Joseph Michael (Witherfall, Sanctuary) Van Williams (ex-Nevermore, Ghost Ship Octavius) Joey Concepcion (Sanctuary, ex-Armageddon, Jasta) Anthony Crawford (Witherfall, Chon, ex Alan Holdsworth) Alex Nasla (Witherfall) Will Wallner (White Wizzard)
“Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Alex Nasla at Harmony Studios West Hollywood, CA”
email: jm@josephmichaelofficial.com
to schedule a lesson. Local and Skype.
A sneak peak into the latest Witherfall Production can be watched here... Special guest producer announcement soon!
A special gift will be given to anyone that pre-orders the new album package from now until July 31st... Only 1000 will be available. Order now at
Hey there, Witherfall are hard at work isolating ourselves in a recording studio to produce the next epic release. We cannot divulge too many details at the moment but we can say that it will be the most epic recording to date, with some surprise guests.
For now until July 31st you can pre-order a couple of packages that will include a free gift that no-one else will receive after that date. Order Here:
Witherfall III Packages are Vinyl or CD...
Witherfall Shirts come in S-XXXL
order your bottles of Witherfall "Tempest Red Blend" Vintage 2020 here:
WITHERFALL ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE TEMPEST RED BLEND WINE
BAND IN THE STUDIO RECORDING NEW ALBUM
(Los Angeles, CA – March 30, 2020) – US dark melodic metal act WITHERFALL announce Tempest Red Blend wine. The band partnered up with one of their favorite California wineries, Carlie & Echo, to bring fans their very own limited edition red blend. The wine will be shipping starting May 1st and is available for purchase HERE.
“With the amount of red wine that various members of Witherfall consume on a daily basis, it is only fitting that we partnered up with one of our favorite California Wineries Charlie & Echo to introduce our very own Witherfall ‘Tempest Red Blend’. Witherfall vocalist Joseph Michael met with Charlie & Echo chief Eric Van Drunen during an event and sampled some of the wines,” states Witherfall about the announcement. During these apocalyptic times, with everyone now shuttered inside, the best way we can think of to cope and escape the madness is to become comfortably numb with a nice bottle of ‘Tempest Red Blend’ accompanied by attractive company and your favorite Witherfall tracks spinning in the background.”
"I was instantly in love with the dark variety of reds i sampled. They perfectly matched my palate. We spoke for a few months and finally we are able to bring you this collaboration,” states Witherfall frontman Joseph Michael.
"We were thrilled when Witherfall approached us about teaming up on a wine, and we're really pleased with the Tempest Red Blend that we've created. A blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Nebbiolo and Zinfandel, it exudes depth, complexity and richness, while maintaining a melodic vibrancy. The wine was made completely naturally from a vineyard farmed using only organic methods, so there's an honesty to it that I think reflects the values of the music,” states Charlie & Echo winemaker, Eric Van Drunen.
Witherfall is currently back in the studio working on their new album. Stay tuned for more details on the band’s forthcoming third full-length album by following the band on socials.
Vintage, Witherfall’s recent EP, was released Spring 2019 to much anticipation from the metal world. Vintage includes acoustic interpretations of tracks from the band’s previous acclaimed releases A Prelude to Sorrow and Nocturnes and Requiems. It also includes covers of Helloween’s “A Tale That Wasn’t Right” and Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”. Vintage is available to stream and purchase HERE.
WITHERFALL is Joseph Michael (Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards), Jake Dreyer (Guitars), Anthony Crawford (Bass), Alex Nasla (Keyboards), and Bruno Valverde (Live Drums).
Purchase/Stream A Prelude To Sorrow:
Purchase/Stream Nocturnes and Requiems
Today i learned that one of my oldest and dearest friends passed away from cancer. Paul was one a kind. Some how managing to be both curmudgeon yet good spirited at the same time. Paul was one of the first people i met when i came back to Los Angeles in the mid 2000's we played in a few ridiculous cover bands. In 2007 he joined my psuedo-goth prog band Midnight Reign...
I'm most proud of this song We wrote together while working on his 2nd Solo CD... His solo is really special on this one.
Anyone that knows me, knows that i have little time for friends and zero time for acquaintances... I can count on my left hand my great friends... Paul was one of them. I love and will miss him. Travel on...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaYNWI0p9nA
RIP Paul Sternquist
Paul is survived by his wife and co-curmudgeon Teresa Sternquist. Per his wishes she will have him cremated. If you'd like to contribute the Cancer fund is still up and taking donations to pay for this final expense.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/paul-sternquist-cancer-fund
His cremation expenses are due today and anything that you can do helps...
