The Mixtape (Meridian Dawn EP)
| The Mixtape EP | ||
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| Mixtape / EP by Meridian Dawn | ||
| Released | March 25, 2014 | |
| Recorded | 2013-2014 | |
| Genre | Melodic death metal, modern metal, death metal | |
| Length | 20:42 | |
| Label | Self-released/independent | |
| Producer |
Thomas "PLEC" Johansson Daniel Antonsson Nicholas Ziros | |
| Singles from 'The Mixtape EP' | ||
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The Mixtape EP is a mixtape by American/Finnish/Belgian recording artists Meridian Dawn. It was released on March 25, 2014.[1] The mixtape features a guest appearance from Jake E of Amaranthe on the track "Dressed In Ice".[2][3] "Thieves" was first included on the mixtape, and would be released as a lyric video single.[4][5][6][7]
Background and recording
“The Mixtape EP” is a compilation of three different recording and production sessions the band went through over the course of a year.
“Thieves”, “The Fever Syndrome”, and “Dressed In Ice (Feat. Jake E of Amaranthe)” are all original material mixed, produced, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson (Scar Symmetry, Watain, Solution .45) at The Panic Room studio in Skövde, Sweden.[8]
“I Don’t Wanna Be Me” is a cover tribute to Peter Steele and the members of Type O Negative. Mixed, produced, and mastered by Daniel Antonsson (Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Dimension Zero) at Gothenburg Rock Studio in Göteborg, Sweden.
The final track on the EP, “Descent”, is a cover tribute to modern metal pioneers Fear Factory. It was mixed and engineered by bassist Nicholas Ziros (Meridian Dawn, Into The Moat, Remembering Never) and mastered by Jeff Cloyes (311, Lauryn Hill, Plies) at JamPro Music Factory located in Reno, Nevada USA.
The cover art was created by Gustavo Sazes (Morbid Angel, Arch Enemy, James LaBrie) with concept assistance from vocalist Antony Hämäläinen.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thieves" | Antony Hämäläinen/Johnson/Cussell/Ziros | Thomas "PLEC" Johansson | 3:46 |
| 2. | "The Fever Syndrome" | Hämäläinen/Johnson/Cussell/Ziros | Thomas "PLEC" Johansson | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Dressed In Ice" (Feat Jake E of Amaranthe) | Hämäläinen/Johnson/Cussell/Ziros/Joacim Keelyn | Thomas "PLEC" Johansson | 3:20 |
| 4. | "I Don't Wanna Be Me" | Peter Steele | Daniel Antonsson | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Descent" | Fear Factory | Nicholas Ziros, Jeff Cloyes | 4:35 |
Band members
- Antony Hämäläinen – Vocals, Lyrics
- Brandon Johnson – Rhythm Guitar
- Christopher "CJ" Cussell – Rhythm & Lead Guitar
- Nicholas "The Greek" Ziros – Bass Guitar
- Johan Nunez – Drums
References
- ↑ "Meridian Dawn – The Mixtape EP (2014)". March 24, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ↑ http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-the-mixtape-ep-2014/
- ↑ http://theageofmetal.com/2014/03/meridian-dawn-released-lyric-video-for-the-song-thieves-off-their-upcoming-ep-the-mixtape/
- ↑ "New EP "The Mixtape" Streaming From Meridian Dawn". metalunderground.com. 2014-05-25.
- ↑ "Meridian Dawn Debut New Tune". gunshyassassin.com. 2014-03-20.
- ↑ "Modern Metallers MERIDIAN DAWN Post Lyric Video For ‘Thieves’". metalmouth.net. 2014-03-19.
- ↑ "MERIDIAN DAWN - Neues Lyric Video "Thieves"!". stormbringer.at. 2014-03-23.
- ↑ "Song Premiere: MERIDIAN DAWN Suffer A "Fever Syndrome" Release Lyric Video For 'Iconic'". metalinjection.com. 2014-03-25.
- ↑ Meridian Dawn Official Facebook Page (March 25, 2014). Retrieved on 3-28-14.