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Witherfall Debuts at #20 on German Charts 

The first week sales numbers are coming in for "Curse of Autumn" and we are proud to let you know we charted at #20 in the German charts!

 

 

We also charted at #11 on the NACC Radio Charts!

 

Listen and order at

http://www.witherfall.com/merch

and

https://witherfallband.lnk.to/CurseOfAutumn/

Thanks to all our fans and friends. We cannot wait to celebrate with you all when the world resumes...

 


Angry Metal Guy

On third album, Curse of Autumn all this talent is on vivid display as the band rips through wild, adventurous prog-power anthems tailor-made for fans of Symphony X and Nevermore.

Sonic Perspectives
If you're not already following this band, start yesterday, because it's clear that they're going places.

MetalSucks


Their brand of progressive power metal has a granite-hard edge to it - more Amerithrash than Eurocheese. The emotional core remains intact even as the runtime pushes the hour mark.

Metal Injection


This is a band with the technical proficiency of Dream Theater but the aggression and bombast of 3 Inches of Blood.

GhostCult


Back with their third full-length release, Californian act Witherfall return with prog guns blazing... excess and pomposity are all part of the majesty of prog so just sit back and enjoy the ride.

03/14/2021

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Midnight Reign - The Last Song Video 

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12/29/2020

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RIP Paul Sternquist 

Today i learned that one of my oldest and dearest friends passed away from cancer. Paul was one a kind. Some how managing to be both curmudgeon yet good spirited at the same time. Paul was one of the first people i met when i came back to Los Angeles in the mid 2000's we played in a few ridiculous cover bands. In 2007 he joined my psuedo-goth prog band Midnight Reign...

I'm most proud of this song We wrote together while working on his 2nd Solo CD... His solo is really special on this one.

Anyone that knows me, knows that i have little time for friends and zero time for acquaintances... I can count on my left hand my great friends... Paul was one of them. I love and will miss him. Travel on...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaYNWI0p9nA

 

 

RIP Paul Sternquist

Paul is survived by his wife and co-curmudgeon Teresa Sternquist. Per his wishes she will have him cremated. If you'd like to contribute the Cancer fund is still up and taking donations to pay for this final expense.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/paul-sternquist-cancer-fund

 

His cremation expenses are due today and anything that you can do helps...

03/25/2020

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Happy New Years  

Happy New Years from all of us in WItherfall, we have exciting news to share with you within the next  two weeks!

Here is a discount code good until the morning for 20% off  enter NEWYEAR at checkout

12/31/2018

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WITHERFALL New Album “A Prelude To Sorrow” Out Today via Century Media 

Today US dark melodic metal masters WITHERFALL have released “A Prelude to Sorrow”, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s “Nocturnes and Requiems”.   Listen to the album in its entirety HERE. 

Watch an unboxing video of “A Prelude To Sorrow” HERE. 

 

Last day Sale on this bundle!

The media reaction to the album has been nothing short of extraordinary: 

"A Prelude To Sorrow" provides the listener a cathartic release through some of the most mesmerizing music I have ever heard. The savage brilliance of this album is stunning 

-9.5/10 -Metal Wani- 

One of the most talented acts in metal; check this out and be impressed 

-Angry Metal Guy- 

The turmoil of WITHERFALL‘s chaotic, highly technical and dramatic performance is as impressive as ever. 

-Distorted Sound Magazine- 

-5/5 Metal Hammer.de- 

I implore you listen to ‘A Prelude to Sorrow’ so that you too can share in an album that is as moving as it is memorable, as emotional as it is engaging, as intelligent as it is intimate and that is as heavy lyrically as it is musically. In short, it’s a sonic tour-de-force. 

- 9.8/10 Man of Much Metal- 

A Prelude To Sorrow" is one of the recordings of the year. 

-Rock Hard Greece- 

‘We are Nothing’ and ‘Vintage’ being the shining stars. Both songs are 11 minute compositions reminding of the best, progressive metal offered till today. 

