Video for Xerosun's 'Silent Call' now available
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Video for Silent Call - Thanks from Xerosun
Xerosun's first video has been finished and is available both here and on youtube.com.
Xerosun would like to take this oppertunity to thank Francis Chee, who directed and edited Silent Call and for all the time and effort he put in to making this video.
You can see more of Francis' work on his website: www.francischeefilms.com
Thanks also to Mick Richards, who recorded and mixed Silent Call for us, top job as always.
Xerosun Video Shoot
Xerosun would like to thank all the friends and fans that came out in numbers on a dark, cold, windy Sunday night to help support us in the shotting of our video for our soon to be released song, "Silent Call".
We will be going to the studio this saturday to record the track itself and we hope to have the completed video in the very near future! As soon as we have the vide, we will be putting it up on the site here, and it will be spread across the internet and to various TV channels.
We would also like to take this oppertunity to thank the 2 guest acts, Roxy Cotton and Leper Messiah, both bands were brillent and went do great with the crowd. Thanks guys.
Our thanks also to Francis and Killian for camera operation and direction, Paul the house engineer in Voodoo, Collie for the lightshow, James and Shawna from AAAphotos for snaps during the filming.
And once again, thank you all so much, we couldn't have done it without any of you!
2nd Dec 2007, Voodoo Lounge special guests
Xerosun will be joined by Leper Messiah from Wexford and Roxy Cotton for the 2nd of December gig in the Voodoo Lounge, Dublin 7.
Special guests for 8th Nov 2007 Radio City, Dublin
Xerosun will be joined by special guests Djeoh! Konsortium and Josh Mahady.
More information, see the news section
Phantom 105.2FM's Metal Showcase
Xerosun will be playing the Phantom 105.2 FM's Metal Note's showcase gig in Fibber Magees, Parnell St Dublin on Friday 19th of October, along side some of the up and coming and established acts on the local metal scene. Metal Notes presenter Ray McGowan will be hosting the event and he has organised the showcase which will include:
Tickets are €10 and are available on the door.
Metal Notes, Phantom's dedicated metal show airs every Monday from 8-10pm and features the best in local and international metal.
For more information, see the news section
New Website launched
Xerosun launch new website and new E.P. titled 'Broken'. The EP launch date is expected to be in October 2007, please visit the site for regualar updates on this.
'Broken' reviewed by top DJ
98fm's Morning crew DJ Dave Moore took some time out to listen to a pre-release copy of the new 'Broken' EP. Dave and the morning crew are one of the most listened to talk shows on Dublin radio.
To see the full review, go to the Reviews Section
Biography
So who are Xerosun? Described as an industrial hard rock/alternative band, Xerosun have created a unique, explosive and energetic sound. With an eclectic mix of influences, their portfolio of original material has led them to a variety of venues and wowing an array of audiences all across Ireland.
It all began back in January 2003, when the creative, like-minded talents of Dan (Guitars), Fi (Guitars) and Richie (Drums) came together and formed Xersosun.
June 2004 saw the recording of the band's first EP, "Ghost" in Grouse Lodge Recording Studios. The tracks "Ghost", "In My Mind" and "Alone", where chosen by voters on the band's web site.
Pushing their boundaries ever further, the summer of 2005 saw Xerosun finance and produce their first music video for the fan favorite “Ghost”, and in the August, recording the follow up to the "Ghost" EP which featured 2 of the band’s own songs, as well as their version of the Depeche Mode classic "Never Let Me Down Again".
No stranger to the media, the guys have been interviewed and performed on television and radio on numerous occasions, the biggest of which came in January 2006, when Xerosun performed live to half a million people on Irish National television.
In April 2006, the band solidified and enhanced their sound with the addition of Bassist/Vocalist Ives into the fray and the transfer of Fi from Bass to Guitar duties. The past ten months have been spent writing and gigging in Dublin and their third EP, "Broken", was completed in January 2007. Xerosun are currently in their Dublin studio HQ writing new material for a forth coming release.
