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| ⚫ | '''Sierra''' is a Canadian [[progressive metal]] band formed in [[Kitchener-Waterloo]], [[Ontario]]. Their music fuses elements of [[progressive rock]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], and instrumental music. Sierra have been touring since 2012, opening for bands such as [[Weedeater (band)|Weedeater]], [[The Obsessed]], [[Kylesa]], [[Unsane (band)|Unsane]], and [[Karma to Burn]].<ref name="metalinjection">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/weedeater-zeke-sierra-announce-summer-u-s-tour|website=metalinjection.net|title=Weedeater, Zeke & Sierra Announce Summer U.S. Tour |date=26 April 2018|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="cvltnation">{{cite web|url=https://www.cvltnation.com/cvlt-nation-captures-obsessed/|website=cvltnation.com|title=CVLT Nation Captures The Obsessed|date=24 June 2016|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="ghostcultmag">{{cite web|url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/on-the-road-with-karma-to-burn-and-sierra/|title=On The Road... with Karma To Burn and Sierra {{pipe}} Ghost Cult Magazine|website=ghostcultmag.com|date=13 February 2015|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref> |
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SIERRA. progressive [[doom metal]] band from [[Canada]] |
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| ⚫ | Their first album, ''Pslip'', was the first release on the [[Kylesa]] operated record label Retro Futurist Records.<ref name="blabbermouth">{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/pslip/|title=CD Reviews - Pslip Sierra|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=2 March 2014|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref> The album, as with all of their albums since, was recorded at The Jam Room Studios in [[North Carolina]], by Phillip Cope of [[Kylesa]]. |
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| ⚫ | Sierra is a Canadian [[progressive |
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The band signed to Tone Deaf Touring after the release of ''Pslip'' and have been on the road consistently since. Their first tour was across [[North America]] with [[Kylesa]] and [[Pinkish Black]],<ref name="invisibleoranges">{{cite web |last=Pessaro |first=Fred |date=August 20, 2013 |title=IO presents: Kylesa, Pinkish Black, Sierra |url=http://www.invisibleoranges.com/io-presents-kylesa-pinkish-black-sierra/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104021513/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/io-presents-kylesa-pinkish-black-sierra/ |archive-date=January 4, 2019 |accessdate=January 3, 2019 |website=[[Invisible Oranges]]}}</ref> shortly followed by a European tour with [[Kylesa]] and label mates Jagged Vision. They have since been on the road with [[Weedeater (band)|Weedeater]], [[1000mods]], [[the Obsessed]] and [[Wretch (band)|Wretch]].<ref name="lambgoat">{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/21391/Kylesa-Sierra-Jagged-Vision-Europe|website=lambgoat.com|title=Kylesa, Sierra, Jagged Vision (Europe)|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="riffrelevant">{{cite web|url=https://www.riffrelevant.com/2017/12/18/1000mods-first-north-american-trek/|title=1000MODS Announce First-Ever North American Trek; Select Dates With Sierra & Telekinetic Yeti |website=Riff Relevant|date=18 December 2017 |accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2016 they recorded the 'EP ''72'', a [[concept album]] based on a murder that took place in their hometown in 1972. It is written from the point of view of the 16-year-old boy who was wrongfully accused of the murder. They played the piece in its entirety at Starlight Social Club in [[Regional Municipality of Waterloo|Waterloo]], steps away from where the crime scene began.<ref name="earsplitcompound">{{cite web|url=http://www.earsplitcompound.com/site/2016/01/27/sierra-canadian-rockers-to-release-dark-progressive-style-concept-ep-about-a-hometown-murder/|title=SIERRA: Canadian Rockers To Release Dark Progressive-Style Concept EP About A Hometown Murder|website=Earsplit Compound|date=27 January 2016|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="exclaim">{{cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/sierra-prologue_1972_video|website=exclaim.ca|title=Sierra "Prologue 1972" (video)|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Their first album Pslip was the first release on the [[Kylesa]] operated record label Retro Futurist Records.<ref>http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/pslip/</ref> The album, as with all of their albums since, was recorded The Jam Room Studios in [[North Carolina]], by Phillip Cope of [[Kylesa]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 2017 Sierra embarked on their first headlining North American tour. Joining them was Witches of God from [[Los Angeles]]. Jason played rhythm guitar and Robbie played drums for them on that tour. The tour kicked off at the Maryland Doomfest.<ref name="theobelisk">{{cite web|url=http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2017/06/22/sierra-tour-dates/|website=The Obelisk|title=SIERRA Launch Tour this Weekend at Maryland Doom Fest 2017|date=22 June 2017|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref> |
