As
BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported as a rumor back on July 11,
Century Media Records has now officially announced the signing of the Madison, Wisconsin-based, female-fronted five-piece metal band
LUNA MORTIS. Formerly known as
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE, the group prides itself on blurring genre lines to arrive at something both beautiful and aggressive. The band's ability to capture a progressive and dark sound should appeal to metalheads regardless of their sonic inclinations.
"All of us have been looking up to the artists on the
CM roster for years, and to be a part of the family is truly amazing and humbling," says vocalist
Mary Zimmer. "We have put years of hard work into the band and it's all finally paying off. To the fans that have been with us this far, keep expecting the same kick-ass metal. To people who are hearing of us for the first time, it's nice to meet you and we'll see you all out on the road!"
When you're trying to break into the international music scene from Wisconsin you're left to claw your way up yourself, and
LUNA MORTIS did exactly that with the 2006 release of its self-produced LP,
"Way of the Blade" (released under the original band name
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE). As the album made its way through the local grapevine the band had cemented enough of a regional reputation to generate label interest. They began a period of intensive demo production and showcasing, beginning with the recording of their EP,
"The Answer: Does Not Exist" (also released as
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE), and culminating in the opportunity to cut four tracks with producer
Jason Suecof (
TRIVIUM,
CHIMAIRA,
ALL THAT REMAINS). These efforts ultimately found
LUNA MORTIS a home at
Century Media amongst a literal pantheon of some of the band's most respected and admired influences.
LUNA MORTIS is:
Mary Zimmer - Vocals
Brian Koenig – Guitars, Vocals
Cory Scheider - Guitars
Jake Bare - Bass
Erik Madsen - Drums
For more information, visit
www.myspace.com/lunamortismusic.
LUNA MORTIS' video for the song
"Anemic World" can be viewed below (note: The clip was shot while the band was still called
THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE).
