Want Metal? Head to The Asylum July 24

As part of their Western Canadian tour to launch their upcoming EP, The Iron Tempests, metal band Vesperia will hit the stage at The Asylum in Sudbury on July 24.

Originally formed in 2005 by lead vocalist/ bassist Morgan Rider as a black metal band, the sound, direction and theme of the music naturally evolved into the style of fierce and heroic metal for which the band is now known, said a press release.

“Shortly after releasing their long-overdue brand melodic metal 2011 full-length ‘Voyage from Vinland’, Vesperia redefined their purpose and direction once and finally with their 2012 demo ‘The Swordsman’ and 2013 full-length ‘An Olden Tale’, drawing the ears and attention of metal fans around the world and demonstrating their true mastery of their craft.

With the most fierce music written to date and a bounty of opportunity awaiting, Vesperia hungrily eye 2015 as the year they will make their mark upon the Earth.”

The Asylum is located at 19 Regent St., in the basement of the Sudbury Events Centre. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, and you must be 19 years of age or older to get in.

Other bands performing that night are Fractal Generator (Sudbury sci-fi death/grind), Behind These Eyes (Sudbury deathcore chaos) and Guiltfeeder (metal/hardcore/punk hybrid from Toronto).

For more information on the event, visit www.facebook.com/events/456105747848090.