearth behind the scenes information.
Embers was originally featured on a recurring episode entitled "freeloader" where metalsucks features something they recommend that you can enjoy for free. Later Shadows was given an in depth review.
Invisible Oranges
Number of hits: 381
http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/03/sign-them-already-embers/
Invisible Oranges covers new and old music. There is a lot of coverage of extreme and underground metal projects. Many of the articles also cover issues regarding the metal culture, metal identity, and social trends. There are record and show reviews as well as interviews, but there are also articles on gender, age, race, as well as other topics of a more philosophical bend. This eclectic blog has something for everyone. You can read some thought provoking articles or find the latest on festivals, new releases, and news.
It was due to a suggestion from Cosmo of Invisible Oranges that Embers started our bandcamp page in the first place. We were mentioned in articles entitled, "Sign Them Already" (we're still holding out) and "Every Band Should Have a Bandcamp". We are grateful for this advice.
Crust or Die
Number of hits: 318
http://crust-or-die.blogspot.com/2011/04/embers-shadows-2x12.html#links
Crust or Die is a Spanish language blog which focuses on crust-punk but includes a lot of metal with crust and punk influences such as Embers. The blog has tons of music featuring free music. Since Shadows is available for a donation our pre-release fits within this free music focus.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
His Hero Is Gone interview by Dominik Gerszberg (RIP)
There was rumor going around that His Hero is Gone was playing a reunion show soon. Apparently this rumor was just a prank.
His Hero is Gone recorded their last record after Lesser of Two (Kelly and Steve from Embers' former band) recorded at Polymorph Studios. Kelly, Steve, and our good friend Dominik Gerszberg (RIP) met up with them and had this conversation. Dominik never put out the interview in his lifetime, and we just uncovered this tape recently.
If you haven't heard HHIG then you should check them out. Here's a video of them live:
Kelly and Steve
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