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THE CHRONICLES OF ISRAFEL

WHAT DO THEY SOUND LIKE? Like Coheed And Cambria, with Steve Vai battling Travis and Claudio on guitar; like Jane’s Addiction or Early Killing Joke covering Tool (or vice versa). Massive kooky narrative alternative metal with weird vocal effects, pianos and amazing guitar-work. Like War Of The Worlds played by The Fall Of Troy.

WHO’S IN THE BAND: Dominic Cifarelli (guitars, bass, vocals, keys), Vincent Cifarelli (keys), Americo Antonucci (vocals), Joey Bastone (drums), Joey Ranallo (bass).

WHERE ARE THEY FROM? Montreal, Canada.

THE STORY SO FAR: Dominic Cifarelli’s rise to fame started as guitarist of Montreal metal band Pulse Ultra, whose 2002 debut album ‘Headspace’ earned them a slot on Ozzfest. Pulse Ultra split in 2004 and Dominic went solo, finally finishing the album, ‘The Chronicles of Israfel’, in 2007. COI is an unadulterated musical story-telling vision that draws on violent Japanese anime to create a fantastic world of amazing music and often disturbing imagery.

CURRENT RELEASE: The album ‘The Chronicles of Israfel – Starborn, Tome I’ is out now on Bridge Of Hands Entertainment.

WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/thechroniclesofisrafel