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Rainshadow

Rainshadow

About Me


Rainshadow is a Melbourne band that focuses on creating melancholic and dark atmospheric music.

After the initial demo 'Old', Ben W and Mark Kelson (The Eternal) have recently completed the debut full length album. The album 'End Songs' is now complete Rainshadow are currently looking for a label to release and distribute it. Interested labels are invited to get in touch.

Featuring the production talents of Mark Kelson, the initial format includes an 8 page booklet by Ne Obliviscaris vocalist Xenoyr.

End Songs (2007)

1. Past Sorrows
2. Omega
3. It's All Over
4. Frost Bite
5. Ghosts
6. Darker Dawn
7. Forget
8. Decay
9. Empty Fields
10. Her Shadow

Old (2006)

1. It's All Over
2. Ghosts
3. Decay
4. Forget


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/3/2006
Band Website: Email: [email protected] " Email: [email protected]
Band Members:
Rainshadow
Ben Williamson - Vocals, guitars
Dylan Maeorg - Lead guitars
Dean Hulett - Drums
George Kosmas (Be'lakor) - Session live guitars
Steve Merry (Be'lakor) - Session live keyboards

End Songs was recorded by Ben W (vocals and guitars) and Mark Kelson (bass, keyboards and drums)

Influences: Katatonia, Anathema, Paradise Lost, The Eternal, Amorphis, Rapture, My Dying Bride, Swallow the Sun, Sentenced, Moonspell, Opeth...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Rainshadow update

Thanks to all the people who have sent messages of support and kind words to this site, it's really appreciated. Rainshadow are taking a short break live, as I'm currently in the UK, but we will be ba...
Posted by Rainshadow on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:21:00 PST

Darker Dawn now online

The End Songs track 'Darker Dawn' has now been added. Feel free to drop us a comment on your thoughts.  
Posted by Rainshadow on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:33:00 PST

Rainshadow - End Songs initial pressing selling fast

Thanks for the great response to the first independent pressing of the debut Rainshadow album 'End Songs'. We're running out of copies fast, so if you would like one please get in touch soon. I doubt ...
Posted by Rainshadow on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:01:00 PST

Live Photographs courtesy of Elliot

Pictures from the debut live show at the Arthouse may be found in the Pictures section. Thanks to Elliot who took such handsome shots.   B.
Posted by Rainshadow on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:51:00 PST

Change of live line-up. Farewell Jimmy!

Session drummer Jimmy Vanden Broeck has decided to leave the Rainshadow live-band to focus on his full time band Be'lakor. We thank Jimmy for his efforts, particularly in playing in Rainshadow's first...
Posted by Rainshadow on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:23:00 PST

Live show and album review

The first Rainshadow show was apparently a success. Thank you very much to those who got in early to check us out. We had a wonderful turn-out and the feedback was great. In other news, here's a...
Posted by Rainshadow on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:21:00 PST

Rainshadow live October 6 in Melbourne

The debut Rainshadow live show will be held at The Arthouse, Carlton, Melbourne, Saturday October 6th. Several other bands will be playing during the night, so if you're interested in seeing Rain...
Posted by Rainshadow on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:54:00 PST

End Songs now available!

Rainshadow's debut full length album, 'End Songs' is now officially available. It comes with an 8 page booklet, lyrics, ten tracks and a picture of yours truly. If the last part doesn't put you off a...
Posted by Rainshadow on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:10:00 PST

End Songs album cover revealed

The cover for the debut Rainshadow full length, 'End Songs', can be found in the pictures section as well as on the main page. Created by Marc Campbell, aka Xenoyr, of Ne Obliviscaris. Marc has ...
Posted by Rainshadow on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:47:00 PST

Album title revealed: End Songs

The title of the debut Rainshadow album is to be 'End Songs'. Artwork is to be finalised. The 'Frost Bite' artwork on this page is 'not' the album cover. We will post the cover as soon as it is ready...
Posted by Rainshadow on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:47:00 PST