ARIES DESCENDANT – Lyric Video for “Symphony Of Demise” Released; Debut album available now

Aries Descendant – an electrifying collaboration forged by the musical synergy of two virtuoso studio musicians, Jonah Weingarten and Nicklas Sonne – have released their debut album From The Ashes Of Deceit via Frontiers Music Srl. The lyric video for “Symphony Of Demise” is streaming below:

Jonah Weingarten began his career with the highly acclaimed international progressive metal band Pyramaze. Over the years he has collaborated with artists such as Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), James Murphy (Testament, Death), Matt Barlow (Iced Earth), Bill Hudson (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, NorthTale) and Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen ( Volbeat, Amaranthe).

Jonah has been a full-time member of Pyramaze since 2002 and joined the international cinematic symphonic metal band Catalyst Crime (Massacre Records) in 2020. In addition to all of his work in the metal/rock world, Jonah is also an accomplished composer of independent films, video game soundtracks, sports team anthems, and epic trailer music.

Nicklas Sonne began his musical experience as a drummer before switching to guitar and eventually becoming a singer-songwriter in a number of metal and hard rock projects starting with Defecto – formed in 2010 together with Frederik Møller. Other bands include Evil Masquerade, Theory, Hank Shermann, One Machine, Waving Memories, Section A, Metallica Jam, Wasted, Omvendt Korstog and now his own self-titled project. His long career has included international tours in countries such as Japan and opening for metal heavyweights such as Metallica and Rammstein.

United by a shared vision, Jonah and Nicklas decided to embark on a groundbreaking musical journey and create the phenomenon Aries Descendant. This dynamic duo seamlessly combines the evocative appeal of film music with the raw power of heavy metal, creating a listening experience that is nothing short of extraordinary.

In the realm of Aries Descendant, audiences can expect colossal symphonic arrangements, adorned with grand but dark vocal melodies and driven by a relentless rhythm section. While the combination of symphony and metal is not unprecedented, Aries Descendant takes this fusion to unknown heights, delivering a tapestry of sound unparalleled in its innovation.

Enter the world of Aries Descendant, where musical boundaries are broken and the convergence of genres takes on a new and impressive form. Get ready for an auditory odyssey that exceeds all expectations and leaves an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary music.

From The Ashes Of Deceit tracklist:

“From the Ashes of Deception”
“Setting the cold on fire”
“Oblivion”
“Symphony of Doom”
“Moira”
“Downfall”
“Renewal of Hope”
“Mechanical Ascent”
“Echoes Of Betrayal”
“The Heart Of The Forest” (Feat. Tina Guo on cello)

Lyric video for “Oblivion”:

Align:

Jonah Weingarten – keyboards and orchestration
Nicklas Sonne – vocals, guitars and bass

Guest musician:

Tina Guo – remote cello session for “The Heart of the Forest”

(Photo – Emil Frej Hansen)