Musical Description:
An immaculately balanced fusion of complexity and symphonic
finess: That's probably the best way to describe Siren's Cry's
music. The band is a unique and creative force that unifies the
best of all worlds: progressive virtuosity, enchanting melodies
and powerful riffing, ingeniously combined to a perfect circle
of spectacular music. After recording their demo
“Draconian Spectrum” the band started gathering musical
material for the first album “Scattered Horizons” which prior
to its release already attracted the attention of the music
scene! Every Song takes the listener on a thrilling journey
through a picturesque landscape painted by the band’s
unmatched sound. Prepare yourself for an incredible journey
through the ethereal spheres of Scattered Horizons. This Album
takes progressive metal to a totally new and unexplored level
that will conquer your heart with the first tunes!
Convince yourself and witness a new form of metal!
Biography
After recording their demo “Draconian Spectrum” in 2009 the band started gathering musical material for the first album “Scattered Horizons”, which prior to its release already attracted the attention of the international music scene across the globe.
Those wo have experienced the band's live performances agree that the tremendous energy as well as the beguiling stage presence of all members is a unique experience and thus a must see! Despite the recent formation of the band, Siren's Cry has performed with various international acts, has played on national and international stages and is proud to look at an ever growing fan base!
With their long anticipated debut "Scattered Horizons", Siren's Cry has set a landmark stirring up the prog metal genre. The album is filled with breathtaking choruses and heart-rending vocal lines masterly executed by Katie Joanne. The lyrics are picturesque and significant showing the bands contentual diversity. The razor sharp guitar and keyboard riffs and indefeasible drum beats and bass lines perfectly entangle the vocals. The bands unique and unmatched sound will forthwithly catch the listeners attention.
Siren's Cry definitely is the pinnacle of some of the finest and most outstanding musicians Austria has to offer. Thus it is not surprising that Katie Joanne continuously performs with reknown singers such as Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Vision Divine, Labyrinth, Athena), Apollo Papathanasio (Firewind, Spiritual Beggars), Roland Grapow and others. Furthermore, drummer Frederic Brünner was asked to join the TAMA family and guitarist Phillip R. Porter was invited to team up with IBANEZ Guitars, which mirrors their impact on the Austrian metal scene. Classically trained keyboardist Michael Siskov amazes the audience with his keyboard frenzy and already counts as one of the aspiring musicians in the genre.
The album title "Scattered Horizons" is an allegory reflecting the musical background of Siren's Cry. The self produced album is a gem in the wild and was mixed by Karl Groom and mastered at the Finnvox Studios, both contributing greatly to this projecting release.
Scattered Horizons can undoubtedly be referred to as a manifesto - it defines the new art of female - fronted progressive metal which bears a new name: Siren's Cry.