-9/10 Markusheavymusicblog- 

WITHERFALL understand how to package perfectly negative emotions in such a way that a large whole emerges. Despite the blows of fate (or maybe just because of that), the band grows beyond itself. Actually, it cannot get better. 

- 9/10 Hell-fire magazine- 

8.5 / 10 Joseph Michael’s powerful voice belongs to the best of the genre. 

-ROCK HARD (Ger) Soundcheck #9- 

-AARDSCHOK (NL) Soundcheck #3- 

90 / 100 A blasting album where technique and vibe fit perfectly together! 

-LORDSOFMETAL.NL- 

9 / 10 – WITHERFALL have delivered an impressive follow-up 

-BURNYOUREARS.DE- 

Magnificent! 

-9/10 Rock Tribune (B)- 

‘A Prelude To Sorrow’ overwhelmed me upon first listen and has enough interesting details to keep surprising me" 

-Gitarist (NL)- 

Bolstered by a clear, crisp recording, this album is an essential listen for any heavy/power/progressive metal fan. 

-Wonder Box Metal- 

On “A Prelude to Sorrow”, main songwriters Joseph Michael (vocals, Sanctuary – live) and Jake Dreyer (Iced Earth) succeeded in perfectly combining the group’s technical proficiency with an appropriate eerie and somber atmosphere, manifesting also in Kristian Wåhlin’s majestic cover painting. “A Prelude to Sorrow” was mixed and mastered by Chris “Zeuss” Harris. (Sanctuary, Queensryche, Iced Earth) 

The album is available as a Limited Edition Digipak, jewel case CD (US only), gatefold 2LP plus poster and etching on Side D as well as digital album. 

The following limited vinyl colors are available: 

•        400x transparent blue vinyl – only available at www.witherfall.com/merch 

•        200x clear vinyl – only available at Century Media’s European store http://bit.ly/WitherfallCMD 

•        CD/LP plus t-shirt bundles available here: https://merchnow.com/catalogs/witherfall 

View all “A Prelude To Sorrow” order options: https://witherfallband.lnk.to/APreludeToSorrow 

 

 

11/02/2018

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Joseph Michael to leave Desert Dragon due to Scheduling Conflicts 

Due to scheduling conflicts, I will no longer be singing for Desert Dragon i wish the guys in the band good luck on their future endeavors... If you haven't checked it out yet... Here is a song off the record "Before the Storm" Called "Desert Horizons" produced by James "Jimbo" Barton of Queensrÿche fame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLGCq-zyPhI 

As of now, I have a ton of projects on my plate that need to be completed and most important of all the release of Witherfall's Debut album... Keep an eye/ear out for the single in December... 

Listen to the teaser here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcZBwkwceSU

 

11/21/2016

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Desert Dragon Announce European Tour With Ex White Wizzard WIll Wallner and Joseph Michael 

     Progressive Rock Band Desert Dragon is set to embark on their first European Tour beginning September 15th in Lisbon Portugal.  Taking up guitar Duties on the European Run will be Ex-White Wizzard guitarist Will Wallner. The band line-up features Joseph Michael/Vocals, Greg Patnode/Guitar, Rick Brandt/Bass, Nick Mason/Drums, Alex Nasla/Keyboards and Will Wallner/guitar. 

