Images of Eden- Rebuilding The Ruins
***Coming in early 2010... so stay tuned***
ATTENTION BANDS- Can't find a vocalist? Need vocal tracks for your upcoming CD? SESSION VOCALS AVAILABLE... E-mail me at Gordon (at) Imagesofeden (dot) com.
BIOGRAPHY: I am the founder of the Baltimore,MD/ York, PA-USA based Progressive Metal band, IMAGES OF EDEN as well as the vocalist for the Guatemala-based Power Metal/Hardcore band, DREAD THE FORSAKEN (MySpace) & DREAD THE FORSAKEN (Official- under construction) , and the Houston, TX-based Progressive Metal band, ALL TOO HUMAN (MySpace) & ALL TOO HUMAN (Official- under construction) .
I have been into music all of my life...even before becoming a musician. By age 5, I was already listening to Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Kiss and many other classic rock bands regularly. I picked up my first guitar at age 13 and practiced for no less than 3 hours a night. In college I decided to take formal vocal lessons because I didn't want to restrict myself to being just a guitarist. This diversity prompted me to learn how to play the other instruments that comprised a rock band (drums, bass guitar, keyboards). Little did I know that this would later come in handy!
I had been in and out of bands over the years but never really found anyone who was at the same level of experience or shared my same musical dream and direction. I always had my own distinct vision with plans on one day bringing it to life but I always seemed to run into obstacles along the way... I had dealt with non-motivated band members and/or "dictators", inexperienced musicians, and conflicts with the other writers in various bands.
Finally, after negatively parting ways in 1998 with a band called Out Of Nowhere, I was at my limit with dealing with incompetence so I decided that it was time to bring my vision to life without having it diluted or compromised. In September 1999, I went into the studio with a session drummer to record the debut IMAGES OF EDEN CD (CHAPTER I). My goal was to fully produce a CD with my own original material playing all of the instruments myself (except drums) as well as design the artwork. The final product would then be used to carefully select musicians to complete the full-time lineup. This was the birth of my band "IMAGES OF EDEN" and only the beginning...
Now, we (IMAGES OF EDEN) are in the process of mixing our 3rd CD, "REBUILDING THE RUINS", to be released later in 2010. For more info, as well as clips from our 2nd CD "SUNLIGHT OF THE SPIRIT" (available on Nightmare Records), check out our website, www.imagesofeden.com .
-- ALL TOO HUMAN & DREAD THE FORSAKEN --
(My other full time bands)
All Too Human- Juggernaut (2010)
DREAD THE FORSAKEN- In Nov, 2008, I had the amazing experience of travelling to Guatemala to do vocals for the demo, titled "Unbound (2009 demo)" (produced by Eduardo Santella). DTF was founded by El Salvador-born metal guitarist/ songwriter, Mauricio Liborio. I had a 2nd amazing experience this past November (2009) when I travelled back to Guatemala to record the official debut CD, titled "Unbound" (officially, this time). The release is also scheduled for early 2010. Stay tuned...
Dread The Forsaken- Unbound (2010)
---- MY SIDE PROJECTS (past & present) ----
"AIRS" (A Rock Opera by George Andrade & Steve Brockmann) - I will be appearing as the main character, "Owen", alonside other German/ Dutch vocalists in a full length rock opera. The concept/ story was written by MA, USA- based author George Andrade and the music by German guitar-virtuoso/ multi-instrumentalist, Steve Brockmann . Vocal recording should begin in Jan/Feb, 2010 for a mid-2010 release.Brockmann/Andrade AIRS- A Rock Opera (2010)
GALEXIA - I have appeared on the 2009 self-titled release of "Galexia" (Industrial/ Experimental Metal from Connecticut, USA). The CD also featured Dutch mastermind, Arjen A. Lucassen (Ayreon, Stream of Passion, etc.) as well as Damian Wilson (ex-Threshold vocalist) among many others. I'll be featured on the tracks, "Paroxysm Throe" and "Satellite". Check out the Galexia page for more info...
Galexia- Galexia (2008)
SEVENTH SON (Iron Maiden Tribute) - I teamed up with Dave DeMarco (multiple bands), James Goetz (Division), Randy Ellefson (guitar virtuoso) & Vince Barille (Cloudbreak) to form Iron Maiden tribute band, Seventh Son. Check out or page for show dates.
ASTRAL SUN Promotions - I am now doing full scale promotion for rock/metal bands, specializing in Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Power Metal, White Metal, etc. I WILL work with your budget. I know, I know....many people say they will but still charge you a ton more $$$$ than you expect then say "You get what you pay for." While this is still true, the reality is that all promotion is good... obviously, the more the better.
Anyway, hit me up and I'll work with you.