Incredible underground artist Zeal And Ardor will release an exclusive live album on his upcoming tour. The album was recorded live at the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, SW, July 5th of this year. Live In Montreux and pre-orders for it will only be available through the merch table at the band’s ongoing European/UK tour. See more details below. The band is supporting their current new album Stranger Fruit (Spinefarm). Continue reading
On the heels of last weekend’s smashing appearance at Download Festival, Zeal & Ardor have announced their first UK tour for this November. Tickets for the seven headline shows go on sale this Friday, 15th June, at the link below. Zeal & Ardor is the musical identity of Manuel Gagneux, who released their second album, Stranger Fruit last Friday. It’s available in multiple formats, including CD, cassette, digital download/stream, as well as a 2LP 180g gatefold vinyl or a 2LP limited deluxe 180g triple gatefold purple vinyl.
It would be fair to say that Zeal & Ardor’s arrival in the conscious of the metal scene in the early part of 2017 was greeted with a combination of surprise, incredulity and excitement. There appeared to be just as many naysayers, dubious of Manuel Gagneaux’s talent (Zeal & Ardor is basically a one-man show) as there were fast adherents to his complex and compelling mix of styles and influences. Continue reading