Painted Black formed in mid 2001, in Tortosendo (Covilhã, Portugal), from the determination of Daniel (Vocals) and Luís (Guitar), with the same purpose of driving out the inmost feelings through music.
The musical genre can be described as a balanced mix of melodic, heartfelt music with some branches of metal. In late 2005, their first self-financed demo/EP, "The Neverlight", is released, with the gathering of new members to the elder crew: Miguel (Guitar) and Rui (Drums).
The debut demo/EP gave the band the first recognition in the portuguese underground scene, and also very positive reviews from metal webzines and publications, including abroad in "Metal Legacy" greek webzine and on "Doom-Metal.com".
In the summer of 2006, Bruno Aleixo (Piano & Synths) joined the band. That same year they recorded their second self financed demo/EP, "Verbo", mastered by Luís Barros (Tarantula) at Rec'n'Roll studios. Mark Kelson from the Australian dark melodic metal band, "The Eternal", appears as special guest in the track "NightShift".
In January 2007, "Verbo" was released, acclaimed with rave reviews from metal and dark culture magazines, to national and international known webzines, like Chronicles of Chaos (UK), OverHook Music (FIN), "PowerMetal.com" (GER) and once again in the main web-source about the Doom Metal scene, "Doom-Metal.com". The band also achieved more radio air-play in national rock shows, and as a result of this continuous recognition, the band manages to perform as support band for Portuguese Doom legends, "Desire" and the Australian band "The Eternal".
In August of 2007, the band moves to the city area of Lisbon, driven by professional and personal reasons. By that time António Durães (Bass Guitar), a well known musician in the underground metal scene in Portugal, joined the band.
Painted Black were three times considered BEST UNSIGNED PORTUGUESE BAND by the readers poll of Portuguese Metal magazine LOUD! (2007,2008 and 2009).
In the summer of 2009 the band entered UltraSound Studios in Braga, Portugal, to record their debut album "Cold Comfort" with producers Daniel Cardoso (Heavenwood, Head Control System) & Pedro Mendes.
The album was released May 2010 in Portugal by the Portuguese Indie Label Ethereal Sound Works.
Painted Black
Country of origin:Portugal
Location:Covilhã [first], Lisbon [now]
Status:Active
Year of creation:2001
Genre:Gothic/Doom Metal
Lyrical themes:Life, emotional storms,
Current label:Ethereal Sound Works
Type:Demo
Release date:2005
Label:Self-released/independent
1. ...As The Water Slowly Fills Our Lungs 02:07
2. The Everlasting Guilt 08:52
3. AaBbYyZz 05:14
4. Bleed Ghosts 03:13
5. Saudade 02:57
6. DeadTreeSong 06:40
29:03
Type:Demo
Release date:2007
Label:Self-released/independent
1. The Desolate Pleading 08:42
2. NightShift 04:54
3. Expire 04:26
4. The Sin Path 08:12
5. Your Heart In Ashes 04:45
30:59
When Painted Black's debut full-length album was released in Portugal last year, it received a tremendous critical acclaim, but not the wider recognition its stellar musicianship and song-craft really deserved.
Now it’s time for “Cold Comfort” to reach a greater audience, and fans of Swallow The Sun’s gloomy and solemn melodies and Moonspell’s dreadful and dark atmosphere will surely find these eight compositions rather magical and captivating.
The beauty of their sound lies in its impressive convergence of poignant and gloomy atmospheres, often verging on ambient goth, with some heavy and hard-hitting rhythms as “Cold Comfort” ebb and flow like classic My Dying Bride and Swallow the Sun, graciously moving through various emotions and textures.
On every level, Painted Black have assembled a consistent release that exudes professionalism, passion, depth and talent, so don’t miss the opportunity to listen to this promising and surprising release.
Type:Full-length
Release date:May 3rd, 2010
Label:Ethereal Sound Works
1. Via Dolorosa 09:01
2. ShadowBound 05:00
3. The End Of Tides 07:15
4. Absent Heart 04:48
5. Cold Comfort (Release) 08:14
6. Winter (Storm) 04:07
7. The Rain In June (Out Of Season) 07:13
8. Inevitability 10:06
55:44
Winter
Type:Single
Release date:May 8th, 2010
Label:Ethereal Sound Works
1. Winter (Storm) [album version] 04:09
2. Expire [taken from the demo/EP "Verbo"] 04:28
3. AaBbYyZz [2010 Acoustic Version] 05:00
13:37
Members
Antonio Durães Bass
See also: ex-Attick Demons, ex-Divine Lust, ex-Redstains
Luís Fazendeiro Guitars (2001-present)
Daniel Lucas Vocals (2001-present)
Miguel Matos Guitars (2004-present)
Rui Matos Drums (2005-present)
Bruno Aleixo Keyboards (2007-present)
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