It's that time of year again! While waiting on Jake, Joseph and the gang are hard at work writing the next album pickup our limited edition Winter Package. For a limited time take 25% off your order with code BLACK FRIDAY (enter at checkout) Ends Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click Here to take advantage of this great deal.
Witherfall's first scheduled 2020 appearance will be at PPUSA Friday September 11th 2020! These tickets go fast so get yours now.
While your in the clicking mood head over to our Spotify page and Follow us there as well.
The Grammy Awards voting period is in full swing and this season Witherfall is once again in the running!
This year our #DarkMelodicMetal Opus about our fallen Friend and Drummer Adam Sagan is in contention.
If you are a voting member click here and login:
https://www.grammy.com/user
Like some larger bands (Ghost pictured) we do not have ads in Billboard mag or other trades. Just the support of fans, professionals and the appreciation from #musicians of complex and left of center musical ambition.
Categories are:
Witherfall - A Prelude To Sorrow (#76) #AlbumOfTheYear
https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZPKH5znPzGGpmNt4jNZqi…
Witherfall - Vintage (#076) #BestMetalPerformance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlD3-EWGNZA
Witherfall - Shadows (#381) #BestRockPerformance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYj1ghVSbF0
Witherfall - Ode To Despair (#0706) #SongOfTheYear
Witherfall - Ode To Despair (#1123) #RecordOfTheYear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_LUai2NYMQ
PS: Witherfall have officially begun the Pr-Production/Arranging stages of our next record.
As you may well know a lot of #PinotNoir and #BelvedereVodka gets consumed during these times. To fund our bad habits we are having a special sale: Share this post and go to:
http://www.witherfall.com/merch
enter code WITHERFALLGRAMMY
and get 20% anything at our shop!
The code expires November 20th the day that the #GrammyNominations are announced.
Hey everyone! We have some cool stuff today. Our good friend Glenn Fricker is helping us raffle off a signed Jackson Guitar that was used on the latest EP "Vintage". The guitar is signed by Joseph Michael, Jake Dreyer, Anthony Crawford, Alex Nasla and Special guest Bruno Valverde (Angra)!
To Sign up just click here and follow instructions to enter:
https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/003fd7b412/
Watch the Hilarious Video Here:
https://youtu.be/XuFW2JnIR_M?t=413
Also we are giving a free Witherfall Guitar or Bass pick to anyone that pays shipping. Paypal $1 to info@witherfall.com
Also a New album in the works! We will see you on the road soon!
Want This Shit? It is on Sale for $10 RIGHT NOW... Only a few left act fast!
http://www.witherfall.com/merch
Sanctuary playing Refuge Denied in full at Headbangers Open Air. Vocals - Joseph Michael Guitar - Lenny Rutledge Guitar - Joey Concepcion Drums - Dave Budbil Bass - George Hernandez
more info at http://www.sanctuaryofficial.com
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Joseph Michael (Witherfall, Sanctuary) Van Williams (ex-Nevermore, Ghost Ship Octavious), Anthony Crawford
(Witherfall, Chon), Joey Concepcion (Sanctuary, Jasta), Alex Nasla (Witherfall) and Will Wallner (White Wizzard)
have collaborated on an epic recreation of the Savatage Song "Chance". The Song includes all of the Vocal insanity
of the original and more. The song is set for a digital release July 18th, 2019.
Right now Joseph Michael is out with SANCTUARY performing it's 1988 debut album, "Refuge Denied", in its entirety on
the band's upcoming North American tour. The trek will kick off on July 11 in Atlanta and conclude on August 17 in
Seattle. Support on the tour will come from GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS, the band featuring former NEVERMORE drummer
Van Williams.
"It is with great pleasure that we can finally announce that SANCTUARY are officially continuing on," the group said in a
statement.
"This small string of U.S. dates will serve as the starting point of many more things to come.
"To celebrate the deep history of the band and the connection the fans have with us, we will perform 'Refuge Denied' in its
entirety, along with other popular songs. Along for this journey, GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS will be joining us.
"2019 will be an exciting year."
Tour dates:
Jul. 11 - Atlanta, GA - Basement
Jul. 12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Jul. 13 - Frederick, MD - Cafe 611
Jul. 14 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus Bar
Jul. 16 - Somerville, MA - Once Ballroom
Jul. 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse
Jul. 18 - Cincinnati, OH - North Side Yacht Club
Jul. 19 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle Brewery
Jul. 20 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary
Jul. 21 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
Jul. 27 - HOA Germany
Aug. 09 - Alcatraz Festival
Aug. 16 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
Aug. 17 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Sept. 04 - Atlanta, GA ProgPower USA
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82wrBg39TSs&feature=youtu.be
