VESPERS DESCENT exists to create music that engages the listener, never content to just follow, but to strive and push the boundary's that forge its sound. Working under the monicker of melodic death metal the band incorporates many directions and styles, some of them clearly visible while others more unseen. The result, complex death metal that incorporates a myriad of elements, without ever sounding derived. With two critically acclaimed releases, an Australian tour, numerous national and international support slots behind them VESPERS DESCENT are determined to shift their music to new horizons.
Originally the brain child of guitarist Grant Burns and vocalist Jack Wolsk VESPERS DESCENT was conceived in June of 2001, working their influences from early technical death metal, to the melodic sounds of the Gothenburg, the band has progressed with the addition of each new member. The Current lineup, Grant Burns (guitar), Ben Mazzarol (drums), Richard Clements (vocals), Shannon Over (guitar) and Adam Fitzgerald (bass) is the strongest to date. VESPERS DESCENT entered the studio to produce their third release the "Reality Dysfunction", Which is hoped will be released early 2008.
VESPERS DESCENT are (left to right): Shannon Over - Guitar, Richard Clements -Vocals, Grant Burns - Guitar, Ben Mazzarol - Drums, Adam Fitzgerald - Bass
HIGHLIGHTS:
Support slot for Australian industrial death metal act The Berzerker, Perth, July 2002
Support slot of Norwegian black metal act Mayhem, Perth, August 2002
Support slot for Australian death metal act Abramelin, Perth October 2002
2nd placing in Western Australian best metal band poll, Perth, February 2003
Support slot for Swedish death metal act Opeth, Perth April 2003
Release of 'Three Faces of Eve' EP, July 2003
Support slot for Australian legends Destroyer 666, Perth , January 2004
Support slot for Australian progressive metal act Alchemist, Perth January 2004
Winner of 'Best Release for 2003' - Western Front Awards, Perth January 2004
2nd placing for 'Best Local Metal Band' - Western Front Awards, Perth 2004
Entry on Underearthed 2 Australian Metal compilation CD, January 2004
Support slot for US gore grind act Exhumed, Perth, June 2004
Support slot for Australian metal act Daysend, Perth July 2004
National Tour support for Hate Eternal and Psycroptic June 2005
Release of Visions In Verse CD, November 2005
Website: http://www.vespersdescent.com.au
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/vespersdescent
Email: gburns@iinet.net.au
Releases:
Three Faces of Eve
Visions In Verse
Reality Dysfunction