NEWS
04.20.2009 - We are officially an all Northern Virginia based band now. No more Strasburg and no more Richmond.03.25.2009 - Thanks to all who came to the show last Sunday. We had a blast.
We are going back to work on our next release tentatively titled: Harvest Aorta.
CONTACT US
You may contact the band via email here. We also encourage you to sign up for our mailing list; it's the best way to keep up with the latest news directly from the band. Just enter your email address into the box below and hit 'Join:'Visit Ephemeral Sun @ Myspace.com
ABOUT
Jeff Malone - drums
John Battema - keyboards
Brian O'Neill - guitars
When the band formed in 2002, they came from the remnants of a popular regional doom metal outfit. The band took that metal formula and generally mangled it to bits with the release of their debut EP 'Prototype 19.5' and subsequent full length 'Broken Door' in 2004, incorporating ideas and motifs ranging from jazz to prog rock to avant garde experimentation. Dark, winding arrangements, confident musicianship and soaring female vocals all became cornerstones for the resulting sound; a sound that echoed within the metal genre while existing entirely outside of it.
This inaugural phase of the band would culminate in a standout performance at ROSFest in 2006. The show was significant also for demonstrating Ephemeral Sun’s commitment to not only studio work but also live performance. In other words, they hit the stage hard, fast, and ready to present their work in the best manner possible within a live setting. A word like “dangerous” would not be inappropriate when describing Ephemeral Sun live.
A new phase has now taken shape as the band moves into even more ambitious musical territory although their desire to forge a unique path remains one of the band's unspoken mission statements. In the place of vocal-oriented song arrangements are dark, complex instrumental passages and extended adventures into theme and variation. This is the direction that will be demonstrated to great effect on the long-overdue follow up to "Broken Door," due in mid 2009. Ephemeral Sun will then embark on a series of shows to support and promote the release.
ORDER CD
OTHER ON-LINE STORES
The following on-line stores are carrying 'Broken Door' as well. Please follow the links to your favorite on-line store.
Wayside Music
The Laser's Edge
Pale Moon Records
Kinesis
Dark Symphonies
Of Sound Mind
Syn-Phonic Music
Big Balloon Music
Cantara Music
Musea Records
Sonic Bond - (UK/Europe)
ORDER DIRECTLY FROM US VIA CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
All prices are in U.S. Dollars and include shipping/handling. If you want special or expedited shipping, please email us before ordering. Order the 'Broken Door' CD
US Customers: $12
Rest of North America: $13
Overseas: $15 Please send either a U.S. personal check or money order payable to John Battema to:
Ephemeral Sun c/o John Battema
6765 Dartmouth Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
USA
SHOWS / EVENTS
MUSIC
Discovery (edit) - MP3
...Winter has no Mercy - MP3
A Song for Twilight (first half) - MP3
CD'S / MERCHANDISE
Ephemeral Sun - Broken Door
Released - December 2004
Produced by - Ephemeral Sun
WORDS
“Broken Door is The debut full length CD from progressive band Ephemeral Sun, and it defies easy categorization. Perhaps the simplest description would be "imaginative, hard-edged progressive rock”.Duncan Glennday - Sea of Tranquility
“Each member of the band has a chance to shine, particularly as there are so many shifts in style and tempo, handling both crunching metal and up tempo progressive moments with confidence”.
Stephen Lambe - Musical Discoveries
“I would imagine the free form feel of this release transcends into their live performances never sounding alike from show to show. For those who enjoy music beyond the lines with a liberating approach, Ephemeral Sun will be a band you will enjoy”.
1heavymetal.com
“Aficionados of Prog Metal or Gothic music, this CD is a must for you and I’m wondering why this band doesn’t have any deal with a label… Let’s hope for them that it will happen soon, they deserve it more than anyone else because “Broken Door” is a great, original and surprising album that all the real musical lovers will have to buy if they want to see that it is not always the famous big bands which know and use creativity”.
Metal Storm
