- Closure In Moscow
Infobox musical artist
Name = Closure In Moscow
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Origin =Melbourne ,Australia
Genre =Progressive rock Psychedelic rock Alternative rock
Years_active = 2006–present
Label = Taperjean Records (Aus)cite web|url=http://www.heraldsunhit.com.au/product/penance_the_patience_1947450_761378.html|title=Penance & the Patience|publisher=Herald Sun Hit.com|accessdate=2008-06-11]
Science Records (US)
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Current_members = Chris De Cinque
Beau McKee
Mansur Zennelli
Brad Kimber
Michael Barrett
Past_members =Closure In Moscow is a
progressive rock band based inAustralia . The band formed inMelbourne ,Australia , in 2006, comprising lead vocalist Chris De Cinque, drummer Beau McKee, guitarist and backup vocalist Manny Zennelli, bassist Brad Kimber and guitarist Michael Barrett. Only 18 months after first forming, they signed to Taperjean Records and released their debut EP (self-proclaimed 'albumette') onApril 19 ,2008 , titled "The Penance and the Patience".cite web|url=http://www.bombshellzine.com/newspage/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2999&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0|title=Introducing: Closure In Moscow|publisher=Bombshellzine.com|accessdate=2008-06-10] They have established a name for themselves with an array of shows in their home country alongside international acts such asSaosin ,cite web|url=http://www.alternativepress.com/apr/62.htm|title=Archives: Closure In Moscow|publisher=Alternative Press.com|accessdate=2008-06-10]Coheed and Cambria ,Aiden ,A Static Lullaby andStreet Drum Corps .cite web|url=http://www.dbmagazine.com.au/438/iv-CIM.shtml|title=Closure In Moscow|publisher=DB Magazine.com.au|last=Stafford
first=Fiona|accessdate=2008-06-10]History
Formation
Closure In Moscow formed in 2006, in
Melbourne ,Australia . The formation is said to have comprised of "high school friends, one guy stolen from another band and a dude from a hair salon". In August 2007, the band's drummer Beau McKee statedSaosin as a major influence in the formation, saying " [Saosin] were one of the reasons we started playing... We still remember jamming "Seven Years" in rehearsal less than a year ago."After progressively growing their reputation, in mid-2007 they were chosen to share the stage with American band,
Saosin . They caught the eye of the band and word reportedly got out to American magazine "Alternative Press ", eventuating in a small feature on the band in issue #229. The band signed to Australian label Taperjean Records in early 2008. Along side label-mates Fifty Sixx,Limbeck ,Stealing O'Neal ,As Tall As Lions and Copeland, they received added support. With "solid" radio airplay internationally, and increasing pressure to head overseas to theUnited States andEurope , to tend to large fan bases. [cite web|url=http://www.accessallareas.net.au/music_news/EkEEFyFFEkWmWEeAXl.php|title=The Getaway Plan announce new dates and national supports confirmed!|publisher=Access All Areas.com.au|accessdate=2008-06-10]Debut release
On
April 19 ,2008 , Closure In Moscow released their debut EP, "The Penance and the Patience". The band advertised it as an 'albumette'. Upon the release of the EP, the band members were an average age of only 21, and the complete line up had only been together a few months.cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/music/12766/Closure-in-Moscow-The-Penance-and-the-Patience.htm|title=Closure In Moscow - The Penance and the Patience|publisher=Fasterlouder.com.au|accessdate=2008-06-10] They went to extreme lengths to record "The Penance and the Patience", lead vocalist Chris De Cinque spent three to four months straight writing or doing pre-prouction, as well as quiting a job to go on tour. It was eventually recorded at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne, with each of the band members selling their cars to get Americanmusic producer and engineer Kris Crummett out to do the album.cite web|url=http://www.killyourstereo.com/newsitem.php?id=1541|title=Closure In Moscow Sign Record Deal|publisher=Kill You Stereo.com|date=2008-06-26|accessdate=2008-07-09] Crummett had previously worked on albums with Drop Dead Gorgeous, The Devil Wears Prada,Fear Before The March Of Flames ,Kaddisfly andDance Gavin Dance . The albumette was completed in July 2007, nine months before its release."The Penance and the Patience" was originally only released in Australia, through Taperjean Records. It was also available for import to overseas countries through Fist2Face, and through the
iTunes Music Store as a worldwidedigital download .cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=307408|title=Closure In Moscow Pre-Order|publisher=Absolute Punk|last=Henderson|first=Steve|date=2008-03-27|accessdate=2008-07-10] The albumette debuted at #13 on the Australian Independent Record (AIR) album charts.United States independent record label, Science Records, signed Closure onJune 26 ,2008 . The label plans a digital-only release of the debut across the US onAugust 5 ,2008 . Science also has the band heading to theUnited States in September 2008 to begin writing songs for and work on their debutstudio album , set for tentative release in late 2008 to early 2009. A US tour for September-November 2008 is also being planned.Musical style and influences
One of the instigating factors in Closure In Moscow's initial formation was the influence of Saosin, with drummer Beau McKee saying to Alternative Press, " [Saosin] were one of the reasons we started playing... We still remember jamming "Seven Years" in rehearsal less than a year ago." The band's debut release, "The Penance and the Patience" has since been touted reminiscent of Saosin's debut EP, "
Translating the Name ".cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=311957|title=Exclusive Showcase: Closure In Moscow|publisher=Absolute Punk|last=Press|first=Garett|date=2008-04-18|accessdate=2008-07-10] They've also been compared to other massive experimental andprogressive rock actsThe Mars Volta andCirca Survive by renowned music website,Absolute Punk .cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=5391|title=Closure In Moscow Profile|publisher=Absolute Punk|accessdate=2008-07-09] Additionally, they have been likened topost-hardcore bandChiodos , and defined as having "more in common with complex, seasoned bands like Rush and Tool than they do with fellow Aussie rockersAC/DC ".Their style has been described as a "catchy, yet melodic, brand of progressive, avant-garde rock", by Kill Your Stereo. However, the rise of similar bands that have already entered
popular culture , has all but delinquished the meaning of the saying.Avant-garde describes "those artists, writers, or musicians, whose techniques and ideas are in advance of those generally accepted," [cite web|url=http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Avant-garde|title=avant-garde|publisher=The Free Dictionary.com|accessdate=2008-07-25] indicating Closure In Moscow cannot be categorised in this style, because of the style of previous bands such asCoheed & Cambria . [cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/music/12766/Closure-in-Moscow-The-Penance-and-the-Patience.htm|title=Closure In Moscow - The Penance and the Patience|publisher=Faster Louder.com.au|date=2008-03-27|accessdate=2008-07-10]Personnel
* Manny Zennelli -
Guitar ,vocals
* Beau McKee - Drums
* Chris De Cinque -Lead vocals
* Brad Kimber - Bass
* Michael Barrett-Guitar Discography
Extended play
* 2008: "The Penance and the Patience"
*# "We Want Guarantees"
*# "Dulcinea"
*# "Breathing Underwater"
*# "Here's to Entropy "
*# "Ofelia... Ofelia"
*# "Jewels for Eyes"
*# "We Want Guarantees" (Bonusmusic video )
*# "Recording Documentary" (Bonus documentary)References
External links
* [http://www.myspace.com/closureinmoscow Official
MySpace page]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/closureinmoscow OfficialPurevolume page]
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