My band CELLADOR(featured on this year's ProgPower CD compilation) has signed to METAL BLADE RECORDS 
Taken from Metal Blade's website, http://www.metalblade.com/newssign2004.html
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of CELLADOR!
CELLADOR is a melodic speed/power metal band from Omaha, NE. Originally formed
in Summer 2004 by guitarist Chris Petersen, CELLADOR was founded with the purpose
of introducing aggressive European influenced melodic speed/power metal to the
Midwest USA, where the style is completely nonexistent and virtually unknown.
CELLADOR spent the fall and winter months of 2004 writing and rehearsing, and
began playing live by March 2005. In May, CELLADOR came out with the demo,
Leaving All Behind, which The Black Dahlia Murder guys passed on to Brain Slagel,
after the band opened for them in Omaha. Impressed by their skill and musicianship,
Brian Slagel offered the band a contract making them one of Metal Blade Records
latest singings.
I am truly excited about our latest signing, CELLADOR. They are a young band
with incredible musicianship and songs. We have been looking just for this type
of band who mix the old school metal with a fresh attitude. Brian Slagel
Owner/CEO Metal Blade Records Inc.
"We are very proud and excited to be welcomed to the METAL BLADE family.
With its current roster and unprecedented history of dedication and integrity,
it is with great honor and gratitude that we have been chosen and given the
opportunity to represent true American melodic speed metal on one of the
biggest labels in the world of metal. Their past success and dedication is only
a greater source of inspiration now for us to press forth with pushing true metal
to its extreme. Look out for us!!" Chris Petersen- Guitarist CELLADOR
Cellador is currently writing and rehearsing, and plan on recording this December
with their debut Metal Blade release to be out sometime in the spring of 2006.
To check out some of the bands triumphant songs head over to their
MySpace page HERE.
In other news CELLADOR is currently auditioning for the position of lead
guitar and keyboard player. The individual must excel in playing both lead and
rhythm at slow to often very energetic speeds, and must also have and maintain
a committed, motivated, and cooperative personality that benefits the band as
a whole. The band would prefer a young and energetic individual between the
ages of 18-24 who is able and willing to travel, and with a large background
in metal. If interested, send an email with your name and past band experience
to contact@cellador.com for more information.
CELLADOR dates:
9/03 Des Moines, IA House of Bricks (early show 5pm)
9/16 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground (7pm)
9/24 Bellevue, NE OFFUTT Air Force Base (6pm)
LINEUP:
Michael Smith - Vocals
Chris Petersen- Guitar
Valentin Rakhmanov - Bass
David Dahir Drums
http://www.myspace.com/cellador
http://www.cellador.com
Taken from Metal Blade's website, http://www.metalblade.com/newssign2004.html
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of CELLADOR!
CELLADOR is a melodic speed/power metal band from Omaha, NE. Originally formed
in Summer 2004 by guitarist Chris Petersen, CELLADOR was founded with the purpose
of introducing aggressive European influenced melodic speed/power metal to the
Midwest USA, where the style is completely nonexistent and virtually unknown.
CELLADOR spent the fall and winter months of 2004 writing and rehearsing, and
began playing live by March 2005. In May, CELLADOR came out with the demo,
Leaving All Behind, which The Black Dahlia Murder guys passed on to Brain Slagel,
after the band opened for them in Omaha. Impressed by their skill and musicianship,
Brian Slagel offered the band a contract making them one of Metal Blade Records
latest singings.
I am truly excited about our latest signing, CELLADOR. They are a young band
with incredible musicianship and songs. We have been looking just for this type
of band who mix the old school metal with a fresh attitude. Brian Slagel
Owner/CEO Metal Blade Records Inc.
"We are very proud and excited to be welcomed to the METAL BLADE family.
With its current roster and unprecedented history of dedication and integrity,
it is with great honor and gratitude that we have been chosen and given the
opportunity to represent true American melodic speed metal on one of the
biggest labels in the world of metal. Their past success and dedication is only
a greater source of inspiration now for us to press forth with pushing true metal
to its extreme. Look out for us!!" Chris Petersen- Guitarist CELLADOR
Cellador is currently writing and rehearsing, and plan on recording this December
with their debut Metal Blade release to be out sometime in the spring of 2006.
To check out some of the bands triumphant songs head over to their
MySpace page HERE.
In other news CELLADOR is currently auditioning for the position of lead
guitar and keyboard player. The individual must excel in playing both lead and
rhythm at slow to often very energetic speeds, and must also have and maintain
a committed, motivated, and cooperative personality that benefits the band as
a whole. The band would prefer a young and energetic individual between the
ages of 18-24 who is able and willing to travel, and with a large background
in metal. If interested, send an email with your name and past band experience
to contact@cellador.com for more information.
CELLADOR dates:
9/03 Des Moines, IA House of Bricks (early show 5pm)
9/16 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground (7pm)
9/24 Bellevue, NE OFFUTT Air Force Base (6pm)
LINEUP:
Michael Smith - Vocals
Chris Petersen- Guitar
Valentin Rakhmanov - Bass
David Dahir Drums
http://www.myspace.com/cellador
http://www.cellador.com
