Alea Jacta Est
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Alea Jacta Est is the third studio album by the Asturian
power metal
band WarCry
, released on January 1, 2004 (see 2004 in music
and 2004 in heavy metal music
), and distributed through Avispa
.
in Madrid
by Francisco Martínez, produced by Víctor and Alberto, and co-produced by Slaven Kolak. Esteban Casasolas mixed it in Jaus Records
where was also edited, and the graphic design ran by Ricardo Menéndez. the first album to feature writing contributions from all the band members (excluding Ardines), turning all the music and lyrics more introspective.
The album was the last work by the band to include bassist Alvaro Jardón
, who left after the last concert for El Sello De Los Tiempos tour
at Sala Quattro in Avilés
, leaving a communicate on the band's website "For personal and musical reasons, I have decided to leave WarCry. I would like to thank those who have supported me during these years and those who bought the discs in which I participated. I hope we meet again in future projects". The rest of the members said they respected his decision, and Alvaro's work on WarCry would always be a part of the band history.
Just twelve days after its release the album reached # 3 in the Fnac
's list of sales, competing with albums from all musical styles
, it also had a great reception, with critics that have prized this work. A month later, Víctor García and Manuel Ramil won the prizes as best vocals and keyboardist respectively, in the Radial Awards, celebrated in Spain
.
Alea Jacta Est Tour
was the tour to support the album, which started on March 5, 2004 lasting more than 7 months and playing with bands like DarkSun
, Abyss, Transfer among others. On the first concert of the tour, WarCry made the official presentation of Jardón's replacement, Roberto García who had left Avalanch
due to personal and professional problems with Alberto Rionda, he mainly played the guitar, but in order to become a member he decided to handle bass duties.
, except where noted
Asturias
The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain, coextensive with the former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages...
power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band WarCry
WarCry (band)
WarCry is a Spanish power metal band led by founder, singer, and songwriter Víctor García. Formed in 2001 when García and drummer Alberto Ardines were ejected from Avalanch, the band has since released five studio albums and one live album, with a sixth studio album currently in progress. WarCry...
, released on January 1, 2004 (see 2004 in music
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
and 2004 in heavy metal music
2004 in heavy metal music
This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2004.-Newly formed bands:* Age of Silence* The Agonist * Alter Bridge* Catherine* Celestiial* Chrome Division* Demonoid* Genghis Tron* Job for a Cowboy...
), and distributed through Avispa
Avispa
Avispa is a record label from Spain specializing in heavy metal; it is the largest Spanish company specializing in this type of music...
.
Overview
Alea Jacta Est was mastered in the M-20 StudiosRecording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
in Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
by Francisco Martínez, produced by Víctor and Alberto, and co-produced by Slaven Kolak. Esteban Casasolas mixed it in Jaus Records
Jaus Records
Jaus Records is an independent record label and recording studio from Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, created on 2002 exclusively to record and support the works by Spanish power metal band WarCry...
where was also edited, and the graphic design ran by Ricardo Menéndez. the first album to feature writing contributions from all the band members (excluding Ardines), turning all the music and lyrics more introspective.
The album was the last work by the band to include bassist Alvaro Jardón
Alvaro Jardón
Alvaro Jardón is a Spanish bassist, who played in the Power metal bands WarCry and Darna.-Career:...
, who left after the last concert for El Sello De Los Tiempos tour
El Sello De Los Tiempos Tour
El Sello De Los Tiempos Tour was the first concert tour by Asturian power metal band WarCry, supporting their second studio album. The tour consisted of 33 shows performed throughout Spain....
at Sala Quattro in Avilés
Avilés
Avilés is a city in Asturias, Spain. Avilés is with Oviedo and Gijón, one of the main towns in the Principality of Asturias.The town occupies the flattest land in the municipality, in a land that belonged to the sea, surrounded by small promontories, all of them having an altitude of less than...
, leaving a communicate on the band's website "For personal and musical reasons, I have decided to leave WarCry. I would like to thank those who have supported me during these years and those who bought the discs in which I participated. I hope we meet again in future projects". The rest of the members said they respected his decision, and Alvaro's work on WarCry would always be a part of the band history.
Just twelve days after its release the album reached # 3 in the Fnac
Fnac
Fnac is an international entertainment retail chain offering cultural and electronic products, founded by André Essel and Max Théret in 1954. It is the largest retailer of its kind in France...
's list of sales, competing with albums from all musical styles
Music genre
A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music...
, it also had a great reception, with critics that have prized this work. A month later, Víctor García and Manuel Ramil won the prizes as best vocals and keyboardist respectively, in the Radial Awards, celebrated in Spain
Spain
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.
Alea Jacta Est Tour
Alea Jacta Est Tour
Alea Jacta Est Tour was a concert tour by WarCry in 2004 to support the band's third studio album Alea Jacta Est.-History:It was difficult to overcome the success of the first tour and even more after Alvaro Jardón's departure. The band made a strong bet from the beginning, by adding concert dates...
was the tour to support the album, which started on March 5, 2004 lasting more than 7 months and playing with bands like DarkSun
DarkSun
DarkSun is a power metal band from Asturias, Spain. Formed in 2002 after the split of Nörthwind, the band has since released 4 studio albums. DarkSun has often cited Blind Guardian, Helloween, Angra, and Rage as their biggest and most important influences....
