Hardraw - 'Abyss of Mankind' (official album stream)

Οι Hardraw μας έρχονται από την Κύπρο. Heavy metal μπάντα η οποία μας συστήνεται κάπως έτσι: «Heavy metal band based in Nicosia, Cyprus, delivering hard and raw metal music with a unique touch of epicness and power» και έχει κυκλοφορήσει δύο demos και δύο "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους. Ο πρώτος έφερε τον τίτλο ("Night of the Wolf") και "βγήκε" εις... διπλούν (το 2012 και το 2020 επανηχογραφημένο)!

"Abyss of Mankind" τιτλοφορείται ο διαδοχός του, ο οποίος κυκλοφόρησε προ ημερών (5 Απριλίου 2024) μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Pitch Black Records. Ο δίσκος αποτελείται από οκτώ τραγούδια (The Cry of Persaina, Hunter x Hunted, Crime Reborn, Abyss of Mankind, The Path, Crimson Lake, Second Coming, The Riddle Disciples).

Στο τελευταίο τραγούδι, το οποίο είναι αφιερωμένο στην μνήμη του Mark "The Shark" Shelton, θα ακούσουμε επίσης τον (θεό) Harry Conklin και τον Gianni Nepi (των τιτάνων Dark Quarterer)!

Οι Hardraw αποτελούνται από τον Nikolas "Sprits" Moutafis (Solitary Sabred, Mirror, March to Die, Friends of Hell) στην κιθάρα, τον Andreas Kyriakou (Receiver) στην κιθάρα, τον Adamos Adamou (ex-R.U.S.T.X) στο μπάσο, τον Vangelis "Axeman" Moutafis (Dragonbreath, ex-Graywitch) στα τύμπανα και τον Jimmy Mavrommatis (Mirror, Armageddon Rev 16:16) στα φωνητικά.

Δελτίο τύπου: «Formed in 2011, all it takes is one quick listen to realize that traditional Heavy Metal is deeply rooted in HARDRAW.

While still remaining true to its roots, the band has significantly evolved over the years, and it’s now back with a revamped roster, featuring scene veteran Jimmy Mavrommatis (ARMAGEDDON REV.16:16, MIRROR) on vocals, Nikolas “Sprits” Moutafis (SOLITARY SABRED, MARCH TO DIE, FRIENDS OF HELL) and Andreas Kyriacou (RECEIVER) on guitars, Adamos Adamou (ex-R.U.S.T.X.) on bass and Vangelis Moutafis (DRAGONBREATH) on drums.

The album comprises of 8 tracks, each attesting to the band's artistic maturity and collaborative synergy. HARDRAW's sonic palette has expanded with the enlistment of new members, showcasing a dynamic blend of styles that range from bone-crushing riffs to intricate melodies, all enveloped in a dark atmosphere that’s filled with intensity and power.

The album’s closing track deserves special mention as it’s dedicated to the memory of the late Mark "The Shark" Shelton (MANILLA ROAD); a truly emotional tribute that words alone cannot describe.

In this homage to the lost (but not forgotten) Heavy Metal icon, two legendary vocalists, Gianni Nepi (DARK QUARTERER) and Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin (TITAN FORCE, SATAN’S HOST, JAG PANZER, CLOVEN HOOF), join forces with HARDRAW to offer an exceptional performance that helps elevate this heartfelt and powerful tribute even higher.

The track becomes a poignant moment on the album, celebrating the legacy of a true metal hero.

"Abyss of Mankind" is a transformative Heavy Metal album, a project that gestated for over a decade, which sees HARDRAW triumphantly shine by delivering a powerful musical narrative that reflects their growth and resilience; it is a testament to the band’s commitment to their craft (and their roots), while marking a new chapter in their journey and solidifying their place in the metal realm.»