CIRCLE II CIRCLE: New Track Stream “Killing Death”

Brave Words & Blood Knuckles today brings fans a preview of “Killing Death” from American metal ministers CIRCLE II CIRCLE. The track stream comes in anticipation of the band’s forthcoming Seasons Will Fall full-length, set for North American release via Armoury Records on January 29, 2013 (next Tuesday!)

Led by former Savatage vocaist Zak Stevens, the 12-track Seasons Will Fall promises to be the band’s strongest album to date both musically and sonically. Blending Stevens’ history and unique “Savatage style” with the fresh sounds he’s meticulously developed with CIIC, Seasons Will Fall is a commanding fusion of metal and hard rock, powered by his passionate melodic rock vocals. Colossal Pop calls Stevens, “one of the best vocalists in the rock world,” while Hardrock Haven opines: “This is a must-have album your music collection, especially if you are a CIRCLE II CIRCLE or Savatage fan or checking out the progressive metal scene for the first time.” The Age Of Metal agrees: “CIRCLE II CIRCLE have indeed exceeded their potential, and challenged their capabilities to the most on this record. A great hard rock album full of heavy riffs, high note vocals, and a pure rocking attitude all around it. One of the greatest albums to begin this 2013, no doubt.”

Details Stevens of the theme behind the track “Killing Death” “The lyrics are basically about taking control of something that is detrimental or that may be shortening your life. It’s about ridding yourself of the things that you know are making your days numbered before they wind up actually killing you.”

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Formed in 2001, CIRCLE II CIRCLE has released five albums to date consistently progressing into something more powerful with each offering without sacrificing the signature sound fans around the globe have grown to adore. The turning point for CIIC came in 2012 with their monumental performance of The Wake of Magellan in its entirety at Germany’s legendary Wacken Open Air Festival. What followed was a sold-out European club tour with a full European jaunt set to follow later this year.

Seasons Will Fall Track List:

1. Diamond Blade

2. Without A Sound

3. Killing Death

4. Epiphany

5. End Of Emotion

6. Dreams That Never Die

7. Seasons Will Fall

8. Never Gonna Stop

9. Isolation

10. Sweet Despair

11. Downshot

12. Only Yesterday

CIRCLE II CIRCLE:

Zak Stevens – Vocals

Mitch Stewart – Bass/Vocals

Bill Hudson – Guitars/Vocals

Christian Wentz – Guitars/Vocals

Henning Wanner – Keyboards/Vocals

Adam Sagan – Drums

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Join The Armoury Records Roster New Album To See Release This Winter; Cover Art And Track Listing Revealed

Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, will release the sixth studio album from American metallers CIRCLE II CIRCLE this Winter. Led by former Savatage vocalist Zak Stevens, the 12-trackSeasons Will Fall promises to be the band’s strongest album to date both musically and sonically blending Stevens’ history and unique “Savatage style” with the fresh sounds he’s meticulously developed with CIIC — a commanding fusion of metal and hard rock, powered by his passionate melodic rock vocals. From the howling guitar riffs of “Diamond Blade” and “Killing Death” to the energetic sound of “Never Gonna Stop,” the album contains everything you want from a heavy rock album.

earMUSIC/Edel and Zak Stevens have enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success together over the years with Savatage’s Dead Winter Dead (1995) and The Wake of Magellan (1997), true milestones of hard rock/heavy metal and some of the highest charting metal success stories of the ‘90s.

Comments Stevens of the new label home and forthcoming full-length: “With earMUSIC releasing our sixth album, we are exactly where we need to be at this point in our career. We have the right album along with a fantastic new label. The timing of all this will take the upcoming world tour to an entirely new level. We are very much looking forward to the release of Seasons Will Fall. This is an album that will strongly define the identity and place of hard rock and heavy metal music in the world today.”

Formed in 2001, CIRCLE II CIRCLE has released five albums to date consistently progressing into something more powerful with each offering without sacrificing the signature sound fans around the globe have grown to adore. The turning point for CIIC came in 2012 with their monumental performance of The Wake of Magellan in its entirety at Germany’s legendary Wacken Open Air Festival. What followed was a sold-out European club tour with full European jaunt set to follow in 2013.

Seasons Will Fall will be released in North America via Armoury Records on January 29, 2013. View the cover art  below and stay tuned for further details.

