Australian Metallers CIRCLES Announce Release Date for Debut EP "The Compass"

n May 16^th, Australian progressive metal act CIRCLES are set to register their presence on the international metal radar with the release of their stunning debut EP, ‘The Compass’ via BASICK RECORDS. ‘The Compass’, combines musical influences from technically minded bands such as Periphery and Textures, whilst simultaneously drawing lyrical and vocal comparisons to the early works of Incubus and Faith No More.

Mixing up cutting edge production techniques with some altogether killer guitar work, CIRCLES emerge as their own distinct entity, instantly standing head and shoulders from the Metal-by-numbers crowd with their incalculably catchy song-craft, melodic structures and lyrical designs.  

Incredibly only in their first full year as a band, CIRCLES have amassed critical acclaim from fans worldwide after self-releasing the "Prelude" demo in 2010. The band hit the live scene immediately after the release of the demo, playing numerous shows and festivals in Australia and in February 2011 inked a deal with boundary pushing UK label BASICK RECORDS.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with got-djent.com drummer Dave Hunter comments: “We’re just really excited to get the music out through Basick and to be working with them. They’ve got the same vision as us and the future looks very exciting. There are lots of things on the horizon, lots of things to do. No time to waste. And we can’t wait to get this going.”  Read the full interview with CIRCLES here.

CIRCLES debut EP, ‘The Compass, will be released on May 16th, 2011. The band is currently working on their debut album due early in 2012. To hear a track from “The Compass” click here.

 

CIRCLES are:

Perry Kakridas: Vocals

Ted Furuhashi: Guitar

Dave Hunter: Drums

Matty Clarke:  Guitar

Drew Patton:  Bass

 

TRACKLIST:

1) The Frontline

2) Clouds Are Gathering 

3) ACT III

4) Eye Embedded

5) The Design

6) Ruins

 

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PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL FOR USE IN ARTICLES

CD COVER:  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15369271/Circles-CompassCover.jpg

RELEASE POSTER:  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15369271/releaseposter.jpg

BAND PROMO PIC:  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15369271/CirclesPromo.jpeg

VIDEO - The making of The Compass EP:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3kJI8pBXko

NOT FOR PUBLICATION: To register for a promotional copy of “The Compass” for review or to book the band for an interview please contact lisa@holdtightpr.com      

 

Lisa Coverdale

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