      The band currently has a song featured in Both Classic Rock and Prog Rock magazine CD Samplers. The Track "Takin It Easy Now" was produced by Ralph Patlan (White Wizzard,Megadeth,MSG,Brian Head Welch) and can be listened to here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENs_ZXap2hM 

TOUR DATES: 

09/16 ASSOCIAÇOM CULTURAL XEBRA BURELA,SPAIN 
09/17 PUB TRANSYLVANIA VIGO,SPAIN 
09/18 ESTADIO DI RUBEIRO TRAVANCA DE BODIOSA,VISEU,PORTUGAL 
09/20 LES RUNES PUB BORDEAUX,FRANCE 
09/22 ROCK PALACE MADRID,SPAIN 
09/23 ESTUDIO 27 BURGOS,SPAIN 
09/24 HIGHLANDER METAL PUB MALAGA,SPAIN 
09/25 ANGVS ROCK CENTER CARTAGENA,SPAIN


     Desert Dragon is an Award-winning band from Los Angeles, California formed by guitarist Greg Patnode. The Band released their 2nd album, EP ‘DESOLATION’ officially on September 01, 2012 featuring Billboard charting singles “Darkness Shines” and “Miles Away” produced by the legendary Ron Nevison (Producer/Engineer for Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, The Faces, Heart, Lynyrd Skynyrd). 

      In July 2014 they signed ex-White Wizzard  singer, Joseph Michael (WITHERFALL,MIDNIGHT REIGN,EX-WHITE WIZZARD) as their new lead vocalist. In Aug 2014 the band went into the studio in Los Angeles to mix their new album with James “Jimbo” Barton (Producer/Mixer for QUEENSRŸCHE, RUSH, ERIC CLAPTON, METALLICA). The result is Desert Dragons' most polished release to date "Before The Storm". The band has shifted its focus from Blues to Hard Rock and Psychedelia. This shift has given the band a new direction and they have even revamped some songs from their first album (“Take it Easy Now”, “Save My World”, and “Desert Horizons” ) to give them more hard rock content. 

Find out more about Desert Dragon at http://www.DesertDragonOfficial.com

08/29/2016

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08/20/2015

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Desert Dragon - Flying High  

New Track From Desert Dragon - Flying High has been charting well on the CMJ Charts...  Order the album HERE:::

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     Last year Joseph Michael went into the studio with Desert Dragon and Producer James "Jimbo Barton to work on an album of classic rock/Prog/Pop The result "Desert Dragon - Before the Storm" will be released on 6/05/2015... The album Mixed by James "Jimbo” Barton known for his work with RUSH, QUEENSRŸCHE, ERIC CLAPTON, METALLICA. Also featuring three re-recorded songs from their debut album, Desert Dragon, ) re-mixed by Ralph Patlan (Producer/Mixer for MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER, BONDED BY BLOOD).

07/29/2015

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Takin It Easy - Desert Dragon 

Here is the latest Desert Dragon Track Takin it Easy Now... available fore pre-order here:

In Aug 2014 the band went into the studio in Los Angeles to mix their new album with James “Jimbo” Barton (Producer/Mixer for QUEENSRŸCHE, RUSH, ERIC CLAPTON, METALLICA). The result is Desert Dragons' most polished release to date "Before The Storm". The band has shifted its focus from Blues to Hard Rock and Psychedelia. This shift has given the band a new direction and they have even revamped some songs from their first album (“Take it Easy Now”, “Save My World”, and “Desert Horizons” ) to give them more hard rock content.





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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENs_ZXap2hM



06/23/2015

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Desert Dragon Release and Show with Asia 

Last year Joseph Michael went into the studio with Desert Dragon and Producer James "Jimbo Barton to work on an album of classic rock/Prog/Pop
The result "Desert Dragon - Before the Storm" will be released on 6/05/2015...























The album Mixed by James "Jimbo” Barton known for his work with RUSH, QUEENSRŸCHE, ERIC CLAPTON, METALLICA. Also featuring three re-recorded songs from their debut album, Desert Dragon, ) re-mixed by Ralph Patlan (Producer/Mixer for MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER, BONDED BY BLOOD).  The band will open for ASIA in Los Angeles on 6/19/15, Friday 7pm. 

Visit this link to Preorder Before the Storm.. It will be shipped within 3 business days!

Preview The Re-vamped Version of Desert Horizons here;
 

 

05/18/2015

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