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The band signed to Tone Deaf Touring after the release of Pslip and have been on the road consistently since. Their first tour was across [[North America]] with [[Kylesa]] and [[Pinkish Black]], shortly followed by a European tour with [[Kylesa]] and label mates Jagged Vision. They have since been on the road with [[Weedeater]], [[1000mods]], [[The Obsessed]] and [[Wretch]].<ref>http://www.invisibleoranges.com/io-presents-kylesa-pinkish-black-sierra/</ref><ref>https://lambgoat.com/news/21391/Kylesa-Sierra-Jagged-Vision-Europe</ref><ref>https://www.riffrelevant.com/2017/12/18/1000mods-first-north-american-trek/</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Their most recent work, ''The Mirror'', was self-released and is available on their Bandcamp page. Steve Howe from Outlaws of the Sun wrote, "You can still feel and hear the sounds from their earlier releases but this album definitely sees Sierra playing a more confident 70s Progressive and Hard Rock sound."<ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=https://outlawsofthesun.blogspot.com/2018/03/sierra-mirror-album-review.html|title=Outlaws Of The Sun: Sierra - The Mirror (Album Review)|website=outlawsofthesun.blogspot.com|date=28 March 2018|accessdate=2019-01-03}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2017 Sierra embarked on their first headlining North American tour. Joining them was Witches of God from [[Los Angeles]]. Jason played rhythm guitar and Robbie played drums for them on that tour. The tour kicked off at the Maryland Doomfest.<ref>http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2017/06/22/sierra-tour-dates/</ref> |
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== Band Members == |
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“The Mirror” (2018), Self Released |
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Sierra is a Canadian progressive metal band formed in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Their music fuses elements of progressive rock, heavy metal, and instrumental music. Sierra have been touring since 2012, opening for bands such as Weedeater, The Obsessed, Kylesa, Unsane, and Karma to Burn.[1][2][3]
The band was formed by Jason Taylor and Robbie Carvalho who have been playing together since they were kids. They met after Jason posted an ad in a music store looking for young musicians into 1970s progressive rock. Jason was 15 and Robbie was 12 at the time.
Their first album, Pslip, was the first release on the Kylesa operated record label Retro Futurist Records.[4] The album, as with all of their albums since, was recorded at The Jam Room Studios in North Carolina, by Phillip Cope of Kylesa.
The band signed to Tone Deaf Touring after the release of Pslip and have been on the road consistently since. Their first tour was across North America with Kylesa and Pinkish Black,[5] shortly followed by a European tour with Kylesa and label mates Jagged Vision. They have since been on the road with Weedeater, 1000mods, the Obsessed and Wretch.[6][7]
In 2016 they recorded the 'EP 72, a concept album based on a murder that took place in their hometown in 1972. It is written from the point of view of the 16-year-old boy who was wrongfully accused of the murder. They played the piece in its entirety at Starlight Social Club in Waterloo, steps away from where the crime scene began.[8][9]
In 2017 Sierra embarked on their first headlining North American tour. Joining them was Witches of God from Los Angeles. Jason played rhythm guitar and Robbie played drums for them on that tour. The tour kicked off at the Maryland Doomfest.[10]
Their most recent work, The Mirror, was self-released and is available on their Bandcamp page. Steve Howe from Outlaws of the Sun wrote, "You can still feel and hear the sounds from their earlier releases but this album definitely sees Sierra playing a more confident 70s Progressive and Hard Rock sound."[11]
Current members
[edit]- Robbie Carvalho – bass, drums, vocals
- Jason Taylor - lead vocals, guitars
Past members
[edit]- Ky Anto – drums
- Sam Hill – drums
- Kevin Costa – drums
Discography
[edit]Albums
- Pslip (2013, Retro Futurist Records)
- The Mirror (2018, self-released)
EPs
- 1st EP (2012, self-released)
- 72 (2016, self-released)
References
[edit]- ^ "Weedeater, Zeke & Sierra Announce Summer U.S. Tour". metalinjection.net. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "CVLT Nation Captures The Obsessed". cvltnation.com. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "On The Road... with Karma To Burn and Sierra | Ghost Cult Magazine". ghostcultmag.com. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "CD Reviews - Pslip Sierra". Blabbermouth.net. 2 March 2014. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ Pessaro, Fred (August 20, 2013). "IO presents: Kylesa, Pinkish Black, Sierra". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ "Kylesa, Sierra, Jagged Vision (Europe)". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "1000MODS Announce First-Ever North American Trek; Select Dates With Sierra & Telekinetic Yeti". Riff Relevant. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "SIERRA: Canadian Rockers To Release Dark Progressive-Style Concept EP About A Hometown Murder". Earsplit Compound. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "Sierra "Prologue 1972" (video)". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "SIERRA Launch Tour this Weekend at Maryland Doom Fest 2017". The Obelisk. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ^ "Outlaws Of The Sun: Sierra - The Mirror (Album Review)". outlawsofthesun.blogspot.com. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-03.