, Abyss, Transfer among others. On the first concert of the tour, WarCry made the official presentation of Jardón's replacement, Roberto García who had left Avalanch
Avalanch
Avalanch is a Spanish heavy/power metal band formed in Asturias in 1993.Led by composer, producer and guitar player Alberto Rionda, the band has released 5 studio albums, plus a handful of compilations, DVDs and English versions of their works.-Biography:...
due to personal and professional problems with Alberto Rionda, he mainly played the guitar, but in order to become a member he decided to handle bass duties.
Track listing
All songs composed by Víctor GarcíaVíctor García (Spanish singer)
Víctor García is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the power metal band WarCry. He is the central figure and sole original member of WarCry and a former Avalanch lead vocalist, being considered one of the best Spanish metal singers...
, except where noted
- "El Guardián De Troya" ("The Guardian Of TroyTroyTroy was a city, both factual and legendary, located in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, southeast of the Dardanelles and beside Mount Ida...
") – 6:06 - "Iberia" ("Iberia") – 5:19
- "Despertar" ("Awakening") (Pablo GarcíaPablo García (musician)Pablo García Fernández is a guitarist, for the power metal band WarCry.-Career:Pablo's first contact with a guitar emerges at the age of 16, in the summer of 1993, on a self-taught, and decides to dedicate most of his time to that instrument. Leading him to form his first band with some friends...
) – 5:36 - "Lamento" ("Cry") (Alvaro JardónAlvaro JardónAlvaro Jardón is a Spanish bassist, who played in the Power metal bands WarCry and Darna.-Career:...
) – 4:57 - "Sin Tu Voz" ("Without Your Voice") – 5:59
- "Aire" ("Air") – 5:23
- "Junto A Mi" ("Next To Me") (Music: PabloPablo García (musician)Pablo García Fernández is a guitarist, for the power metal band WarCry.-Career:Pablo's first contact with a guitar emerges at the age of 16, in the summer of 1993, on a self-taught, and decides to dedicate most of his time to that instrument. Leading him to form his first band with some friends...
, ManuelManuel RamilManuel Ramil was the keyboardist for the Power metal band WarCry. He is currently working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje. Also known as the ex-keyboardist for the band Torquemada...
; Lyrics: Pablo García) – 4:47 - "Espíritu De Amor" ("Spirit Of Love") – 5:13
- "Fé" ("Faith") (ManuelManuel RamilManuel Ramil was the keyboardist for the Power metal band WarCry. He is currently working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje. Also known as the ex-keyboardist for the band Torquemada...
) – 7:13 - "Reflejos De Sangre" ("Reflections Of Blood") (PabloPablo García (musician)Pablo García Fernández is a guitarist, for the power metal band WarCry.-Career:Pablo's first contact with a guitar emerges at the age of 16, in the summer of 1993, on a self-taught, and decides to dedicate most of his time to that instrument. Leading him to form his first band with some friends...
, ManuelManuel RamilManuel Ramil was the keyboardist for the Power metal band WarCry. He is currently working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje. Also known as the ex-keyboardist for the band Torquemada...
) – 7:49
Credits
- Víctor GarcíaVíctor García (Spanish singer)Víctor García is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the power metal band WarCry. He is the central figure and sole original member of WarCry and a former Avalanch lead vocalist, being considered one of the best Spanish metal singers...
– vocals - Manuel RamilManuel RamilManuel Ramil was the keyboardist for the Power metal band WarCry. He is currently working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Alberto Ardines, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje. Also known as the ex-keyboardist for the band Torquemada...
– keyboardsElectronic keyboardAn electronic keyboard is an electronic or digital keyboard instrument.The major components of a typical modern electronic keyboard are:... - Alvaro JardónAlvaro JardónAlvaro Jardón is a Spanish bassist, who played in the Power metal bands WarCry and Darna.-Career:...
– bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Fernando MonFernando MonFernando is a member of the Asturian power metal band WarCry. He is working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Manuel Ramil, Alberto Ardines, and Toni Amboaje.-Career:...
– guitarsElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker... - Pablo GarcíaPablo García (musician)Pablo García Fernández is a guitarist, for the power metal band WarCry.-Career:Pablo's first contact with a guitar emerges at the age of 16, in the summer of 1993, on a self-taught, and decides to dedicate most of his time to that instrument. Leading him to form his first band with some friends...
– guitarsElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker... - Alberto ArdinesAlberto ArdinesAlberto Ardines is a Spanish musician. He is currently working on a new alternative/power metal band called Sauze formed by himself, along with Manuel Ramil, Fernando Mon, and Toni Amboaje.- Career :...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Production
- Carlos Rodríguez — Photos
- Ricardo Menéndez — Design
- Slaven Kolak — Coproduction
- Esteban Casasolas — Mix
- Francisco Martínez — Mastering