Artist description Melodic Dark Death Metal

Music Style Melodic Dark Death Metal

Musical Influences Iron Maiden, Celtic Frost, Kreator, Dissection, Children of Bodom, older In Flames & Dark Tranquility, Opeth

Similar Artists Dissection, old Dark Tranquility, Children of Bodom, Opeth, Iron Maiden, Emperor, Suidakra, Thorns of the Carrion

Artist History Formed in 1992 as "Necrolatry", changed in 1993 to "Estaury of Calamity" and released thesuccessful demo "Losing Myself in the Cryptic Breeze". After a 2 year hiatus in 1996, E.O.C returned in 2000 with their debut 7 song album "The Sentencing". Currently looking to release their 2nd album, "Temple of the Soul Scribes".

Group Members Ash Thomas (guitar/vocals), Leslie Thomas (keys/flutes/harp), Jesse Wilson (drums), Adam Ellis (bass), Brad Howard (guitar)

Instruments guitars, drums, vocals, bass, flute, harp, keyboards

Albums "The Sentencing" 2000, "Within the Shroud of Misery/Losing Myself in the Cryptic Breeze" double demo CD, orignally released in 93 & 94 remastered and re-released in 2001.

Press Reviews "The Sentencing is the debut album from this Ohio band, and-yowza--did they start things with a bang! This is one of those albums you can enjoy on many levels--on a superficial level it is imminently accessible, but you can also sit down and really dissect its complexity. However you choose to approach it, this album is very enjoyable. Once again I am faced with the task of reviewing a band and album that defy metal genre categorization. Though the band started originally as a straight death metal act under the name Necrolatry in 1992, Estuary of Calamity and its first offering represent a true mix of genres. It is apparent that at least some of the band members are classically trained musicians, as evidenced in the baroque-style flute and harp interludes. There are Celtic overtones to the music, along with moments of complex brutality, atmospheric doom and melodic, almost-black metal sounding, vocals. One of my favorite tracks off of the 7-track album is the final one-Summoned at Daybreak. Starting out with medireview sounding keyboards, the song progresses into a plodding, doomy guitar riff, then morphs with chirpy flute and death metal vocals (not cookie monster, more like a seriously-messed up Yoda) into a beautiful speed rhythm, then slows again-dark and brooding-then picks up with a nice and brutal head-bang-inducing finish. I guess that's what I love about the album-its complexity, its variations in speed and in tonality. This isn't your typical no-brain-needed death metal-this is complex, finessed and interesting melodic death metal with a twist. On top of it all, the production on the album is good, which is interesting since I learned that the drum tracks were recorded in a mud factory. The Estuary of Calamity members site as their influences Iron Maiden, Dark Tranquillity, Dissection, Kreator and Opeth. I'd add to that mix a healthy dose of Children of Bodom. Unbelievably, you really do hear all of those influences in The Sentencing (and, hey-in my mind, sounding like those bands is nothing but good!). Any fan of true metal will enjoy this album. Rating: 4/5." -www.Metal-Rules.com, reviewer Ice Maiden "Estuary of Calamity - beautiful. This is the stuff I like. Death metal with a touch of atmosphere. Brutal and heavy yet, a touch of doom. These guys know what they are doing, and everyone else in the scene knows to because I've heard so much about them without hearing them. I think this would be my pick of the album?. This is a must have, must sign, must book band. I think they have the potential to go very far if given the chance. Great production, writing and sound. This is fuckin killer?" -Rusty Kupyar/Eclipse Records "I decided to feature this band because they really do have a unique balance of all that is dark in their music. Their style is hard to label since there are so many influences at work, but mainly I'd call it melodic black metal with a healthy dose of creative atmospheric parts, plus an undeniable doom influence along with some straight out brutality. This is one CD that mainly falls in the catagory of "Dark Metal" more than anything else. Another thing about the band I appreciated were the well written lyrics. In my opinion, lyrics are just as important as music, and the lyrics here are very well written. Listening to "The Sentencing", you can tell all the band members are talented and have spent time studying their respective instrument. The guitar solos have feeling, they are not there just to fill up space or to show off technical ability. The drumming is furious yet solid, and the keys add a dark, eerie feel to all the tracks. The vocals are the higher, raspy kind most closely linked to black metal, and they fit the music well. A pro insert and good production complete the package, showing that the band took time and a lot of effort into making this fine release." - Renee Maxwell/ Night Ritual Zine

Additional Info Performed one track on the Dwell Records tribute CD to King Diamond "Church of the Devil"

Location Cincinnati, OH - USA

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