Ekstasis is a veritable “supergroup” of Cascadian folk and metal veterans. Containing six members, Johnny (Fauna, Echtra, Eigenlicht, Threnos, Fearthainne); Ray Hawes (Skagos, Eigenlicht, Iskra); Marit Schmidt (Sangre De Muerdago, Vradiazei); Michael Korchonoff (Alda, Novemthree); Mara Winter (Eigenlicht); Mae Kessler.
The 2nd album“The Adversary”is both a refinement and an evolution of their sound, adding more nuance and tenderness to their repertoire while maintaining the urgency and intimacy of the previous album. The songs are based more heavily on folk and improvisational styles, while retaining neo-classical influences. The addition of Marit Schmidt on viola further adds to the complexity and depth of the compositions. In addition to their devotees in the folk and metal underground, fans of European folk from Ireland to Romania will find a sound to celebrate in The Adversary, as well as those versed in medieval and Persian Classical traditions.
“The Adversary”digital edition out now @ Ekstais bandcamp: https://ekstasisfolk.bandcamp.com
Delux 8 panel digipack out in June 30 @ Pest Productions/Owltree, pre-order now: Click here
EKSTASIS EUROPE TOUR 2016
Ekstasis will be embarking on their first European tour next month – note there are a few dates which are still “up in the air.” If you are able to help the band, reach out to them via their Facebook page or Bandcamp page.
7/9: Tera Salvaria festival, northern Italy
7/11: Zurich CH @ Kernstrasse 14 *With Waul of the Weald
7/12: Bern CH @ Workshophus *With Waul of the Weald
7/14: Geneva CH @ Urgence Disc Records
7/15: Clermont Ferrand FR @ Raymond Bar
7/17: Paris FR *With Nebelung
7/18: Paris FR *With Nebelung
7/19: Liege BE @ le Hangar *With Nebelung
7/21: Bonn DE @ Grillplatz der Waldfreunde Duisdorf *With Nebelung
7/23: KIing festival Mansbach DE
7/24: Hamburg DE
7/26: Berlin DE
7/27: Leipzig DE @ KE28 Garden
7/28: Prague CZ
7/29: Brno CZ
7/30: Vienna AT
8/1: Koper Slovenia @ Inde
8:2: Venice IT
The 2nd album“The Adversary”is both a refinement and an evolution of their sound, adding more nuance and tenderness to their repertoire while maintaining the urgency and intimacy of the previous album. The songs are based more heavily on folk and improvisational styles, while retaining neo-classical influences. The addition of Marit Schmidt on viola further adds to the complexity and depth of the compositions. In addition to their devotees in the folk and metal underground, fans of European folk from Ireland to Romania will find a sound to celebrate in The Adversary, as well as those versed in medieval and Persian Classical traditions.
“The Adversary”digital edition out now @ Ekstais bandcamp: https://ekstasisfolk.bandcamp.com
Delux 8 panel digipack out in June 30 @ Pest Productions/Owltree, pre-order now: Click here
EKSTASIS EUROPE TOUR 2016
Ekstasis will be embarking on their first European tour next month – note there are a few dates which are still “up in the air.” If you are able to help the band, reach out to them via their Facebook page or Bandcamp page.
7/9: Tera Salvaria festival, northern Italy
7/11: Zurich CH @ Kernstrasse 14 *With Waul of the Weald
7/12: Bern CH @ Workshophus *With Waul of the Weald
7/14: Geneva CH @ Urgence Disc Records
7/15: Clermont Ferrand FR @ Raymond Bar
7/17: Paris FR *With Nebelung
7/18: Paris FR *With Nebelung
7/19: Liege BE @ le Hangar *With Nebelung
7/21: Bonn DE @ Grillplatz der Waldfreunde Duisdorf *With Nebelung
7/23: KIing festival Mansbach DE
7/24: Hamburg DE
7/26: Berlin DE
7/27: Leipzig DE @ KE28 Garden
7/28: Prague CZ
7/29: Brno CZ
7/30: Vienna AT
8/1: Koper Slovenia @ Inde
8:2: Venice IT
