Members: Christopher Shaner - Vocals, Dave Watson - Guitar, Quinn Lukas - Guitar, Jason Myers - Bass, Tom Wierzbicky - Drums
"The new album is easily their strongest release, and one the rest of the melodic metal world will hold in very high regards" -Drewcifer, 101.5 K-Rock
Biography
Band formed in 2003 when bassist Jason Myers and former vocalist, Matthew Bizilia decided to create a metal band that incorporated the best traditions of the past with the edge of the future. Since that time Icarus Witch has:
⢠Played festivals and tours everywhere from Europe and Canada to Puerto Rico, New York and Hollywood
⢠Opened for many major concerts like Heaven & Hell, Coheed & Cambria, Otep, Twisted Sister, Fuel, Y&T, DiAnno, Yngwie and more
⢠Been featured in magazines such as Outburn, Metal Maniacs, Brave Words, Metal Edge, Revolver, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Noizz Eater, Rock Hard...
⢠Has had stars like Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple/Rainbow), George Lynch (Dokken) & Michael Romeo (Symphony X) guest on Icarus Witch songs
⢠Been played on Headbanger's Ball as well as charting in the top 40 Loud Rock radio charts
⢠Been endorsed by world class manufacturers such as Fender, Jackson, Seymour Duncan, Aguilar, Markbass, Dean Markley & DR
⢠Released 4 CDs internationally on Cleopatra Records and tracking the 5th this summer
At press time, the boys are in the thick of preproduction on a career changing album that is going to surprise and excite fans of both modern rock and dark traditional metal.
The best days are ahead for the band Britainâs prestigious Metal Hammer U.K. Magazine dubbed:
âOne of the best bands to carry the standard triumphantly into the future!â
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