The Chronicles of Israfel
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The Chronicles of Israfel is a progressive, experimental metal band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is Dominic Cifarelli's debut solo album (former guitar player for Pulse Ultra)and is based on a fictional story he wrote. He has been working on the recording of this album for over a year now. The project was born during a very uncertain and difficult period in his music career leading up to the breakup of Pulse Ultra. Many late night jam sessions with friend and drummer Joey bastone and the viewing of violent Japanese Anime movies helped form the sound of this sometimes brutal and very dark album. The first part "Starborn, Tome I", follows Israfel, the main character, in his search for a new home and the self discovery of his superior inner design.
Starborn will be released in March 2007 through Bridge of Hands Entertainment, an independent arts label dedicated to the development and the distribution of original art not limited to music. This project will be the first of 3 expected to be released in the new year along with older brother/band member Vincent's debut ambient record "Dream Method". Vincent's solo contemporary piano album "Act One", is available now through www.vdowarehouse.com.
[edit] Line-up
- Dominic Cifarelli (ex-Pulse Ultra) - guitars, bass, vocals, additional keyboards, additional samples
- Vincent Cifarelli - piano, keyboards and string arrangements
- Americo Antonucci - vocals
- Joey Bastone - drums
- Joey Ranallo - bass