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Progressive thrashers Ghost Ship Octavius are kicking off their first ever performances with a run of tour dates starting tonight in Seattle, at the famed Studio 7 club. Dubbed “The Northern Passage Tour”, the band follows with a show tomorrow night in Vancouver, BC at The Venue, and more dates next week on the east coast. All east coast shows have openers Next to None (featuring Max Portnoy), Binary Code and Spiritual Sickness. GSO is led by guitarist Matt Wicklund (God Forbid/Himsa) and drummer Van Williams (Nevermore/Ashes of Ares) the band is joined by Queensryche member Parker Lundgren on additional lead and rhythm guitar for the tour. The band is out on the road supporting their self-titled début album, which was the result of a successful crowd-funding campaign in 2014. Wicklund discusses the tour:
“It’s been a long time coming and I couldn’t be happier that we are finally making our live debut and doing this run of shows! This is just the beginning for us and we will be working hard to Bring Ghost Ship Octavius to stages worldwide through 2016 and beyond.”
You can order Ghost Ship Octavius at the following links: Omega Order Merch Store, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Google Play, Spotify, or www.ghostshipoctavius.com).
Ghost Ship Octavius line up:
Matt Wicklund – guitars (God Forbid, Himsa, Warrel Dane)
Van Williams – drums (Nevermore, Ashes Of Ares)
Adōn Fanion – vocals
Parker Lundgren – guitars (live only)
Ghost ship Octavius Tour Dates 2015
Dec 4: Studio Seven – Seattle, WA with American Wrecking Company, Avoid The Void
Tickets: http://bit.ly/1kIhYFQ
Dec 5: The Venue – Vancouver, BC with Omnisight, Avoid The Void
Tickets: http://tktwb.tw/1kIhC1X
*All East Coast shows support: Next to None (feat. Max Portnoy), Binary Code and Spiritual Sickness
Dec 09: Studio at Webster Hall – New York, NY
Tickets: http://bit.ly/1kIibJd
Dec 10: Ralph’s Diner – Worcester, MA
Tickets: http://bit.ly/1kIitjl
Dec 11: Bull Shooters Saloon – Philadelphia, PA
Tickets: http://on.fb.me/1GE68GF
Dec 12: Eclipse – Binghamton, NY
Tickets: http://on.fb.me/1kIkk7S
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Melodic progressive metallers Ghost Ship Octavius, featuring lead guitarist Matt Wicklund (God Forbid, Himsa, Warrel Dane), drummer Van Williams (Nevermore, Ashes of Ares, Pure Sweet Hell) and vocalist Adōn Fanion, is streaming the lyric video for “Mills Of the Gods,” off of their brand new self titled album through a successful Kickstarter fan campaign launched in 2014. The record is available via digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Google Play, Spotify, or simply via www.ghostshipoctavius.com. Stream it below.
The new self-titled album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Aaron Smith at Envisage Audio in Seattle, WA. Ghost Ship Octavius’ sound features technical and groove metal elements, highlighted by Adōn’s powerful clean vocals, Van’s tasteful rhythms and Matt’s melodic and intricate guitar solos. Their diverse yet complimentary music styles combine to create a powerful and dynamic sound highlighted by soaring vocals, virtuosic guitars and hooky but progressive arrangements.
Guitarist Matt Wicklund is beyond grateful for their fans who donated to their album campaign.
“GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS is musically and artistically everything that I have always wanted to do. We put everything we had into this album and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The fans have been outstanding and made it possible for us to successfully fund this album independently through Kickstarter. It’s really exciting to see this all come to life! See you all on tour!”
Drummer Van Williams adds,
“I’m super stoked on this album and if I weren’t in the band I know I still would be a huge fan. It’s an exciting time for us as we are collectively brand new and forging our own path. The fans that backed this record not knowing what they would get, and our family and friends that have showed and provided support during this process are truly awesome and the ones who really brought this album to everyone else. For that I’m truly grateful and look forward to getting this beast out on the road to meet the fans that have been so positive and patient.”
Watch guitarist Matthew Wicklund’s Ghost Ship Octavius solo-writing demo video featuring a Caparison Guitars C2 Series axe below.
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