澳洲旋死
Chris Themelco - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Joao Goncalves - Guitar
Dan Ralph - Bass
Keswick Gallagher - Keyboard
Matt Themelco - Drums
Orpheus Omega (formerly Orpheus) was founded in 2008, initially as a side project by Chris Themelco and Joao Gancalves. Shortly after the idea was spawned, Matt Themelco, Adam ‘Milky’ Adams, and then keyboardist Sasha Braganca, joined the band and Orpheus Omega
took shape.
After releasing their E.P. ‘So It Begins’ in 2009, their unique take on the Melodic Death Metal genre and immersive live shows had seen the band gain much momentum, with their music spreading across Australian shores and beyond. The band also secured the opening spot for Amon Amarth in Melbourne of that year.
After many shows and much critical acclaim, the band released their long-awaited debut album ‘Bleed The Way’ through Rockstar Records in early 2011. The album was the culmination of two years of extensive gigging and writing to perfect their sound and create an album set to please any fan of heavy riff-laden and keyboard-driven Death Metal.
In 2011, keyboardist Sasha left the band for personal reasons and was replaced by current member Keswick Gallagher.
The new line up was personally selected as the National support act for Amon Amarth’s 2012 Australian tour by the band and management. The band was praised for their stellar live shows across the tour and gained many new fans.
Orpheus Omega then released a self-produced Live DVD after many requests, capturing their live energy and showmanship on film. The DVD was accepted and praised highly from international fans as well as the local fan base.
Now, on May 4th 2013, Orpheus Omega have released their sophomore album, ‘ResIllusion’ through Rockstar Records (AU, NZ), Amputated Vein (Japan), and iTunes globally.
If the response to 2011’s ‘Bleed The Way’ was any indication of where the band was headed, ‘ResIllusion’ has smashed every boundary in what Melodic Death Metal is still capable of through this Aussie outfit.
Aggressive riffing, melodic passages and chaotic leadwork are matched by intricate and destructive drum and bass grooves and blasts. With intricate and catchy, but never over the top or cheesy Keyboards, the music is carefully complimented by a diverse and captivating vocal performance where the end result is a unique and fresh take on the genre.