Sophomore Album to Feature Guests Oli Herbert, Marty Friedman, Dave Ellefson, Jeff Loomis and More
The second opus from classical metal ensemble LOST SYMPHONY, aptly titled Chapter II, is available today.
“The times are certainly a little weird and I don’t think ‘Chapter II’ could be any more appropriate,” says LOST SYMPHONY founder Benny Goodman. “There was a lot of time and effort put into making this music so that it takes you somewhere. From start to finish, there is always a light through the darkness.”
Primarily composed before, yet eerily perfect for the age of the Pandemic, the eight-track album strains beauty through aural apocalypse. The collective founded by multi-instrumentalist and producer Benny Goodman and comprising his brother Brian (compositions, arrangement), Cory Paza (bass, guitar), Kelly Kereliuk (guitar), Paul Lourenco (drums), and Siobhán Cronin (violin, viola, electric violin) has once again welcomed a revolving cast of virtuosos to join them for the next phase. This installment includes Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, Jeff Loomis, Bumblefoot and many more.
The album has produced three singles thus far:
- “Conflagration” – featuring Oli Herbert, Matt LaPierre and Conrad Simon
- “No Exit” featuring David Ellefson, Jeff Loomis and Jimi Bell
- “Murder of Crows” featuring Jon Donais, Matt Bachand and Jimi Bell
With the release ofChapter II,LOST SYMPHONYmembers Benny Goodman, Siobhán Cronin and Cory Paza are also launching the2020’dpodcast. Instead of binge-watching countless TV shows, this creative three-ring circus with boundless energy decided to create a podcast to provide a vehicle for their pent-up creativity. The modern-day triumvirate called up some of their most interesting and successful friends, including recording artists, touring musicians, music industry experts, TV personalities, even a billionaire, and asked these friends to give us their take on current events as well as to share some of their wildest entertainment memories.
2020’dis a series of no-holds-barred discussions. chocked-full of insider information that explores the various paths that lead their highly successful guests to their unique lifestyles and prominence in the entertainment industry. Paramount in the podcasts is a healthy serving of rock n’ roll war stories that give you a peek behind the-curtain of the entertainment industry.
As a team, Goodman, Cronin and Paza connect with their guests on an intellectual and emotional level, covering a wide range of topics resulting in a hilarious and informative discussions. The Podcasts are a full-tilt ride providing an edgy and immersive full-on belly laugh experience.
The first six episodes –We Got 2020’d!,Richard Shaw: From Musical Theatre to Cradle of Filth,
Richard Shaw: What goes on tour, goes on social media,David Abbruzzese: From Eddie Vedder to Axl Rose,David Abbruzzese: Bong hits and BonhamandCara Maria Sorbello: I sold my soul to MTV– will be available this Sunday, October 18 with new2020’depisodes available on Sundays and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EDT. Visithttps://lnk.to/yougot2020dto listen.2020’disSoundtalentmedia.com. Stay tuned for information on upcoming guests.
About LOST SYMPHONY:
LOST SYMPHONYwas set in motion when Benny Goodman invited guitarists Kelly Kereliuk and Conrad Simon to add another dimension to the classical demo he had composed. An early recording of “Leave Well Enough Alone,” which appears onChapter II, made its way toAll That Remainsco-founder and guitar hero Oli Herbert, who quickly jumped aboard as a chief collaborator. Upon arrival,Chapter Iimmediately received widespread critical acclaim.Metal Insiderdescribed it as“the great collision between metal and classical music,”andBraveWordsclaimed it has“taken the scene by storm.”
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