NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – February 10, 2023
LUNAR Defeat Depression With Progressive Metal Track âTurn Off The Worldâ ft. CALIGULA’S HORSE Sam Vallen
New Album âThe Illusionistâ Out March 2023
ft. members from Witherfall, Helion Prime, Planeswalker, Novareign, Mokili Wa, Nordic Frost, Outloud, Double Vision
Album Guests Jørgen Munkeby (Shining), Christian Münzner (Obscura), Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est),
Taylor Washington (Paladin), Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse), Ben Karas (Thank You Scientist), Gleb Kanasevich, Patrick Corona
Top – L- R – Ryan Price â Bass, Alex Nasla â Keyboards & Synthesizers, Chandler Mogel â Lead Vocals
Bottom – L – R – Alex Bosson â Drums & Percussion, Brian Lewis â Growl Vocals, Balmore Lemus â Guitars
Lunar from Sacramento, USA is a progressive metal band comprised of seasoned musicians (Witherfall, Helion Prime, Novareign) with a penchant for elaborate storytelling and proggy riffs. To date, they have released two albums and an EP, and their third full-length âThe Illusionistâ is right around the corner. The expansive concept album tells the story of a magician that questions his entire lifeâs work and each chapter paints a different mood with immersive music. The next single to draw listeners into this saga is âTurn Off The Worldâ, which dives into depression and defeats it. Drummer Alex Bosson explains further:
âThis song was actually the first song written for this album. I wrote this song in the midst of COVID lockdowns and feeling the duality of how much I wanted the world to stop and everyone to just shut up with their opinions on everything, but also how the world HAD stopped and how much I missed so many things I took for granted. This song definitely felt worthy of being a single because of the fact that it was written very stand-alone before it worked its way into the greater concept of the entire album. Also, itâs very catchy and I think will be very accessible to a lot of people with different tastes. And this track features one of my favorite guest guitar solos ever from Sam Vallen of Caligulaâs Horse.â
âTurn Off The Worldâ expresses the characters’ feelings of depression, just wanting the world to âturn offâ and shut it all down. Musically, the band suggests that this one is the most âaccessibleâ song on the album as it has some more of pop vibes radiating throughout the progressive metal.
âThe Illusionistâ has steered Lunar into new directions, there are more technical songs, thereâs one thatâs very Egyptian sounding, one that is very Lunatic Soul inspired. Thereâs more variety than ever now, and itâs recommended for fans of Haken, Caligulaâs Horse, and Devin Townsend.
Listen to âTurn Off The Worldâ ft. guest guitar solo from Caliguala’s Horse’s Sam Vallen via its premiere on TheProgSpace HERE.
âThe Illusionistâ is being released on March 3, 2023, via Saibot Reign Records and can be pre-ordered via https://lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com.
Previous single: âJuggling Chainsawsâ ft. Obscura’s Christian Münzner – https://youtu.be/RrA61tilg7k
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Track Listing:â
1. Prestidigitation – 6:16
2. The Illusionist – 10:04
3. Showtime – 3:45
4. Worship The Sun – 5:23
5. Turn Off The World – 7:14
6. Disassembled – 5:53
7. Juggling Chainsaws – 7:30
8. For My Next Trick – 3:57
9 . Now You See Me – 8:39
Album Length: 58:46
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âAlbum Credits:â
– Album Produced by: Alex Bosson
– Album Mixed by: Linus Coreliusson
– Album Mastered by: Jens Bogren
– Album artwork by: Travis Smith
– Album layout / design by: Brian Lewis
– Member of ASCAP
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âRecording Lineup:â
Drums & Percussion â Alex Bosson
(Music – Track 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,9) (Lyrics – Track 2, 3, 5, 6,9)
Guitars â Balmore Lemus
(Music – Track 4) (Lyrics – Track 4, 7
Bass â Ryan Price (Music – Track 8)
Keyboards & Synthesizers â Alex Nasla
Lead Vocals â Chandler Mogel
Growl Vocals â Brian Lewis
Clarinet â Gleb Kanasevich (Track 1)
Saxophone â Patrick Corona (Track 2)
Flute & Saxophone â Jørgen Munkeby (Track 6)
Violin & Viola â Ben Karas (Track 9)
Additional Guitar Solo â Andy Gillion (Track 2)
Additional Guitar Solo â Taylor Washington (Track 3)
Additional Guitar Solo â Sam Vallen (Track 5)
Additional Guitar Solo â Christian Münzner (Track 7)
For more info: Facebook.com/lunarbandofficial | Instagram.com/lunarbandofficial | Twitter.com/LunarBandOffcl | YouTube.com/@lunarbandofficialâ
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âThis is a record that everyone must own. Every generation and every country should adore an album like this, as one like Theogony rarely makes itself known. If you like music and consider it art, this is a must.â – Prog-Sphere on âTheogonyâ #23 Best Albums of 2017
âThe sophomore album from this Cali band is showing the band expanding their horizons in sound. The heavy parts are heavier, the lighter parts are even lighter and the proggier parts are even more insanely proggy *plus on the song, Surrender, there is a very cool nod to the final lasting riff in Opeth’s Deliverance to close out the track…don’t think I didn’t catch that!* With all of the guest appearances, fantastic production and just masterful songwriting, this is one of the strongest prog albums you will hear all year. Trust me!â â Heavy Debriefings on âEidolonâ #39 Best Albums of 2019
âInspired by a tragedy that befell the project in the way of losing guitarist Ryan Erwin, drummer and songwriter Alex Bosson has put his emotions towards honing a release that is as beautiful as angry. Helping him in his vision are guest contributions from members of Haken, Leprous, Thank You Scientist, Fallujah, etc.â â Prog-Sphere on âEidolonâ #19 Best Albums of 2019
âThe word âclassicâ gets tossed around a lot, but I honestly canât think of a better word for Eidolon. From front to back and top to bottom, this album is both firmly rooted in death metal with a progressive bend while standing alone atop the mountain. Itâs equally headbanging heavy and enthralling, music to get in the mosh pit and simply sit in awe of. This is required listening because thereâs nothing else quite like it.â â Progarchy on âEidolonâ
âLike Theogony, Eidolon is another very impressive showcase of modern progressive metal. Itâs technical, emotional, melodic, and aggressive and is just very well put-together overall.â â wimpsandposers.com
Best of AOTY:
Prog-Sphere: âTheogonyâ #23 best of 2017
Prog-Sphere: âEidolonâ #19 best of 2019
Heavy Debriefings: âEidolonâ #39 best of 2019
Wimpsandposers: âEidolonâ #20 best of 2019
2019 SAMMIES (Sacramento Area Music Awards) Nominee âBest Metal Bandââ
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