MELTGSNOW (SINGAPORE)

Title: Black Penance

Format: Super Jewel Box CD

Release Date: TBA

Known for their blend of Dark-Goth influences with a strong vibe of Metal / Rock intensity, Singapore’s MELTGSNOW unleashes the much-awaited follow-up to the band’s 2003 debut, entitled “Black Penance”.

“Black Penance” exudes massive confidence and maturity in more detailed and thought-out song structures, but never for a moment drifting away from MELTGSNOW’s distinguishable trademark sounds that they have been notorious for. Ten alluring tracks of all-things grandeur, darkness and contempt!

Recorded at various locations in Singapore and Thailand, with the album mixed by Cedric (Meza Virs) at Inversion Productions and mastered by Swedish engineer-extraordinaire Jens Bogren at the highly respected Fascination Street Recording Studio (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Bloodbath, Paradise Lost, etc).

Having formed in 1999, MELTGSNOW went on to establish themselves as one of the few Goth-Metal acts from Singapore. Was one of the opening acts for Swedish Black Metal band Dark Funeral in Singapore during 2002. MELTGSNOW did a short one-week US tour in 2002, further showcasing the band’s musicianship and stage presence to a wider audience. The band went on to perform immensely throughout the years in Singapore and also the shores of Thailand, further getting more live experiences and also gaining more fan base. “Black Penance” was mixed by Cedric from Singaporean Black Metal band Meza Virs, whom has recorded and produced for several Singapore bands such as Nafrat, Hamartia, Fall Of Mirra to name a few.

For fans of Paradise Lost, Dir En Grey and Deathstars, etc!

TRACK LISTING:

1. Through The Ashes Of Providence

2. Betrayal

3. Devil’s Mind Ride

4. Empty Sky

5. Lost Your Messiah

6. Crown Of Serpents

7. Black Penance

8. Another Lie

9. Death Takes My Soul

10. Love For My Seraph

BIOGRAPHY

Forming a dark horizon to the musical landscape, Meltgsnow's (pronounced Melting Snow) was formed in 1999, standing out in the Asian Goth-Metal scene with their dark, progressive and intense approach to metal. Their evolution as a band has created a completely unique sound, characterized by a mix of melody with aggressive dark rhythm and intense vocals.

Their debut album “Insanity”, was released on Sonic Wave Records in 2003 to rave reviews, followed with a successful tour in the United States. Known for their live intensity and wild antics on stage, Meltgsnow has garnered a faithful following in Thailand and Singapore with positive fan and press feedback.

In late 2008 the band returned to the studio to record their highly anticipated album, “Black Penance”. Exploring a dark musical landscape, their first single from that album “Empty Sky”, received national radio airplay and good reviews from fans and local media. “Black Penance” is currently scheduled for release at the mid of 2010, and will be followed by a tour planned for 2010.

“Black Penance” was picked up by Pulverised Records as one of their first Goth Rock signing, the album will be out in Europe and US in April 2010 and will be followed by a tour planned for 2010.