Crush of Night is 10 out of 10 at DPRP!
Crush of Night receives a 10 out of 10 rating on the DPRP site:DPRP Review - Crush of Night
Listen to You've Got A Time streaming
Enjoy the first track from Crush of Night streaming free on Soundcloud:You've Got a Time
New IZZ Album Crush of Night - 5.1.12
For Immediate ReleaseIZZ set to release new album on May 1st featuring guest appearance by Gentle Giant guitarist Gary Green
New York, NY – IZZ’s new studio album, Crush of Night, scheduled for release on May 1st, serves as Part 2 of a 3-part series of thematic albums that began with The Darkened Room (TDR) in 2009. Featuring a guest appearance by Gary Green of Gentle Giant on Words and Miracles (Electric guitar, Guitar solos and backing vocals) and The Crush of Night (guitar solo), IZZ brings their characteristic sense of melody to the fore on this album, while at the same time fusing high reaching emotion with the driving impact that IZZ fans have come to identify with the band.
From the opening vocal melody of You’ve Got a Time, to the guitar-driven Words and Miracles featuring the distinctive guitar sound of Gary Green, to the stirring emotion of Half the Way, culminating with the impressive 26 minute suite that shares its name with the album title, Crush of Night passionately delivers on all fronts by creating a sound that is uniquely IZZ.
“We started recording some of the tracks for this album at the same time we were working on The Darkened Room, so there is definitely a strong sense of continuity between the two albums,” notes keyboardist and vocalist Tom Galgano. “At the same time, as we developed the pieces for Crush of Night, it began to take on its own identity and in many ways is completely different from what was heard on the last IZZ record.”
The 26-minute suite, Crush of Night, is divided into two tracks, This Reality and The Crush of Night. Serving as the musical, lyrical and emotional centerpiece for the album, this piece brings together the struggle that surrounds one's search for meaning. The Crush of Night suite runs a musical panorama, weaving melodic and rhythmic themes with innovative and fresh diversity.
IZZ had the distinct pleasure of having Gary Green join them in the recording process. "Having Gary come to the studio and record with us was an amazing experience,” says IZZ bassist John Galgano. “Gary came in and not only added his signature guitar playing, but also contributed to the writing, added a few blistering solos and even sang backing vocals on Words and Miracles. It is a great honor to have Gary playing alongside us on this record and we know that fans of Gary will enjoy the guitar artistry that he’s added to this IZZ record.”
The IZZ line-up for Crush of Night is:
Paul Bremner: electric and acoustic guitar
Anmarie Byrnes: vocals
Brian Coralian: electronic and acoustic drums and percussion
Greg DiMiceli: drums and percussion
John Galgano: bass guitar, acoustic/electric guitar, vocals
Tom Galgano: keyboards, vocals
Special Guest on Words and Miracles and Crush of Night: Gary Green
Mixed by Grammy nominated engineer John Shyloski
In other news, IZZ will kick off the release of Crush of Night with a full-band live performance at the New Jersey Proghouse (www.njproghouse.com) on April 22 and will follow up this show with an appearance at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec City, Canada on May 19. IZZ plans to announce more shows in support of Crush of Night for Fall 2012. The band will also return to the studio to continue work on the third and final chapter of this series of albums. In October 2011, IZZ released their first live DVD, IZZ LIVE. Fans can purchase the DVD from any online retailer. In addition, bassist John Galgano is in the final stages of mixing his first solo album and guitarist Paul Bremner continues recording his new solo album.
For more information on Crush of Night and for the most updated information about IZZ, please visit:
www.izznet.com
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IZZ’s Crush of Night will be available for purchase at Amazon, iTunes and all online music retailers.
IZZ to perform at the NJ Proghouse - April 22, 2012
IZZ will play their first show in support of the new album on April 22 at the NJ Proghouse. Visit the NJ Proghouse website for more details.Star Evil Gnoma Su, from IZZ LIVE
IZZ LIVE - Available now at your favorite online retailer!
IZZ joins lineup at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec City
IZZ is happy to announce that they will be joining The Tangent and Beardfish at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec City, Canada on May 19th and 20th. The band is thrilled to be returning to Canada to perform songs from the upcoming IZZ release. For more details, including ticket information, visit the festival website here
IZZ Releases Stirring Version of Peter Gabriel’s ‘Red Rain’
March 26, 2011
Doone Records is pleased to announce the release of Peter Gabriel’s “Red Rain” as arranged, performed and recorded by IZZ, available now on iTunes and all other digital download retailers. This classic track from Gabriel’s hit record “So” provides a perfect base for IZZ’s own blend of melodic sense and powerful rhythmic interplay.
IZZ delivers an energetic and dynamic take on the track which features the unmistakable sound of guitarist Paul Bremner, whose unique delay-infused introduction to the song drives the distinctive arrangement. Completing the one-two punch is the propelling rhythm section of bass and drums from Greg DiMiceli and John Galgano. IZZ’s version of the song provides the listener with a different take on this Peter Gabriel gem, while paying due respect to the original song. IZZ fans and Gabriel fans alike are sure to enjoy this new take on a classic track.
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