Season of Ghosts (abbreviated SoG) is an electronic metal bandSeason of Ghosts. Spirit of Metal. formed in 2013 by Greek singer (also known as Aslanidou),Season of Ghosts. Discogs. former vocalist of the melodic death metal band Blood Stain Child. Season of Ghosts combines metal, trance and electronic sounds.Season Of Ghosts (former Blood Stain Child singer Sophia's project): signs a deal with Coroner Records. September 16, 2014. Accessed 2020-06-08. Formed in Tokyo, Japan, the group has been based in London, England since 2018.
History In 2012, Venezuela-born Greek vocalist Sophia Aslanides parted ways with Japanese metal band Blood Stain Child, citing musical and personal differences. Aslanides was part of Blood Stain Child for two years appearing on one album, one EP, and two collaboration albums.SEASON OF GHOSTS Vocalist Slams Former BLOOD STAIN CHILD Bandmates – “I Was Treated Like A Sick, Stray Animal”. Carl Begai. March 23, 2014.
While still in Blood Stain Child, Aslanides conceived her next project, Season Of Ghosts, which came to life in October 2013 in Tokyo, Japan, with the release of a popular Disney cover, "Sarah's Theme" from the film Hocus Pocus, produced by Zombie Sam.Season of Ghosts. Discogs. Earlier that same year, Sophia collaborated with ZOMBIE SAM, appearing as guest vocalist on "A Hallow Tale" and "The Awake" on the band's debut album, Self Conscious Insanity. The band's first live performance came exactly a year after, at the Metal Female Voices Festival.Interview with Season Of Ghosts. Jame World. July 19, 2019.
In September 2014, Season Of Ghosts signed with Coroner Records before the release of their debut album.Season Of Ghosts (former Blood Stain Child singer Sophia's project): signs a deal with Coroner Records. September 16, 2014. Accessed 2020-06-08.
The Human Paradox (2014) The band's debut album, The Human Paradox, was released internationally on December 8, 2014 and on July 8, 2015 in Japan. Howling Bull Records released the album in Japan.Season of Ghosts. Discogs.
The album saw Aslanides partnering with guitarist Zombie Sam of the band ZOMBIE SAM,SEASON OF GHOSTS - A Leap Of Faith. Brave Words. November 1, 2018. supported by session members Paul Dark Brown on bass and Max Buell on drums during live performances.Interview with Season Of Ghosts. Jame World. July 19, 2019.
Aslanides was in control of the music's composition, lyrics, and co-production as well as both the melodic and distorted vocals on the album.Season of Ghosts. Discogs. Human Paradox was mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at the Metal House Studio, with co-production from Zombie Sam and development from NeroArgento. MiA from Japanese Visual Kei metal band Mejibray appears as guest guitarist on some tracks.Season Of Ghosts (former Blood Stain Child singer Sophia's project): signs a deal with Coroner Records. September 16, 2014. Accessed 2020-06-08.
On December 23, 2015, the band released a remix album of The Human Paradox called Remixing the Paradox. Released by Invictus Media the album features remixes of tracks on the original album from Zombie Sam, Neuroticfish, Rotersand, Frozen Plasma, FGFC820, Fatal FE, and others. Season Of Ghosts – Remixing the Paradox. Discogs. December 23, 2015.
A Leap of Faith (2018) Season Of Ghosts released their next album, A Leap of Faith, on October 23, 2018, under their own label Invictus Media.A Leap of Faith. Spirit of Metal. The group relocated to London, England soon after.
The album was preceded by the release of two singles. The debut single "A Place to Call Home" was released in July 2018, and the title track of the album "A Leap of Faith" was released in October 2018.Season of Ghosts. Metal Italia.
Third album On August 5, 2022, the band released a new single, "The Great Unknown", which will be featured on the band's upcoming third album.
Members – vocals Zombie Sam – guitar
Session musicians Max Buell – drums Paul Dark Brown – bass
Former session members Declan Doran
Discography Albums The Human Paradox (2014) A Leap of Faith (2018)
References
External links Season of Ghosts on TV Tropes Season of Ghosts on Music Noises