EARTHEN Added To Thursday Night Kick-Off (PAGANFEST)

[GateXII]

Here's the press release for the kick-off night opening slot we talked about. I think a lot of you guys will dig these guys...I know I do.

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EARTHEN ADDED TO PAGANFEST NIGHT AT CHICAGO POWERFEST 2008

Chicago's EARTHEN have just been added as the opening band for the CHICAGO POWERFEST 2008 Thursday night (May 1) kick-off show, which is host to the PAGANFEST USA Chicago market tour stop.

EARTHEN is described as an ambient folk metal band, which features current & former members of DISINTER, GORGASM, NOVEMBERS DOOM, NACHTMYSTIUM, USURPER, and DEAD FOR DAYS. For more information & song samples, visitwww.myspace.com/earthenband

The POWERFEST is set to take place May 1-3 at The Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois. Tickets for the event are currently on sale at all Ticketmaster locations and The Pearl Room box office. Single-day tickets, as well as specially priced two- and three-day options are also available.

Powerfest billing:

Thursday, May 1 (kick-off show with Paganfest tour):

ENSIFERUM
TURISAS
TÝR
ELUVEITIE
EARTHEN

Friday, May 2:

ICED EARTH
A LIFE ONCE LOST
EPICUREAN
ION VEIN
ARISE AND RUIN

Saturday, May 3:

TESTAMENT
DARKANE
SUIDAKRA
THE AUTUMN OFFERING
TWELFTH GATE
CHAOSWAVE

For more fest details, visit www.ChicagoPowerfest.com

 

[Jasonic]

Nice pick!
I recall checking out their My Space samples a while back and being impressed.
Should be a good fit for Thurs night.

 

[Diabolik]

perfect fit for Pagan Fest. I have only heard a few songs and thought that they were ok. Hopefully they will impress me live.

 

[booB]

cool... but, if they're a "folk metal" band from Chicago, wouldn't they have to be American folk, not European folk like the rest of the lineup? Are they, like, John Denver metal, or what?

 

[Will Bozarth]

they sure were... interesting? at Heathen Crusade...

 

[Will Bozarth]

they 4, maybe 5 and they looked bored and scared

 

[ShadowLioness]

@ Boob: Actually they do describe themselves as "American Folk Metal" on their MySpace page.

I briefly saw this band when they played with Metallian at the Double Door in January. Unfortunately we were walking in towards the end of their set, so I can't give a good evaluation at this point. Looks like I'll get a second chance!

 

[GateXII]

they sure were... interesting? at Heathen Crusade...

FYI....NONE of those same issues apply anymore.

New...MUCH BETTER drummer!!

 

[GateXII]

they 4, maybe 5 and they looked bored and scared

That was their first ever gig, which was also VERY last minute.

I've heard the stories, but they've played since with a more seasoned live lineup & kicked ass.

 

[skyrefuge]

Yeah, good fit, I look forward to seeing them again. Because the concept is cool, but yeah, their execution at Heathen Crusade wasn't the greatest. I hope they still do that Pippin song!

From my HC review:

Let’s see if I can remember the eight people onstage: singer (girl), violinist (girl), drummer (girl!), bass (12-year old boy with a wedding ring, seated), 2 acoustic guitars, electric guitar, and keyboards. It sounds like it was basically their first performance, and it kinda showed, but I really like the concept, so hopefully they can keep this orchestra together and develop it more. Ooh, and they played a “Tolkien” song! (Pippin’s depressing-as-fuck lament from “Return of the King”)

Neil

 

[Diabolik]

something about American folk metal is just funny. The United States doesnt have any mythalogical ties to anything other than native American history.
Do they sing about George Washington chopping down the sacred Cherry Tree? Something about any band from the US playing this genre.

I have heard rumblings about thier Heathen Crusade show but no one would say what happened. odd.

Still interested in seeing them though. Good booking Rob.

 

[metalprof]

they 4, maybe 5 and they looked bored and scared

I remember Earthen's name because they were supposed to be on a bill a few years ago around here. An earlier Chicago Powerfest? Chicago Metal Anthem? Just some show as an opener? I don't remember, but I think it was supposed to be at JJ Kelleys. I checked out samples and was looking forward to them, but they pulled out of the show because they weren't ready to play live yet. So I'm not surprised they were still a bit shaky after that. Hopefully by now they're on all cylinders, I'm looking forward to seeing them.

Ken

 

[MetalNations]

They are a great band. Very nice people. Their show at the Heathen Crusade fest was their first show. They play alot though in MN after that.

 

[Jasonic]

Ken,
Earthen was supposed to play that GIRLS OF METAL CALENDAR release show at Lot 4 (Nov Doom headlining) in December of 2006.

 

[metalprof]

Earthen was supposed to play that GIRLS OF METAL CALENDAR release show at Lot 4 (Nov Doom headlining) in December of 2006.

A-ha! You are clearly younger than me, as your memory is much better.

 

[Jasonic]

A-ha! You are clearly younger than me, as your memory is much better.

If I recall, you were there earlier that evening than I, and had already consumed a few..........

 

[Will Bozarth]

ahh, glad to see theyve gotten better, then. since I won't be there on Thursday, I expect to hear what people thought.

 

[Diabolik]

you will from me for sure!!!!

 

[Will Bozarth]

can't wait for your amazing review

 

[metalprof]

If I recall, you were there earlier that evening than I, and had already consumed a few..........

Only because Vito is a generous soul....

Ken