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Lorenguard

Rank #1 Indianapolis, IN Metal / Fantasy / Symphonic Power

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Members: Christopher Cruz , Alec Biccum, David Schneider, Robb Graves, Adam Sadler, Brady Sadler, Raleigh Barrett

Sounds Like: Iron Maiden, Rhapsody Of Fire, Dragonforce, Hammerfall, Nightwish

Label: Independant

Manager: Lorenguard

Bio: Lorenguard’s music refuses to kneel to the boundaries set by predetermined musical genres, and instead offers the listener a sonic experience that is guided by an epic saga set in a fantastic world of conflict. Blending elements of Metal and Rock with Classical and Film Score, Lorenguard’s sound ... See Full Bio

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: #Lorenguard has claimed the #1 spot for Metal in #Indianapolis on #ReverbNation. HAIL to all of our New Fans! http://t.co/gpoOuh4Due

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“8.5/10 - Musically, the album is influenced by US and mostly European heavy/power metal music… there are some epic, fantasy, neoclassical, symphonic, progressive, atmospheric and folk elements spread here and there on all the songs. The musical tempos vary from song to song and so the mood of the listener. The “inspired” music always helps the listener to create various pictures in his mind… much more when the fantasy story is actually exciting and epic. Every song tells a story and needs your full devotion so as to be part of that imaginary world that Lorenguard is confessing… Just to give you a hint bands like: Rhapsody, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Manowar, Burning Starr, Pyramaze, Kamelot and Nightwish… will cross your mind while listening to this album. But the good thing with this album is that the musicians preserve their musical identity/personality without trying to copy the bands that have influenced them… therefore, they present something fresh, tasteful and in”

— Thanos, Grande Rock

“Ever since I saw the cover art posted on-line, I figured this might be up my alley. Once again my razor-sharp(ha!) instincts did not lead me astray. Lorenguard’s EVE OF CORRUPTION, released in December found it’s way into my Top 10 quite late on the year. For an independent production it’s a fantastic piece of work. This new band out of the US, have released their debut and with the ‘Part One’ in the title hopefully we can expect more! Lorenguard are one of the new, young hungry bands following in the footsteps of their forefathers in the epic, symphonic Power Metal realm. I’m personally delighted that young artists take up the styles, sounds of the older bands like Rhapsody. The sound as mentioned is pretty epic with four cuts breaking the seven minute mark and the 10 pieces tell the tale of Athland in just over an hour.”

— JP, Metal-Rules.com

“8.7 / 10 review of "Eve of Corruption" from the Polish site Metal Melodic Sound: Długo trzeba było czekać na debiut tego zespołu z La Fayette, epickiego, baśniowego w tekstach i lekko folkowo rycerskiego w image, popularnego w pewnych kręgach, i z którym od lat wiązano spore nadzieje na ożywienie sceny amerykańskiej w nurcie epic melodic power metal. LORENGUARD w końcu wydał płytę nakładem własnym i zaprezentował ponad godzinę rozbudowanego bombastycznego melodic power wspartego narracją, klawiszami, lekkimi akcentami symfonicznymi i chórami wspierającymi znakomitego wokalistę Robba Gravesa, w stylu wokalnym odległego od śpiewaków anemicznych czy też prezentujących jedynie fałszywe piski.”

— Memorius, Metal Melodic Sound

“There are a number of thematic planes upon which metal bands exist. There’s your basic “Drugs, sex, and rock and roll”, all the way to deep and shaking personal psychological journeys. All music, in a way, is a representation of a story, and within the power metal scene, this often leads to bouts of fantasy and whimsy. Epic fantasy in general is an oft-used topic that many people seem to be jaded with. How many times has Rhapsody (Of Fire) recycled fantasy themes that were second to the music, and that most of the listeners didn’t really care about? It takes a good concept to create an appealing story, and considerable music prowess to properly tell that story in the form of an album, so please consider it no mean feat when I say that the heretofore unsung (well, in metal circles anyways) heroes of Lorenguard are doing it right proper.”

— Black Wind Metal, Black Wind Metal

“Lorenguard's first full-length studio album sets up a most promising project There are always exceptions to just about every rule but most music fans agree there are distinct tropes associated with the American and European branches of power metal. In a way that seems to be poking fun at our respective reputations, American power metal bands like Iced Earth are generally more aggressive and thrash-influenced while their European counterparts are more concerned with classical inspiration. As previously mentioned, Lorenguard plays a very European style that could be described as a cross between Rhapsody On Fire and Blind Guardian. The song structures are motivational and bombarding, the guitars and double bass drumming are at a constant, the vocals are a mix of higher-pitched leads with occasional mixes of choral and narrative elements, and there are plenty of keyboards and orchestrations to go around.”

— Christopher Latta, suite101

“The record really kind of took me by surprise. As far as power metal goes, I’m not nearly as invested in the genre as I am in black metal or old-school bullet belt thrash but I do appreciate some of the better acts in the genre (Gamma Ray in particular). But I found Lorenguard to actually be some of the best power metal I’ve heard to date, and I would rather listen to this record over anything from Blind Guardian, Stratovarius, Kamelot, or other high profile acts doing the whole post-Maiden/post-Helloween epic, conceptual fantasy metal thing. What struck me most about the record is the quality of the songwriting- there are some _killer_ hooks and despite the complexity of the music there are plenty of memorable, “hell yeah” moments where performance, production, lyrics, and passion come together. ”

— Michael Barnes, Fortress Ameritrash

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2012
Jul 7

The 120 Tavern & Music …
Marietta, GA, US | 5:00pm
The 120 Tavern & Music Hall
Marietta, GA, US
Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:00pm
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2012
Jul 5

Fountain Square Brewing…
Indianapolis, IN, US | 8:00pm
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Indianapolis, IN, US
Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:00pm
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Lorenguard will be performing Eve of Corruption live before heading down to Georgia to play Pathfinder fest. If you've ever thought about seeing us play out, now is your chance. We don't get to do this but once every few years! Joining us will be two very special guests: Draekon and Hanger Head! 5 bucks The show is 21+