Music
'Broken' by Xerosun
Track listing:
- 1 - Broken [ 4:06 ]
- 2 - Heartfalls [ 4:39 ]
- 3 - Long Way Down [ 3:28 ]
Click here to download the Broken E.P. and Artwork in ZIP format [19mb]
All songs, lyrics, artwork are the copyright of Xerosun.
Xerosun Video Shoot on 2nd December
Do you wanna be in a music video? Do you wanna see yourself on MTV? Now is your chance!
Xerosun are doing a Video shoot for one of our songs on the 2nd Of December in the Voodoo Lounge, Dublin city from 8:15pm and we need your help!
We will be recording the whole gig, and one of our new songs "Silent Call" will be edited for a promotional video! This is your chance to be on YouTube.com, Channel 6, MTV and many more!
We really need to fill the venue for the video, and this is where we need your help. Feel free to bring as many people as you like (over 18s only, its a pub after all). This gig is FREE in, there will be no cover charge on the door, there are two special guests acts, Roxy Cotton and Leper Messiah from Wexford and there will also be Xerosun T-shirts on sale in the venue!
To Recap:
VENUE: Voodoo Lounge
39-40 Arran Quay,
Smithfield,
Dublin 7.
http://www.dublinpubscene.com/thepubs/voodoo.html
DATE: Sunday, 2nd of December 2007
NO COVER CHARGE / NO ADMISSION FEE
GUEST ACTS:
(8:15 - 8:45pm) - Roxy Cotton
(9:00pm - 9:40pm) - Leper Messiah (http://www.myspace.com/lepermessiahireland)
.Xerosun to play Phantom FM's Metal Showcase
Phantom 105.2 FM's Metal Note's showcase gig in Fibber Magees, Parnell St Dublin on Friday 19th of October, along side some of the up and coming and established acts on the local metal scene. Metal Notes presenter Ray McGowan will be hosting the event and he has organised the showcase which will include:
Tickets are €10 and are available on the door.
Metal Notes, Phantom's dedicated metal show airs every Monday from 8-10pm and features the best in local and international metal.
.Special guests for Thursday. 8th November. 2007 in Radio City
Xerosun will launch their EP 'Broken' and website (www.xerosun.com) on the 8th November in Radio City.
You can download a complimentary pass on the homepage or by clicking the image with this news item, allowing you entry for six euro, rather than the advertised price. Special guests at the gig are Djeoh! Konsortium and Josh Mahady.
.Special guests for Wed. 26th Sept. 2007 in Eamonn Dorans, Temple Bar, Dublin
.New gig dates announced
Two new gig dates were announced today for Xerosun. They will be playing live in Radio City (formally known as "Isaac Butts", opposite the bus depot.) on the 8th of November 2007. No support bands have been confirmed yet, but we will keep you posted.
The second confirmed date will be the 2nd of December 2007, in the popular venue, Voodoo Lounge on the Quays in Dublin.
More information to follow on these gigs as they happen.
.Community sites
More community sites were added today, to help further spread the music of xerosun, and enable them to reach more fans from around the world.
You can visit these sites from the links on the bottom of the web site, xerosun.com
.New web site launched
Today, we launch the new web site! We aim to bring the latest news and events about Xerosun, as and when they are available. The new site includes a lot of new technology to better the experience.
As our content continues to grow, we hope to have more features and information available.
Reviews
Dave Moore from 98FM on the Broken EP
Tue, 29 May 2007
Xerosun are currently shining like a beacon in Irish rock. While everyone else is falling for the trap of trying to be the next "The Somethings" and top the charts, Xerosun are sticking to what they know how to do. And they know how to do it very well. Their songs are mature, well-structured, melodic and, as is so important in this genre, masterfully performed.
You can hear the influences of established bands and styles but none of this impinges on the creation of and dedication to Xerosun's own identity. I hear a lot of metal and so often, especially at the unsigned level, the vocals can let down an otherwise strong package. Not here. The vocals do what they should do. They lead. The songs are driven by the strong combination of melody and lyrics, the key to creating “songs”, not just pieces of music. I’ve put these guys on heavy rotate on my mp3 player and they’re not coming off any time soon. In fact, my only criticism is that I’ve only got three songs. Send me more. I’m Xerosun-hungry. You will be too.
Dave Moore - The Morning Crew 98FM
