ALLAMEDAH Release Debut EP “Alma” Today
Today, prog/alternative metal band ALLAMEDAH release the title-track for their new EP “Alma”. As the last song and video to be shown from the Portuguese combo’s three-track EP, and sung in both English and Portuguese, “Alma” embodies all of Allamedah’s artistic power: melodic, avantgardish (take a look at the amazing Portuguese guitar middle session!), groovy and with a lot of “alma” (soul).
“Letting go of the ego can be a difficult and sometimes painful process, but it is also a path to freedom and true self-awareness“, vocalist David Bitton reflects. “When we release our attachment to the ego and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, we open ourselves up to a new level of understanding and consciousness”.
“Alma” is out today on all streaming services. Stream it here, and check the official video of the title-track here. The video debuted this morning in our media partners for its premiere:
All About The Rock (UK)
Grimm Gent (BE)
Heavymetal.no (NO)
Metalized (DK)
Metal Roos (AU)
Metal Shock (FI)
Roadie Crew (BR)
Rock Hard (GR)
Rock In Spain (ES)
Rock Nation (IT)
The Maloik Rock Blog (SE)
World Of Metal (PT)
Allamedah is a Portuguese metal band, founded in 2016 by singer and guitarist David Bitton and drummer João Faria. The group’s sound is evidently marked by modern metal and the fusion with other musical genres, such as fado and rap, as demonstrated by the collaborations on the previously released song “Algema”, with fado singer Valéria and the Portuguese guitar player João Luzio; and “Incerto”, which featured American rapper Jayneto. They sing mainly in Portuguese and English, with the occasional use of Hebrew.
Following the signing with the German/Danish label UPRISING! Records, Allamedah release today their debut EP “Alma”, containing three new tracks. The title-track is sung in both Portuguese and English, with lyrics about letting go of the ego, and features the huge talent of Ricardo Gordo on the amazing Portuguese guitar “Desvanescente” is a Portuguese-sung tune, with an evident pop/rock approach on one side, and an amazing guitar solo (courtesy of Brazilian axeman Roberto Barros, of Edu Falaschi’s band), while lyrics approach the ephemeral side of social media. “The Great Unknown” explores the more melodic side of Allamedah, in a totally English language song with amazing vocal layers.
Three different songs with the guideline of Allamedah’s unsettled talent and with a great individual potential. All in all, a confident and bold step for the Lisboa collective, showing they’re no longer one of the best-kept secrets in the Portuguese scene – but are looking to bring their art forth and abroad.
Lineup:
David Bitton – vocals, guitars
João Faria – drums
Hugo Capelo – bass
Joao Corceiro – guitar
Roberto Barros – guitar solo (guest)
Digital EP:
https://orcd.co/alla-alma
Web:
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
TikTok
Spotify
Apple Music
Soundcloud
“Alma” tracklist:
1. Alma
2. Desvanescente
3. The Great Unknown
“Above all, Allamedah write fantastic melodies” Rock Hard Magazine 8/10
“Allamedah is a revelation for me. They touched my heart and for that alone, I thank them” Métal Intégral 19/20
“Fans of melodic metal could like this band” Hard Rock Info
“They are clearly skilled and the production is cool” Metalized Magazine