Seasons Will Fall Track List:

1. Diamond Blade

2. Without A Sound

3. Killing Death

4. Epiphany

5. End Of Emotion

6. Dreams That Never Die

7. Seasons Will Fall

8. Never Gonna Stop

9. Isolation

10. Sweet Despair

11. Downshot

12. Only Yesterday

CIRCLE II CIRCLE:

Zak Stevens – Vocals

Mitch Stewart – Bass/Vocals

Bill Hudson – Guitars/Vocals

Christian Wentz – Guitars/Vocals

Henning Wanner – Keyboards/Vocals

Adam Sagan – Drums

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Midwest Tour Update

American power metal kings CIRCLE II CIRCLE -- featuring vocalist Zak Stevens of Savatage fame -- are currently rocking through the Midwest US on the newest leg of their ongoing world tour in support of their latest album Consequence Of Power. Additional shows have been added to the routing since previous announcements, including the Chicago-area of Illinois as well as Detroit [updated routing listed below].

 

CIRCEL II CIRCLE would also like to let fans know that a recent lineup change shows the recent departure of guitarist Andy Lee, and the introduction of their newest member Rollie Feldmann (Kickhunter, X-13) Rollie joined CIIC two weeks ago and is debuting in all shows on this current tour with the band.

 

Stated Zak Stevens from the road this week: "We're still cruising along playing shows in the Midwest in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota in November and December to finish off our initial world tour in support of our new CD Consequence Of Power. We'll be touring out across the U.S. supporting the new album throughout 2011. We're looking forward to seeing all our fans across the country in the coming year and we're very excited about the worldwide response to the new record."

 

CIRCLE II CIRCLE Remaining Midwest US Shows:

12/10/2010 Nitecap Chicago - Chicago, IL
12/16/2010 The Phantasy Nite Club - Cleveland, OH

12/17/2010 Cruiser's - Zion, IL
12/18/2010 I-Rock Nite Club - Detroit, MI

 

"...what tends to make CIRCLE II CIRCLE albums resonate with a cross section of hard rock, heavy metal, and even prog fans is the purity of delivery and the fundamental basis of the songwriting, both of which characterize Consequence of Power." - Blabbermouth

 

"On Consequence of Power, Circle II Circle proves over and over again that power metal doesn't have to be alienating and wanky, over-the-top absurd, or dependent on flashy solos in place of meaningful expression; it can be melodic hard rock played with talent and both instrumental and compositional skill." - All Music Guide

 

"If pondering the output of Savatage members in the 2000’s, one could argue that Zak Stevens and his group Circle II Circle has been the most productive as well as adhering to his emotional, confident metal sensibilities." - Blistering

 

"Musically, this is a great album with equal emphasis on the drums and guitars both competing with Zak for supremacy." - Metal-Rules

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Issue Update From Midwest Tour

American power metal kings CIRCLE II CIRCLE -- featuring vocalist Zak Stevens of Savatage fame -- are currently rocking through the Midwest US on the newest leg of their ongoing world tour, which is in support of their latest album Consequence Of Power. The band will play Kenosha, Wisconsin tonight on their way to the final two shows in Chicago and Cleveland.

Stated Zak Stevens from the road this week: "We're still cruising along playing shows in the Midwest in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota in November and December to finish off our initial world tour in support of our new CD Consequence Of Power. We'll be touring out across the U.S. supporting the new album throughout 2011. We're looking forward to seeing all our fans across the country in the coming year and we're very excited about the worldwide response to the new record."

CIRCLE II CIRCLE Remaining Midwest US Shows:

12/04/2010 Hattrix Bar - Kenosha, WI

12/10/2010 Nitecap Chicago - Chicago, IL

12/16/2010 The Phantasy Nite Club - Cleveland, OH

When Savatage singer Zak Stevens left the band in 2000 to form CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the whole power metal scene listened up. Right from the debut of their first album Watching In Silence, Zak made it unmistakably clear that he was willing and able to continue where Savatage had left off, but without giving his new band's sound a more up-to-date feel. His charismatic personality and unmatchable vocal talent established the name CIRCLE II CIRCLE in the metal scene within a very short period of time.

With the release of CIRCLE II CIRCLE's fifth studio album Consequence Of Power, the master vocalist and his band return with their ultimate masterpiece. This release is musically the most mature album in the band's history, wrapped in outstanding lyrical content, and sure to please and amaze every fan of Zak and Savatage.

"...what tends to make CIRCLE II CIRCLE albums resonate with a cross section of hard rock, heavy metal, and even prog fans is the purity of delivery and the fundamental basis of the songwriting, both of which characterize Consequence of Power." - Blabbermouth

"On Consequence of Power, Circle II Circle proves over and over again that power metal doesn't have to be alienating and wanky, over-the-top absurd, or dependent on flashy solos in place of meaningful expression; it can be melodic hard rock played with talent and both instrumental and compositional skill." - All Music Guide

"If pondering the output of Savatage members in the 2000’s, one could argue that Zak Stevens and his group Circle II Circle has been the most productive as well as adhering to his emotional, confident metal sensibilities." - Blistering

"Musically, this is a great album with equal emphasis on the drums and guitars both competing with Zak for supremacy." - Metal-Rules

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