A Cold Night at the Meadows: Featuring Ad Infinitum,Seven Spires,Symfinity,Tulip and the Martyr Live
Hello everyone. When I decided to name one of the entries Long Cold Winter I had no idea I would make so much use of it. However, despite it being one of the coldest nights of the year I decided to brave the cold with my camera in tow, and go out support my friends in Symfinity who along withThe Martyr were supporting a tour coming through town.
Saying they were supporting is a huge understatement. Many people don't realize that when a tour coming through town and local or should I say Independent bands (at some point the term "local band" becomes an insult, well to me anyway) are the ones who work to make it happen. They sell tickets for these shows in exchange for a slot on show with a bigger name (who was wise enough to seek a manager and make industry contacts) and a small percentage of the ticket sales. I'm sure you can tell I am not a big fan of this business model, but I can explain that some an other time.
Symfinity
First up we had Symfinity starting off with their own theatrical style of Symphonic Metal and the only non-female fronted band on the bill. Complete with a dramatic entrance by their frontman Seann Branchfield. Who stormed the stage waving his very own Symfinity flag. They once again showed their musical prowess on every instrument from guitar,piccolo, violin,keyboards and last but not least, the drums. A small technical issue lead way to an amazing drum solo by Alex Cohen. Who is more than just a drum virtuoso. He is also a drum instructor, an author and a cancer survivor, which you can learn more about in his book Rhythms of Resilience
The Martyr
Another Independent band on the bill is none of then New Jersey's own the Martyr. Who made the trek over the bridge to bring us their unique electro goth style of metal lead by their singer Gianna D'amato. Although they are a fairly new band to the scene, that has not stopped them from making waves. From their recent show opening for Butcher Babies, to releasing some music videos, The Martyr is definitely you will be hearing more about in the future.
Tulip
From Texas, Tulip was next to grace the stage. Having a steady amount single and album releases over the past six years or so. Including a recent collaborations with the Dropout KIngs and Kristin Starkey of Temperance and Twilight Force, as well as their own Michael Jackson's Thriller featuring Deadric. Speaking of collaborations, Tulip's was the first of the night to feature a guest appearance by a lead vocalist from one of the other bands. The Band's true power lies within, from the intense shredding from the dual guitars of Cody Casillas and Colin Parrish, to the pounding steady beats of drummer Ryan Claxton and of course the Siren-esque vocals of lead singer Ashleigh Semkiw.Tulip is definitely a band you should check out now!
Seven Spires
Fresh from their appearance at 7000 tons of Metal, comes New England's own Seven Spires. Fronted by Adrienne Cowan, this quartet wasted no time luring the audience into their ethereal dreamscape of sound and wonder. Showcasing songs from their latest Frontier Records release "A Fortress Called Home" and others from their discography.
Ad Infinitum
Last but certainly not least, We have the Swiss/German band Ad Infinitum closing out the night. Having shared the stage with HammerFall, Kamelot, and now Lords of the Lost their live show was truly unprecedented. But I urge you to see for yourself next time they come to your town. My description is just that, my own. You can't feel vibes on a screen, you can't truly sense witnessing lighting in a bottle. Even with music being so easy to obtain these days, nothing compares to a live performance. Which why bands still tour. Well the ones who can and want to do anyways.
I would also also like to point out that this was merely my own interpretation of what happened that night. And no means, a detailed one. For a more descriptive account of the show, including set lists and photos please see this article in Ethereal Metal Zine
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