CELLADOR
“Enter Deception”
Michael
Gremio - Lead Vocals
Chris Petersen - Lead & Rythm Guitar
David Dahir – Drums
Valentin Rakhmanov - Bass Guitar
Bill Hudson - Lead Guitar & Keys
Formed
in the summer of 2004 by guitarist Chris Petersen,
CELLADOR is an extreme power metal band from Omaha,
NE, whose members’ ages range from a mere 17
to 23 years old. CELLADOR was founded with the intent
of introducing aggressive European influenced melodic
speed/power metal to the Midwest USA, where the style
is relatively nonexistent. CELLADOR spent the fall
and winter months of 2004 writing, rehearsing and,
by March 2005, began playing live. By May of 2005
Cellador had released the demo Leaving All Behind.
An opening slot in their home-town for Metal Blade
act The Black Dahlia Murder would present the guys
in Cellador with their first significant break. Trevor
Strnad, vocalist for THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and all
around underground metal expert, passed Cellador’s
demo on to Metal Blade Records owner Brain Slagel.
Impressed by their skill and musicianship, Brian Slagel
offered the band a contract making them Metal Blade
Records’ first US based power metal signings
in years.
While
most power metal outfits, being of European decent,
cull their lyrics from tales of knights, wizardry
and epic battles, Cellador takes a more straight forward
approach. Lead vocalist Gremio’s lyrics reflect
on personal issues and effects of current world events
on our daily lives. Guitarists Chris Petersen and
Bill Hudson, who relocated to Nebraska from Brazil
to join the band, combine the primal force of power
metal and sweeping guitar harmonies with musical proficiency
much greater than their age. As a result, Cellador
--rounded out by bassist Valentin Rakhmanov, originally
from Russia and drummer David Dahir--have created
an album that reflects the bands drive to create a
truly epic album which is sure to become an essential
release in the New American Power Metal move. Enter
Deception unabashedly showcases Cellador’s skill
for composing enduring, provocative heavy metal anthems
that fist pumping metal fans young and old will truly
appreciate.
Having
already played with The Black Dahlia Murder, Kreator,
Vader, Behemoth, Fear Before the March of Flames,
Paria, and Sonata Arctica, Cellador has shown that
they can deliver the goods to the death metal and
hardcore communities without sacrificing their full-blooded
power metal majesty. Already locked down with a spot
on the coveted New England Metal & Hardcore Festival
in Massachusetts, Cellador will tour the US and Europe
throughout 2006 and 2007.
Prepare
yourself for a spellbinding, invigorating ride on
June 27th when Cellador and Metal Blade Records release
the debut album Enter Deception. An album filled with
triumphant and undeniably memorable songs taking you
on a magnetic musical journey that will not soon be
forgotten.
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