www.howlingsyn.net
A dark progressive metal band from Montréal, Howling Syn first started as a solo project by Patryk Pigeon (music, lyrics, vocals, guitars, bass, programming) in 1998. After many attempts as singer, guitarist and bassist with different hard rock/metal bands from the late 80s until 1997, he found some interest for gothic, thrash and progressive music.
In fall 1999, Sophie LeMay (lyrics, vocals, flute) joined Patryk to write some lyrics and, later, to fill his music with her angelic voice that turned out to be a major asset to the whole music.
In January 2000, the members of Howling Syn decided to release their music on MP3.com. When the website closed, they had had more than 170,000 visitors and 430,000 listens and downloads, all this without any outside promotion and while remaining an independent band.
2002 Forebearers of Dusk, the first full album, was released on Galy Records.
2003 Howling Syn opened for Lacuna Coil at the end of September in Montréal, captivating a new crowd as well as fans of both bands.
2004 Devilries, the second full album, was released on Swedish label Escapi Music.
2005 Howling Syn played the New England Metalfest, in the US, with bands such as King Diamond, Dark Tranquillity, Danzig, Hypocrisy, Behemoth, Sonata Arctica and many more.
In October 2006, Howling Syn were part of the two biggest Halloween events in Québec, The Grand Masquerade and Le Grand Bal des Vampires, a first for a local metal band. Only in Montréal, the band played for 50,000 people!
They have now finished the recording of new material for their third release, which takes root in the best elements from their two previous releases, with a heavier, more progressive sound and, of course, some diabolical melodies. The band also welcomed guest performances by Jean-Marc Pisapia (singer from the cult 80s band The Box ), Gaby Koss (ex-Haggard vocalist) and Maggy Durand (Cryptopsy).
Howling Syn is seeking a new label home to help them reach all the SYNNERS out there! Another dark story to be continued!!!
