Hey guys
Busy times in here...so much things to do!
We are happy to see "Prison Inside" in MTV´s Headbangers Ball and in CC, to listen "Farewell" on the radio...what a ride!
We are also delighted with the latest review that came to our hands, from Metal Temple...man, WOW...check for yourselves:
"http://metal-temple.com/review.asp?id=2888
Last year, one of our newest members Harry reviewed a demo by a Portuguese band called URBAN TALES. They say better late than ever, so the band's debut album, which was actually released in 2007, reached my hands only a few days ago. Even though I am not a big fan of the melodic side of Metal, "Diary Of A No" was a good chance for me to take a small break from the extreme Metal albums I had to review lately. So, here we go with "Diary Of A No" and then back to the pit...
The band was formed in late 2004, when Marcos Cesar (the band's frontman) left SOUL DESPAIR to form his own band. He gathered some musicians with whom he could share his musical dream and two years later URBAN TALES released their "Urban Tales" demo, a release that earned them their contract with the Greek label Burning Star Records. Without wasting time, the band prepared for the release of its high anticipated debut album, something that took place only one year after the release of their demo CD.
So, what are these guys all about? I suppose that I have got the answer for this question after I listened to "Diary Of A No" (what a clever title by the way) for some times. URBAN TALES play a catchy kind of melodic Goth Metal/Rock, which resembles to bands like CHARON, HIM and TO/DIE/FOR. Cesar's vocals are powerful and fit perfectly the catchy melodic choruses. The rhythm section is simple yet solid as a rock and the leads are really good for this kind of music. URBAN TALES are actually offering us a more than good debut album packed with some nice tunes and a great production that can stand proudly next to bands like POISONBLACK and the rest of the Finnish melodic Metal scene.
What if they are Portuguese? These guys should definitely be born in a colder and "darker" country, where their music belongs. URBAN TALES came out of nowhere amazing me with their easy listening music, even if it is not my cup of tea. However, since I like listening to some bands of this style, I believe that URBAN TALES can be the next big thing if they keep working like that.
Note: There is also a limited edition with a bonus DVD that contains some bonus audio stuff, two video clips, a documentary, as well as some extras like images, videos, sponsors and the band's greetings to various people (which is actually the booklet's "thanks to" section)."
ROCK ON!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
NEWS
Hey guys!
Great news from this side...our new video "Prison Inside" is getting massive airplay on SIC Radical (check it on tv or in youtube) and the last gig in Cantanhede was HUGE...we played at 3am, the house was packed and we ROCKED the place!!!Pictures yet to come!
We´ll keep in touch!Rock on brothers!
Great news from this side...our new video "Prison Inside" is getting massive airplay on SIC Radical (check it on tv or in youtube) and the last gig in Cantanhede was HUGE...we played at 3am, the house was packed and we ROCKED the place!!!Pictures yet to come!
We´ll keep in touch!Rock on brothers!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
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New Video Premiere
After a GREAT gig in Seixal, last March 6th, we are glad to announce the premiere of our NEW clip...
The band didn’t reveal the name of the music video that will be premiered on Hardsound TV website next April, 1st. The video was directed by Ricardo Capristano and stars the well known theater actress Ana Rita Foto as the special guest.
Check it out my friends, rock on!!!
The band didn’t reveal the name of the music video that will be premiered on Hardsound TV website next April, 1st. The video was directed by Ricardo Capristano and stars the well known theater actress Ana Rita Foto as the special guest.
Check it out my friends, rock on!!!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Another poll...
Hey people!
Urban Tales video "Prison Inside" is in a poll to choose bands to play in Hard Rock Cafe!
Check it out and let´s vote man!You can win free tickets to RiR2008!
http://www.7upletsrock.com/bands/music/11/
Rock on!
Urban Tales video "Prison Inside" is in a poll to choose bands to play in Hard Rock Cafe!
Check it out and let´s vote man!You can win free tickets to RiR2008!
http://www.7upletsrock.com/bands/music/11/
Rock on!
Another great review!
URBAN TALES
Diary of a No
Burning Star Records
The Portuguese band URBAN TALES was formed at the beginning of 2005under the influence of Marcos Cesar, who, for that time, had just leftthe SOUL DESPAIR project in order to concentrate on his new band,resembling ANATHEMA, PARADISE LOST, EVEREVE, ENTWINE, CHARON, OPETH. Ishould say this influence is quite obvious at their debut album "Diaryof a No", which is in melodic gothic metal of Finnish type. And thatmeans an abyss of emotions and personal feelings for 50 minutes. Ican't say that the CD is a sheer hit however there are several reallytouching tracks. Just listen to the second song "In Purity". The firstpressing of CD was released as a digipack edition with bonus DVD, sothe collectors should hurry up. The CD also contains a hidden trackwhich is not marked in a tracklist.
http://www.theurbantales.com/
Costas Silent (8/10)
Terroraiser Magazine №4 (32)/2007
(Ukraine)
YEAH!:)
Diary of a No
Burning Star Records
The Portuguese band URBAN TALES was formed at the beginning of 2005under the influence of Marcos Cesar, who, for that time, had just leftthe SOUL DESPAIR project in order to concentrate on his new band,resembling ANATHEMA, PARADISE LOST, EVEREVE, ENTWINE, CHARON, OPETH. Ishould say this influence is quite obvious at their debut album "Diaryof a No", which is in melodic gothic metal of Finnish type. And thatmeans an abyss of emotions and personal feelings for 50 minutes. Ican't say that the CD is a sheer hit however there are several reallytouching tracks. Just listen to the second song "In Purity". The firstpressing of CD was released as a digipack edition with bonus DVD, sothe collectors should hurry up. The CD also contains a hidden trackwhich is not marked in a tracklist.
http://www.theurbantales.com/
Costas Silent (8/10)
Terroraiser Magazine №4 (32)/2007
(Ukraine)
YEAH!:)
Urban Tales in Rarissimas beneficient gig
(29 February 2008
What a day...we played for a great audience, had the pleasure to share the stage with spectacular musicians, meet lots of people and tried to help, in our unique way, the FEDRA association!
We would like to thank everyone in the association and in the organization of the event, it was a pleasure to be part of such a great gesture and movement!
Congratulations Rarissimas and FEDRA!
Urban Tales
What a day...we played for a great audience, had the pleasure to share the stage with spectacular musicians, meet lots of people and tried to help, in our unique way, the FEDRA association!
We would like to thank everyone in the association and in the organization of the event, it was a pleasure to be part of such a great gesture and movement!
Congratulations Rarissimas and FEDRA!
Urban Tales
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