Eumeria
| Eumeria | |
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 Eumeria's debut album cover - 'Rebel Mind' | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Texas, USA & Telford, England |
| Genres | Progressive Metal |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Rebel Tide Entertainment |
| Associated acts |
Outworld Thought Chamber Timefall Into Inertia Anubis Mask of Judas |
| Website | www.eumeria.com |
| Members |
Jonny Tatum Reece Fullwood Bobby Williamson Kevin Bartlett Shawn Kascak |
| Past members |
Adam Sagan (drums) Chris Prema (guitars on demo) |
Eumeria is a multi-national Progressive Metal band, formed in 2009 by American keyboardist Bobby Williamson, and British musicians Jonny Tatum (vocals) and Reece Fullwood (guitars). The band name is rumored to be derived from a cross between the words "Europe" and "America".
History
Eumeria began as a solo project by Bobby Williamson (Outworld and Thought Chamber), as he had planned to hire various singers and musicians to play on the album. However, after Williamson heard the initial demo tracks laid down by Jonny Tatum (Timefall) and Reece Fullwood, he realized that something more important was about to be born. Williamson, along with Tatum and Fullwood, agreed to scratch the "project" idea, and move forward as a fully operational band with dedicated members. Shawn Kascak, former Outworld bandmate of Williamson's, was selected to play bass guitar, while Adam Sagan, formerly of Into Eternity, was picked to be the drummer.
The recordings for the debut album began at Origin Sound studio in Texas, but Williamson, Tatum and Fullwood didn't feel the drumming by Sagan was a perfect match for the style of song material. The decision was made to obtain the right drummer for the band and replace the drum tracks. Kevin Bartlett (Anubis), a local friend of Fullwood's, stepped into the drummer position rather quickly. In 2010, Bartlett began recording all drum tracks at The Smash Room studio in Telford, England. During this time, Kascak injured his right hand and was only able to record bass guitar on two tracks. Eumeria hired Derek Blakley (Haji's Kitchen) and Michael Millsap (Six Minute Century) to step in and help out with the bass guitar duties until Kascak's hand healed.
2011 saw the unveiling of Eumeria's debut album Rebel Mind (mixed & mastered by Jacob Hansen). Although the band had several record deal offers, they chose to take a more independent approach to market and distribute their music via the latest digital technologies available on the internet. The physical album (CD) was distributed by their own record label, Rebel Tide Entertainment, which included licensing deals through Century Media for the USA and Code 7/Plastic Head for the UK and Europe.
In December 2013, Eumeria was invited by former Dream Theater drummer, Mike Portnoy, to perform at the Progressive Nation at Sea Festival in February 2014. Other acts on the festival include Pain of Salvation, Periphery, Haken, Animals as Leaders, Transatlantic, King's X, Devin Townsend Project, Jon Anderson (of YES), Tony Harnell & Bumblefoot, and others.
Eumeria has stated recently on their Facebook profile that they are currently working on a sophomore release for late 2014, as well as planning more live shows.
Sound, style and influences
Eumeria has been described by many as a Progressive Metal band, which may accurately fit along with some of their self-proclaimed influences in their writing such as Dream Theater, Opeth, Megadeth, Pantera and Queen.
Band line-up
- Jonny Tatum - Vocals
- Reece Fullwood - Guitars
- Bobby Williamson - Keyboards
- Shawn Kascak - Bass Guitar
- Kevin Bartlett - Drums
Former members
- Chris Prema - Guitars
- Adam Sagan - Drums
Discography
- Rebel Mind (2011)